Hastings Mesa - Ridgway Real Estate

Sandwiched between Dallas Divide (Hwy. 62) and Telluride (Hwy. 145), this mesa boasts tremendous views, large parcels, ranches, and easy access to the Ridgway and Telluride. This mesa sits at the base of the San Juan Mountains, sepcifically the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness Area, with majestic views of Mt. Sneffels itself (our famous fourteener) and the surrounding pinnacles. Access to some of the residential areas on this mesa are limited to three seasons. Year round residents prefer to either snow mobile, ski or snow shoe in and out of their properties during the winter months. If you are looking for convenience to Ridgway / Telluride and love the rustic mountain lifestyly this area will apeal to your tastes.

Nestled high on Hastings Mesa about 20 minutes from Telluride with towering mountain views lies a property of musical legend: Music Gardens Ranch. A visit to the ranch leaves no question as to its namesake. Hidden among its net-zero sustainable living features and custom treasures is a fabled recording studio that has been dubbed “Studio in the Clouds.” To name a few, Dierks Bentley, Neil Young and Jewel have recorded in the studio. It was designed by a rocket scientist to be acoustically perfect. Above the recording studio is the sound engineer’s apartment. An entire floor of the home is dedicated to accommodating the musicians or guests with three bedrooms, full kitchen, large living spaces and deck. The ranch is net-zero energy and is able to produce its own energy and food onsite with a 1200 square-foot greenhouse, chicken coop and agricultural grazing rights, gravity spring-fed water system. Almost all the materials are reclaimed or recycled materials. It has 96 electric solar panels, 46 hot water collectors and a 13,000-gallon tank of near-stream temperature to supply two miles of in-floor heat tubing. Passive solar energy is also gained through the windows in the greenhouse and energy loss is minimized through efficient insulation. The 90.5-acres stretches over two parcels of land. Parcel One on 41 acres includes the 11,672 square-foot primary house, attached 1,200 square-foot greenhouse/solarium, a 720 square-foot shed, a 1,280 square-foot barn, a 480 square-foot caretaker’s unit, a small writer’s sanctuary, a three-car garage and the “Studio in the Clouds.” Parcel Two on 49 acres has a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,407 square-foot home, a barn and a shed. In the spacious primary residence, the main level has been opened up to encourage socializing around a living room, dining room, fireplace and large chef's kitchen. Five bedrooms and six full bathrooms give everyone a sense of comfort and privacy, as a large owner’s suite offers an attached office/library and private decks with access to the warmth, humidity and greenery of the greenhouse. It also provides access to a trout pond, multiple springs and a 2.5 mile-trail system traversing the wooded mountainsides, canyon and pastures. Music Gardens Ranch hits all the high notes for a private, sustainable mountain retreat. It’s one of those Telluride properties that comes along once-in-a-lifetime. It can never be replicated. There is only one.

$12,000,000 Active

3639 County Road 58P, Placerville, Colorado

5 Beds 7 Baths 11,672 SqFt 90 Acres

True Grit West captures the same iconic American essence John Wayne modeled, on this very ranch, in his 1969 cult classic- True Grit. The 374 +/- acre property offers stunning views of the San Juan Mountains and sizable populations of elk and mule deer- all unmolested since the days of covered wagons. This sportsman’s paradise rests in Colorado game unit 70 near some of the Colorado’s most pristine hiking and fishing destinations. With a 6,200 SQFT log home (five bed, seven bath, custom home) a 1,500 SQFT guest cabin, private or public air transport in Montrose, 40 miles away, and world-renowned skiing in Telluride, 30 miles away. True Grit West presents all the west has to offer, no grit required.

$10,950,000 Active

177 County 61V Road Placerville, Colorado

5 Beds 7 Baths 6,200 SqFt 374 Acres

This is a rare and unique opportunity to own the Renegade Ranch, a true western sanctuary just 25 minutes to Telluride. The property is comprised of a vast landscape including Aspen groves, giant Ponderosa pines, meadows, ponds, and much more. Explore the caves where Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid hid out in the mid-1880's on their way to fame and fortune. Spend years wandering the 602 acres from leopard creek below, onto a wildflower meadow with panoramic mountain views, and continue up to your private mountain top for 360 degree views of the surrounding area. Bask in the sunny fields amidst the herds of native elk and reminisce about the way life used to be listening the bells of grazing sheep during the summer months. Wildflowers, expansive views, historic structures and miles of roads and trails all for you. Please call to learn about this exceptional offering!

$7,900,000 Active

TBD County Road 56V Placerville, Colorado

602 Acres

$7,150,000 Active

8325 COUNTY ROAD M44 Placerville, Colorado

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,408 SqFt 2,258.030 Acres

Panoramic views, open meadows, gamble oak and quaking aspen- stepping on to True Grit South brings one into John Wayne’s Iconic 1969 film True Grit. Access to the 418 +/- acre parcel is provided by the Last Dollar Road and a fly-in, fly-out airstrip. Improvements include a 2,197 SQFT hanger with living quarters and two runways. The Duke traveled on horse but you don’t have to! This magnificent property is nestled atop Hasting’s Mesa in Colorado Game Unit 70. With hiking, fishing, and public land nearby, Grit South is an adventure’s fantasy. World class skiing in Telluride, Colorado is only 18 mi away. Montrose, 44 mi to the North, provides big town amenities (including a 10,000’ runway), with small town hospitality. Excellent building sites, stunning views, and a convenient location, True Grit south is well suited to provide true comfort.

