Cristo Vista Ranch

Welcome to Cristo Vista Ranch, an exceptional 820 acre large acreage Colorado ranch for sale in the scenic Wet Mountain Valley near Westcliffe, Colorado. Located at the base of the breathtaking Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this remarkable property offers productive agricultural land, abundant water resources, world-class hunting, and outstanding development potential. Approximately 150 acres of irrigated hay are supported by traditional ditch irrigation, making the ranch well suited for a cattle operation, horse property, or productive hay ranch. North, Middle, and South Colony Creeks flow through the property, enhancing the landscape, supporting healthy riparian habitat, and providing excellent water resources for both livestock and wildlife. Included with the property is an Extensive water rights portfolio-among the most substantial in the entire Wet Mountain Valley. Contact broker for details. Access is excellent with direct county road frontage along Colony Lane, along with additional access from the south via Colfax Lane through a private drive with a recorded easement. The ranch is fully fenced and cross-fenced, creating an efficient setup for grazing management and livestock operations. For outdoor enthusiasts, Cristo Vista Ranch is truly a sportsman's paradise. Located in Colorado GMU 86, the property offers over-the-counter elk licenses for both 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons, allowing residents and nonresidents the rare opportunity to hunt elk on their own property every year. Trophy-quality elk, mule deer, antelope, and turkey frequently roam the ranch, and the property qualifies for Colorado's Landowner Preference Point Program, providing strong access to big game tags. The ranch is zoned agricultural and benefits from Custer County's 80-acre minimum exempt subdivision, creating significant long-term investment and development potential. Unlike many properties in the region, this ranch is not encumbered by a conservation easement, allowing future owners maximum flexibility. With electricity available at the county road and numerous scenic building sites offering panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Cristo Vista Ranch presents a rare opportunity to own a legacy Colorado ranch, hunting property, or large acreage investment property in one of the state's most beautiful valleys. The boundary lines shown in any photographs, aerial images, or maps associated with this listing are approximate and are intended for general reference purposes only. The information provided is believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed. Great Plains Land Company assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence.