North Star Ranch Colorado

Just twenty-five minutes west of the iconic town of Durango, Colorado, North Star Ranch is a hidden gem spanning 488+ acres. This diverse terrain, which inspired famed western author Louis L’Amour, offers a private valley of lush meadows, rock cliffs, pine forests, and aspen groves. The picturesque landscape in GMU 741 provides a habitat for elk, deer, bear, and turkeys. The GMU includes OTC rifle and archery elk tags, and adjacent BLM land offers outdoor adventures and additional hunting opportunities right at your doorstep. Upon arrival at the ranch, new cedar fencing guides you alongside rich hay meadows and past a three-bedroom caretaker’s casita, designed to blend seamlessly with the ranch’s charming vintage barns, providing a nostalgic nod to the ranch’s history. A two-bay heated equipment shop offers ample storage for the ranch’s equipment. The original cedar-clad ranch house features four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a fenced yard, a cozy porch, and a charming dock overlooking a pond shaded by a mammoth cottonwood tree. The ranch’s showpiece is a stunning new timber-frame horse barn, complete with a private two-bedroom, two-bath loft and a one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest suite below. This exquisite barn includes custom-carved cabinetry, Italian tile, solid wood doors, and a built-in daybed with hidden storage. The primary bedroom and living room offer exquisite views through floor-to-ceiling doors. The barn includes six 12’ x 12’ stalls with custom stall fronts and dividers, each with Dutch doors accessing adjacent turnout. Additional workspaces include a tack room, feed room, heated wash stall, and heated office. All interior spaces are fully insulated and easily reconfigured for other uses. With 80± acres of irrigated meadows, the ranch is a stunning place to live and a productive ranch operation. As you explore North Star Ranch, you might find ideal secluded camping spots and swimming holes as you follow the road leading through the canyon to the lush upper meadow, a haven for wildlife. Whether you dream of creating a private oasis, living your equestrian dream, ranching, embarking on unforgettable recreational pursuits, or simply embracing the tranquility of southwestern Colorado, North Star Ranch is idyllic.