$3,500,000 Active

TBD Last Dollar Road Placerville, Colorado

418 Acres

Lovely parcel with various home sites. Has .10 cfs water rights out of the Neilson Spring . Amazing views plus river runs thru parts of it. Call for details!

$2,500,000 Active

TBD 58 P Road Placerville, Colorado

33.440 Acres

If you crave beauty, peace and serenity, look no further. You won't find better views. This is the perfect get away location. Wildlife abounds. This lot runs from Last Dollar Road all the way up to Hayden View. The upper flat boast a great building site with views of the San Juan mountains right up close.

$980,000 Active

10445 58P Road Placerville, Colorado

1 Beds 1 Baths 959 SqFt 35.570 Acres

Do you love Southwest Colorado? Are the towns of Ridgway, Ouray, Telluride and Montrose among your very special spots? This sweet cabin, located in the San Juan Vista area will grab your attention for sure! San Juan Vista is perhaps the whole area's most desirable locations. It's just off the Last Dollar Road-the famous connection between Ridgway and Telluride. The entrance road literally leaves where the original John Wayne movie 'True Grit' began and ended. This parcel has just under 8 acres, and is fully treed with healthy aspen, spruce and pines. Leopard Creek flows through the property from south to north, and it's located below the main cabin and building area by roughly 100 yards. The sound of aspen leaves rustling and creek flowing-along with the sound of turkeys gobbling and elk bugling are the sweet sounds of this property-not the sound of idling cars! Owners here have their own private access into the National Forest on the south side of the community, and this parcel is especially close. Hunters and simply folks that love to hike and to really get away will love this exclusive access offered to owners! Whether this is your forever dream-a cabin to come and enjoy during the summer months, or to pass along to your family, or if your plan is to something much more substantial-such as building another structure and using the existing cabin as a place for guests or a studio the property works perfectly. The mini log cabin is intelligently built by true craftspeople The main level has a 'living room' as you enter, a counter area for your meals, and a kitchen with mid-sized fridge and cook stove. Heat is smart too-there's a newer woodstove look propane stove on a thermostat. This is safe, efficient and clean. A 'ship' ladder leads you to the sleeping loft above that is surprisingly roomy. The foundation below the cabin is created for storage, and removable panels protect your items from the elements-with them ready when you return. In addition to the cabin there's a newer base for a high end outhouse, with the 'vault' below freshly created. Above this you can build a very fancy or basic outhouse, or take the cabin to the next level by putting in a standard septic system. Below is an open pole barn type structure that is nicely sized for your toys. This can be closed in as desired, but currently it works great. In fact, former owners used this spot for their horses, and this structure was used as a type of loafing shed. Water can be provided in many ways. There's an excellent spring that has been rigged up to the cabin in the past, and this can be developed even more. Water can be hauled to fill a holding tank, or you can drill a well. Electrical power is also available in multiple ways. San Juan Vista residents use wind power, solar power or propane. Cell phone and Internet is available using boosters, and new satellite cellular and internet providers are extremely popular. While the area has what is considered officially as 'seasonal access' the residents come back and forth through all the seasons and a number of residents are year rounders. This is accomplished by snowshoeing or cross country skiing in, or by using Snow Cats, side by side ATVs with tracks, and snowmobiles. The community has private easement that takes you through the Last Dollar Ranch, and this really increases the availability for access. There's a type of 'parking lot' on the Last Dollar Road where folks park their standard vehicles and hop on their San Juan Vista vehicle to head up to their Colorado Escape. Come to Southwest Colorado, come on up Last Dollar Road and make this special property your own!

$444,500 Active

4734 San Juan Vista Drive Placerville, Colorado

1 Beds 400 SqFt 7.800 Acres

Finally your opportunity to own 43 private acres in the Telluride Pines Subdivision. Design and build your dream home on a beautiful wildflower meadow or nestle the home into the old growth pine forest. Enjoy unique views of the valley and easy access to water and utilities. Telluride Pines Outlot A is just a 35 minute commute to downtown Telluride on year-round well maintained roads. This Gem is a must see!

$435,000 UC/Contingent/Call LB

TBD Green Meadows Lane Placerville, Colorado

43.730 Acres

This beautiful property in San Juan Vista features an open meadow with unobstructed views and is situated contiguous to Leopard Creek's Middle Fork. Could be considered the best building site left in San Juan Vista with the huge views, gentle grade, and seasonal creek. Constructing your dream off-grid getaway in the San Juans is one step easier as this property already has a high-producing well installed. Currently, the property offers a yurt, a 140 sq. ft. out-building for storage, and two storage containers. There is a solar-powered radio phone installed on the property as well. Keep in mind the proximity to the hundreds of thousands of acres of USFS land. This property is a must see. Please know that San Juan Vista is snowmobile-only access in the winter.

$350,000 Active

Lot 80 San Juan Vista Road Placerville, Colorado

8.010 Acres

This sunny, 5 acre Telluride Pines lot featuring views of Mount Wilson is ready to be built on. Only a 30 minute drive to Telluride, build your new dream home away from neighbors in the peaceful Telluride Pines Subdivision. In the opposite direction, you'll find yourself 50 minutes to Montrose which means convenient trips for shopping and access to ''city'' amenities. Telluride Pines 103 looks west across the valley to Iron Springs Mesa and southeast to Mount Wilson. Live simply on Hastings Mesa and take advantage of this deal to do so affordably.

$225,000 Active

TBD Green Meadows Lane Placerville, Colorado

5.020 Acres