Elk Springs Ranch

536 acres adjacent to Lincoln National Forest 6,500+ square foot luxury home Trophy elk hunting with annual landowner tags Excellent year-round access Minutes from Cloudcroft Imagine 536 acres in a quiet mountain valley, an untouched haven for elk, mule deer, and black bear. Imagine having access to more than one million acres of adjacent public land. Imagine a climate cool in the summers and mild in the winters. Finally, picture a luxurious lodge-style home set among ponderosa pines, where trophy elk routinely graze in your front yard. This is not a dream. You have just imagined Elk Springs Ranch, located not far from Cloudcroft, New Mexico, a remarkable mountain property awaiting its turn to become your legacy retreat. Situated in the southern Sacramento Mountains just east of Alamogordo, New Mexico, Elk Springs Ranch is a true mountain sanctuary. At 7,500 feet, it sits at the ideal elevation for this latitude, with pleasant summer highs often in the 70s and winter highs usually in the 40s. This climate also nurtures a thriving elk population that frequents the ranch's mountain valleys. With several developed springs providing ample water, the ranch also attracts mule deer and black bear, making it a premier hunting retreat. Elk Springs Ranch qualifies for three bull elk tags and three cow elk tags annually, offering exceptional hunting opportunities for you and a few of your closest friends. Although the hunting alone makes Elk Springs Ranch exceptional, its showcase 6,500+ square foot home elevates it even further. Completed in 2010, this eye catching residence boasts architectural detail and craftsmanship reminiscent of the West's finest lodges. A wood and stone veneer exterior complements expansive windows designed to capture sweeping mountain views. The main level features a grand great room with a soaring vaulted ceiling and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, flowing seamlessly into dining and kitchen areas ideal for entertaining family and friends. Also on the main level are a spacious primary bedroom with private bath, an intimate seating area, a private office, and a second bathroom. The lower level is designed for recreation, with a large game room, an additional bedroom and bath, and a second kitchen. It also includes a dedicated theater with luxurious seating and a giant flatscreen. The top level loft offers yet another bedroom, bathroom, and a comfortable sitting area. Other structures on this exceptional property include a three car garage attached to the main home, as well as a bunkhouse loft to accommodate additional guests, complete with its own bathroom and kitchen. Two nearby barns provide ample space for vehicles, tools, and equipment necessary to keep the property in pristine condition. The Cloudcroft area, just minutes from Elk Springs Ranch, is a year round recreational haven offering downhill skiing, hiking, horseback riding, and golf. Access to the ranch is excellent year round via County Road 130. Alamogordo, approximately 20 miles away, is a city of 30,000 offering full urban services and a regional airport. Nearby lies the famed White Sands National Monument. El Paso, Texas, and its international airport are about 100 miles away, within an easy two hour drive. Elk hunting and luxury seldom appear in the same sentence, but they blend seamlessly at Elk Springs Ranch. As a year round mountain retreat sure to satisfy both the serious big game hunter and the discerning investor, Elk Springs Ranch truly turns imagination into reality.