105 Acres of Land for Sale in Placerville, Colorado

If you are looking for a home site near Telluride, CO or a Telluride mountain property with tremendous views, seclusion, and some of trophy wildlife viewing...look no further. The San Juan Ranch is a 2800-acre gated community just outside Telluride, Colorado which has been subdivided into only 19 parcels, with only 10 home built to date. The lot itself is located on the high ridge line and is particularly private. This 2800 acre ranch is located in unit 62 and borders the coveted unit 61 trophy hunting unit and provides the best exposure to trophy Mule-deer and Elk in Southwest Colorado. Some of the largest herds reside in an around this private ranch. Elk herds numbering over several hundred can be often seen feeding across the entire ranch in the early morning and late evenings. Groups of Mule deer fill the gaps between the traveling herds of elk. The spring and summer bring waves of magnificent wildflowers such as Mountain Lupine, Mountain Aster, Maximilian Sunflower, and Indian Paintbrush that color the entire landscape. Winter brings Colorado's world class skiing within minutes of Telluride's premier ski destination. Lot 11 San Juan Ranch is a 105-acre lot with spectacular 360-degree views of Horsefly Mesa, The San Juan Range, Cimarron Range, Wilson Range, West Elks Range, Lizard Head, the Grand Mesa and La Salle Mountains in Utah. On a clear day the Maroon Bells of Aspen can also be seen from the highest point on the ranch road. The property is at the intersection of Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel Counties and is one of the biggest view lots in San Juan Ranch, giving you the feeling of being on top of the world. All electric and telecommunication utilities on the ranch are underground as not to interrupt the magnificent views in every direction. Also, Lot 11 already has a water well completed. The roads are meticulously maintained and kept plowed all winter for year-round access. Located approx 20 minutes from Telluride, and 30 minutes from Ridgeway. You can hike, cross-country ski, snowmobile, and ride your ATV or horse around the miles of private roads on the ranch. Come take a look at what this property has to offer!!