Colorado Ranches for Sale

The Pico Vista Ranch is located just 14 miles South of Franktown, Colorado off Highway 83 just minutes from Castle Wood Canyon State Park in a small gated community (only 4 other neighbors!.) With less than 1/8 mile of gravel road you will enjoy a clean car and fast access to an easy commuting point to both Denver and Colorado Springs.

The ranch consists of 35 acres (zoned AG w/ 20 acre feet water rights)  of pristine pasture for your horses or livestock with a spring/pond that attracts plenty of wildlife! With extraordinary views of Pikes Peak and the front range from all points on the ranch, not to mention from almost every window in the custom home and barn. The setting is sure to exceed your expectation.

The 6615 SF Builder's Custom Home (5636 Finished) built in 2006 is a 4 bedroom (plus office) 5 Bath raised ranch. The homes features a unique circular stairwell in the main entry leading to the lower level, 5" inch hickory hard wood floors, Knotty Alder doors, cabinets and trim throughout, a gorgeous custom front entry door with a stunning glass mural of Pikes Peak and extra large windows throughout the home. More Information here.

This Colorado ranch offers some of the last remaining historic water rights from the headwaters of the east slope of the Continental Divide.  The senior water rights dated in the 1860’s have tremendous value and investment opportunity.  This 590 acre ranch has water rights with the potential to construct a 75 acre lake that would greatly add to the value.  The ranch home that sets above the lush hay meadows needs work and would make a beautiful custom ranch for a family and just think of it sitting on a 75 acre trophy trout lake.  The 590 acres also comes complete with 948.11 acres of BLM allotment lease for grazing, horseback riding, hiking, hunting, in the aspen and pine covered forest.  The ranch is easily accessed from a state highway southwest of Denver and northeast of Breckenridge.  Please don’t miss this amazing opportunity, call today!

Fishers Peak Ranch
AT THE TOP and end of the road…priced to move!

One of the best perks to selling ranches and recreational real estate in Colorado is that we are never very far away from the variety of wildlife this great state has to offer.  This past weekend I was lucky enough to spend some time looking at property for sale in Northern Colorado between the Poudre River and the North Platte River.  Saturday morning I woke up to my dog barking at a beautiful black bear that had decided to cross the river and check out the camp fire we had from the night before.  After quickly getting the feeling of not being very welcome, the sow got back in the water and lumbered off in to the aspen grove from which she had first appeared.  That bear was just the first of many wildlife encounters the day would provide…

Still early in the morning, we loaded up the truck and headed over Cameron Pass, destination; the famous North Platte River for a day of secluded fly fishing.  On the way to the river, we saw three different groups of Mule Deer, each one with a trophy size buck standing tall.  Not long after I mentioned how I have yet to drive this road a not see a Shiras Moose this year, we came upon a huge cow Moose standing in the middle of the road.  Obviously in no hurry, it became apparent she was acting as a crossing guard for her new calf that was hiding in the willows below.  The pair finally crossed the road in front of us and gave us the green light to be on our way.  Just miles later came the highlight of the drive when we spotted FIVE Bull Moose lying in a wet meadow near the summit of the pass.  Normally a fairly solitary animal, the site of this group of bulls was as unique as it was beautiful and something I’ll never forget.

The remainder of the drive presented us with a herd of Elk, more Mule Deer, a group of Big Horn Sheep, and a lone Pronghorn Antelope.  Not a bad start to a day full of catching and releasing plenty of hungry Brown and Rainbow Trout once we reached the state line hole of the North Platte.  It was just one of those days that made me so thankful to live and work in such a beautiful and unique part of the world!  Regardless of where you live now, it’s not too late to come out and grab a hold of your own piece of Colorado’s many farms, ranches and recreational real estate that we have for sale.  Don’t worry, we really don’t mind traveling the state to find you your own piece of Colorado paradise ;)

Broker Associate – Mike Callan

The Fairplay Ranch is located just 3 miles southwest of Fairplay, Colorado on Highway 9. It almost endless 360 degree views of beautiful South Park Colorado.   This ranch consists of 1,361 acres of excellent high country grassland. This property is fully fenced. Included in the property is a 1,400 sf, 2 bedroom 1 bath home. There is a +-1,500 acre blm lease bordering the property on the southeast side. The blm lease includes a big ridge and pine trees that is excellent elk hunting. You will not a better located cattle ranch in Colorado. This ranch has unlimited possibilities with is location so close to Fairplay. It is just 35 minutes from Breckenridge.

