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In this Listing spotlight, we interview Dan Murphy who shares his thoughts on ‘Eagle Ridge Ranch’. A rare combination of high-end comfort, working land authenticity and a community that’s protecting it for the future…. currently For Sale with M4 Ranch Group (August 2025).
Read on to learn more…
What makes Eagle Ridge Ranch stand out from all the other listings For Sale in Colorado?
Honestly? It’s the way Luxury and Function meet here.
You’ve got a 7,950 square-foot home on 35± Private Acres, but you’re also buying into 5,000 Acres of Shared, Managed Ranchland.
There is also:
- 3 Miles of Private Trout Water
- An Equestrian Center that’s actually used (not just for show)
- Working Cattle and Hay Operations (that’s still running)
And it’s all done under a Conservation mindset — so you know it’s going to look this good in 20 years, maybe even better!
Why is this property a valuable investment?
I’ve seen a lot of ranches, but Eagle Ridge has that rare combination:
- High-End Comfort
- Working-Land Authenticity
- And a Community that’s protecting it for the Future
“That’s a tough mix to find, and once it’s gone, it’s gone”
How would you describe the community here?
Small, by design… about 15 families, and they all get it: they’re here to keep the Land healthy, the Water clean, and the Wildlife abundant.
It’s not a development where everyone’s trying to build bigger and brighter, It’s about:
- Stewardship
- People Pitching In
- Decisions are made with the Next Generation in Mind… that’s Rare
What memorable moments or key takeaways stand out?
There are plenty.
I remember one morning, standing up in the high meadow before sunrise, coffee in my hand, hearing Elk bugle down in the Valley. The Castles, those jagged peaks were just starting to glow.
Another time, we were Fishing Ohio Creek during a blue-wing olive hatch… Fish rising everywhere. I looked over and saw one of the owners riding by, tipped his hat and kept going.
“That’s Eagle Ridge; Horses, Trout, and Mountains… all in one frame”
What drew you personally to this property?
You know, I’ve been on a lot of Ranches; thousands of Acres, Mountain spreads, Riverfront places and this one hit me different the first time I pulled in.
“The House isn’t just sitting on the Land; it belongs here”
Daniel J. Murphy, the architect, really got the terrain. He designed it to look like it was meant to be here a hundred years ago.
And then Pike Builders (these guys are legends in Gunnison), took that design and gave it life. Every beam, and every stone feels like it’s part of the valley’s story.
What’s one thing a potential buyer might not realize about this ranch just from looking at the
listing?
Absolutely… most people see “35 Acres” and think that’s it., but in reality, you have full access to everything:
- The Shared Land
- The Horses
- The Cabins
- The Fishing
“It’s like having your own Big Ranch, without hiring a Ranch Manager and Crew”
Where is your favorite location on the ranch?
That’s easy… there’s a rim above the Creek, that’s not far from the House where you can see the whole Valley. The Water snakes through the Meadows, Elk move across the Flats, and the Peaks just tower behind it all.
“I’ve stood there at Sunset and thought… this is it”
Who would you think is the ideal buyer?
Somebody who wants more than a place to park money, someone who’s after a Lifestyle;
- Fishing before breakfast
- Riding in the evening
- Watching their kids or grandkids grow up, knowing the feel of a trout on a fly rod or a saddle under them
And someone who cares about what this Land will be, 50 years from now.
If that’s you – take a look… before its gone!
Eagle Ridge Ranch – Highlights
- State/Town: Gunnison, Colorado
- Price: $8,495,000
- Deeded Acres: 35+ Acres
- Key Features:
- Residences:
- 7,950± sqft Estate, 4-bedroom, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms main home and 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath guest house
- Interior Features:
- Barn wood flooring, antique beams, copper tub and countertops, Viking brand appliances, multiple fireplaces, a breakfast nook, and 3 dedicated office spaces
- Systems & Infrastructure:
- In-floor heating with 14 zones, dual boilers (2022), fire suppression system, reverse osmosis water treatment, large cistern, automatic generator backup, and a 2,000± gallon propane capacity
- Land Use:
- 35± deeded acres with underground sprinklers and septic, integrated into a managed shared ranch environment with working cattle operations
- Residences:
- Broker/s statement:
- “You’ve got a ~7,950-square-foot home on 35± private acres, but you’re also buying into 5,000 acres of shared, managed ranchland. 3 miles of private trout water. An equestrian center that’s actually used, not just for show. Working cattle and hay operations still running. And it’s all done under a conservation mindset, so you know it’s going to look this good in 20 years, maybe better”
- Listing Details:
- Don’t miss your chance to own this exceptional Colorado Ranch For Sale with M4 Ranch Group: contact us today
- View Eagle Ridge Ranch For Sale
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Eagle Ridge Ranch
$8,495,000
Located within Eagle Ridge Ranch, a shared ranch community in the Ohio Creek Valley of Gunnison, Colorado, this offering includes a well-appointed 7,950± square foot estate on 35± deeded acres. The property is designed for full-time or seasonal living, with private ownership complemented by shared access to over 5,000± acres of managed ranch land, extensive recreational amenities, and conservation-focused ownership and stewardship.
Red Mountain Ranch
$18,495,000
Red Mountain Ranch features two 7±-acre lakes, over 3 miles of improved trout streams, and Red Mountain Creek, which flows through the entire length of the property. This Colorado Ranch For Sale, also includes an Engelmann Spruce log cabin, a second log cabin for guests, and a barn with a caretaker’s apartment located above.
Arrowhead Ranch
$14,950,000
Arrowhead Ranch is an outdoorsman’s paradise with five magnificent Heritage Ranches that can be bought individually or as a whole. Superbly located in Central Colorado, this Colorado Ranch For Sale is ideal for ranchers, outdoor enthusiasts, anglers, and hunters alike. Nearly seven miles of trout stream meander through the idyllic grassland plateau with picturesque snow-capped peaks surrounding you.
