Illinois Gulch Ranch
Rare find in Gunnison county! This 160-acre parcel has year-round access, adjoins vast amounts of public lands, water rights from 5 springs, a residence, shop with caretakers unit, and a ton of wildlife! Gunnison County is known for World-class mule deer, snow skiing at Crested Butte Mt. Resort, Western State University, and excellent fishing in both the Blue Mesa Reservoir as well as the many live water streams and rivers. This property is turn-key and move-in ready. You'll be hard-pressed to find a similar property anywhere!
PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES
Lush Meadows
Small Pond with water rights to irrigate up to 10 acres
Aspen trees and dark timber scattered throughout the ranch
Views up the valley towards Fossil Ridge Wilderness
Elevation 8,600 - 9,300 ft
Historic Gravesite
Adjoins National Forest (private gate on the N. end)
ACCESS
Year-round access
Maintained paved road to within 950 ft of property
Gate...
Gated Access
IMPROVEMENTS
Main home is a 3 bed / 2.5 bath home 1,932 sq ft
Large 800 sq ft shop
800 sq ft caretakers apartment above the shop
Electric, 15 GPM domestic well, and septic installed
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
HUNTING
GMU 55
World-class mule deer
Historically qualifies for Land Owner Vouchers
Elk is draw only for Archery, Muzzleloader, 1st Rifle and 4th Rifle (no L.O. tags)
Over-the-counter elk tags for 2nd and 3rd rifle season
See trail-cam photos!
WILDLIFE ON THE RANCH
Bighorn Sheep
Elk
Bear
Mule Deer
Grouse
FISHING
Fishing opportunities are abundant.
Blue Mesa Reservoir and Taylor Lake offer fishing for lake trout, salmon and pike (just to name a few species)
Several alpine lakes behind the house loaded with cutthroat trout.
Numerous small streams on the adjacent N.F. for brook trout
Larger trout species in the Gunnison River and Taylor River
OTHER RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Endless hiking (almost 80% of Gunnison County is federally owned)
Miles of ATV and UTV trails (ride all the way to Aspen or Crested Butte!)
Camping and horseback riding
Mountain biking at Hartman's Rocks, CB Mt. Resort and N.F. trails
LOCATION
30 minutes from Gunnison (regional airport)
1 hour from the ski resorts of Crested Butte and Monarch Mountain
3 hrs from CO Springs
3.5 hrs from Denver
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