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Legacy Properties West - Prudential Triple S
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Tom Morse
Legacy Properties West - Prudential Triple S
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Listing 1
State/Cities/Areas Serviced
CO - Durango, Pagosa Springs, Hesperus, Mancos, Cortez, Dolores, Bayfield and Durango Mountain Resort.
Tom Morse is founder of Legacy Properties West, LLC. His passion for the outdoors, respect for the western way of life and commitment to the protection of our natural resources brought him to Colorado with his wife Linda. This coupled with the understanding that there are many like-minded people, seeking a lifestyle of greater simplicity and purpose along with more time to enjoy their recreational interest, gave birth to Legacy Properties West. The intention for the firm is to bring together a group of passionate and competent partners and associates, from multiple disciplines, to support individuals and families in realizing their lifestyle aspirations, by finding the finest ranches and recreational properties in the West to meet their needs. Prior to founding the company, Tom formed, developed and sold companies in publishing, financial services, business software and real estate development over a 35 year career. Tom also had the great privilege to volunteer fo r more than six years supporting the worldwide activities of both charitable and not-for-profit organizations. His creative talents and management expertise provides vision and overall guidance to the day-to-day operations and growth of Legacy Properties West. Given his knowledge and understanding of the market, he is a great person to start with in your quest for the perfect place for you.
ALC candidate, New Homes & Land Development
High-end recreational and ranch properties
Office No.
970-375-3211
Cell No.
970-769-8989
MLS#: 610611
Location and Area
Nestled in the picturesque La Plata Mountain valley a convenient fifteen minutes west of the Durango historic downtown area, the ranch is located just off of County Road 120, a paved road accessed from Highway 140 and US Highway 160.
Durango is a town of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and many cultural activities. There are endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. It is located 6,512 ft. above sea level (the ranch is at 8,000 ft. above sea level), surrounded by scenic mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow.
The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 45,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is 100 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 450 miles from Phoenix.
Property Details
Grounds
400 acres of beautiful meadows and Pine/Oak forest
100 acres of irrigated hay meadow
300 acres of high-fenced wildlife preserve with trophy elk and other game
Barn and complete livestock working facility for elk, buffalo, cattle, horses etc.
Old cabin that could be restored as quaint hunting cabin or guest cottage
Commercial well
Water feature next to the porte cochere
Year round live fishing stream, 1⁄2 mile plus
Doubled-lined pond at rear of house
Expansive deck and patio areas with exquisite views
Native vegetation landscaping
The property is platted for development if desired and it also has a commercial classification available for use if one wanted to use it as a retreat site or other commercial purpose
There is adequate room and terrain to build a 5,000 ft. private airstrip
Main Residence
Stepping out of your vehicle under the 14' high porte cochere, you know youre in the Rockies, as every design feature in this luxurious and quality oriented custom log home brings your attention to mountains, water and wildlife. Before you ascend the steps to the entrance, you hear the sound of water from a fountain just under the porte cochere.
The owner/builder has been instrumental in the design and crafting of much of this home along with his team of artisans and craftsmen. His goal for this ranchevery aspect of the interior and exterior puts a smile on your face and there are always new discoveries that engage and delight your senses.
As you walk up the entry steps, there are two massive 4'x9' custom-carved front doors to greet you and on either side of them there are decorative etched glass windows of aspen trees trimmed in copper. These full-length windows open, allowing the fresh mountain air to circulate throughout the house. The copper molding around the doors is handmade by a coppersmith in Mexico and then has been hand-finished on site to a high quality patina. The solid core doors were made by Rene Rubalcava, a famous 79 year-old wood carver from Sonora, Mexico. Each door features a bronze sculpture replica (exact, to-the-millimeter) of Skips Napoleon, the famous stud horse, made by highly acclaimed Tucson artist, Paul Olesniewicz.
The first thing one sees when entering the house through these doors are the floor to ceiling picture windows on the opposite side of the living room that frame the nearby La Plata Mountains and the pond at the rear of the house.
Wildlife and Recreation
There is an abundance of game on this ranch due to its location, unique features and game management program. The ranch supports a variety of habitat suitable for many species. Animals often use the open habitat (not high-fenced) seasonally and the functioncover, food acquisition, calving, etc.often varies by season. In the open areas there are migrating elk, mule deer, coyote, and many other small animals and sporting birds with an abundance of turkey. Within the high-fenced game preserve, there is a herd of trophy elk that have been specially bred over 18 years to produce one of the most spectacular herds in the world. There are approximately 75 animals in the herd. The game preserve has been hunted with the philosophy of big-game catch and release. A dart rifle has been perfected and used for limited hunting where the animal is downed, picture taken, antlers removed and the animal walks away only to grow a more impressive set of antlers the next season. A unique approa ch that has allowed the herd to prosper. Only the elder bulls are taken in the traditional way when their health is weakened and in jeopardy. For the new owner, all options are open for establishing the purpose for the preserve. It is a very special placefull of beauty and opportunities for adventure and wonderment.
The local area also provides a myriad of opportunities for all types of recreation. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a 45-minute drive from the ranch, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are a little over an hour away. Cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the ranch and throughout the area. Equine enthusiasts will find Avery Ranch to be first-rate riding terrain. Trail riding possibilities are virtually endless on and around the property. The ranch has been used as a quarter horse facility for 18 years, producing some of the finest performance horses in the country. Summertime is also filled with opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument.
Excellent golf can be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 35 miles).
