Elk Vista Ranch: Mountain Home & Acreage For Sale in Paonia, CO

Mountain Horse Property with Direct Access to Public Lands

Elk Vista Ranch is a
one-of-a-kind mountain horse property set in a scenic agricultural valley with
direct access to public lands and the adjoining McCluskey State Wildlife
Preserve. Commanding views of Mt. Lamborn and Lands End frame a private,
locked-gate setting with few neighbors—offering the rare combination of
seclusion, productive acreage, and world-class outdoor recreation. From custom
living quarters to versatile outbuildings, abundant water, and exceptional
hunting, this property is built for those seeking a true Colorado ranch
lifestyle.

Property Highlights at a Glance

•  Custom 3 bed, 2 bath home with private office, vaulted
ceilings, and expansive views of Mt. Lamborn and Lands End

•  Quiet, locked-gate location with few neighbors,
bordering McCluskey State Wildlife Preserve

•  Interior finishes: slate floors, tongue and groove
wooden walls, white granite countertops, black farm sink, fireplace, stainless
appliances, oversized fridge, radon mitigation system, two large cedar decks

•  368 sq ft guest tiny home: 1 bed, 1 bath, private
kitchen, wooden deck

•  58½’ x 50′ heated, fully insulated workshop with two
RV-compatible overhead doors (10′ east, 12′ north), plus bathroom, kitchen,
ample storage, and a state-of-the-art 2022 recording/art studio

•  Four-stall horse barn with corrals and an open-air
covered hay barn (32′ x 50′)

•  Large raised garden area with two patios and an
observation deck

•  Abundant water: 3 Bone Mesa water taps, 20 shares
Minnesota Ditch and Reservoir Company, spring water rights, 1 domestic well, 2
unused well permits, typically 3 ponds, with historically good irrigation

•  Excellent elk, turkey, and mule deer hunting with
direct access to public lands

Ranch Improvements and Built Assets

The custom 3-bedroom, 2-bath
home showcases vaulted ceilings, a private office, slate floors, tongue and
groove wooden walls, white granite countertops, a black farm sink, a fireplace,
stainless appliances with an oversized refrigerator, a radon mitigation system,
and two large cedar decks. Additional improvements include a 368-square-foot
guest tiny home (1 bed, 1 bath, private kitchen, wooden deck) and an impressive
58½’ x 50′ heated, fully insulated workshop with two RV-compatible overhead
doors, a bathroom, kitchen, ample storage, and a state-of-the-art recording/art
studio completed in 2022. Equestrian facilities include a four-stall horse barn
with corrals and an open-air covered hay barn measuring 32′ x 50′. Water assets
are extensive: 3 Bone Mesa water taps, 20 shares of Minnesota Ditch and
Reservoir Company, additional spring water rights, 1 domestic well, and 2
unused well permits.

The Land and Water Resources of This Colorado Ranch

Water is the heartbeat of Elk
Vista Ranch. With historically good irrigation and typically three ponds on the
property, the land supports a wide range of agricultural endeavors, from
orchards and vineyards to hay production and pasture. The combination of water
taps, ditch shares, spring rights, and wells provides the reliability and
flexibility that make this ranch as productive as it is beautiful. A large
raised garden area with two patios and an observation deck rounds out the
usable, well-watered grounds.

Location, Public Land Access, and Horseback Riding

Bordering the McCluskey State
Wildlife Preserve and offering direct access to public lands, Elk Vista Ranch
is a horse property built for riding straight from the barn into the
backcountry. The quiet, locked-gate setting with few neighbors means privacy and
peace, while miles of nearby public terrain open up endless trails for
horseback riding, exploring, and accessing prime hunting ground without ever
loading a trailer.

Wildlife and Hunting Opportunities: Elk, Mule Deer, and Turkey

As a premier hunting property,
Elk Vista delivers year-round wildlife and outstanding opportunities for elk,
mule deer, and turkey. Turkey are present throughout the year, sometimes
gathering in flocks of up to 200 birds. Mule deer and large bucks frequent the
property regularly, particularly during hunting season, while elk herds migrate
through the ranch in the fall, winter, and spring. With direct access to the
adjoining state wildlife area and public lands, hunters enjoy exceptional
access to elk, mule deer, and turkey right from the property.

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