The White Elk Ranch is located just minutes from the greater Denver area on Highway 85 just outside the town of Sedalia, CO. The property features an exquisite brand new (2009) and never lived in 12,000+ SF luxury home and a 4316 SF barn on 42 acres (with an additional 175 acres available for $3.4M) The home and 42 acres was originally listed at $5.9M and is currently in a short sale situation and being offered at $3.7M. The location is incredibly convenient to the city, and offers total privacy and serenity with an abundance of wildlife. The small pond located just below the main house is the perfect watering hole for your horses, cattle and of course the local trophy herds of mule deer and elk. The area is well known for unpressured bull and mule buck booners, and if you were to purchase the entire land holding, gaining access to the limited draw tags would be much easier with a land owner voucher (minimum acreage 160) The views of the front range mountains (including Pikes Peak!) the city lights and Chatfield Reservoir is a rare combination indeed! Something that must to be seen to be truly appreciated.

The 8 bedroom 10 bath home was custom built with every high end feature you can imagine! It even has a complete mother-in-law 2 bedroom/1bath apartment with kitchen on the upper level with its own private entrance and service elevator (one of two elevators in the home!) The barn also has a gorgeously white pine appointed 2 room office, kitchen and billiard area with deck on the upper level.

Over the top touches include a heated driveway, instant hot water throughout, fire sprinklers, conveyor caddy from garage to kitchen (for groceries), drive through 4 car garage, TWO sub-zero refrigerators in kitchen, great room with granite bar includes ice maker and dishwasher offsetting wine cellar, second wet bar in the basement with dramatic stone work. A butler’s pantry with refrigerator, heated floor in master bath, steam shower in exercise room and the list goes on!! Click Here for More Details

Where else can you find a large acreage property VERY close to Denver with pristine land, loads of wildlife, a pond, city, mountain and lake views with a stunning 12,000+ SF Luxury home with matching barn at a $2M+ price reduction. The seller is very motivated. Call Eric West today for a showing!

From real estate to habitat management, the Hayden family is all about the great outdoors.

Thirty years ago, Leo Hayden sold his cattle operation and got into real estate. The business quickly grew and by 2003, Hayden Outdoors, Windsor, CO, was a busy small town real estate brokerage that also employed his sons, Dax and Seth.

Cabela's Trophy Properties, LLC, approached the family that year about participating in its farm, ranch and recreational properties in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, and Utah. The Hayden's said yes and today their business manages 40 independent brokers and $500 million in listings across the six-state territory.

Hayden Outdoors also offers sales of farms, ranches and recreational property, appraisal service for all property types, crop insurance, habitat enhancement and improvement, pond and lake management auctions and some farm management. Dax, who is also managing broker, says last year when the real estate industry was going through its worst time in history, Hayden Outdoors was booming and the family knew it was time to design a plan for the future.

"We have sincerely worked with buyers to find properties that best fit their needs," he says. "But getting to this point has been hard. It's been a real growing pain and we don't know how often to judge how we've done because we're bigger and busier than ever."

When Kennedy and Coe, LLC, first called on Hayden Outdoors, Dax wasn't exactly sure his family needed the firm's consulting services.

"We've know about Kennedy and Coe and always respected what the firm could do but never thought could afford or would need its services," he says. "But when our business really took off Jim Rein and Sid Fasholtz had been sitting in on meetings with us for a year and had developed a good relationship with us."

So when the Hayden's were ready to bring in an expert for with tax and strategic planning, they knew where to turn. After a full year of asking questions and listening to the company owners, Kennedy and Coe knew exactly what structure would best fit the business' needs.

"Though it is a new business relationship, Kennedy and Coe has been invaluable to us over the last quarter," Dax says. "We talk about business development concepts and structure, how to grow and how to capitalize growth and the firm has helped come up with solutions."

Rein says the Hayden's strategic plan has made quick progress. And, he says it is clear the family company and Kennedy and Coe share several key values.

"The Hayden's have invested a lot of time to help us understand how they perceive value as well as how they provide value to their clients," Rein says. "When you're working from the same set of plans, it's easier to build something together you both want."

In Dec. 2009, the firm met with Hayden Outdoors to finalize goal-setting. The next phase will include budget overview and detailed strategic planning and Dax says his family is looking forward to a long-term relationship with the firm.

"In 2003 we were just three guys in a truck who played a lot of golf and sold a lot of real estate," he says. "We set out to gain alliances with companies that we could drive business towards and also gain business from. The integrity of Kennedy and Coe has always been the best and that's why we are working together."

