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A Brand of Excellence
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M4 RANCH GROUP
A Brand of Excellence
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WRITTEN BY LORIE A. WOODWARD OF LAND MAGAZINE
Brothers Dan and Michael Murphy, owners of M4 Ranch Group based in Lake City, Colorado, are leaving their mark—well, actually their brand—on Mountain West ranch real estate. “The Rocking M4 brand is way more than just a logo—it’s our family ranch brand,” Dan said. “It says a lot about who we are and what we do.” It is a Murphy family tradition that when the children turn 18, they receive a belt buckle emblazoned with the Rocking M4 brand. “When my dad handed my son Jake his family belt buckle on his 18th birthday, it was one of the proudest moments of my life,” Dan said. “It was a symbolic statement of the honor and pride associated with our western history—and the responsibility to honor and uphold it as the next generation.” An expectation of excellence that results from hard work is part of the family inheritance—and it’s not lost on the next generation. Jake, in a recent paper for a class at Western State University, where he, as a student athlete, is pursuing a double major in business and Marketing degree while earning his real estate license, quoted his grandfather, “Work half a day—do whatever you want with the other 12 hours.” “I got a kick out of the paper because it proves the family brand goes far beyond an identifying
In hindsight, the family brand seems obvious as the choice for the ranch division’s logo, but it was selected after extensive research and an outside evaluation of the team’s strengths and identity. “After all of the time, money and research, the most descriptive and meaningful name for the Dedicated Ranch Brokerage had been right in front of us,” Dan said. Because it carries so much meaning, applying the brand to their business is not a responsibility the M4 Ranch Brokerage take lightly. Michael said, “Our name and our history is on this company, so we strive to be the best we can be in every aspect of this business. We never forget that M4 Ranch Group directly reflects on our family’s legacy.” The ancestors have reason to be proud. M4 Ranch Group has been a driving force in recreational real estate for decades. The M4 Ranch Group division has, risen to the top of Colorado land brokerages, selling 100’s of 1,000’s of acres in mountain ranches in 2017.
The M4 Brand of Business
The family, who has put down deep roots in Colorado over the past 44 years, can trace their ancestry back to the settling of the western frontier. The Murphy’s are direct descendants of Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second President of the Republic of Texas, best known for trading off the western Colorado Rockies in 1850 to help retire the thenrepublic’s debt. “Our family has been trading in the Mountain West for more than 170 years,” Michael joked. Despite the constant joking and laughter, the brothers take their business very seriously. Neither likes to lose. Their highly competitive natures don’t cause problems in the office because they’re tempered by an inherent belief in fair dealing with each other as well as team members, clients and colleagues. Plus, they have an abiding respect for the different skill sets each of them developed in the years they worked apart. Dan built his first career on his passion for the outdoors; few things in life meant more than being in the field where his respect for nature and the role of man’s stewardship grew. “I spent at least a hundred nights a year sleeping in a sleeping bag, for more than 20 years,” he said. As he was preparing to depart for Africa to finish school, he met Michelle DePinto, a ballerina who lived in Denver. After a long distance relationship, she traded in her pointe shoes and urban existence for a life off the beaten path as the “best partner a man could find.” Under the banner of MMLO Outfitting, they owned and operated an outfitting business that took clients in pursuit of the West’s top big game in the back country of Colorado, Alaska and Montana. To succeed as an outfitter, he not only had to master the art of hospitality and client relations, but also the natural history and behavior of big game, federal and state regulations, habitat management and the principles of business. In the meantime, Michael took his passion for the outdoors in a different direction, turning his attention to the land’s bounty as a classically trained French chef. “I love anything to do with food—hunting it, catching it, preparing it,” he said. Eventually, though, he left the kitchen for the beverage business. He helped grow the American Beverage Company in San Antonio from a small upstart company to a major distributor that counted 70 percent of Texas as its territory. Then he returned to Colorado, where he was on the leading edge of the craft brewery movement as part of New Belgium Brewing. As part of that team, Michael opened a Southwestern sales territory for the brewery’s products, including Fat Tire, and further refined his marketing chops in an emerging industry, knowledge that he now applies to rural real estate. Both brothers were carving out their places at the top of their respective fields when Dan recognized that the outfitting business kept him away from Michelle and their young children too much for his taste. After 20 years in the outfitting business, Dan and Michelle decided to fold the tents at the peak of that career. The M4 Brand of Real Estate
