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$5,900,000
3 Days On Site

47632 N Highway 550
Durango, CO 81301

For Sale|Farm|Active
5
Beds
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
1,436
SqFt
$4,109
/SqFt
1924
Built
Subdivision:
None
County:
La Plata
Listing courtesy of Shelly Lester of Dreamcatcher Properties, LLC
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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Legacy Ranch Opportunity Near Purgatory Resort This is truly one of the most rare and breathtaking properties ever offered in the area. Once you experience it in person, you will immediately understand how extraordinary it is. There is simply no other property in the area that offers this combination of history, WATER, privacy, recreation, location, and development potential. Properties like this rarely come available. Located just 1.5 miles from world-renowned Purgatory Resort and premier golf courses, this remarkable property offers unmatched mountain views, a private spring-fed lake, and direct access to endless hiking and biking trails. Bordering National Forest on one side, the setting is private, peaceful, and absolutely unforgettable. With its incredible location and stunning natural beauty, it would make an exceptional Bed & Breakfast, luxury retreat, family compound, or legacy ranch property. Some of the highlights include, private spring-fed lake that can be stocked with fish, a second private spring both springs flow continually, one domestic well, one irrigation well, plus natural spring water which is some of the best in the world suitable for drinking, historic barn that served as the original homestead residence in the 1800s, historic home and additional outbuildings with studio apartment, fully fenced acreage with room for horses, cattle, and livestock, fertile land ideal for gardens and a fully organic lifestyle, borders National Forest for unmatched recreation and privacy, endless opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, horseback riding and outdoor adventure. This historic ranch was homesteaded in the 1800s and has remained in the same family ever since. It has never before been offered for sale. Schedule your private showing today.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$5,900,000
Days On Site 
3 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,436 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
78.74 Acres
Year Built 
1924
MLS® Number 
834891
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$1,411.36
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
4 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
78.74
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Farm
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Total 
1436
Water Source 
SpringPrivateWell
Zoning 
Agriculture
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Exterior Features
Lot Features 
WoodedWaterfront
Other Structures 
Barn(s)
Roof 
Metal
View 
LakeMountain(s)
Waterfront 
Yes
Waterfront Features 
Lake
Waterview 
LakeMountain(s)
Community Features
Horse Allowed 
Yes
MLS Area 
Durango Mountain Area
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Open Enrollment
Middle School
Open Enrollment
High School
Open Enrollment
Listing courtesy of Shelly Lester of Dreamcatcher Properties, LLC



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