{"id":1005758,"date":"2026-06-30T23:34:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T04:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/country-homes\/real-estate-listings\/11503-4050-rd\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T23:34:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T04:34:05","slug":"11503-4050-rd","status":"publish","type":"estate_property","link":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/country-homes\/real-estate-listings\/11503-4050-rd\/","title":{"rendered":"Elk Vista Ranch: Mountain Home & Acreage For Sale in Paonia, CO"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ufeff<\/span>Mountain Horse Property with Direct Access to Public Lands<\/span><\/font><\/b><\/h2>\n

Elk Vista Ranch is a
\none-of-a-kind mountain horse property set in a scenic agricultural valley with
\ndirect access to public lands and the adjoining McCluskey State Wildlife
\nPreserve. Commanding views of Mt. Lamborn and Lands End frame a private,
\nlocked-gate setting with few neighbors\u2014offering the rare combination of
\nseclusion, productive acreage, and world-class outdoor recreation. From custom
\nliving quarters to versatile outbuildings, abundant water, and exceptional
\nhunting, this property is built for those seeking a true Colorado ranch
\nlifestyle.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Property Highlights at a Glance<\/font><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

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\u2022<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Custom 3 bed, 2 bath home with private office, vaulted
\nceilings, and expansive views of Mt. Lamborn and Lands End<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Quiet, locked-gate location with few neighbors,
\nbordering McCluskey State Wildlife Preserve<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Interior finishes: slate floors, tongue and groove
\nwooden walls, white granite countertops, black farm sink, fireplace, stainless
\nappliances, oversized fridge, radon mitigation system, two large cedar decks<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>368 sq ft guest tiny home: 1 bed, 1 bath, private
\nkitchen, wooden deck<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>58\u00bd’ x 50′ heated, fully insulated workshop with two
\nRV-compatible overhead doors (10′ east, 12′ north), plus bathroom, kitchen,
\nample storage, and a state-of-the-art 2022 recording\/art studio<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Four-stall horse barn with corrals and an open-air
\ncovered hay barn (32′ x 50′)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Large raised garden area with two patios and an
\nobservation deck<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Abundant water: 3 Bone Mesa water taps, 20 shares
\nMinnesota Ditch and Reservoir Company, spring water rights, 1 domestic well, 2
\nunused well permits, typically 3 ponds, with historically good irrigation<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Excellent elk, turkey, and mule deer hunting with
\ndirect access to public lands<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ranch Improvements and Built Assets<\/font><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The custom 3-bedroom, 2-bath
\nhome showcases vaulted ceilings, a private office, slate floors, tongue and
\ngroove wooden walls, white granite countertops, a black farm sink, a fireplace,
\nstainless appliances with an oversized refrigerator, a radon mitigation system,
\nand two large cedar decks. Additional improvements include a 368-square-foot
\nguest tiny home (1 bed, 1 bath, private kitchen, wooden deck) and an impressive
\n58\u00bd’ x 50′ heated, fully insulated workshop with two RV-compatible overhead
\ndoors, a bathroom, kitchen, ample storage, and a state-of-the-art recording\/art
\nstudio completed in 2022. Equestrian facilities include a four-stall horse barn
\nwith corrals and an open-air covered hay barn measuring 32′ x 50′. Water assets
\nare extensive: 3 Bone Mesa water taps, 20 shares of Minnesota Ditch and
\nReservoir Company, additional spring water rights, 1 domestic well, and 2
\nunused well permits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Land and Water Resources of This Colorado Ranch<\/font><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Water is the heartbeat of Elk
\nVista Ranch. With historically good irrigation and typically three ponds on the
\nproperty, the land supports a wide range of agricultural endeavors, from
\norchards and vineyards to hay production and pasture. The combination of water
\ntaps, ditch shares, spring rights, and wells provides the reliability and
\nflexibility that make this ranch as productive as it is beautiful. A large
\nraised garden area with two patios and an observation deck rounds out the
\nusable, well-watered grounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Location, Public Land Access, and Horseback Riding<\/font><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Bordering the McCluskey State
\nWildlife Preserve and offering direct access to public lands, Elk Vista Ranch
\nis a horse property built for riding straight from the barn into the
\nbackcountry. The quiet, locked-gate setting with few neighbors means privacy and
\npeace, while miles of nearby public terrain open up endless trails for
\nhorseback riding, exploring, and accessing prime hunting ground without ever
\nloading a trailer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wildlife and Hunting Opportunities: Elk, Mule Deer, and Turkey<\/font><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

As a premier hunting property,
\nElk Vista delivers year-round wildlife and outstanding opportunities for elk,
\nmule deer, and turkey. Turkey are present throughout the year, sometimes
\ngathering in flocks of up to 200 birds. Mule deer and large bucks frequent the
\nproperty regularly, particularly during hunting season, while elk herds migrate
\nthrough the ranch in the fall, winter, and spring. With direct access to the
\nadjoining state wildlife area and public lands, hunters enjoy exceptional
\naccess to elk, mule deer, and turkey right from the property.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Buyer to verify all
\nmeasurements.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/i>Mountain View Home<\/td>\n <\/i>Guest Home on Property<\/td>\n <\/i>Panoramic Views<\/td>\n <\/i>Ranches<\/td>\n <\/i>Land for Sale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/i>Equine Property<\/td>\n <\/i>Hunting Property For Sale<\/td>\n <\/i>Ranch For Sale<\/td>\n <\/i>Country Homes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/i>Land For Sale<\/td>\n <\/i>Recreational Acreage<\/td>\n <\/i>Recreational Property<\/td>\n <\/i>Equine Property<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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