Price: $6,950,000
Listing 2
MLS#: 594321
Location and Area
Nestled in the picturesque Mancos River Valley a convenient thirty minutes east of the Durango historic downtown area, the ranch is located on the west side of US Highway 160, near the base of Mancos Hill. With spectacular views of the La Plata Mountain range to the northeast and Mesa Verde to the south, the ranch lies in a beautiful setting. The ranch is at an elevation 7,200 ft. above sea level, surrounded by scenic mountain and valley views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow.
Mancos sits at the base of Mesa Verde National Park, and as a small rural town, offers basic services to the surrounding community. The charming town of Durango is located 25 miles to the north, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and numerous cultural activities. The four-corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast.
The Montezuma County area, which includes Mancos, Cortez and Dolores, has a population of approximately 30,000 and is the most southwestern of the 64 counties in the state of Colorado. Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Yucca House National Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument preserve hundreds of ancient American Indian structures, including the famous cliff dwellings, found in the county. Roughly 1/3 of the county is tribal land, 1/3 is federal land (administered by the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management), and 1/3 is private or state/county land. The La Plata County area, including Durango and Bayfield has a population of 45,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston and Dallas, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is approximately 75 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 210 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 320 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 430 miles from Phoenix.
Property Details
GROUNDS
224 acres of beautiful meadows with views of the La Plata Mountains and Mesa Verde
5 ponds
4 Mancos rural water taps
100+ acres of irrigated hay meadow and pasture
200+ acres of high-fenced pasture
Barn (2,317 SF)
Complete livestock working facility (654 SF) for elk, buffalo, cattle, horses with Kiwi squeeze-shoot
Storage and shop area
Underground irrigation with fixed/rolling sprinkler system
.5 cfs of adjudicated water rights from East Mancos Highline Ditch along with 50 cfs of Jackson Gulch water
MAIN RESIDENCE
This beautifully crafted 5,100 SF custom log home features 3 stories; open floor plan with breathtaking views of the La Plata Mountains, Sleeping Ute Mountain and Mesa Verde. There are hand-hewn logs throughout with custom railings. One of the delightful qualities of this home is the abundance of natural light streaming through numerous windows. There are vaulted and 10-to-20 ft. ceilings throughout, along with Red Oak hardwood floors on main level of the house. On the lower and upper levels there are hardwood floors and Berber carpet. Between the master bedroom and guest bedroom (1 guest bedroom upstairs) there is a sitting/reading area. There is a covered wrap-around porch on second level capturing views of surrounding mountains. The house has lots of storage and an oversized two-car garage. The house is kept warm in the winter with in-floor radiant heating with multiple heating zones to meet each residents needs.
Upper Level
Master Bedroom and attached Master Bath
Master bedroom has large picture window with views facing the La Plata Mountains with private balcony
Gas burning freestanding fireplace
Lighted alcoves for statuary
Bathroom has slate tile steam shower; separate oversized jetted tub facing a window with private views looking west to Sleeping Ute and Mesa Verde
Double sinks with custom copper light fixtures over slate-tiled vanity
Separate water closet
Large walk-in closet off bathroom with natural lighting
Guest Bedrooms and bath
1 guest bedroom with walk-in closets upstairs; with private balcony looking out at the La Platas
Bath with slated floors and countertops, tub/shower
Linen closet
Main Level
Living Room/Formal Dining Room
A large entry foyer leading to this room opens to third level with three tiered elk/deer chandelier
Huge picture window allows entire view of La Platas and large pond
Large, very efficient corner Kiva fireplace
Large formal dining with pony wall open to kitchen
Kitchen and separate breakfast nook
Large open kitchen with center island, granite counter tops, showered with plentiful sunlight
Breakfast nook with French doors out to deck
Black appliances with deep double stainless sinks
Hickory cabinets with ample storage
Convection microwave, double oven
Large Laundry Room with deep porcelain washtub, lots of countertops and storage; slate floors
Main level bath includes slate-tiled shower, countertops and floor
2 Guest bedroom down, fits king-size bed with large double closets; views of Sleeping Ute Mountains and La Plata Mountains
Lower Level
Large mud room/entrance with slate floors; long coat rack and sitting bench
Office with window views of Sleeping Ute
Bathroom with slate tub/shower enclosure
Downstairs Den/TV/Sitting Room
Large Game Room with gas stove and full size pool table
Heated garage has separate, double automatic doors with option for removable in/out dog entry through one door
GIFT SHOP/GUESTHOUSE
The gift shop has been designed to easily convert to a separate guesthouse.
It has:
Hardwood floors; vaulted ceilings, great lighting
Gas 'wood burning' freestanding fireplace
Ceiling fans in all rooms
Kitchenette, mud room with tile floor; plenty of shelving and storage
Shower/bath
Utility room
Separate lock off one-bedroom apartment in back split level with hardwood floors, full kitchen and bath; could be ranch manager's or mother-in-law's apartment
Wildlife and Recreation
The majority of the ranch is high-fenced and therefore, the local wildlife population is kept out. Previously, the ranch was used to breed exceptional trophy elk for sale to breeders and game ranches. The land is suitable for many purposes, and if not high-fenced, would provide an attractive environment for area wildlife, including migrating elk, mule deer, coyote, and many other small animals and sporting birds, particularly turkey. For the new owner, all options are open for establishing a game preserve, purebred operation or agricultural venture. Equine enthusiasts will find Mesa Verde Ranch to be first-rate riding terrain.
The local area also provides a myriad of opportunities for all types of recreation. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a 60-minute drive from the ranch, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour-and-a-half away. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the ranch and throughout the area. Trail riding possibilities are virtually endless in the area. Summertime is also filled with opportunities in the area for hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument.
Excellent golf can be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 45 miles).
Price: $3,150,000
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