8325 County Road M44, Placerville, CO 81423 - San Miguel County

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Telluride Mesa Ranch

This mountain ranch features panoramic views, productive grazing, and exceptional big game hunting. Senior water rights, ponds, and functional infrastructure support agricultural and recreational uses. Year-round access places it just minutes from skiing, dining, and air service.

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Expansive mountain views with exceptional hunting opportunities

Strong grazing capacity supported by senior water rights

Functional improvements with cabin, corrals, and internal roads

Conservation easement with multiple building envelopes for flexibility

Description

Telluride Mesa Ranch encompasses approximately 2,080 deeded acres on Beaver Mesa, just 45 minutes from Telluride Mountain Village. With panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains—including Little Cone and the Telluride ski area—this property offers an exceptional blend of recreational appeal, productive grazing ground, and long-term investment value. Located in GMU 70, the ranch supports high-quality big game hunting with over-the-counter elk tags for residents and landowner mule deer vouchers. The property has a history of producing trophy bulls in the 300–350 range, and large migratory herds of elk numbering in the hundreds are regularly seen on the land. Six registered ponds and senior water rights from the J&M Hughes Ditch provide seasonal irrigation and enhance wildlife habitat. The ranch has historically supported 300 pairs for four months annually and includes functional infrastructure such as pipe corrals, working pens, and an internal road system. A 1,408-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath cabin with spring-fed water serves as a basecamp or residence. The property is protected by a Cattlemen’s Association conservation easement, with three approved building envelopes offering development flexibility for residences or guest lodges. Additionally, 40 acres lie entirely outside the easement, providing further options. With year-round access and proximity to skiing, dining, and air service in Telluride—just 3 miles away—Telluride Mesa Ranch offers a rare combination of privacy, scale, and convenience in one of Colorado’s most iconic landscapes.

The eastern 700 acres of Telluride Mesa Ranch—including approximately 40 acres not subject to the existing conservation easement—are being offered separately at a listing price of $3,500,000.

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Seth Craft, ALC

M4 Ranch Group

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Montrose, CO

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About Seth Craft, ALC

Seth, ALC (Accredited Land Consultant), Broker Associate, Partner, grew up chasing elk and deer in the Cascades of Oregon. A hugely accomplished big game hunter, Seth has a passion for sheep, mule deer, and elk. A Colorado guide for Mossback Outfitters, he knows big deer and spends a lot of the fall searching for Monster Mule Deer. In early 2000 he joined the Marine Corps at an early age of 17 and finished out the remainder of his time in a Close Quarter Battle team. Seth worked as a Lineman for thirteen years, part of that time was spent doing storm work along the west coast. He is no stranger to hard work and has shown that he is most comfortable outdoors. Chasing his passions, he found a great fit learning the ranch and real estate profession. Seth has become one of the top producers of premier properties in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Seth has been recognized multiple times by the REALTORS Land Institute (RLI), the leading association for the land industry. Seths recognitions include being among the top 5% in production for land REALTORS across the entire country with an average of 50 premier ranch sales a year for the last 4 years. Most recently, Seth was recognized as a Top 20 National Producer, as well as, Region 6 (AZ, CO, NM, UT, WY) Broker of the Year in Recreational Land Sales. Seth serves on the Future Leaders Committee for RLI. Seth offers dedication and commitment to all that he is involved in. Married for 19 years, his wife and two children are his greatest gift. Living in Montrose, Colorado, he gets to share his passion for the outdoors and love for hunting with his family. With years of ranch and hunting experience, Seth has been successful in building perfect ranches for his clientele and has the tenacity to push on and deliver every time. Seth knows the honey holes from Colorado to New Mexico to Wyoming and can undoubtedly assemble your dream ranch.

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M4 Ranch Group(970) 474-5252

Listing last updated: December 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM

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