Michael Landreth

$2,296,000

162 Acres

Colorado, 80135

Gott Mountain Sanctuary is a 162-acre mountain retreat, nestled on the southern slopes of Gott Mountain at the end of a private road. The property features a private canyon of steep terrain and lush evergreen forests, approximately 1,400 feet of year-round Jackson Creek frontage, and three secluded waterfalls. The hand-crafted 2,505 square-foot contemporary mountain home blends seamlessly with its surroundings. With a forestry management plan maintaining agricultural status for low property taxes, and the land divided into three lots, the sanctuary provides a serene, integrated mountain retreat with potential for additional development.PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS• Private canyon with steep terrain and lush evergreen forests• 3 contiguous parcels totaling 162 acres• Approximately 1,400 feet of year-round Jackson Creek frontage, including 3 private waterfalls• Constant wildlife sightings (elk, deer, bears, mountain lions, turkeys)• Forestry Management Plan in place to maintain agricultural status for low property taxes• Architecture that harmonizes with the natural surroundings and human inhabitants• 2-miles to Pike National Forest Boundary and unlimited recreation.IMPROVEMENTSThe hand-crafted contemporary mountain home spans 2,505 square feet, and is carefully positioned to embrace passive solar warmth on sunny winter days. Thoughtfully designed across multiple levels, abundant natural light spills in from the many well-placed windows, clerestory windows and skylights. The combination of Trombe walls for thermal mass, operable skylights and clerestory windows for airflow, with multiple outdoor living spaces creates an indoor-outdoor living environment that is integrated with its surroundings and soul filling for the occupants.With meticulous attention to detail, recent enhancements have refreshed and modernized every bit of this residence, creating a welcoming environment, functional, thoughtful. Enjoy cooking in a kitchen updated with premium appliances or relaxing in sunrooms and on spacious decks that provide ideal settings for gatherings or solitude.• 2,505 square feet (per matterport drafts)• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.• Passive solar heating design, including Trombe walls and clerestory windows• Multiple outdoor living spaces including a partially covered deck• Outdoor fireplace and hot tub• Modernized kitchen with Monogram range (2021) and Bosch dishwasher (2023)• Updated baths featuring new fixtures and finishes (2021-2023)• Extensive interior and exterior paint updates (2024-2025)• New carpet and flooring (2024)• New septic tank (2023), septic field (2019), and electrical systems upgrades (2025)• High speed internet available through local company XtreamInternetLOCALESedalia, Colorado offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and convenient access to urban amenities. Nestled along the eastern foothills of the Rockies, residents enjoy stunning mountain views, abundant open space, and a strong connection to nature. The area provides easy access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as nearby Pike National Forest trails. Despite its peaceful, rural feel, Sedalia is just a short drive to Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and the Denver Tech Center, offering shopping, dining, entertainment, and excellent schools. With its quiet streets, friendly community, and proximity to both Denver and Colorado Springs, Sedalia provides a unique lifestyle that blends country living with modern convenience.