Believing that the Mountain West real estate industry would provide an ideal environment for their work ethic, knowledge of the outdoors, and vast network, Dan and Michelle launched M4 Ranch Group. We like to call Michelle the ‘Closer,’” Dan said, pointing out that she gives the team a focal point of concentration and, with a Master’s degree in Business and Marketing, has the ability to bring the “high-flying, big-picture goals “into a grounded, getthe-details-done perspective.” Michael and his wife Sandy succumbed to the call of the wild—and of the family. “When the family decided to get into the real estate industry, I wanted to be part of it,” he said. Michael brought with him marketing and business networking acumen as well as a passion for the West’s live water and anything that swims in it. Sandy, who is a paralegal, ensures that the flood of paperwork flow smoothly, so transactions are completed as efficiently as possible. The M4 Ranch Group has grown into a very dynamic group of land professionals, with expertise ranging from habitat enhancement, River restoration, conservation easements, ranch appraisals to market trends. The Brand and its goals are supported by a group of true passionate professionals from data analysis, photography, film editing to web design and the constant of SEO web placement. Covering the mountain west keeps our sales team on the road throughout what we feel is the best parts of the western lifestyle. “Everybody in this company is family, either by blood or by choice, so there’s never any question that everyone is giving 100 percent,” Michael said. “Our goal is simple: Efficiency achieved by great people with great knowledge and work ethics.” The shared commitment and unique office dynamic give Michael, Dan, Jake , Seth and Shiloh the freedom to roam. “Ranch real estate gives us a chance to experience incredibly spectacular land just as I did as an outfitter,” Dan said. Annually, our trucks, rangers, snowcats, and snowmobiles travel 100’s of 1,000’s of miles and
exploring, filming and showing ranches—and the odometer is still turning.
“Our goal from the outset was to be the best informed brokers in Colorado and New Mexico,” Michael said. “We work hard to acquire personal, first-hand knowledge of all of the ranches in the marketplace.”
The M4 Brand of Life
Lake City, which serves as the hub of M4 Ranch Group, has 400 residents and is the only town in Hinsdale County, the nation’s most remote county. The town is situated in a valley deep in the San Juan Mountains at the base of five 14,000-foot peaks. Lake City also has more Fortune 500 CEOs per capita than any other town in the country.
“They call this place home because this area is not about what you have, but more about what elk you harvest or the fly used to land the latest trout,” Dan said laughing.
Once, Dan was helping a neighbor—a hell-bentfor-leather old-timer—drive cattle. They were joined by one of these CEOs, whose company refines about two-thirds of the oil in the U.S. He had parked his Gulfstream III at the airport and driven his 1979 Ford pickup to the cattle drive.
According to Dan, the CEO’s cowboying skills favorably impressed the veteran cowhand, who said to the CEO, “You need some cash? You could probably make some decent money with day work around here.” The CEO responded, “I’m doing ok on cash.”
The story resonates with Dan and Michael not only because it is par for the course, but it reinforces their parents’ teachings to treat every “book” respectfully regardless of its “cover.” The Golden Rule is one of the family’s core values that is also at the heart of the company.
“We’re real people living in the best part of the U.S., living what we do—and what we believe,” Michael said. “Obviously we’re in the real estate business, but from our perspective we’re really in the relationship business.” out of the relentless reach of email.
To that end, they employ—and enjoy—their “handshake” marketing initiative. The Murphy’s put current and prospective clients in the field for local events: floating the Rio Grande River during the famous salmon fly hatch during M4’s Wild Trout Week or riding the Rockies horseback on the 100-mile annual Roundup Ride. They also sponsor and guide hunts for one of their favorite charities, the Colors of Heroes hunts celebrating the sacrifices of our veterans. Rodeo is a huge part of our lifestyle and this company. Dan’s daughter is currently rodeoing her way through college and represented the state of Colorado as High School Rodeo Queen. Dan stated “Rodeo to me is true America, a group of athletes that have pride in our flag, fight hard for what they believe in and love true competition.
