Seldom does a Cucharas River property in La Veta come on the market, let alone one that has exceptional privacy, two homes, an art studio, insulated outbuildings, 1.7± acres, a high-fenced yard, and much more. Soak in the hot tub on the deck with the river flowing below you and a wood fire roaring in the porch fireplace. Open your bedroom windows and let the peaceful river sounds rock you to sleep.
The property features a custom 1,750 square foot, two-bedroom/two-bathroom home on the river. An updated two-bedroom/two-bathroom farmhouse is currently used as a nightly rental generating a profitable income. A beautiful historic dairy barn has been converted to a heated art studio. Fenced garden areas, landscaping, an insulated workshop, a one-car garage, woodstoves, an outdoor fireplace, and front and back porches compliment the setting.
An easy walk or bike ride will take you into La Veta, a quaint little town with no traffic lights or franchise businesses. It has several restaurants, a couple of live music venues, a very cool mom-and-pop grocery store, a yoga studio, art galleries, a microbrewery, a coffee shop, and some of the most stunning views in Colorado. The Spanish Peaks and Sangre de Cristo mountains frame the lush Cucharas River Valley.
A short nine-mile drive up the valley on Colorado designated Scenic Highway of Legends takes you past dramatic dike rock wall formations to the little mountain village of Cuchara.
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Mountain Star Ranch near Guffey offers a secluded 5-bed, 6,500± SF log home in a Rocky Mountain valley. Accessible by a private mile-long drive, the home features Montana pine logs, vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, stained glass, and an indoor pond with a waterfall. The ranch includes a renowned horse barn, large garages, and a versatile workshop. Bordering 16,000± acres of BLM land, it offers prime hunting and two LOP Draw applications. Located near Breckenridge & Colorado Springs.
The Little River Ranch offers 40± fenced acres with live water on the eastern edge. The custom home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 16′ ceilings, two fireplaces, and a loft with a spiral staircase. Above the detached garage is a studio apartment with a kitchen and bath. The property includes a 250′ x 100′ riding arena, a three-stall loafing shed, covered decks, and views of Greenhorn Mountain, the Spanish Peaks, and Pike’s Peak. Located 7± miles south of Pueblo in the Eagle Ranch subdivision.
This ranch offers a blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural exploration within the stunning Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Guests can choose from cozy cabins and a spacious lodge, each reflecting the region’s heritage while providing modern amenities. Outdoor activities abound, including hiking trails that showcase ancient rock art and breathtaking views. The ranch promotes sustainability through workshops on local ecology and crafts. Evenings are spent stargazing by a campfire.
Rimrock Canyon Ranch offers ultimate solitude with modern amenities on 40± deeded acres and surrounded by 60± acres of BLM posessory interest land. It features Corral Creek, a fishing pond, access to the Colorado River, and spectacular views. It includes a main house, guest house, and bunkhouse, supplied by two wells and a spring. Wildlife like deer, elk, and black bears roam freely, and historical stagecoach route add to its charm. It’s a private retreat with stunning views and rich history.
Sweetwater Estate at Agate Creek Preserve in Colorado epitomizes luxury and tranquility. This 8,444 sq-ft masterpiece features 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and design. Highlights include a great room with cathedral ceilings and a custom rock fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, and a private master suite with a spa-like bathroom. Large windows frame panoramic views of the Yampa Valley, offering a serene backdrop for this mountain retreat.
Approaching the gated entrance, encounter a picturesque Eden-like setting featuring Smith Fork Creek, a fishing pond, a vineyard, equestrian facilities, and rustic cabins framed by a private canyon backdrop. Abundant wildlife thrives thanks to substantial water rights & a flexible conservation easement, offering additional building and subdivision potential. Canyon Ranch sprawls across 663± acres in central-western Colorado, with access to BLM trails near Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park.
This Colorado ranch boasts a 7,200± square foot custom luxury home with four bedroom suites and a dry sauna. It offers year-round access, a 4± acre lake, exceptional elk and mule deer hunting, water and mineral rights, and access to public lands. With grid-tied solar power, redundant systems like two boilers and septic systems, plus a 15kW backup generator, it ensures efficiency and reliability. This property combines luxury living with recreational opportunities only minutes from La Veta.
