Located in Cuchara Colorado in the heart of the beautiful Cuchara Valley, the Yellow Pine Ranch is an iconic symbol of our western mountain heritage.

The terrain of this 220 acre ranch varies dramatically. It offers approximately three-quarters of a mile of meandering Cuchara River frontage with approximately 59 acres of lush green meadows and pasture.

The majority of the remaining 161 acres is covered with towering pines and quaking aspens offering a rich habitat for a host of wildlife visitors.

While this beautiful property has been used as a guest ranch for over 85 years, its real intrinsic value lies in its ideal location coupled with its ability to be subdivided into high density urban residential lots. The guaranteed availability of water and sewage taps from the Cuchara Sanitation and Water District along with its close proximity (walking distance) to the main commercial district of the highly sought-after quaint mountain village of Cuchara with its shopping, dining and entertainment, make this a "must see" property.  This property is sheltered from additional development on three sides by the San Isabel National Forest and the Village of Cuchara.

Currently, nine rustic cabins, an office building, historic barns, and a wonderful lodge with its origin dating back to 1860 are spread across the ranch.  The views from the ranch are simply unprecedented with the pastoral setting backdropped by mountain ridges and densely treed forest of the bordering San Isabel National Forest. Since 1928, Yellow Pine guests have been enjoying horseback trail riding through the ranch pastures and forest land, evening barbeque chuckwagon dinners, and peaceful evenings sitting by the fireplace in one of the quaint western style cabins.

While this prime 220 acre ranch currently functions as an ideal guest ranch, and has its highest and best use as a high density development property, it would also make a terrific corporate retreat, church camp or private family getaway.

The ranch affords exceptional recreational opportunities. With over three quarters of a mile of the Cuchara River flowing through the property, both sides of the river are available for fishing, hiking, and general exploring. One of the ponds on the ranch is currently stocked and is a favorite among the fly-fishing crowd.

Offered at $3,900,000

MLS: 13-315