Colorado Log Cabin on 36 acres bordering National Forest on 2 sides, just 10 minutes from Bayfield . No conservation easement or covenants. Direct access into tens of thousands of acres of public land with excellent mule deer, elk, bear and turkey hunting and expansive trails for hiking, horseback riding or four wheelers. This is an excellent hunting & recreational property in the HD Mountain Range of SW Colorado. Call me for a private showing. The property consists of 36 acres of very usable land adjoining the San Juan National Forest on two boundaries with no covenants or HOA. The property has a mix of open meadows and rolling foothills at the base of the HD Mountain Range. The ranch is covered with Juniper and Pinion trees, scrub oak, as well as sagebrush and grassy meadows. The Buck Ridge Ranch has a 1,039 sq. ft. Colorado style log cabin with nice mountain views and a wraparound covered porch to enjoy your peaceful evenings while watching the abundant area resident wildlife . The cabin has a large, vaulted, log beam living, dining, kitchen area and is currently used as a studio with one bathroom, but there is space to create private bedrooms if a person wants to. It has historically been used a a very comfortable hunting cabin but is currently occupied by renters. The cabin is heated with an efficient wood stove for those brisk fall and winter evenings but also has a propane unit heater for convenience. The interior pic's of the cabin are from several years ago. Domestic water for the cabin is hauled and stored in a 1,500 gallon cistern. There is a heated shop/bunk house building that has been used for recreational purposes and for additional sleeping quarters. The shop has a kitchen sink and a water storage tank to supply water for basic purposes. There is also an 8x12 storage shed that provides additional dry storage. The ranch has a variety of recreational opportunities for hunters, horseback riding, four wheelers, hiking or just enjoying the peace and quiet while watching wildlife from your covered porch. The ranch has two boundaries with the San Juan National Forest that provides excellent hunting opportunities for mule deer, elk, turkeys, bear, coyotes and a variety of small game. There is direct access to the national forest which has miles and miles of trails for 4-wheelers, horseback riding and hiking. Bayfield, Colorado, is a charming farming and ranching community nestled in the beautiful Pine River Valley. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and close-knit community, Bayfield offers a perfect blend of rural living with convenient access to outdoor adventures. The climate is characterized by four distinct seasons, with warm summers averaging in the mid-80sF, crisp autumns, and cold winters that bring snow to the nearby mountains. Springtime sees mild temperatures and blooming wildflowers. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the abundance of activities in the surrounding San Juan National Forest, where hiking, fishing, and camping are popular pastimes. The nearby Vallecito Lake and Navajo Lake offers boating and fishing opportunities, while winter sports like snowmobiles, skiing and snowboarding can be found in the nearby mountains. Just 20 miles from Durango, Bayfield residents enjoy a quiet retreat while still having access to dining, shopping, and cultural events. It's an ideal location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle close to nature. The ranch is located about 25 minutes from the Durango/La Plata County Regional airport with daily service to Dallas/Ft Worth, Denver and Phoenix. Bayfield is just 10 minutes from the ranch and can provide just about all your daily needs including a grocery store, many dining options, a very well equipped hardware store & lumber yard, 3 gas station/convenient stores and a historic downtown on Mill Street. Durango is just 25 minutes from the ranch and provides a larger variety of excellent dining choices, galleries, historic downtown shopping, concerts and movie theaters and much, much more.

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