Rue Balcomb

$1,930,000

80 Acres

Silt, Colorado, 81652

Just 15 minutes from Silt, Colorado, this 80-acre property offers a scenic and functional rural lifestyle. It features 35 acres of flood-irrigated pasture supported by 1,120 ditch shares, with full perimeter and cross fencing. A custom 3,240 square foot log home includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an open floor plan, and a wraparound porch with expansive views. Outbuildings include a 3-bay livestock shelter, 24’x16’ storage shed, and a 40’x80’ Quonset hut with skylights and a new 2024 roof. With four ponds, irrigation systems, and a 2,000-gallon cistern, the property is ideal for ranching, recreation, or a peaceful retreat.Located just 15 minutes from Silt, Colorado, this beautiful 80-acre property is accessed via a gravel driveway off County Road 326. The land is fully fenced and cross-fenced, with 35 acres of flood-irrigated pasture supported by 1,120 shares of the New Multi Trina Ditch Company.At the heart of the property is a custom 3-level log home offering 3,240 square feet of living space. A covered porch wraps around three sides, creating ideal outdoor living areas and opportunities to take in the surrounding landscape. The interior features an open floor plan, with a spacious kitchen as the focal point—offering abundant counter space and cabinetry. The dining area and sitting room boast south-facing views across the irrigated fields. The home includes 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, all tastefully finished, with room for expansion in the lower level.Just west of the home, the well-planned outbuildings include:• A 3-bay pole barn livestock shelter• A partially insulated 24’ x 16’ storage shed• A 40’ x 80’ Quonset hut with skylights and a new roof in 2024 (with half the floor in concrete)Water resources are plentiful, with four ponds, a yard irrigation pump system, and a 2,000-gallon cistern that serves as a backup domestic water supply and additional fire protection storage, drawing from the property’s well.

$700,000

160 Acres

Glenwood Springs, Colorado, 81601

Possum Creek Retreat is a secluded hunting and recreational getaway located in the Flat Tops of western Colorado, about 1¾ hours north of Glenwood Springs via Transfer Trail. The offering includes a private cabin and an undivided one-third interest in a 160-acre parcel at the end of the road, surrounded by BLM and National Forest lands. The south-facing cabin overlooks the Colorado River Valley, with approximately 800 square feet on the lower level and 640 square feet on the upper level, plus a deck with sweeping views. Water is provided by a gravity-fed, adjudicated spring right from Kendrick Spring. The property lies along Dry Possum Creek—which, despite its name, runs year-round—and features a scenic mix of aspen and pine forests interspersed with grassy, flower-filled meadows. Offering privacy, wildlife habitat, and direct access to public lands, Possum Creek Retreat is an ideal setting for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone seeking true Colorado solitude.Possum Creek Retreat offers a unique hunting and recreational escape in one of Colorado’s most prized big game regions. Tucked away in the Flat Tops of western Colorado, this secluded property lies approximately 1¾ hours north of Glenwood Springs, accessible seasonally via Transfer Trail (Forest Service Road 602).The property includes a charming private cabin and an undivided one-third interest in a 160-acre tract at the end of the road. Surrounded by Bureau of Land Management and National Forest lands, it delivers true backcountry privacy and direct access to public recreation. Nestled along Dry Possum Creek (which, despite the name, flows year-round), the retreat is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking solitude and natural beauty.The south-facing cabin captures sweeping views of the Colorado River Valley. Its lower level spans roughly 800 square feet, with an additional 640 square feet upstairs and a spacious deck for taking in the scenery. Water is sourced from an adjudicated spring right at Kendrick Spring, delivered to the cabin by a gravity-fed system.The landscape features a picturesque mix of pine and aspen forest, with open meadows that bloom with wildflowers, an idyllic setting for wildlife and adventure alike.