Eagle Bluff Ranch

Welcome to Eagle's Bluff Ranch this is an exceptional 48 +/- acre equestrian property with 2 homes, irrigated pastures, a large pond, with an' indoor lighted riding arena with 7 stalls and hay storage, two pipe-fenced paddocks with four 12' X 16' sheds, also has a additional outdoor arena and cross fenced pasture with barbless wire. With direct access to BLM land on three sides, it is a recreational paradise. Land PARCEL # 563301400004 MONTEZUMA COUNTY Great water rights, large stocked pond and a year round creek, The ranch produces 500 +/- bales of hay. Rental income from the second home. Improvements Located in Cortez, Colorado in the heart of McElmo Canyon at an ideal elevation of 6100 ft.  Welcome to “Eagle Buff Ranch,” located in McElmo Canyon with it’s long and rich history and was home to over 70K American Indians, it seems to me they always picked the best spots with great water, great soil, great hunting and mild climates and McElmo Canyon offers all of that and more, and is considered to be the Sedona of Colorado. McElmo Canyon is known for its world renown wineries, (great wine tasting tours) tons of horseback riding with thousands of acres of BLM land to explore, you have hiking through the “Canyon of the Ancients” and the beautiful “Sand Canyon,” they both offer endless outdoor recreation fun right out your backdoor. This 48.5 +/- acre ranch with a year-round creek and large stocked pond has 2 homes and a  indoor lighted arena, plus an additional outdoor arena.  It is an ideal Equine Facility. Being both close to town and private and just 2 miles to the Cortez airport, surrounded on 3 sides of BLM the opportunities for riding, hunting and recreation are endless. The property comes with irrigated pastures, with 1.25 adjudicated CFS, which is ample water for the whole ranch.  Pastures are irrigated with gated gravity feed pipes and  has barbless smooth wire cross-fencing.  A large pond for wildlife, waterfowl and is stocked with bass, the pond  has been approved to pump water out for even more irrigation and is allowed for use for your livestock which is very rare, very unique and convenient. The covered  indoor lighted  arena (all year round riding no matter what the weather outside is doing)  has 7 stalls with 2 run-outs tack room, wash rack, indoor hay storage.  There are 2 fenced paddocks areas with a total of 4 run outs and a connected to an outdoor working large arena for those perfect days outside.  This is truly a property with endless potential for an income producing equestrian property or just your personal ranch to enjoy. The owner’s home overlooks the ranch with stunning finishes and was newly completed in 2018 with thick outer walls and the framing was built with 2×6 with R40 placed between to keep the home cooler in the summers and much warmer in the winter than traditional built homes. This  2,190 sqft 2 story  has in-floor heating with on-demand Navian propane water heater, real hardwood oak floors, smooth high ceilings with fairings, true Venetian plaster walls (takes 6 coats of plaster to complete one wall) and gives the walls a gleam that has to be seen, beautiful cherry cabinets and custom doors throughout, also  this home has a gorgeous  granite  kitchen with huge windows and big views. No detail has been left out from this custom build. This home has also has a dumb waiter elevator (if stairs are an issue) for easy convenience and connects the garage and main house and a modern 180* degree porch that wraps  the home and is made from African wood, (Masaradumral, incredible wood). The sunroom has slate tile flooring and doubles as a mud room also with great views. In the master bath there is a deep Japanese soaking tub for those sore muscles after riding all day and steam shower.  There are 2 heated two-car garages one of them could be easily used as shop, game room or another master suit. The foundation was built to be able to add an entire additional floor turning the home into 3 stories if you wanted to expand and add even more value. There is a Greenhouse with a covered endless Swim Spa pool indoors so you can swim as far and as long as you possibly can, (excellent home work out. ) The ranch has a great chicken coop for those farm fresh eggs. The second ranch home was manufactured in 1986 and remodeled in 2009 with its separate water meter and 2 APNs.  It is approximately 1700 sf with 3 BR/2 BA an extra large living room and dining room.  It has a covered carport and a 1/2 acre fenced yard for the pets.  It can be used as a Ranch Manager’s home,  kids own home or rented out to generate income  (currently rented for $1800/month), or as a BnB. This is a big plus. . Summary of New House Construction Details: Outer walls are thick and framing done by double 2″x 6″ with R40 placed between the frames.  This serves to keep the home cooler in summer, warmer in winter.  It also gives an adobe look wall appearance. Inside walls are not painted, they are plastered with true Venetian material from Texston.  Application methods were meticulous with 6 layers of plaster and a final burnishing which gives the walls a gleam like appearance.  The plaster contains marble which gives it the remarkable finish. Foundation was built to allow an additional floor to be added later to create a 3 story custom home with big views. Cabinetry throughout are custom built with custom cherry faces.  Upper cabinets with glass doors are illuminated for night ambiance. . Whole house in floor heat with on-demand Navian propane water heater. Deck planking from African wood Masaradumral Master Bath has spa features including a steam shower and Japanese deep soaker. A dumbwaiter connects the garage and main house above. The sunroom doubles as a mudroom for dropping off shoes, jackets, etc. Recreation With direct access to BLM land on three sides, it is a recreational paradise. No Neighbors! Agriculture The property comes  irrigated pasture, 1.25 adjudicated CFS, which is ample water for the ranch.   Produces 500 +/- bales of grass hay per year currently to keep your feed bill down or to generate even more income. Pastures have barbless smooth cross-fencing. Built to hold your  livestock in. A large  pond for wildlife is approved to pump water out for even more irrigation and is use for livestock or  fishing , and a year round creek  runs through the ranch with water rights out of Wilson Ditch. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources The ranch has great water rights and water is the new gold and a  absolute must have now!! Without the water you have nothing… General Operations This property currently used as a horse training property and working cattle and bison ranch and generates 500 +/- bales of grass hay per year and receives rental income of $1800 month for the 2nd home on the property. Nice to have a ranch that generates extra income in multiple ways. It all helps and is a bonus. Region & Climate Cortez has mild winters. The famous McElmo Canyon, a beautiful lake, great fishing, airport,  great restaurants and all the stores you need. One hour drive to the Durango airport and great skiing in Durango and also Telluride is just a short hour drive as well. Cortez is growing at a very fast pace. Location Driving Distances include 2 miles to CEZ, a regional airport with daily flights to Denver and Phoenix; 15 minutes to downtown Cortez; 60 minutes to Durango;  75 minutes to Farmington, NM, 2 hours to Moab, UT, and a short hour to telluride with just the most amazing drive thats just gorgeous…