14768 S U S Highway 550 Durango, CO 81303

Listing details for 14768 S U S Highway 550, Durango, CO 81303 : HISTORIC SOUTH RANCH/293.5± ACRES/EXCEPTIONAL WATER RESOURCES/PRIME DURANGO LOCATION A rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional piece of Colorado ranching heritage. Offered for sale for the first time in three generations. Immaculately maintained and rich in agricultural history, this remarkable property offers an outstanding combination of productive irrigated ground, substantial water resources, improvements, and future development potential. Water is one of the defining features of this exceptional offering. The ranch includes 236 ac-ft of Florida Project water tied to the land, along with 150 private shares of water! The established irrigation infrastructure includes buried irrigation lines and four newer center pivots, with gravity-fed irrigation delivering water throughout the ground. Productive mixed grass meadows, 5 ponds, and extensive water resources create an impressive agricultural landscape with room for a variety of future uses. The ranch is thoughtfully improved for agricultural and livestock operations. It has a heated shop with concrete floors and equipment storage overhang, covered hay storage, a barn with horse stalls and paddock, pipe corrals, loading chute, and additional outbuildings. The farmhouse offers 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and a second fully remodeled manufactured residence, providing additional living accommodations. Beyond its agricultural productivity, the property's desirable location offers an exceptional opportunity for those looking toward the future. With its acreage, water resources, access, and setting, the ranch presents potential for a variety of agricultural, residential, or investment uses. Surrounded by outstanding views and offering a blend of history, productivity, and opportunity, it is a distinctive legacy property. Whether envisioned as a continued working ranch, an agricultural investment, or a property with future development possibilities, opportunities of this caliber and location are increasingly rare.