$5,750,000

605 Acres

Durango, Colorado, 81301

Big Stick Ranch spans 605± deeded acres and is the only large acreage property within 15 minutes of Durango, Colorado, offering direct access to the San Juan National Forest from within its boundary. Positioned on the southern shoulder of the La Plata Mountains, the ranch borders approximately one mile of National Forest to the north and one mile of BLM land to the south, which connects to the 6,450-acre Perins Peak State Wildlife Area, creating exceptional opportunities for hunting, recreation, and wildlife viewing. The landscape features open meadows, wooded slopes, and a diverse mix of old-and new-growth aspen, Douglas fir, spruce, Gambel oak, serviceberry, and chokecherry, with elevations ranging from 8,400’ to 9,260’. Accessed via County Road 124 and a recorded easement across a neighboring ranch, the property includes a natural spring and wildlife water tanks and remains unimproved aside from road and fencing. With no structures or conservation easements, it offers a blank canvas for a private mountain retreat or legacy estate, just 25 minutes from Durango–La Plata County Airport.OPPORTUNITYWith no existing improvements, Big Stick Ranch serves as a true blank slate for its next owner. This land could be developed into a premier hunting property close to Durango, the new owner could complete with a cabin and corrals, transform this land into a private residence offering country living with city access, or craft this land into a cool-climate mountain retreat for those escaping hotter regions like Texas or Arizona.HUNTING AND RECREATIONLocated in Game Management Unit 74, hunting has been the primary focus on the Big Stick Ranch, along with some cattle grazing. And the location of the ranch is prime for that, being located on a reach of USFS that is very difficult to get to unless from this property! The game population in the area (the ranch, USFS, BLM and SWA) includes Bear, Deer, Dusky (blue) grouse, Elk, Rabbit, Squirrel, & Turkey. The property currently leases to a hunting outfitter on a year-to-year basis.With almost a mile of San Juan National Forest boundary on the north, and 1-mile of boundary with BLM on the south, the property provides abundant access for hunting, horseback riding, and other recreational pursuits on the surrounding government lands. The north accesses over 165,000-acres of USFS with a two-track trail directly to the forest from the property.The BLM, 280 acres on the south border, is itself adjacent to a 2-mile border with Perins Peak State Wildlife Area, the total acreage of that SWA is 6,450-acres, managed for hunting only. Because it is a winter range for deer & elk it is closed to the public December through April. Other times it can be accessed by the public for hunting, but only if they have a valid Hunting or fishing license or State Wildlife Area (SWA) pass.LOCATIONThe ranch is located at the base of the La Plata Mountains with clear in-your-face views of Baldy Peak (10,850’), Silver Mountain (12,388’), Deadwood Mountain (12,274’), and Hesperus Mountain (13,232’), SO you will never lack views!ACREAGE AND DESCRIPTIONThe property itself is at elevations ranging from 8,400’ to 9,260’ and is easiest described as being two different parts, each about 300 acres. The vegetation across the property consists of Gambel Oak, Serviceberry, Choke Cherry, Aspen, Douglas Fir, and Spruce. There is a north facing slope with a high plateau on top, that runs across the entire southern border, about 600 feet higher than the meadows. That north facing slope is covered with aspen and evergreens, serviceberry and chokecherry. The aspen forests are old-growth aspen, large and tall, with many dead of age. However, the aspen growing up after them is already tall and strong and bursting out all over. The forest is very healthy, and now with the young aspen coming on it continues to be that way.The western 300 acres is open meadows bordered by the high ridge, and the forest, largely accessible by side x side, with a great access to the USFS. The eastern 300 is much more wild and rugged, with no vehicular access carved into it, but traversed by significant game trails, mostly through aspen forest and Gambel Oak as they roam the side hills and benches.WATERWhile the property has no water rights, it has a spring & some water tanks that support the wildlife. There are currently no wells on the property, as there was no need because of no structures, but properties in that area and north of Hwy 160 like the ranch, do show good wells, reasonable depths and good production based on the information at the Division of Water Resources.LOCALEDurango is the cultural and recreational hub of southwestern Colorado. Known world-wide for its Durango – Silverton narrow gage railroad, its historic downtown (with all the restaurants, brewpubs, watering holes, shopping, historical buildings and hotels, museums and art), its close proximity to Mesa Verde, and its access to all the mountain recreation you could want in the San Juan Mountains and on the Animas River. It is certainly home to numerous trails for horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing, skiing at Purgatory Resort and fishing on the river and camping.The area is also known for its proximity to Mesa Verde and multiple national monuments; the Canyon of the Ancients; Chimney Rock National Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument.And to get there is relatively easy and on purpose. It is a 25-minute drive to the Durango-La Plata County Airport – where you find a 9,201 ft. paved runway, full-service aviation facility offering private and daily commercial carrier service. SUMMARYHere is the place at the end of the road, and against the forest, to build your legacy ranch close to Durango; In an area that supports that kind of improvement. No need to tear anything down. Go to the drawing board, drill some wells, build a barn, run some horses, hunt that land, and live in a house of your dreams, and once in a while dash into town. It’s all here for you to build your vision.