Deacon Gulch Ranch

A Spectacular Mountain Retreat for Sale Near Collbran, Colorado

Deacon Gulch Ranch is a one of a kind 406.8± deeded acre property located in Collbran, Colorado. Offering what very few mountain ranches can, Deacon Gulch Ranch is the perfect blend of location, privacy, and views with well thought out improvements including a 8,212± sqft log home, a barn with an apartment, metal shop, greenhouse, and chicken house. Couple this with the live water, coveted water rights, and exceptional wildlife, Deacon Gulch Ranch may be one to check all your boxes.

Key Features:
• Luxurious Mountain Living: Anchoring the ranch is the thoughtfully designed 8,212± sqft log cabin made up of 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms and over 4,000± sqft of outdoor living spaces.
• Modern Ranch Amenities: A 3,420± sqft barn with a 1,249± sqft apartment, 5 horse stalls, a metal shop, green house, and chicken house.
• Live Water and Water Rights: 1.1± miles of Deacon Creek, 2 trout filled lakes spanning 2.8± acres, 100± irrigated acres, and 313± acre-feet of water rights.
• Fully Furnished and Turnkey: Offering everything from linens and TVs to tools and OHVs. The property is completely equipped, with all artwork, kitchen essentials, and more included, making it ready for you to move in and enjoy from day one..

Improvements
The main residence is a meticulously crafted estate offering the space and amenities for hosting. The floor- to-ceiling glass walls in the great room showcase the iconic peaks surrounding the ranch, such as Horse Mountain, Sugarloaf and Grand Mesa which can also be seen from the 4,049± sqft of decks and patios. With 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, there is plenty of space for family and friends to spend time and enjoy the seclusion and adventures that Deacon Gulch Ranch offers.

The home also features:
• Expansive great room with a large stone fireplace and soaring ceilings.
• A dedicated TV room, Recreation Room, and Workout Space
• Heated 689± sqft garage
• Full outdoor cooking area
• Hot tub

Among the improvements located on Deacon Gulch Ranch, there is also:
• 3,420± sqft barn with a 1,259± sqft 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. There are also 2 auxiliary rooms, five 12’x12’ horse stalls, cement skirts, and covered wings.
• 56’x76’ metal shop with cement floors and large concrete skirt entrances ideal for equipment storage and projects.
• 391± sqft Aluminum greenhouse
• 192± sqft Chicken House

Live Water, Fishing, and Water Rights
The 406.8± deeded acre ranch is made up of approximately 100± irrigated acres and 306.8± dry acres. There are significant water rights from the Mason Gulch Ditch (225 acre-feet) and the Seep Water Ditch (88 acre-feet). With 1.1± miles of Deacon Creek crossing the ranch and 2 trout-fill lakes spanning 2.8± acres, this property is prime for agricultural opportunities and fishing pursuits.

Hunting & Recreation
Deacon Gulch Ranch is located in Big Game Unit 421, renowned for its exceptional mule deer genetics and strong elk populations. The property’s prime location makes it a perfect hunting retreat, offering a protected environment for the region’s big game herds as they migrate between the agricultural valleys and high elevations of Grand Mesa.

For winter sports enthusiasts, the ranch is just minutes from Powderhorn Ski Area, one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets with exceptional terrain and a low skier population. While Deacon Gulch Ranch has multiple opportunities to enjoy the water and fishing pursuits right outside of your front door, if you are wishing to explore the surrounding areas waters, Vega Reservoir State Park is 16± miles from the ranch and offers 900± acres of water for boating, fishing, and water sports.

Accessibility and Location
Deacon Gulch Ranch offers year-round access and is only 45± minutes from Grand Junction Regional Airport, which is Colorado’s third largest airport. Airlines servicing the airport and offering nonstop flights include Allegiant, American Airlines, Breeze, and United. Also provided is full FBO services and private jet access.

Deacon Gulch Ranch offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a true mountain escape, combining luxury amenities with highly sought after recreational and agricultural possibilities. Whether you are interested in the space to retreat to or the prime location for hunting and fishing, Deacon Gulch Ranch is a unique find in the heart of Colorado.