“Our goal is not just selling the ranches we are blessed to work on, but building something bigger and longer lasting than a closing,” Dan said. The M4 Brand of Marketing
M4 attributes a great deal of their success to an aggressive marketing strategy. They utilize the most cutting-edge technology and a variety of deep integrated digital marketing tactics, in addition to proven and established print media, including two in-house magazines featuring the full scope of their listings, and national impact print marketing. They also regularly attend gatherings of a wide variety of organizations such as the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association because they “want to know everyone connected with land through livestock and wildlife.”
The brothers take great pleasure in really getting to know people outside of their offices. Relationships thrive and understanding grows when people get away from the constant pinging of cell phones and The M4 Brand of Stewardship
The Murphy’s love of people and wildlife has inspired the brothers to be heavily involved in protecting the western lifestyle.
“Generally, most land is managed better privately than publicly due to the landowners’ passion, finances and ability to make and carry out a decision,” Dan said. “The private, long-term commitment to manage for the most diversity is far beyond most government agency’s desires or capabilities.”
The brothers characterize their philosophy as “cowboy conservatism” noting that their first line of defense for the western lifestyle is first-hand knowledge gained through leadership at the local and state levels.
Dan is currently serving on the Upper Gunnison Water Advisory Group, is vice chair of Hinsdale County Planning Commission, and has served on the Sportsman’s Round Table and its advisory committee to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department. He previously served on the Big Game License Application, Big Game Allocation Program, and the Colorado Wildlife Federation. Michael served as a Lake City Town Trustee, Chairman of the Hinsdale County/Town of Lake City Marketing Committee, and currently sits on the advisory committee for both the Agricultural and Public Lands and the Neutral Resources, as well as representing Hinsdale County on the Club 20 Board of Directors.
“Being on the front lines of emerging issues helps us help landowners,” Michael said. “We have insight into the debates, the regulations, the concerns and the challenges because we’re engaged in the process.”
One of the team’s most important duties is “match making.” The team excels at identifying the right property for the right buyers—and helping the new owners see what the property can become with good
stewardship.
“Our job is to understand a property,” Dan said.
M4 Ranch Group relies on cutting-edge technology in all aspects of the business, including their own 3D virtual camera, drone filming and editing department to showcase the height, depth, breadth and nuances of each property.
The Murphy’s goal is to give potential buyers a true sense of a ranch before they ever tour it. Once boots are on the ground, the brothers use their experience and expansive network of restoration and preservation professionals to help the potential owners see what the land can be rather than simply what it is. For instance, if a ranch has a degraded stream, the brothers help the client understand what it will take to restore it to a healthy, productive fishery.
“We’re the concierges of conservation,” Michael said, noting they introduce landowners to some of the best conservation practitioners in their respective fields.
Together, they’ve prompted the restoration of miles upon miles of streams and thousands of acres of habitat. This has helped greatly increase the value of numerous ranches while greatly increasing the volume of habitat Colorado’s wildlife depends on.
To keep space open in the west, the intrinsic value of undeveloped land has to be recognized, they believe.
“Habitat has value from an ecological and emotional standpoint as well as a financial one,” Dan said.
To be clear, conservation work is not an income stream for the business, but a passion.
“What makes us proud is sharing what we’ve helped conserve with generations to come,” Dan said. When we’ve helped build legacy ranches that families can convey to their children or when we see a kid reel in a big brown or a cut-throat on a fly while fishing an enhanced stream, the circle is complete. We’ve passed forward what’s important to us.”
Steamboat Springs, CO
Located in Northwest Colorado near the world-class ski town of Steamboat Springs is 21,793± sprawling acres known as “Monument Butte Ranch”. Monument Butte Ranch has been operated as a corporate hunting retreat. The ranch contains thousands of acres of big game habitat. Numerous streams run through the ranch and over 30 reservoirs have been created. As a result, wildlife thrives here in large numbers. The ranch remains mostly undeveloped to promote its magnificent hunting but does offer a great opportunity for grazing in the summer with its irrigated and sub-irrigated acres of meadows. A grand 4,900± square foot lodge containing 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, good for accommodating large hunting parties or family gatherings. A 2,100± square foot manager’s home is also included, as well as 2 small cabins, 2 barns, and several outbuildings. The ranch allows excellent access to both the west and east sides of the ranch via county roads. Monument Butte Ranch is an exceptional find for those looking for a one-of-a-kind hunting property with excellent investment potential.
