An expansive farm offering unparalleled privacy and breathtaking mountain views, 5660 Sandy Creek Heights combines luxurious conveniences and the dream of Colorado homesteading. Listed by Johnnie Mallott of milehimodern, this property embodies the essence of functional rural living combined with the serenity of Colorado’s natural beauty.     Sprawling over 70 acres, this property is a haven for those seeking expansive living space and versatile outbuildings. “The privacy of the parcel and the size of the land, including the views, are the number one selling point of the property,” says Johnnie Mallott. “A close second is the vast number of large outbuildings which could have many uses, not just the ways they are currently equipped and used for.”  The property’s history is rich with personal and professional achievement, as the current owner brought his lifelong passion for farming and culinary arts to this organic, non-GMO farmette. His background includes working on his parents’ farm in Austria, where he developed a strong foundation in agriculture. His culinary career began at a young age, graduating high school at 15 and starting his professional journey at 18. He has traveled extensively, learning various cooking styles in Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Jamaica, and working with prestigious hotel groups in the United States, including Omni Hotels and the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. He has also participated in and won medals at the Culinary Olympics, contributing as both a coach and judge as well. 

Stunning equestrian estate, nestled on 48+ acres with panoramic views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. This updated ranch style home with walk-out basement features an open floor plan with 5 bed 3 baths. The main level offers primary bedroom plus 2 other bedrooms, large floor to ceiling windows in the living and dining area as well as fully updated kitchen with large kitchen island and gas stove. The walkout basement hosts additional 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, flex space/office, laundry room and kitchenette allowing for a possible mother-in-law suite, multigenerational living or rental income. The 48x44 barn boasts 3 large stalls measuring 16x16 each, with connected 32' runs, a spacious tack room, and feed storage. Lean-to shelters, and multiple hay storage buildings with room for cars and equipment. There are several shelters throughout the property with convenient electrical outlets and automatic water. The separate small animal pen is great for pigs, goats, quarantining horses, chickens or other animals. The roping area is 150x250 with alleyways. The driveway is full circle, easy to pull large trailers /semis through. The detached additional garage/shop has a large loft with power. Located just 15 minutes from Fort Collins, Windsor, and Eaton, this move-in-ready property offers a rural lifestyle for you and your livestock.

A stunning and serene Southwest style property situated on 35+ acres abutting BLM lands conveniently located midway between Durango & Cortez, Colorado. This immaculate residence & equine facility boasts commanding 360-degree views of the La Plata Mountains and East Canyon, offering up the quintessential Colorado lifestyle. You’ll immediately notice the home’s exceptional quality, attention to detail, functionality, and elegant charm. A beautiful courtyard entry welcomes you into the great room, which immediately draws your attention to the wood framed glass patio doors with majestic vistas beyond. An authentic “viga y latilla” ceiling hand-crafted in peeled aspen and rough sawn douglas fir frames a cozy living area with its organic-shaped Southwestern-style wood burning fireplace accentuated with a Colorado Buff sandstone hearth & mantel. A spacious brick patio awaits, featuring a 10’ x 20’ veranda, propane fire pit, subtle landscape lighting, WiFi and an integrated Bose sound system. An open floor plan seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Gorgeous premium maple cabinets and “Carmen Red” granite are the foundation of the thoughtfully configured kitchen, showcasing stainless steel KitchenAid appliances including a built-in 42” refrigerator, 5-burner cooktop with commercial style range hood, convection wall oven & microwave combo and a warming drawer, as well as a Bosch dishwasher. Enjoy the intimate dining island and an office workstation neatly integrated into the cabinetry design. A thoughtful layout accommodates visitors, with all three bedrooms featuring an ensuite bathroom. Guest suites are located at the opposite end of the house from the master quarters for privacy. Entering the master suite, there’s a den with French doors which provides a soothing transition as you wind down from the day and retire to your luxury bedroom with its contemporary gas fireplace. The bedroom opens to the patio where you’ll enjoy nature’s beauty and tranquility. Generous “his and hers” walk-in closets guide you through to the master bathroom featuring “Bordeaux” granite topped maple vanities, a walk-in ceramic tile shower and a heated spa tub that beckons you to pause and soak up panoramic canyon views. The second ensuite bedroom offers coziness, plentiful sunshine, canyon views and custom alder closet cabinetry with built-in dresser. The bath features a beautiful “Jaguar” granite topped alder vanity and walk-in ceramic tile shower.The third ensuite bedroom is currently utilized as an artist’s studio with its abundance of soft natural light and glorious views. From the spacious mudroom with a large-capacity front loading Whirlpool laundry duet, you enter an oversized heated three-car attached garage with custom-crafted cedar carriage house doors. High-end finishes and materials throughout have been intentionally selected to connect you with the surrounding natural landscape. A pleasing continuity of the neutral toned step walls, alder doors, beams and corbels extend throughout the design of the home. Delight in the quiet and draft-free comfort of a 6-zone in-floor radiant heating system! Equine facilities include a heated 3,500 sqft barn with spacious tack and feed rooms, an open format stable with adjoining 36’ x 150’ fenced dry lot and abundant workshop space for equipment, vehicles, recreational gear, etc.. Four separate fenced pastures feature access to low maintenance frost-free horse drinkers, sturdy pipe gates and horse-friendly Ramm "Shockline Flex Fence" electric polymer coated wire on pressure treated wood posts. There’s a 24’ x 24’ pasture shelter with fenced dry lot, an 80‘ x 120’ outdoor riding arena, a 60’ diameter round corral and a 14’ x 14’ western cedar pergola complete with shade sail for your spectators. This distinctive equestrian property is simply extraordinary!

