Huerfano County
Ghost River Ranch Homestead/ 35.1± Acres With Home, Shop And Mountain Views
3316 Carlson Rd Rye, CO 81069
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Located within Ghost River Ranch in Huerfano County, Colorado, this 35.1+/- acre property offers a combination of residential comfort, usable acreage, mountain views, outbuildings, and access to the outdoor recreation opportunities of southern Colorado. The property features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, approximately 1,596-square-foot log-style ranch home, a 20x40 metal shop with electricity, fencing and gated access, a large garden area, and a chicken and duck coop. With views toward Greenhorn Mountain, the Spanish Peaks, and surrounding mesas, the property provides a scenic Colorado setting with room to enjoy the land and make it your own.
The home has an open floor plan with lots of windows that bring natural light into the living areas. The master suite includes an oversized bathtub, providing a comfortable private retreat within the home. The sellers have completed a number of recent improvements intended to update and maintain the property. A new pump has been installed in the well, and the septic line from the house to the septic tank has been replaced. The flexible ducting has also been replaced and the existing ducts cleaned. Interior improvements include painting throughout the home, with the exception of the laundry room. Additional updates include a new water heater, dishwasher, pressure tank, two-stage whole-house water filter, and water softener. Around the home, the sellers have regraded the ground to improve water flow and drainage.
Outside, the property offers useful infrastructure for someone looking for a rural Colorado property with space for recreation, gardening, animals, storage, and projects. The 20x40 metal shop has electricity and provides substantial covered workspace or storage. Behind the shop is a large garden area along with a duck and chicken coop. The property is fenced and gated, providing defined boundaries and convenient access to the homesite and improvements.
For the outdoor enthusiast, the property is located in Colorado Game Management Unit 128. The surrounding area supports populations of antelope, mule deer, small game, and elk. Wildlife presence and movement can vary seasonally and from year to year, but the combination of acreage, surrounding habitat, and the broader Huerfano County landscape creates an appealing setting for those interested in hunting, wildlife observation, and outdoor recreation. The nearby Turkey Ridge State Trust Land also lies within GMU 128, providing public hunting in addition other public hunter access areas nearby.
Ghost River Ranch adds another layer of appeal to the property, offering a private rural setting across portions of Huerfano and Pueblo Counties. The ranch features approximately 16 miles of private roads and a diverse southern Colorado landscape of mesas, canyons, streams, high-desert vegetation, and expansive mountain views. The setting provides a strong combination of privacy, scenic character, and access to the outdoor recreation that defines this region of Colorado.
The property's location also places it within reach of the communities and services of Huerfano County while maintaining a rural atmosphere. Huerfano County is known as part of Colorado's Spanish Peaks Country, with a landscape that includes mountain ranges, mesas, high-desert terrain, and expansive open country. The combination of a move-in-ready residence, acreage, established improvements, fenced and gated land, a substantial shop, garden space, and wildlife habitat makes this a versatile property for a primary residence, recreational retreat, or Colorado acreage investment.
The views are one of the property's defining characteristics. Greenhorn Mountain, the Spanish Peaks, and surrounding mesas create a distinctive southern Colorado backdrop from the property. The changing light across the mountains and mesas provides an attractive setting throughout the year, while the acreage offers space to enjoy the outdoors without giving up the conveniences of an existing home and improvements.
For buyers seeking Colorado land with a residence, this property offers a strong combination of improvements and usable acreage. For those interested in hunting and wildlife, its location in GMU 128 and the reported presence of mule deer, antelope, elk, and small game add recreational appeal. For gardeners and those interested in small-scale poultry, the established garden and chicken/duck coop provide additional functionality. The shop, fencing, gated access, well improvements, septic work, water treatment equipment, and other recent updates further enhance the property's practical value.
Properties combining acreage, an existing home, mountain views, outbuildings, and recreational potential in Huerfano County can be difficult to replicate. This 35.1+/- acre offering in Ghost River Ranch provides an opportunity to own a substantial piece of southern Colorado while enjoying the benefits of an established home and numerous recent improvements.
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Details
- 35.1+/- acres in Ghost River Ranch, Huerfano County, Colorado
- 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom log-style ranch home with approximately 1,596 square feet
- Open floor plan with lots of windows and natural light
- 20x40 metal shop with electricity for storage, equipment, projects, or workspace
- Property is fenced and gated
- Large established garden area with duck/chicken coop
- Recent well pump, pressure tank, water heater, dishwasher, water softener, and two-stage whole-house filter
- Recent septic line replacement, ducting replacement and cleaning, interior painting, and drainage regrading
- Located in Colorado GMU 128, with reported mule deer, antelope, elk, and small game in the surrounding area
- Views of Greenhorn Mountain, the Spanish Peaks, and surrounding mesas
- No owner financing
- Boundary lines are approximate
Area Links
- Town of Rye
- Colorado City
- City of Walsenburg
- City of Pueblo
- Stokehouse Restaurant, Walsenburg
- Gub Gub's Pizza, Walsenburg
- Walsenburg Mercantile
- Three Sisters Tavern and Grill, Colorado City
- Bolt Burgers and Shakes, Colorado City
- Bishop Castle
- Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway
- Lathrop State Park
- Spanish Peaks
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife Big Game Hunting
- Colorado Hunting Atlas
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3BD / 2BA / 0HB
1596± sqft
Built in 2003
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