$28,500,000
Westcliffe , CO
Represented the Buyer
Westcliffe , CO
Nestled under the high peaks of Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains is the Headquarters Ranch. The ranch’s vast terrain varies from pine timbered canyons to pinon mesas to rolling grass plains providing excellent habitat for all, exceptional wildlife herds, cattle, bison, and horses. Due to its location and terrain, this historic & productive working cattle-bison & horse ranch is accented with unequivocally some of the finest big game Elk & Deer hunting the west has to offer. Based on its extensive scope of resources and capital improvements, this vast western ranch boasts the capability to function as a profitable working ranch, with world-class horse facilities, state-of-the-art bison and beef handling operations, 4 guest homes as part of the main lodging complex, a modest owner’s home, numerous homes for ranch management and staff as well as multiple equipment facilities and barns. All hunting areas and facilities are accessible via an exceptionally well-maintained network of roads and trails. Abundant water from several creeks, ditches, reservoirs, and springs services the ranch’s irrigation system, livestock, and wildlife. Conveniently located in South Central Colorado, offering community amenities within easy access coupled with limitless privacy. The ranch is 16 miles south of the mountain town of Westcliff, Colorado, and is accented by Jet capable Silver West Airport.
Represented the Seller and Buyer $25,000,000
Westcliffe , CO
South Ranch is located in one of Colorado’s larger ranch offerings, nestled along the east side of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range the ranch offers a diversity of attributes. As a historic western working ranch providing senior water, irrigated improvements, expansive grazing along with a resident wildlife population rarely rivaled in on a private deeded holding. The South Ranch offers un-parallel recreational attributes being backed into over 18,000 acres of the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area and over 130,000 acres of the Great Sand Dunes National Park. If your search includes a working western ranch coupled with outstanding western recreation, the South Ranch could be the perfect fit. South Ranch is located in South Central Colorado’s Huerfano County, just 4 miles west of Gardner Colorado and just18 miles south of the small mountain town of Westcliffe, 38 miles North of Walsenburg Colorado and the I-25 corridor. Huerfano County, established in 1861, whose name comes from the Spanish Huerfano meaning "orphan", was named for the Huerfano Butte, a local landmark. The county seat is Walsenburg Colorado with a current population of 2,927 residents. Regional air travel is serviced by the jet-accessible Silver West Airport, located 15 miles north of the ranch and features a 7,000’ X 55’ paved runway at 8,300’ elevation and offers private jet charter transportation. Commercial air travel is conveniently located to both Denver and Colorado Springs airports, Denver being a 3 hour drive and Colorado Springs just two hours from the ranch gate.
Represented the Seller and Buyer $25,000,00
Westcliffe , CO
Located near Westcliffe, Colorado sits the 12,505± acre Boyer Ranch. 11,380± deeded acres and 1,125± state leased acres sit in the beautiful Wet Mountain Valley with the Sangre de Cristo range as your backdrop. 700± acres of the ranch are irrigated, and the ranch offers strong water rights, ponds, streams, and several wells. The ranch has been used for hay and grazing, running cattle for several months of the year. Improvements on the ranch include a main home, guest home, bunkhouse, barns, loafing sheds, hay barns, and shop. This is a great working ranch opportunity nestled around incredible mountain peaks.
Represented the Seller and Buyer $8,000,000
Glade Park, CO
The Payne Mesa Ranch is comprised of 4,443± beautiful and diverse mountain acreage. On the ranch you will find elevations ranging between 7,200’ to 8,400’, and 2.5± miles of the Dolores River. The ranch is located in GMU 40 with excellent wildlife throughout thought the property. The ranch has two BLM grazing allotments, grazing opportunities, a conservation easement, water, and diverse terrain.
