Hidden among the forests, meadows, and granite outcroppings above Boulder, Whisper Mountain Ranch is one of the most significant private mountain estates along Colorado's Front Range. More than a residence, it is an entire world unto itself, where wilderness, beauty, and craftsmanship exist in remarkable harmony.The experience begins long before reaching the home. Winding through towering pines and open mountain meadows, the landscape unfolds with a grandeur more often associated with the great family retreats of the Alps than modern Colorado. Snow-capped peaks dominate the horizon, private trails disappear into the forest, wildlife moves freely across the land, and the distractions of everyday life quietly recede.At the heart of the ranch, a soaring timber-frame residence rises naturally from its surroundings, walls of glass framing an ever-changing panorama of mountains, sky, and light. Mornings begin with sunrise spilling across distant summits, days are spent hiking, horseback riding, skiing, or simply enjoying a level of privacy that has become increasingly rare, while evenings bring alpenglow, star-filled skies, and the quiet luxury of being immersed in nature.What distinguishes Whisper Mountain Ranch is not simply its beauty, but its rarity. Opportunities to acquire a private mountain holding of this scale and character within easy reach of Boulder are virtually nonexistent. It offers something that cannot be engineered, duplicated, or recreated: authenticity.For some, it will be a mountain residence. For others, a gathering place for family and friends, a creative retreat, or a legacy property to be cherished for generations. Just minutes from Boulder, Eldora, and the historic charm of Gold Hill, yet seemingly a continent away, Whisper Mountain Ranch belongs to a category of properties seldom found and rarely offered.In a region celebrated worldwide for its beauty and lifestyle, it stands entirely on its own.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
108 acresLot Size
$687Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Joel Ripmaster• Madison & Company Properties - Boulder
Listed by Candace Loving• Resident Realty North Metro
Rural areas established for the purpose of efficiently using land to conserve forest resources, protect the natural environment, and preserve open areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Office
Public service
Communications tower
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
2 days above 82° expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boulder, CO • 80302
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Sun exposure
21/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 11780 Gold Hill Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $783,000 and $2,870,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $783K to $2.9M.