Colorado Mountain Land, Senior Water Rights For Sale

Available now, for the first time since the 1960s, is 926± total acres of prime Colorado land with water rights within two hours of Denver. Offered in 13 tracts and combinations, the land is vacant and offers numerous building sites, excellent hunting opportunities, miraculous views and close proximity to Winter Park ski area – plus, Senior Pre-Compact Water Rights. A property of this caliber doesn’t come along often so don’t wait – come out on auction day and make it yours!

Tract 1 + Water Rights:

156± acres, mountain views, hayfield, 1,368± feet of Fraser River fishing. Several buildable locations, utilities surround the property, access off GCR 83.

• Water rights include: 1/4 interest Hammond No. 1 Ditch, from Fraser River, numbered Ditch No. 1, for irrigation, appropriated on December 31, 1882, originally decreed on August 11, 1906 by the District Court of Grand County, Colorado in Case No. CA0112 for 3.75 cfs, with appropriation number 12, and by amended by correction decree rendered on or about July 21, 1908, there was adjudicated 12 cfs to said Hammond No. 1 Ditch, in Water District No. 51.

Tract 2:

39± acres with 1,943± feet of Ranch Creek fishing, secluded feel yet close to everything. Views from Indian Peaks to Byers Peak and includes Winter Park Ski Area.  Access from GCR 841 with shared drive/bridge of tract 3, ancient big game migration route.

Tract 3:

39± acres with 1,974± feet of Ranch Creek fishing, remote feel yet close to everything. Great views from Indian Peaks to Byers Peak and includes Winter Park Ski Area. Access from GCR 841 with shared drive/bridge of tract 2. Ancient game trail on migration route. Utilities to corner of property.

Tract 4:

36± acres, multiple flat ground building sites, views from Indian Peaks to Winter Park Ski area. Access from GCR 8315. There is 2,279± feet of Ranch Creek fishing, historic stage road with wire bound redwood culverts, lots of history and borders Devils Thumb Ranch.

Tract 5 + Water Rights:

45± acres which surrounds Clayton Ranch Acres, 2,418± feet of Ranch Creek fishing, nearly flat building sites with trees and fishing pond. Access from GCR 8315 & 8310 & 8311.

• Water rights include: Clayton Reservoir No. 1, 2.27± acre feet, from Tributary of Ranch Creek, for fish culture, appropriated on August 31, 1955, decreed on January 14, 1957 by the District Court of Grand County, Colorado in Case No. CA1175, with appropriation number 531, reservoir priority no. 36 in Water District No. 51; Clayton Reservoir No. 2, 3.835± acre feet, from Tributary of Ranch Creek, for fish culture, appropriated on August 31, 1955, decreed on January 14, 1957 by the District Court of Grand County, Colorado in Case No. CA1175, with appropriation number 531, reservoir priority no. 36 in Water District No. 51.

Tract 6:

36± acres with outstanding views of Winter Park Ski Area and Ranch Creek Valley. Many secluded and private building sites. Lots of wildlife as elk, deer and bear frequently visit this property. Great southern exposure, utilities to the edge of the tract and Access from 8310.

Tract 7:

36± acres with outstanding views of Winter Park Ski Area and Ranch Creek Valley. Many secluded and private building sites. Wildlife including elk, deer and bear frequent this property. Access from GCR 8311. Power easement through property making electrical service affordable and easy. Separate lot included; Parcel Number 1587-042-01-009

Tract 8 + Water Rights:

48± acres of mountain views, hayfield, utilities border property, flat building sites, 990± feet of Ranch Creek fishing. Access from GCR 8315 & 8314.

• Water rights include: Axel Ditch, 2.5 cfs for a period from April 1 to June 15 of each year and 1.25 cfs for the remainder of the irrigating season, from Hamilton Creek, for irrigation, appropriated on June 1, 1930, decreed on November 5, 1937 by the District Court of Grand County, Colorado in Case No. CA0657, with appropriation number 408 in Water District No. 51; Axel Ditch Extension and Enlargement, 4.75 cfs, from Ranch Creek and Hamilton Creek, for domestic and stock watering purposes appropriated on June 1, 1930, decreed on November 7, 1952 by the District Court of Grand County, Colorado in Case No. CA0814, with appropriation number 480 and priority no. 7 on Hamilton Creek and priority no. 7 on Ranch Creek in Water District No. 51.

Tract 9:

37± acres, borders the Devils Thumb Ranch, stunning views, 1,289± feet of Ranch Creek fishing. Access from GCR 8314 with easement across border of tracts T8 & T10. There are 2 springs, 1 well and a historic cabin. Pine beetle tree mitigated.

Tract 10:

216± acres of Million Dollar Mountain views. Overlooking Devils Thumb Ranch with Winter Park Ski area as a backdrop. Too many spectacular building sites to count. Homesteader’s cabin and spring indicate prime location. Natural topography will make access from GCR 8314 and utility installation easy, utilities adjoin 2 sides of property. Great big game hunting, trophy elk frequent property. Southern exposure nearly everywhere, pine beetle trees mitigated.

Tract 11:

39± private acres with 1,573± feet of Hamilton Creek and includes a waterfall. Many build sites with Southern exposure. Access from GCR 8741.

Tract 12:

39± secluded acres with 753± feet of Hamilton Creek and beautiful Columbine filled mountain meadows in bottom. Southern exposure. Access from GCR 874.

Tract 13:

160± acres with corner adjoining National Forest. Secluded and private with views not found any more in Grand County. Hiking, snowmobiling and ATV access to NFS trails. Great big game hunting tract, trophy elk, deer, bear and moose abound. There are 2 access points which include easement through private property from GCR 8314 and waterboard road #128.

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