Represented the Buyer $6,998,000
Delta County, CO
The Leroux Creek Ranch is a 1,704± acre cattle and recreational ranch in Delta County, Colorado. The property offers 2± miles of live water and is backed into BLM and Grand Mesa National Forest. The ranch has a 1,000-acre BLM grazing allotment, valuable water rights, and great hunting. The breathtaking 11,700± square foot lodge has 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a large living room, kitchen, dining room, theater, laundry room, and more. Sit and enjoy the views from the huge windows or one of the many decks. There are incredible recreational opportunities right out your back door. Hiking, ATVing, Fishing, Wildlife, and in the winter, snowmobiling. Grand Mesa National Forest is right there for your enjoyment, and Black Canyon National Park close by.
Represented the Buyer $6,200,000
Lake City, CO
Bucksnort Ranch is one of the most picturesque ranches, nestled in the San Juan Mountain Range directly under three 14,000 foot peaks, built at the foot of Velvet Mountain. The 184± acres sits on the valley floor of the Lake Fork River, banked by granite bluffs the ranch valley is home to just under 1 mile of the Lake Fork River. Few ranches offer a turnkey buyer opportunity; this ranch is one of the few. Bucksnort Ranch has a well laid out and useful improvement plan, hosting a very fitting custom built Swedish Cope log main home, an exceptional guest or caretaker home, lake camping cabin, heated shop, and equipment barn.
$5,950,000
Represented the Seller and Buyer
Gunnison, CO
Dunbar Ranch is a 7,100± square foot home on 35.2± deeded acres within the Shared Ranch Community. The fully furnished home features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, and large windows to enjoy the Ohio Creek Valley. The property also includes a gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom guest home, a heated 3-car garage, and a heated barn with three horse stalls, a tack room, and hay loft.
Eagle Ridge Ranch is 4,900± deeded acres sweeping across the fertile Ohio Creek Valley only 8 miles north of the university town of Gunnison, Colorado. Operated for decades as a productive cattle and hay ranch, the property is now shared by 15 families who seek to steward the ranch for the maintenance of profitable agriculture, land conservation and enhancement of wildlife values. $5,250,000 Represented the Buyer
Powderhorn, CO
Nestled between two breathtaking canyons, Ivordt Ranch is an end of the road, 680± acre sanctuary peppered with old growth spruce, Ponderosa pines, quaking aspens with close to 2± miles of willow-lined, trout-filled Powderhorn Creek cutting through lush irrigated hay meadows. 62,000± acres of the Powderhorn Wilderness await you at your fence line, with well managed heard of mule deer and elk in legendary Big Game Unit 66. This ranch is tailor made for a serious fishery enhancement, with water rights, elevation, slope, water source and natural terrain. Located halfway between Lake City and Gunnison, Ivordt Ranch has access to unlimited winter, summer, and fall recreation, creating the perfect mountain property.
$4,900,000
Lake City , CO
Lake Fork River Ranch is 269.844± acres of exceptional mountain property hosting a world class lodge, two family cabins, a caretaker house, and two guest dorms, as well as a 39,000± square foot riding arena. The terrain on the ranch varies from large aspen groves, to alpine meadows, to deep pine forest and extraordinary rock outcroppings. The term "backyard" on this ranch could be the understatement of the century, directly backed by over 2,000,000± public acres of the San Juan Mountains and fronted by over 34,000± public acres of the Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area. The ranch is a sportsman’s paradise, home to one of the wests top trout streams, the famous Lake Fork River, as well as a premier custom-built trout lake. Located in one of Colorado’s top big game units, Unit 66, home to truly exceptional mule deer, elk, moose, big horn sheep, and even some predators. Lake Fork River Ranch offers access to a lifetime of unparalleled mountain recreation. Large acreage, live water, big views, ease of access, built improvements, and lifestyle best describe the offering of the Lake Fork River Ranch.
Represented the Seller and Buyer $4,900,000
Gunnison, CO
Comprising 737± acres at about 8,000 feet, most of the Circle J Ranch lies in grass and hay meadows, surrounded by sagebrush hills. 2.49± miles of Quartz Creek winds through the ranch property. Tributary Alder Creek is a smaller stream that runs for 2.69± miles on the ranch and is excellent habitat for both brown and brook trout. Improvements on the ranch include the large historic barn, complete fencing, and a classic two-story ranch house, which was constructed in 1914. It contains 1,952± square feet and has three bedrooms and two baths. A strategically situated deck allows you to enjoy many incomparable Colorado summer evenings to the soothing sounds of Alder Creek murmuring nearby.
