Sunshine Ranch Pagosa Springs, Colorado Sunshine Ranch is a beautiful and meticulously cared for 35-acre equestrian property located in a private gated community. There is a newly built 2,743 SF, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a lovely open light-filled floor plan, master on the main level, and beautiful views of the Pagosa Peaks to the north and high mountain parks to the west. The property has a 5-stall barn with heated tack room, separate hay barn with equipment storage, loafing shed, and two separate 10-acre pastures. 1
Sunshine Ranch Location and Area The ranch is located in Chris Mountain Ranches, 1½ miles from Pagosa Springs, conveniently off of Highway 160 in Archuleta County. This gated community consists of nine parcels from 35 to 59 acres, with city water and electric. There are homes on six of the nine tracks and three were built in the last few years. The house, stable and hay barn were completed in December 2006. Some of the other horse amenities were completed in 2007 and 2008. The sub-division sits in a large relatively flat valley approximately 7,500 feet in elevation surrounded by the San Juan Mountains and attaches to a large canyon, which is National Forest. This part of the valley is horse country with most ranches being from 7 to 10 acres with the exception of our gated community. The property is five minutes from City Market, fuel, restaurants and various other necessities. The ranch has the privacy of 35 acres and the remaining 300 plus acres in the sub division. Far from any big cities, Pagosa Springs is the Ute Indian word for healing waters. This town is well known for its refreshing and rejuvenating natural, hot mineral springs and riverside hot pools. Two city parks straddle the San Juan River, and encompass a river walk and picnic areas. The area is also known for its world-class fishing rivers. Archuleta County s Stevens Field Airport in Pagosa Springs with FBO, supports large private jet aircraft. The Creed Repertoire Theater, a renowned legitimate summer theater, offers plays and musicals for the whole family and is located in a nearby historical mining town. The entire four-corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. The area offers comfortable summer temperatures reaching 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 historic 2 downtown area of Durango is located just 55 miles to the west. Durango has numerous big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and many cultural activities. Also, La Plata County Airport in Durango runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston and Dallas, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The regional population is 45,000. The property is 230 miles from Grand Junction, 210 miles from Albuquerque, 150 miles from Santa Fe, about 285 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 475 miles from Phoenix.
GROUNDS AND GENERAL INFORMATION The ranch consists of a home with a walk out basement and three garages (two up and one down). The home is built on a ridge with the hay barn and stable along the same ridge, close enough to walk to, but not too close. The land is generally flat open pasture with large ponderosa pines. The back of the property is completely fenced. Almost half of the 35-acres is fenced and cross-fenced into two 10-acre pastures, both of which have gates into the paddock and stable area. FENCING: All fencing in the ranch consists of 50-inch high posts generally set in concrete with 5 strands of fencing. The 3 top strand and the third strand are electrified from the hay barn with 110 AC power through a controller. The other strands are extruded poly, which can withstand a charging horse and yet give to keep from injuring the animal. This type of fencing is also very friendly for the wildlife that passes through the pastures.
PADDOCK AREAS: The paddock area consists of about two acres including two different paddocks. One surrounds the stable and another attaches to the stable area. The second paddock includes a large turnout structure with walls on three sides. In addition to the two structures, there are ponderosa pines in both paddocks for additional shade. Both pastures can access the paddock areas through gates and obtain hay and water at the stable. STABLE: Five stalls (12 X 12) with a 12-ft wide walkway in the middle with sliding doors on both ends. The walkway and three stalls are fitted with interlocking rubber mats. All stalls have divided doors to the outside paddock and one drop down door to the walkway. The stall dividers and walls to the walkway include stainless steel bars half way up for an open, bright stable. There are three windows in the stall areas with bars and a clear plastic cover to be used during the winter to keep the barn warm. The footprint of the barn is 66 X 40 with a 20-foot overhang area in the front and a 10-foot overhang in the back to provide shade for the horses. The barn is situated to block the prevailing winds. The barn includes a large heated tack room with a window and a sink including hot and cold water. The stable is insulated with a ceiling rather than being open to the roof, which keeps the temperature inside about 12 degrees better than the outside 4 temperatures. All electrical in the stable is run through conduit to protect against damage by rodents. There is a fire alarm system in the stable. There are lights inside the barn, in the tack room, on all four comers and in the front and back porch areas. The four comer lights can be turned on and off from the house, as well as in the stable itself. There are two freeze proof water outlets in the stable. HAY BARN: The hay barn is 40 X 25 and includes a closed-in storage area with a covered shelter down one side for tractor and trailer protection. The part used for hay storage has screen ventilation under the overhang to protect against heat buildup.
