5540A County Road 382, Chromo, CO 81128 - For Sale

The Fitzgerald Ranch is located in Southwest Colorado 5 miles northeast of Chromo, Colorado. It is 25 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs and about the same distance from Chama, New Mexico. The Ranch offers a variety of types of property including a riparian area along the 2.3 miles of the Navajo River, irrigated hay fields, and gently sloping terrain covered in Ponderosa pine, gambel oak and aspen. The forest has been thinned to promote a healthy forest which also provides excellent natural grazing areas for both cattle and wildlife. There are dramatic views of the surrounding peaks that are hard to replicate anywhere. The improvements include a 4,588 sf. primary home that sits on a bench at the top of The Ranch. The privacy and views are unmatched in the custom built log home. The home is complimented by a massive stone fireplace, large picture windows, and covered outside living areas. The caretaker or foreman's 1,700 sf. house is also a log home and is conveniently located near the entrance to The Ranch. The home enjoys serene views of the river and valley. There is an insulated shop building that provides room to store ranch vehicles as well as to work on projects or equipment. The barn is an exceptional statement with the rock wainscoting surrounding the base, the log detail, and the very functional stall and tack areas. The Ranch roads are all in exceptional condition and allow access to all corners of The Ranch for either checking on livestock or hunting. The river has been enhanced for fishing and has some surprisingly large trout. Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout populate this 2.3 miles of water way. The elevation ranges from approx. 7,600 feet at the valley floor to 8,300 feet at the northern boundary. The climate is close to perfect, offering a full four seasons, over 300 days of sunshine, and the annual precipitation is approximately 20 inches per year. Water Resources: The Ranch has 7.0 CFS of the Upper Navajo Ditch used to irrigate appro