$4,849,000
Represented the Seller and Buyer
Gardner, CO
The scenic 6,416± acre Mosca Pass Ranch is an exceptional mountain property sitting near the Sangre de Cristo Range. The ranch boasts views of Blanca Peak, Mt. Lindsey, Sheep Mountains, and Wet Mountains, and offers access to Mosca Pass Trail. Adjacent to the ranch is San Isabel National Forest and Great Sand Dunes National Park. The ranch is undeveloped, has proximity to public land, water, conservation opportunities, and hunting opportunities. Between the vast topography and great water throughout the acreage, large elk herds and other wildlife frequent the ranch.
Represented the Buyer $5,800,000
Gunnison, CO
Red Hawk Ranch, high in the West Elk Mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado, you’ll not only be “away from it all”, but also “above it all”. This 923± acre wilderness ranch boasts sweeping views of the magnificent Ohio Creek Valley that will be shared only by you and the eagles. If you’re interested in having your nearest neighbors be elk, mule deer, black bears and lush meadows of wildflowers, Red Hawk Ranch is the wilderness hunting retreat of your dreams. A 3,045± square foot lodge serves as headquarters for this magnificent property. It includes four bedrooms, full kitchen, storage garage and a vaulted great room filled with trophy mounts. Spectacular high country views can be enjoyed from its large deck. The lodge is entirely off-gird, powered by a solar system with generator backup. $3,450,000 Represented the Seller and Buyer
Creede, CO
Incredible opportunity to own a breathtaking piece of property in Southwestern Colorado. Backed into public lands, the 281± acre Bristol Mountain Ranch has over 4,500± feet of trout-loaded Clear Creek running through it, providing exceptional fishing. The ranch sits in the middle of Limited Game Unit 76, in the migration corridor for trophy elk and qualifies for landowner tags. Improvements include a beautifully constructed 4 bedroom, 3 bath main home with exceptional valley views, large commercial building, 18,000± square foot horse barn with arena, storage, and guesthouse.
Represented the Seller and Buyer $3,275,000
Gunnison, CO
A spectacular 6,681± square foot home that is ideal for guests and family. This roomy, natural wood-floored home makes the most of its high-country setting. The centerpiece of this home is an open beam Great Room that is bathed in light and offers lovely views of the rugged Anthracite Range at the head of the valley. A large natural stone fireplace highlights one side of this room, and a spacious kitchen with granite counters, the other. An inviting dining area easily accommodates 14 to 16 persons. A total of six bedrooms and six baths are distributed among the main home and attached guest house, making The Meadows an ideal location for large family gatherings or an abundance of guests. With many attractive seating areas, inside and out, The Meadows is custom made for relaxed socializing. A three-car garage is attached to the home, and a separate 1,734± square foot horse barn/shop with workbench room includes well-lighted and insulated space for storage, cars, OHVs, tractors and room for two horse stalls. $3,050,000 Represented the Seller and Buyer
Walsenburg, CO
6,044± deeded acres located just north of Walsenburg, Colorado in Huerfano County. The ranch saddles the I-25 corridor, providing year around access, rolling terrain and spectacular views of the Spanish Peaks. Potts Ranch offers a vast expanse of acreage, 6 ag wells, and direct air strip access. The ranch is home to seasonal migrations of Elk, Antelope and Mule deer and is in a total draw Big Game Unit 128. Rarely do you find such a great expanse of deeded ground in the Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo corridor, with direct rail access and is partially located in an Opportunity Zone.
Represented the Buyer $3,966,000
Powderhorn, CO
Mountain top elbow room may be the best way to explain the Upper Redwing Ranch acreage that make up the Redwing “Hunting” Ranch. The upper ranch offers some of the west best big game hunting with 2,124± acres nestled into thousands of public acres. The upper ranch with seasonal access is located in one of Colorado’s strongest limited hunting units, unit 67; hosting over 430,000 acres of well-managed, game populations to enjoy each fall. The ranch receives unit wide Land Owner Vouchers for both Elk and Mule deer, truly giving you the best of both worlds. The “Lodge” is a treat to say the least.The 5 bedroom, 4 bath “Cabin” spoils the most demanding hunter. The full off grid facility hosts what most sportsmen only dream of on an exceptional hunting adventure. The ranch and surrounding terrain is rolling mesas with steep canyons, and high peaks line the skyline with aspen and pine forest covering just the right amount allowing lush aspen forest to dark timbered ridges to hold strong game populations.
