To define Colorado is to define you: one who admires or one who inspires. For some, Colorado symbolizes a natural masterpiece best observed from the front porch, while others cannot resist the call to make their personal mark on this diverse paradise. Whether one desires the peace of a quiet retreat or the possibility of more, Slate Creek Ranch offers a vision unprecedented: a historical beauty in a place the Colorado spirit calls home.


Originally owned and ranched by John H. Burroughs, one of the early founders of Steamboat Springs, Slate Creek Ranch is a vision realized. The largest contiguous ranch parcel adjacent to the City of Steamboat Springs, these 1,113± deeded acres offer exceptional privacy, abundant water rights, breathtaking beauty, outstanding recreation and unlimited potential.

Unaltered and uncompromised, the ranch stands at the gateway of the stunning Elk River Valley, a majestic sentinel that reflects the awesome grandeur and subtle details that make this area truly inspiring. Along the main access road, Routt County Road 129, the heart of Slate Creek Ranch sits within a perfectly protected bowl, providing extreme privacy. Spilling from the edge, an expansive area of open, productive meadows stretch to the base of the mountains, carrying with it a flowing river of dense forest comprised of gambrel oak, aspen, conifer, pine and spruce-a verdant blanket that nurtures an unparalleled wildlife haven with abundant elk and mule deer.

Bordered on the north and east by United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management properties, Slate Creek Ranch offers unique opportunities very seldom available. Such neighbors not only ensure the ranch remains well-protected from encroaching development, but also provide exceptional privacy and recreational opportunities, such as cross-country skiing and touring, snowshoeing, snow machining, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, trophy elk and deer hunting and wildlife viewing within and adjacent to the ranch.

In addition to the recreational potential, Slate Creek remains an active working ranch, zoned Agricultural-Forestry, with rich soils and vast open space that currently offer excellent irrigated pastures and hay production. Hosting extensive wells, springs, ponds and reservoirs Slate Creek's water rights are extensive. The ranch also boasts senior water rights dating back to 1909 from the Woodchuck Ditch Company with the ranch being the largest shareholder. The ranch's original owner, John H. Burroughs, was the claimant for these senior water rights. These ample water rights provide extensive irrigation across much of the property, along with providing quality domestic supplies that contribute significantly to the ranch's value and development potential.

Introduced to Routt County for future development purposes, an application was submitted in 2008 for Slate Creek to be developed as a Land Preservation Subdivision Exemption (LPS) with a Non-Contiguous Remainder Parcel that would have enabled the ranch to host increased residential density while ensuring the preservation of open spaces along with the potential for a 18- to 27-hole golf course. After further review and discussion, the decision was made to postpone the LPS process and support the county's efforts in creating a Transfer of Density Rights (TDR) program, a new land use and conservation tool. Initially, Slate Creek Ranch was designated to be within part of the "receiving" area boundary. The forthcoming TDR program is still in the development stages and is expected to be finalized in the fall/winter of 2010. For the developer, with Slate Creek Ranch lying adjacent to the City of Steamboat Springs, excess water, great access and available infrastructure, this ranch offers an infinite number of development opportunities while featuring a host of improvements already in place.

Extremely well maintained and meticulously cared for, the main residence of the headquarters is more than just a home, but a true Colorado-style retreat-a rustic beauty that reflects its natural elements so well, it appears planned rather than simply "placed." Built in 1992, this 5,943-square-foot, knoll-top home overlooks a sea of meadows framed by majestic mountains. Featuring four bedrooms, four and a half baths, two kitchens, four fireplaces and a three-car garage, this lovely residence was designed for entertaining family and friends or finding seclusion after a long day outdoors. Within, the home features spacious living and entertaining areas, high-quality materials and craftsmanship and a primary home design with an inviting kitchen, living and dining area with solid cherry paneling, master suite and several guest suites.

Two additional homes include a 2,057-square-foot; three-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath guesthouse (built in 1985) at the entrance of the ranch and a 2,800-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath manager's home (built in 1990) with a three-car carport..These homes offer a plethora of uses, including possible sales/development offices, employee/rental housing and overflow guest housing for family, friends or professionals.

In addition to the homes, Slate Creek features a complete set of barns and outbuildings, perfect for any type of ranch needs or potential development. From a very large, well-kept horse barn to stock sheds, as well as several machine shops and hay/equipment storage, all the structures have a variety of primary and secondary uses that complement any vision one can imagine.

A neighbor unequalled and adjacent to the ranch, Steamboat Springs, a world-renown city and destination resort for winter and summer recreation, hosts unique amenities that offer a morning of shopping, an afternoon of sight-seeing and recreation and an evening of fine dining. Featuring multiple entertainment venues such as world-class skiing, the Nation's best pro-rodeo series and home to a large number of winter Olympians, Steamboat Springs is the premier destination for those who desire a true recreational haven. This authentic Western town's wide streets once provided ample room to drive livestock to the largest rail-head in the Nation in the time. Year-round, thousands of visitors are lured by the ideal weather, family-friendly events and, of course, the breathtaking beauty from every vantage point. Access to Steamboat Springs via to the Yampa Valley Regional Airport is a half hour away accepting large jet traffic. In addition and adjacent to Slate Creek, private jet access is available at Bob Adams field, the community's private airport.

No matter your direction, the land perfectly weaves beauty and possibility into a place where potential meets the imagination. Where the mountains meet the horizon, one can admire. Amidst the vast open meadows, one can be inspired. Define yourself at Slate Creek Ranch.

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