Main Residence General Features: Telluride stacked stone base with cedar siding outside Pro-panel roof in bronze color Snow melt on concrete driveways on parking pads Full security system Open floor plan with master suite on main level Lots of natural light coming in to home on both levels Recessed lighting throughout house All walls and ceiling have blown-in insulation; very quiet and heat/cool efficient 10 ceilings or vaulted ceilings on upper level; 9 ceilings in lower lever; Vaulted ceiling in great room is tongue & groove aspen with aspen trim throughout Ceiling fans in most rooms Baseboard molding of aspen Solid pine doors Blinds are 99% UV protection to allow light in yet keep privacy Both sunrises and sunsets seen from house; great cross ventilation In-floor heating Oversized front and back covered porches with Trex decks; beautiful views to east and west mountains Lights on all porches, garages and corners of house; most have dawn to dusk features Large attached two-car garage upstairs and lower level has separate full garage and storage; both heated 5
MAIN LEVEL Large tile entry foyer with lighted coat closet Transom windows above double French door entry Powder room; Kohler pedestal sink with tile floor Great Room Vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan Floor to ceiling windows with views out to Pagosa Peaks Propane stove on raised hearth Double door walkouts to back deck 34 HD TV built-in Built-in Bar Barware storage above granite counter tops Cupboards above & below for storage Dining Room Open to kitchen and living room Views of Pagosa Peaks Walkout to back deck; propane connection for grill; deck faces east 6
Kitchen Stainless steel appliances; Kenmore Elite side by side with freezer bottom; Kitchen Aid double drawer dishwasher; Kitchen range and convection oven with instant readable programming; warming drawer; large Kenmore microwave Granite tile counters with stainless steel trim; copper pulls Tumbled travertine backsplash with decorative backsplash behind stove Appliance garage Cherry custom cabinets Lazy Susan corners; slide out deep drawers Walk-in pantry; without in-floor heat to keep cool in summer and winter Light switches above soffit for decorations or lights Garage 2-car oversized garage has in-floor heat; concrete floors with drains; oversized automatic garage doors; walk-out door Laundry Room 18 tile floors Kohler deep sink with counter space; built-in shelving with drawers above and below Built-in desk with windows looking out to Pagosa Peaks; internet hookup 7
Master Bedroom and Bath Walk-out door to deck with Pagosa Peak views Carpet & ceiling fan Walk-in closet with built-in dressers, shelves, shoe racks Light switch installed for outside barns flood lights to check on horses Double Kohler sinks with burnished copper 8 fixtures; granite counters Oak custom cabinets with medicine cabinet & linen closet Separate water closet with windows Large walk-in shower with travertine tiles & accents Separate make-up vanity, granite counter Built-in instant electric heater in bathroom
LOWER LEVEL Berber carpet 9 ceilings Generous sitting area with lots of windows; walk-out to lower level Ceiling fan Propane stove on raised hearth High-speed internet access Large off-season storage closet; stays cool for fur storage; carpeted Two-car garage attached to walk out level; one side for car, other side for storage and equipment; concrete in-floor heating includes double deep sink and cabinets; boiler for whole house with multiple zones; lots of storage and built-in cupboards Area outside lower garage has 50 amp hookup and sewer hook-up; great for motor coach; very private Guest Bath Double Kohler sinks with bull nose edging with burnished copper fixtures Under counter fridge for guest living Custom cabinets with linen closet Tile floor Deep Kohler tub w/shower Guest Bedroom Carpet Fire escape with custom basement well covers with wood and Plexiglas to allow light entry, no animal access Double closets - recessed, one with built-in shelving Guest Bedroom 2 Carpet Double closets - recessed 9
Sunshine Ranch Wildlife & Recreation Sunshine Ranch, given its private location and access to National Forest, is home to deer, bobcat, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey and other sporting and songbirds. Occasionally, one may even get a glimpse of a migrating elk or black bear. Equine enthusiasts will find the ranch and neighboring National Forest to have excellent riding terrain with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Indeed, the opportunities for exploration and recreation are limitless whether it s hiking, bird watching, rock climbing, 4-wheeling, hunting, fishing or just relaxing the area has it all. For downhill skiing, Wolf Creek Ski Area is 25 minutes away, while Durango Mountain Resort is a 1 hour and 45 minute drive. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the estate and throughout the area. Summertime is also filled with opportunities to kayak/boat on many area lakes and rivers. Williams Lake and Echo Lake are 25 minutes from the property and can be fished for salmon, croppy, perch, bass and trout year round. Also, Navajo Lake is 35 miles from the property where windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing, houseboat rentals and excellent fishing are available. Parelli Natural Horsemanship 10 Headquarters is just 3 miles from the ranch. Excellent golfing can be found in Pagosa Springs, at the Pagosa Springs Golf Club, just 10+ minutes from the ranch, while Durango has several fine courses, including Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, and the private Glacier Club (memberships available). In addition, people come from around the world to soak in the Pagosa Hot Springs along the San Juan River, just 2 minutes from the property, ride the Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and visit attractions like Mesa Verde National Park, Chaco Canyon and the Four Corners National Monument.
Sunshine Ranch Pagosa Springs, Colorado NOW $749,000 Recently Reduced by $170,000 By Appointment only 11 In Partnership with Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC Tom Morse, Zach Morse 970 / 769-8989 Tom@RanchandRecreational.com RanchandRecreational.com Colisted with Lindy Moore 970/749-5062 GALLES PROPERTIES This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC, and Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC, Tom Morse, Broker. All information provided by Legacy Properties West, LLC, Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC or their sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Legacy Properties West, LLC and Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC recommend that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning, land use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser s attorney.