Represented the Seller and Buyer $2,900,000
Lake City, CO
The Live Water Ranch on the Lake Fork River is comprised of 32.11± acres including 1,319± feet of enhanced private river frontage. The enhanced river produces some of the west’s top high mountain fisheries, an angler’s dream. The ranch hosts a beautiful 2,603± square foot main log cabin with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, offering 2 master suites. The large family room overlooks the river and flows into the formal living with a large river rock fireplace, kitchen, and dining giving lots of space for entertaining. The log cabin has an abundance of large windows bringing tons of natural light and those amazing mountain views and river sounds in. The log cabin also has an attached two car garage. A large deck is located off the main entrance and another off the second-floor bedroom. Off the lower deck is a stamped flagstone concrete entertaining patio with outdoor kitchen and stone fireplace, capped off with soothing sounds of the river and captivating views of the surrounding mountains giving you an outstanding outdoor entertaining experience. The ranch offers a detached 3 car garage with a guest bunkhouse above. The garage houses 4 Polaris razors, which come with the sale of the ranch, for enjoying the famous Alpine Loop, numerous ghost towns, and thousands of acres of public land. The bunkhouse sleeps 7 has a full kitchen and bathroom with 2 showers, small deck, and a lounging area. $2,900,000
Represented the Seller and Buyer
Lake City , CO
RedCloud Youth Camp Ranch is the definition of a high alpine ranch, the 130± acres is home to 14,000’ peak views, high mountain trout stream, two trout lakes, irrigated hay meadows and backed into 100’s of 1,000’s of pristine alpine public acres. Year-round access, great cell coverage, and just minutes from Colorado’s largest mountain lake “lake San Cristobal” and the quaint mountain town of Lake City Colorado.
Represented the Seller and Buyer $2,800,000
Pagosa Spring, CO
Stunning 47± acres in the Upper Blanco Basin on the Blanco River. Water rights from 1901 Decree out of the Sissons/ Stevens Ditch, 1912 Decree Out of Square Top Ditch and another 1943 Decree out of Square Top Ditch. There is a top of the line irrigation/sprinkler system in place and there is an undivided 1/8 Mineral Right that goes with the property. This property is bordered on one side and the other side of the river by properties that are in a conservation easement. Excellent grazing meadows and property is fenced and cross fenced. The historical home on the property was the former Frank Oppenheimer Ranch. The home was built in 1944 and some restoration work has been done to the home. You will also find several outbuildings as well as a garage/farm equipment building of new construction built in 1993.
Represented the Seller and Buyer $2,800,000
Lake City, CO
San Juan Mountain Sanctuary is 30± acres of deeded ground, set in 100’s of 1,000’s of public acres. The front yard consists of irrigated hay meadows that are located at the headwaters of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and tucked beneath 3 of Colorado’s 14’ers, Red Cloud Peak, Handies Peak and Sunshine Peak. Nestled at the end of a year around maintained county road, just off of Colorado’s most scenic Alpine Loop; crossing Cinnamon Pass, Engineer Pass and through Colorado’s Wildflower Capitol of America, American Basin. The San Juan Mountain Sanctuary is known for abundant wildlife. On a daily basis you can encounter Shiras Moose, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Elk, Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep, Black Bear, and Fox just to name a few. Built into the basin sits the exquisite 4,115± brick home that offers the area’s best wildlife viewing right from the deck. Sit in heated comfort, protected from cool mountain and watch a multitude of Colorado’s Big Game passively walk the 3,000’ of live water, or feed in the well irrigated hay meadows.
$2,650,000
Represented the Seller and Buyer
Walsenburg, CO
Sitting along the Huerfano River is the stunning 2,388.12± acre Orphan Ranch. This is a first time offering of a ranch that has been in the same family for decades. Orphan Ranch has been a working cattle ranch, and boasts incredible water rights, making for productive hayfields. The property is fenced and cross fenced and offers several stock tanks. This is an incredible opportunity to build your dream ranch on a property that is already productive in several areas.
$2,600,000
