Montrose, CO 81401 - Montrose County

Encompassing 1,204+/- deeded acres, Black Canyon Ranch is distinguished by its plentiful irrigation water and beautiful setting, combining lush meadows and mountain vistas. It is an outstanding equestrian property, offering an attractive blend of scenery, production, wildlife, and custom improvements. With an exceptional location next to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the ranch overlooks the picturesque meadows of Bostwick Park, with a dramatic backdrop of the San Juan Mountains. The ranch boundaries span the width of the irrigated Bostwick Park mesa, encompassing treed hills that reach into adjacent BLM lands on either side. Abundant water rights irrigate the majority of the ranch lands through a combination of pivots, buried lines with sprinkler guns, gated pipe, and flood irrigation. The productive irrigated meadows are a magnet for wildlife, drawing elk and deer from the surrounding foothills in the evenings. A full complement of functional improvements rounds out the ranch, including an owners residence, equestrian facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Black Canyon Ranch features a sunny southwest Colorado location that is secluded yet accessible, only 15 minutes from Montrose and within 90 minutes of two top Colorado ski resorts.

Offered in cooperation with Ty Jennings of Shining Mountain Realty.

The Facts:

~ Off the beaten path, yet surprisingly close to civilization

~ Located 12 miles east of Montrose (population 22,000) and the Montrose Regional Airport

~ 70 miles from Grand Junction (population 71,870)

~ 78 miles from Telluride and 90 miles from Crested Butte ski resorts

~ Elevations range from 6,300 to 7,200 feet MSL

Water rights include 38.5 shares in the Cimarron Canal and Reservoir Company

~ Main house of 4,327 square feet with four bedrooms was constructed in 1999

~ Ranch headquarters include a horse barn, pens, a riding arena, a shop, equipment storage, and a caretakers house, with pipe fencing throughout

~ No conservation easement