With sprawling ranches located throughout Colorado, we are excited to showcase two properties in the Vail Valley for the October Ranch Round-Up, both listed by Heidi Bintz of LIV Sotheby’s International Realty.
According to Heidi, “Both of these properties are in a highly desirable location – the Eagle River runs through each property and they both offer private BLM access for mountain adventures. These ranches are in a gated community that is just minutes to the Eagle County Regional Airport and Jet Center.”
A two-hour drive from Denver, both ranches are in the scenic Eagle River Valley. This location boasts abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation including skiing, golf, hiking, and biking. “Eagle County is centrally located in Colorado with access to so many trails and activities. Both of these ranches provide a beautiful oasis away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life,” says Bintz.
Cottonwood Creek Ranch has a prime location on the Eagle River and is ideal for horseback riding, fishing, hiking and biking on its 35.47 acres. This property is a rare offering that includes a spacious ranch-style home in a private community along with agricultural opportunities, premier river frontage, and world-class fishing, all just 30 minutes from skiing in Beaver Creek and Vail.
Standout features include a handmade hammered copper sink in the kitchen, one-of-a-kind stained-glass windows in the dining room, and a large office with a patterned tin ceiling.
In addition to river access, this ranch is an optimal equestrian property, featuring a dedicated tack room, a large arena, and round pen. Fourteen pastures with loafing sheds and automatic livestock waterers provide plenty of space for horses to ramble. A large barn is the perfect spot for storing vehicles, campers, and toys.
“Cottonwood Creek Ranch is a home with a turnkey horse property that’s totally set up with multiple pastures, barns, irrigation, and riding arenas. Bring your horses and start riding on the day you arrive,” says Heidi Bintz.
Blue Sky River Ranch is located along the banks of the Eagle River, with 35.5 acres within a gated community. This ranch is the perfect retreat for a fishing enthusiast, as it boasts private river frontage with fishing and water rights, and the mountain views are quintessential Colorado.
Open green pastures are zoned for horses and livestock, with a turnkey chicken coop already on-site for farm-fresh eggs. The 3-bedroom custom home features an open living area, main level master, two wood-burning fireplaces, and gorgeous views of the river and surrounding landscape.
An aisle of crab apple trees, serenity garden, and multiple water features can be found on the expansive and professionally landscaped grounds. 30 open acres on the south side of the Eagle River provide extended privacy and a blank canvas for your complete ranch dream, already county zoned for agriculture and grazing land.
“Blue Sky River Ranch has a unique patio on the banks of the Eagle River with a fire pit and a dining table with incredible sunset views and easy access to the river,” says Bintz.
For more information on Cottonwood Creek Ranch and Blue Sky River Ranch, contact Heidi Bintz at 970.390.8383 or visit livsothebysrealty.com.