Welcome to a rare offering in the heart of Colorado's ranch country. Nestled between Gunnison and Saguache, Sheep Creek Ranch spans 320 acres of irrigated pasture, open meadows, and live water. This legacy property seamlessly combines luxury living, production, recreation, and natural beauty in one exceptional package. With year-round access via a county-maintained road, it's a true Western ranch ready for its next chapter. At the heart of the property sits a 3,909 sq. ft. luxury residence designed for both comfort and elegance. The home features two separate primary suites, each with newly renovated en-suite bathrooms and custom closets. The generously sized secondary bedrooms provide ample space for family and guests. Luxury finishes and thoughtful updates throughout create a sense of resort-style living, enhanced by sweeping views of the ranch and surrounding valley. Entertain with ease in the beautiful dining room with wine cellar, gather in the cozy TV room, or cook in the chef's kitchen, complete with a gas range and newer appliances. Outdoor living is just as inviting with expansive decks, a custom gazebo, and grilling areas perfect for summer evenings and gatherings. The ranch offers complete privacy, with no neighboring homes visible from anywhere on the property. It is further enhanced by its unique setting, bordering federal lands on 3 sides, ensuring unmatched seclusion and direct access to thousands of acres of public ground for recreation and grazing. Ranch improvements offer versatility and opportunity. A large barn provides a blank canvas for build-out into a guest house, bunkhouse, or home office. A dedicated guest cabin is also ready for interior completion to match your vision. In addition, a large concrete pad offers the ideal footprint for an additional barn, shop, or equipment storage facility. Agricultural infrastructure includes fencing, cross-fencing, and load-out chutes along the county road for easy cattle transfer. Approximately 100 acres of irrigated pasture support grazing or hay production. The property is powered and connected with grid electricity, propane, and Starlink internet for modern convenience. Sheep Creek itself winds through the ranch for nearly three miles, providing exceptional trout fishing, while three spring-fed ponds further enhance the natural beauty and usability of the land. The ranch is located in hunting unit 681 and comes with 2 land owner tags for mule deer. The wildlife on and around the ranch is incredible from deer, elk, bighorn sheep, and antelope there is never a dull moment. This is more than a ranch-it's a private, secluded compound offering a balance of agricultural utility, outdoor recreation, and refined mountain living. Sheep Creek Ranch stands as a true legacy property, set against the backdrop of Colorado's wild and open landscapes.
Details
MLS #
828034
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
House
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
1986
Days On Site
407
Listing Provided By
Bluebird Real Estate, LLC | Brian Cooper
Features
Bed(s)
5
Bath(s)
4 Total
SQ Feet
3,909
Garage
2
Basement
Y
Story(s)
2
Zoning
Agriculture,Residential Single F
Acreage
320.00
Water Front
Yes
Property View
Yes
Interior
Heating Yes / No
Yes
Heating
Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, Kitchen Island, Upper Level Primary, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Treatments
Window Features
Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
Furnished
Furnished
Appliances
Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Features
Deck, Sprinkler Irrigation, Landscaping, Patio, Shed, Propane Tank Owned
Roof
Metal
Construction Materials
Stone, Stucco, Wood Frame, Stick Built
Lot Features
Adjacent To Public Land, Corners Marked
Parking
Garage Yes / No
Yes
Attached Garage Yes / No
No
Parking Features
Detached, Garage, Rv Access Parking
Utilities
Utilities
Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Propane
Other
List Aor
Gunnison Crested Butte Association Of Realtors
Area Information
State
CO
County
Saguache
City
Saguache
Zip Code
81149
Area
Gunnison Rural
School District
Mountain Valley 9-12
Elementary School
Mountain Valley K-5
High School
Mountain Valley 9-12
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MLS Number: 828034
Brian Cooper – (970) 275-8022 – brian@bbre1.com
Bluebird Real Estate, LLC – (970) 641-6691 – bud@bbre1.com
