Experts Journal

The Seven Lakes Ranch east of Meeker and the Piedra Valley Ranch north of Pagosa Springs, two of the largest landholdings available for sale in Colorado this year, have traded hands. Greg Norman, an Australian entrepreneur and a top-ranking professional golfer in the 80s and early 90s, sold the Seven Lakes Ranch to JK Land Holdings LLC, which is owned by Chuck Kuhn and his family.

A more than 9,600-acre Colorado ranch with a sprawling owner’s residence sold last week for $33.9 million, one of the state’s biggest deals so far this year. Located near Pagosa Springs, about 275 miles southwest of Denver, the property features miles of pristine land, replete with creeks, lakes, trees and wildlife such as elk and deer.

Routt County has been a prime destination for ranches that boast picturesque scenes, extensive wildlife and a peaceful, quiet atmosphere. At the same time, the properties aren’t far from a world-class ski area and bustling commerce of Steamboat Springs. The Lost Elk Ranch property is surrounded on three sides by Routt National Forest and offers trophy-caliber elk, mule deer, black bear and an occasional moose.

Regarded as one of the finest trophy big game hunting and fishing ranches in Colorado, Seven Lakes Ranch is a true sporting paradise. The ranch is located in the coveted White River Valley of the Flat Tops Mountains, prized for its outdoor recreation, bucolic landscape and unspoiled beauty.

Highlighted by a stunning mountain landscape and truly exceptional improvements, Elk Island Ranch is one of Colorado’s finest sporting ranches. The compelling landscape is complemented by fully-furnished luxurious accommodations, including a magnificent mountain lodge with jaw-dropping views, saloon for entertaining, ski and hunting chalet, and huge shop stocked up with recreational vehicles and gear.

Saddle Notch Ranch is a classic Colorado mountain retreat located about 15 minutes’ drive west of Loveland at the end of a good graveled county road that provides excellent year-round access. It occupies an exceptionally private site completely surrounded by the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The centerpiece of the property is the custom designed nearly 11,000 square foot log home that is almost more of a work of art than a house.

The Steamboat Springs Elk River Ranch has been sold. Located in the heart of the pastoral Elk River Valley, this 695± acre ranch features an ultra-private luxury riverfront home, fertile irrigated meadows and cottonwood-lined river with trophy trout fishing.

Elk Island Ranch is featured on the cover of the fall issue of Open Fences magazine. Highlighted by a stunning mountain landscape and truly exceptional improvements, Elk Island Ranch is one of Colorado’s finest sporting ranches.

The nearly 18,000-acre property features 12 single-family homes, a hilltop chapel and a private grass airstrip