Yampa Headwaters Ranch in Colorado features a unique Army Corps-permitted wetland mitigation bank with over 200 credits, two creeks, and multiple stocked ponds. The ranch includes a 100+ acre hay meadow, wetland areas, and diverse upland topography. It offers fishing in Brinker and Chimney Creeks, stocked ponds, and abundant waterfowl. Improvements include a custom barn with an apartment. Its wetland credits and recreational assets make it a unique investment opportunity.
In the scenic heart of Colorado’s Spanish Peaks Country, Two Fox Cabins & Ranch House Motel offer a unique chance to live and earn in La Veta. Two Fox includes 12 cabins near the Cucharas River, with RV and tent sites, and potential for expansion. The Ranch House Motel features six units with easy access and proximity to Grandote Peaks Golf Course. Both properties attract diverse guests and are within walking distance from La Veta’s vibrant town center, with shops, galleries, and eateries.
The Mountain View is an exquisite 4,780 sq. ft. log home on 35± acres in La Veta, CO. Nestled within Raspberry Mountain Ranch and offering breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks, this home is recognized for its superb craftsmanship. Positioned along the scenic Highway 12, it features four bedrooms, expandable to six, three bathrooms, and a variety of amenities, including a gas fireplace and a wood-burning kiva-style fireplace. Dramatic views are offered from almost every room in the house.
The Riverside Retreat in Colorado, with 600+ feet of waterfront and extensive public land views, features a 5,256± square-foot renovated commercial building. Perfect for outdoor lovers, it suits various business plans or as a distinctive riverfront residence. Ideal for a family diner or fly fishing shop, it is positioned ideally for locals and tourists alike, drawing rafters, anglers, and adventurers. This spot offers both commercial opportunities and picturesque living.
The farm, home, and seed store are iconic in Colorado. The farm is so coveted and celebrated that the Palmer Land Conservancy is including the property in a documentary they are producing about historic farms in the lower Arkansas River Valley. This historic and iconic property offers one of the best locations for a potential commercial business. With multiple types of zoning, plentiful water rights, and usable improvements, this property provides limitless opportunities for the next owner.
Zoe’s Ranch is established in a stunning setting in Colorado, with mature trees for privacy and shade and a seasonal creek. The views and the ranch’s terrain are hard to beat, with Greenhorn Mountain standing proudly to the west. The property has well-established landscaping, enhancing the beauty of the setting. The thoughtfully designed improvements are ideal for someone who wants a turn-key horse property and a well-appointed home that is already finished and ready to be enjoyed.
This Colorado ranch offers much: 1.5± miles of productive fish habitat-improved Lake Fork Creek, water rights, hunting opportunities, stunning views, easy access to world-class ski areas, the summer jaunt over Independence Pass to Aspen, and recreational opportunities. A golf course, fish hatchery, Turquoise Lake, and the Arkansas River are all neighbors. Whatever draws you to consider this ranch, it is not difficult to see all the possibilities and wonderful attributes that are Lake Fork Ranch.
In a part of Colorado where large acreages are rare, Ragged Mountain East Ranch offers the opportunity to own an expansive, minimally developed, diverse ranch with excellent hunting, water rights, and miles of national forest border. The improvements on the ranch are incredibly tasteful and well situated, yet position the buyer to build their own dream residence in one of many possible locations if he or she so desires. The big game hunting is exceptional, and the ranch has rarely been hunted.
This Colorado mountain ranch offers aspen groves, spruce, fir, and meadows with live water creeks up from Groundhog Reservoir, offering lush grass for grazing cattle. A thoughtful conservation easement protects the property and provides flexibility, allowing commercial hunting, grazing, timbering, and future homesites. The fishery on the ranch is waiting to be developed further. Elk hunting is stupendous, and world record line class rainbow trout have been caught in Groundhog Reservoir.
The 4K Quarter Circle Ranch offers a ranch for enthusiasts seeking luxury and functionality. With direct BLM access, this Colorado property boasts a stunning home with barn-style timber framing. Features include a greenhouse, insulated workshop garage, & abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, including elk and mule deer. Deeded water rights support irrigation for alfalfa & grass hay crops. The ranch’s panoramic views encompass the Colorado River Valley, Battlements, BLM lands, & Roan Plateau.