*Pictured (l-r), Jim Rein, Kennedy and Coe and Dax Hayden, Hayden Outdoors

Our brokers have been very successful in moving farm and ranch real estate in an uncertain market. The trend over the last six months has been steady with many cash purchases and land selling very well. Kansas Ranches and the farm land markets are as strong as they have been since the very early eighties and values have increased steadily over the past five years. Hayden Outdoors has been involved with the sale of over 50,000 acres in Kansas over the past two years. Local knowledge, quality pricing and the world’s best marketing system for farms and ranch land has driven to excellent sales results. 

The overall market with homes and acreage has also improved over the past six month with Hayden Outdoors brokers enjoying more success than the competition in markets like Douglas County, Colorado, La Plata County, Colorado and in and around the front range of Denver, Colorado. We are finding that good folks looking to buy land are using our site and our brokers as excellent resources. Our participation exclusively with Cabela’s Trophy Properties in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Idaho is the glue driving farm and ranch sales. 

Our company is a grass roots real estate company offering private treaty land sales, real estate auctions, and property evaluation. We have a conservation easement attorney, water rights counsel, in house habitat biologist, mapping and video team, and a cast of brokers from many agricultural arenas. 

 We will be attending and showing properties at several great conventions in January 2010! These include but are not limited to the following; the International Sportsman’s Expo, National Western Stock Show, Colorado Farm Show, and Safari Club International held in Reno, Nevada. Traditionally our brokers attend and showcase properties over 35 days of trade shows annually. 

Visit our website for the latest in Colorado Ranches for Sale, Kansas Ranches and Hunting properties as well as listings in New Mexico, Idaho, and Utah.

Hayden Outdoors is committed to excellent customer service and relationships. Please stop into one of our fine office locations or visit us on-line. We look forward to serving your property needs. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Hayden Outdoors!

One of the great hunting properties in Colorado offered by Hayden Outdoors is Black Canyon Wing & Clay. Hayden Outdoors is proud to represent this first class hunting properties, hunting club and investment opportunity. Located in Delta, Colorado, this hunting club boasts over 400 members and is one of the best pheasant hunting opportunities in the state.

Recently Mike Callan and Seth Hayden had the opportunity to hunt with the owner of Black Canyon Wing & Clay and it was quite an experience. This premier hunting property is expertly designed to take full advantage of the terrain, vegetation, and climate. You truly have to hunt here to appreciate just how much work has gone into this first class club. Whether you are just trying to train your new hunting dog, introduce the family to the joys of upland bird hunting, or treating your employees to a corporate getaway, Black Canyon Wing & Clay has a field just for you.

After a full and productive day of pheasant and chucker hunting, it is nice to relax next to the fire in the well appointed lodge. In addition you can sharpen your shooting skills on the trap range. With elevated shooting stations and a wobble thrower, this range will test even the most seasoned shooter.

This unique and profitable business is the ultimate turn-key investment opportunity. With first class brooding operation and flight pens, flooded fields with all water rights being transferred, and a full inventory of vehicles, equipment, and apparel, it doesn’t get any better than this for a new owner.

Call us today and see why Black Canyon Wing & Clay is the investment opportunity you have been looking for! 

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Dax and I (Leo Hayden) had just crossed Monarch Pass and headed north along the Arkansas to Buena Vista, Colorado. We were talking about schedules, appointments, ranch showings etc. We knew of a ranch for sale north of Rifle that we needed to see because we had a client looking for such a ranch. The owner had just dropped the price from $8,000,000 to $6,500,000 and I suggested we needed to see it soon! We decided to extend our two day trip another day and viewed the ranch Friday morning before hustling back to Windsor to coach my grandson, Brin in little league football. It was about 2:30 p.m. and we were planning to throw some lures in the Colorado River at Aspen Glen that evening. We would be there in plenty of time.

Dax asked if I had been west on Highway 82 to Aspen, saying it was a pretty drive. I said “No, let’s go”. We headed west at Granite. As soon as we cleared the first hill I was please with our decision. The first picture I took was of the mountains northwest of Twin Lakes. The lake was glass and the aspen were in full color. The wildflowers in full bloom and the grass tall and green, Mt. Elbert loomed in the background. Wow! 

The road narrowed and we began the assent to the top of 12,095 foot Independence Pass. It was the most awesome mountain ride I have ever been on.   I am 64 and have been in Colorado since I was 4 (Both grandparents lived in Ft. Collins and a picnic on the Cache La Poudre River was a frequent occurrence). God truly paints with a sobering brush. If you can take that pass any time it is open, I would highly recommend it (except in bad weather). However, if you can take that ride during the Aspen Flush you will truly be closer to God in more ways than one. I have attached what I think are the best of the pictures. Hope you enjoy.