Bring your horses and your 4H animals! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1980 square foot ranch style farmhouse with a detached 2 car garage is situated on 4.65 acres with no HOA. Embrace the opportunity to enjoy everything Western Colorado has to offer, starting with that elbow room you've been yearning for in addition to fantastic views in every direction. Fully fenced with a barn, and irrigation that runs with the land, there is much to appreciate in being surrounded by other multi-acre fields and vineyards. The interior features a cozy fireplace in the living area, breakfast bar, beautiful hardwood flooring and a large pantry. Come see for yourself the value that this little farmhouse holds!

For everyone looking for a view lot and still be close to downtown Montrose, with the newly expanded airport, medical, and more, this 5.357 acre property is worth the look. There is irrigation with Ouray Ditch Company with enough to water the lot and grow a fantastic crop of hay or grass. . This 5 acres would make the perfect location for the equestrian with room for a beautiful home, and horse barn. BLM land is just a few yards away. The lots is on a small cul-de-sac. Beautiful views are to be had offering a beautiful building site. Tri-County domestic water tap fee is paid . Gas and electric are to the lot. Montrose is growing and this beautiful lot is one few and far between.

Escape to this idyllic nature retreat in the Sangre De Cristo mountain area. A sprawling 40-acre property located in exclusive Forbes Wagon Creek Ranch. This gated community offers hunting permits, agricultural/livestock capabilities, and an overall private, off-grid lifestyle. This is a custom built Adobe Home with Cherry Hickory heated floors, an open floor plan, cozy basement with entertainment area, and two massive patios for enjoying the outdoors. It boasts a 4,000-gallon cistern, solar panels (static), propane tank, 12kw Kohler generator, and three fireplaces. Make this your peaceful getaway today!

Set on just 35 to almost 45 sprawling acres, these parcels of land offer unparalleled seclusion and tranquility and await new owners to make it their own. Stunning views and a diverse landscape featuring rolling hills and level plains maximizes potential building sites. The native grass rangeland enhances the property’s natural charm. Offering adjoining power and private road access. In this serene community, rural living is prioritized, with the added benefit of being able to hunt on your own land. Perfect setting for equestrian estates, cattle ranches, or those just wanting to be surrounded by their own acreage of gorgeous Colorado open spaces. Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in the presence of pronghorn, mule deer, foxes, turkeys, waterfowl and elk. These parcels also includes water rights. Blending the best of rural living with easy access to urban amenities this property is close to Kiowa and just off Highway 86 offering convenient access to Metro Denver or Castle Rock and Colorado Springs. Elbert County offers a peaceful environment without sacrificing proximity to shopping and restaurants. These properties are perfect for those seeking a private haven to make their own. Favorable seller financing available.

Motivated Seller! Price reduced. Rare Gunnison horse property with amazing views of the San Juan mountains, Ohio Creek valley and Anthracite mountains. Located just 3 miles north of Gunnison, CO this multi-generational 3060 sq foot home is built on a 7+ acre lot with expansive views. The main home is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with a large open living, kitchen and dining space. The attached mother-in-law unit was added in 2016 and has a lofted bedroom & bath , first floor full kitchen, vaulted ceiling living room and large storage room. Main house has large covered porch to sit and enjoy mind blowing views and sunsets. Perched above the home is an MD Barns 4 stall barn with breezeway, hay storage and tack room. Approximately 1.5 acres is fenced which can be divided with a gate. A large flat arena is just off of the barn. Plenty of space to expand the fenced in paddocks. Property had a major renovation in 2006 and then again in 2016 with the addition of the mother-in-law unit. All new windows installed in the main house this past summer - 2024. New granite countertops in the expansive main kitchen. Owned grid-tie solar system which is expandable. This unique property has endless possibilities to make your own mountain home with close proximity to Gunnison and Crested Butte - 30 minutes to the north. West Elk Wilderness access is 20 minutes away. Rarely are horse properties available in Gunnison that include a barn and riding arena. Live on one side and long term rent the other or use it as a multi-generational living situation like the current owners. MLS# 813647

