• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Property Description:
117 acres offering a working hay ranch, hunting and recreation and a beautiful designer log home with lovely views of Surface Creek Valley.

Dry Creek Ranch features about a mile-and-a-half of Current Creek and Dry Creek on the property with great water rights abundant to irrigate the 112 acres of hay ground. The 2741 square foot executive log-style home on 5 ½ acres overlooks the ranch and provides views from all 3 sides of the large wrap-around porch. The professionally designed interior of the home reflects form, function and attention to detail utilizing the space and light to generate an elegant, comfortable home. The great room focuses on the floor-to ceiling stone fireplace and is open to the kitchen. In the center of the great room is a sweeping spiral log staircase leading to the 725 square foot master suite with sitting/office space. One of the interesting design elements is the master shower “grotto” style utilizing stonework complimenting the great room fireplace. The main floor also features a guest room and bath. The basement is finished, complete with pellet stove and easy access to the attached 2 car garage. Outbuildings include 720 sq ft shop, 2 hay barns, and loafing shed.The 12” irrigation main line is buried and the water rights are excellent.

Serenely located along Surface Creek Valley, Dry Creek Ranch is a great hunting lodge, as well. Elk, mule deer, birds, turkey abound. Close to BLM, all Colorado activities are easily available; hiking, fishing, 4-wheeling. Powderhorn ski area is just over the hill, and all of the major ski areas are about 2 hours away.

So, come enjoy the views of the mountains while you sip your morning coffee or evening wine on the deck. Watch the retail hawks teach their offspring to fly and hunt, eagles soar overhead, and elk play in the snow. Look at millions of stars in the crystal clear sky and breathe the clearest air on the planet; enjoy life!
Regional sporting activities include camping, trophy hunting, hiking and Gold Medal fishing at more than 250 lakes on Grand Mesa. During the winter you can partake in snowmobiling and Nordic skiing on the Mesa's numerous trails.

The area is dominated with farming and ranching, as well as energy producing industries. Sitting at the base of the Grand Mesa (the largest flat-top mountain in the world), Cedaredge and the Surface Creek Valley include the towns of Orchard City, Eckert, Austin, and Cory. The population of Cedaredge and the Surface Creek Valley area is about 8,000. The neighboring communities of Hotchkiss, Paonia, and Crawford, have a similar environment, and industry. Delta is the county seat with a population of 13,000+. The entire area is known for top quality farm raised meats as well as spectacular fruits and vegetables, and internationally awarded wines.