9144 W US Hwy 160, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

The Rusty Spur Ranch is approximately 100 acres that has not been on the market in over 50 years. This is a rare opportunity to find a property this size and yet so close to town and all the amenities Pagosa Springs has to offer. Access is from paved US HWY 160 and the ranch is very conveniently located only 4-1/2 miles west of Pagosa Springs. The ranch is your blank canvas waiting for you to create your own masterpiece. Rusty Spur Ranch would have many possible uses including a cattle ranch, equestrian facility or family retreat with numerous beautiful and private homesites to choose from . Due to the topography of the property with the ridge line running parallel to the highway, it allows to build your home on the backside of the ridge in order to have natural beauty, privacy and a quiet and peaceful setting. There is already a road roughed in to the back of the property with very gentle grades that makes for easy access to all of your ranch. For the wildlife enthusiast there is plenty of wildlife to enjoy, including deer, red fox, coyotes, rabbits, squirrels, hawks and much more. The beautiful ranch is comprised of a good mix of irrigated hay fields, grassy meadows, ridges covered with Ponderosa Pines and Gamble Oak with mature Cottonwoods along the creek. There is approximately 14 acres on the northern side of the ranch that is irrigated and used is used for hay production. The tenant that takes care of the property says harvests 2,000-2,700 bales a summer with one cutting. Along the northern end of the ranch is Stollsteimer Creek which is lined with towering Cottonwood Trees and meanders the length of the property and is a great asset to provide fresh water for your livestock and wildlife. The property is fully fenced and cross fenced and is ready for you to bring your animals and your toys. There are a few old sheds for storage and livestock that need some TLC. No covenants, HOA or conservation easements. Call me today for your private showing.