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25335 Us Hwy 285,
Fairplay, CO 80440

Welcome to Silverheels Ranch, named after Mount Silverheels, where majestic landscapes & unparalleled tranquility await you at this historic homestead. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the ranch encompasses +/- 1,285 acres of irrigated & forested lands. All of this is only minutes from the historic mining & ranching town of Fairplay. Explore miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, & horseback riding, or cast a line into winding streams & private lakes for a day of fishing. Discover the true essence of ranch life with the well-maintained facilities & infrastructure, including a stunning home & guesthouse (combined 9 bedrooms & 4.5 bathrooms), lush pastures, reliable water systems, a large shop, a stunning historic barn, & much more. Whether you're a seasoned rancher or new to the industry, Silverheels Ranch provides the perfect setting to cultivate a thriving cattle operation, horse property, wedding venue, or a legacy property. The ranch includes a significant amount of senior water rights & springs. These water rights are used to provide livestock water & irrigation to over 200 acres of high producing hay pasture. Currently the ranch runs 150 +/- head of cattle through the summer months. With great water, healthy grasses, & thoughtful management, the property sustains year-round elk & deer herds offering unparalleled big game hunting opportunities. The ranch encompasses multiple ponds which could also make for a great fishery. Silverheels Ranch has a network of trails & roads to reach all corners of the ranch & provides access to thousands of acres of BLM & Pike National Forest that back the ranch, ensuring that the beauty of this property will remain untouched. There is also an opportunity to take advantage of offsetting the cost of the ranch by putting it in a Conservation Easement & taking advantage of State Tax Credits & Federal Tax deductions.

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25335 Us Hwy 285
Fairplay, CO 80440

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