Merriman Ranch

With a floor plan that flows for easy living and entertaining, the 3,300 SF home has been completely remodeled with greatroom, dining (w/ entertainment bar), master suite, and library on the main level. Plus two guest suites on the upper level. An equestrian’s dream riding/roping arena complemented by a 9-stall barn, complete with caretaker’s residence and bunk room, plus there’s another breeding barn.

Property details:

• Meticulous, turnkey 100 acre equestrian ranch; equipment negotiable
  
• Excellent conservation easement potential
  
• Beautiful landscaping around main residence with giant willow tree along with apple and aspen trees; 60 Dogwood bushes line fenced yard; ¼ acre lush lawn
  
• Built-in propane outside grill on large shaded flagstone patio with Thai antique ironwood freestanding wagon wheel bar
  
• Great irrigation water—1 cubic ft of water irrigates approximately 35 acres. (1 cubic ft. is enough to irrigate 70 acres); water rights to Sullivan ditch
  
• Ditch/creek runs through property; re-bottomed last year
  
• Horse trails throughout the property rising to an elevation of approximately 7,000’
  
• 3,500 70 lbs. bales from meadows of alfalfa and grass (certified weed free)
  
• Fishing and swimming pond—15’ deep, clay lined
  
• Cross fenced on front 60 acres; 1 mile of wood rail fence and 1 mile of wire fence with gates to enter pastures and meadows
  
• Riding arena (approx. 280 X 180) with 2 shoots and holding pens (large enough for team roping events).
  
• Hot walker next to riding arena
  
• Double entrance horse barn: 9 stalls with wood floor, tack room has built-in shelving and 10 saddle prongs with cement floor; washing station with hot and cold water; separate varmint proof feed room; washer and dryer for blankets, etc.
  
• Horse barn has bunk room with ¾ bath, built–in shelving; separate room for washer/ dryer; rustic pool/game room upstairs with wet bar and fridge, along with a caretaker apartment with 2-bedrooms and remodeled kitchen/dining area; reclaimed wood on floors and beautiful views to meadows
  
• Separate large hay and equipment storage barn (this is many stalled, and was used as a breeding barn in a previous life)
  
• Two car detached garage with weld house and built-in work bench
  
• Two dog fenced kennels between barns
  
• Buried propane tank 1,500 gal for the residence and 500 gal. above ground dedicated to the barn, bunk room, and caretaker residence
  Cistern; 1,000 gal
  
• Heavily graveled driveways
  
• Separate entrance to the equestrian barns and arena areas

Main Residence Features:

• 3,300 SF, 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bath home
  
• Remodeled by Ralph Masterson in 1999; Michael Bell architect
  
• Cedar wood siding on outside of house
  
• Propanel roof; great for snow melt
  
• Decks are solid redwood planks
  
• Security system
  
• Surround sound throughout first level and patio
  
• Hot water (propane) radiant in-floor heating; baseboard hot water heating on second floor, 4 separate zones
  
• All French double doors have window panes and retractable screens
  
• Great air circulation and cross ventilation throughout
  
• Oak floors, carpet (in the Master bedroom) & tile
  
• Ceiling fans throughout
  
• Ample storage
  
• Recessed lighting throughout; most on dimmer switches
  
• Wired for satellite TV and DSL internet

The ranch is located just 5 minutes from Bayfield and 25 minutes east of Durango in the Pine River Valley. The Pine River Valley is known for its beautiful ranches, and much of it is protected with conservation easements. The lushness of the valley and the nature of the topography make it a wildlife mecca.

Priced at $3,750,000