This unique Durango property has "park-like" stunning views of the Florida River valley with a background of mountains (La Platas & San Juans).This property has a portion on top of the Florida Mesa as well as 678 feet of Florida River frontage down in the valley. It is comprised of 41.5acres of unrestricted property that serves as the entrance to the gated community of Florida River Ranch (FRR) of which it was Lots #2 & 3. Lot#2 is a four acre portion with the original equestrian ranch home built in 1977 (about 3000 sqft with unfinished basement, completely remodeled from 2017-present) and a separate "guest quarters" (additional unit with post & beam construction, about 1300 sqft with a small basement)which was added in 2020. Both properties share the "deer proof" backyard, both wells & septic. Each dwelling has a Main Bedroom (upstairs in main house & downstairs in the addition) with ensuite baths (each with a soaking tub). Because these are "outside" the HOA, there is potential for use as rental property. To the north of these residences are the remaining 37.5 acres of property (lot #3 of FRR) with a 5000 sqft hay barn and 1770 sqft stable with multiple fenced pens with welded iron pipe fencing. About 15 acres are flat land (including mesa top and riversideareas) and the remaining is sloped terrain from the mesa top to the valley. This portion of the property was for sale this last year ($599K) but isnow being combined with the residences for this sale. Because this is a separate lot, this can be developed for another residence. The originalranch property was 600 acres, which was subdivided into lots for the Florida River Ranch subdivision. On the west side of the Florida river(Florida Mesa top and slope to the valley), the properties were used for the 60 ft "right of way" of Thoroughbred Road that goes from the gate onthe mesa top to the Florida riverside/bridge across to the valley. Thus this property is inside the gate, but not regulated by the HOA (FRR). This means the HOA is responsible for asphalt road maintenance (repairs, snow removal) across this land, but the owner only pays a gate fee ($100/yr). This property has everything you want to enhance the Colorado Outdoor Experience as the rural natural beauty, wildlife (adjacent to natural avian preserve with deer and turkey seen regularly), horseback riding, fishing, and winter sports activities are available in every direction from this south Durango location. Purgatory Ski Resort is about an hour north. The Durango Historic Railroad has the world famous scenic railway to Silverton. Incredible sunrises, sunsets and avian species (nesting sites for golden eagles in the adjacent cliffs) are seen every day. Not only do the houses share a "deer proof" backyard, together both buildings have over 2000 sqft of decks with most being built with composite decking.The back deck has a 3500 gallon swim spa that is about 6 years old. All of this overlooks the incredible views from 200 feet above the FloridaRiver valley and the surrounding mountains. Although this property is horse ready, it can be used as a lot for another residence (Lot #3) or developed in to a smaller farm because of the abundant water. Presently the seven stall Morton Barn includes a tack room and 3 of the stallshave been rebuilt with new floors and separating walls. Four large outside pens, a 5000 square foot Hay Barn and a small shed complete the facilities. Most enticing is that this property comes with Senior Water Rights with 1 CFS from a spring that has historically never gone dry. This would comfortably house about 5 horses, but the land can also serve as a small livestock farm as all the outside pens can be easily converted to"deer proof" fencing and irrigated for crops. EMPHASIS: Amazing views of Florida River Valley and surrounding Mountains,Park-like Natural setting.Located near Summer, Winter outdoor activities Large Residence with a Guest/Mother-in-law quarters,Deed spring river

Welcome to your contemporary oasis nestled on 7.35 acres of picturesque landscape in the heart of Bayfield, Colorado. This stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home boasts 2100 square feet of luxurious living space with exquisite custom stonework, offering a seamless blend of modern design and natural beauty. Step outside into your private retreat, where entertaining is effortless with an outdoor kitchen, inviting firepit, and expansive patio for enjoying the breathtaking mountain views. The sale includes an adjoining 4.34-acre lot, giving you the option to sell separately or preserve for uninterrupted vistas. Need storage or a creative space? A versatile shed awaits your vision, perfect for storage or conversion into a workshop for your hobbies and projects. And for the hobby farmers there is adorable chicken coop and paddock. Experience the convenience of rural living just 4.5 miles from Bayfield's amenities, including grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, and gas stations. Explore further afield with downtown Durango only 22 miles away, while Pagosa Springs and its famed hot springs are a scenic 40-mile drive. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the proximity to Vallecito Reservoir, just 18 miles away, offering endless opportunities for recreation. Inside, discover an elegant interior featuring tongue and groove ceilings, custom cabinets, large walk-in pantry and stylish gunmetal appliances in the chef's kitchen. On cool evenings enjoy the warmth and coziness of the Heritage Hearthstone woodstove and during the warmer months stay cool with central air-conditioning. Enjoy soaking in the jetted tub in the primary Bath. Every detail is thought of, even down to the cedar closets and oversized laundry room! The open-concept layout creates a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for gatherings with family and friends. Enjoy peace of mind with a very high-producing well and the added benefit of newly installed solar panels for energy efficiency. Both lots are equipped with PRID water certificates, providing a combined total of 5.21 irrigable acres, ensuring ample water for your landscaping needs. Sellers also purchased the 500 Gallon Propane tank and had it buried to ensure no obstruction of views! Indulge in the ultimate Colorado lifestyle in this meticulously crafted home offering both luxury and functionality in a breathtaking setting. Don't miss your chance to make this dream property your own. Schedule your showing today!