Saddle Homestead At Maytag Ranch

Land Description

Welcome to The Homesteads at Maytag Ranch! Maytag Ranch offers Homesteads for sale that include shared access of 2,953 acres of high mountain valley ranch living, full cattle and equestrian operations, organic garden, hunting, fishing, lodge and guest cabins and complete privacy. SADDLE HOMESTEAD The Saddle Homestead is a custom-designed home that features over 2,168 square feet of thoughtfully crafted workmanship and careful attention to detail.   This upscale home offers pristine granite countertops, a gourmet commercial kitchen with copper finishes and stainless steel appliances. This incredible floor plan boasts remarkable concrete floors on the main floor. Large windows throughout the home offer breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range.  The Saddle Homestead is expertly crafted with the best materials and from the moment you walk in you will know this house is special. This eye-catching property has a large covered back patio to take in the stunning sites and sounds the West has to offer. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home has an impeccable master suite and an over-sized detached double-car garage that is just the right size.   Please schedule your private viewing of this or other impressive homesteads available. ABOUT THE HOMESTEADS AT MAYTAG RANCH The Homesteads at Maytag Ranch offer a unique opportunity for the discerning buyer wanting to build the home of their dreams among the over 2,900 acres of ranch boundaries and take advantage of all the benefits the property has to offer. As a member of this historic ranch, homeowners may take part in the life of the rancher and outdoor enthusiast. From wetting a line in the ponds to pushing cattle on a drive, pursuing one of the many trophy mule deer or Rocky Mountain Elk to cookouts in the Main Lodge, homeowners get to do it all. And with full time ranch managers on board, the property is maintained following the highest ranching operation standards. LOCATIONLocated at the base of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with close proximity to Denver, Colorado Springs, Taos, and the charming mountain towns of Salida and Westcliffe, the 2953-acre shared-amenity Maytag  Ranch offers luxury ranch ownership on an income-producing cattle ranch. The Homesteads at Maytag Ranch are only 1 hour from the Colorado Springs International Airport and offers good year round accessibility via good highway systems. TERRAINThis historic ranching operation is surrounded by breathtaking views of some of Colorado’s tallest peaks. Located at just under 7500 feet in elevation this ranch is an excellent production ranch and rich in good diversity.  It ranges from low elevation timber to excellent meadows and willow bottoms to irrigated hay fields producing the worlds highest protein High Country Hay and Alfalfa.  The Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountain ranges are part of the San Isabel National Forest. The Historic  Maytag Ranch sits on beautiful streams and meadows just below this beautiful range. With its border on National Forest this ranch lives big and offers direct access to thousands of acres of public land. AMENITIESHomestead owners of the Maytag Ranch have access to over 2900 acres, and use of shared amenities including the use of the Main Lodge, with custom commercial kitchen and spacious great room for family gatherings or corporate events, two private, high-end, fully-furnished guest cabins, equestrian center including a 6-stall barn with runs, round pen and outdoor riding arena, and access to quarter horses, an organic garden, orchard and trout-stocked ponds. Two private, fully-furnished guest cabins, are available for guests of owners or current landowners that do not have a home built yet. Owners are allotted 4 weeks of use in the cabins. RECREATIONThe Maytag Ranch is home to many wildlife species.  Whether you are an avid bow hunter or just enjoy watching wildlife, this ranch and area are excellent.  Trophy Mule Deer feed in the abundant meadows and massive Rocky Mountain Elk are constant visitors to the ranch.  Many other species frequent the ranch such as Pronghorn Antelope, Merriam Turkeys, Black Bear, Mountain Lion and more.   Catch and release fishing on the ranch include opportunities on ponds and Lake Creek, where trout sip dry flies off the top water, or a spinner may lure the larger trout to strike. Fly rods and equipment are provided by the ranch, but owners are free to use their own tackle. EXCURSIONSMaytag Ranch adjoins the National Forest providing direct access to the Rainbow Trail which skirts the northern and eastern edge of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains for approximately 60 miles.The Sangre de Cristo Mountains offer endless recreational opportunities.  Whether you love camping, fishing, horseback riding, hunting or just hiking the miles and miles of trails the Sangres are sure to inspire you. The fishing in the Sangres is excellent with crystal clear high mountain lakes and superior dry fly fishing for Colorado Native Cutthroat Trout.  The small creeks in the high country are home to abundant brook trout.  The Arkansas River is located just 20 minutes to the north of the ranch offering world class gold medal fishing for Browns and Rainbows.  River rafting on the Arkansas is world renowned and offers excitement for the whole family.