2741 7750 Rd, Crawford, CO 81415

7 Horses Ranch is a rare 71-acre equestrian property outside Crawford that combines luxury living, top-tier horse facilities, and direct access to tens of thousands of acres of BLM land. This isn’t “nearby public ground”—it’s open-the-gate-and-ride access into quiet canyons, rolling sage, and miles of backcountry that most riders only dream of. The land has the kind of character people look for in Western Colorado, with gentle elevation changes, open meadows, sheltered pockets of cover, and a healthy wildlife presence. Mule deer are year-round residents, and elk migrate through in both fall and winter, often lingering on the ridges and hay fields. Located in GMU 63, the ranch offers over-the-counter elk opportunity and sits in a respected draw unit known for trophy mule deer. At the center of the property sits a 4,076-square-foot custom home built with craftsmanship and durability in mind. Solid knotty alder doors, custom metalwork, high ceilings, exposed beams, and a thoughtful blend of wood and tile flooring give the home a warm, substantial feel. The kitchen is built for real use, featuring riveted stainless-steel countertops, Sub-Zero refrigeration, high-end appliances, an ice maker, and a full butler’s pantry with its own sink and refrigerator. The home offers multiple flex spaces that can serve as a gym, media room, office, game room, or overflow guest quarters, giving it the versatility to fit a wide range of lifestyles. Outdoor living is a standout feature, with two levels of decks overlooking the West Elk Mountains and Needle Rock. The upper deck, accessed from the master suite, includes a private sauna, while a custom spiral staircase leads to the lower deck with a hot tub and kiva fireplace—an ideal place to relax after a long day of riding or watch wildlife move across the property. The landscaped yard stays green with well water, while the home itself is served by a reliable domestic water tap. The equestrian facilities are equally impressive. The heated barn includes five stalls—two of them oversized foaling stalls—along with a hot-and-cold wash bay, feed room with refrigerator and sink, and ample storage. Multiple paddocks with loafing sheds and automatic waterers, a 100' x 300' arena, and several outbuildings keep the operation running smoothly. Approximately 32 acres are irrigated and planted in hay, supported by strong water resources and a layout designed for efficiency. For the rider, the sportsman, or anyone seeking privacy, scenery, and a true Western Colorado lifestyle, 7 Horses Ranch delivers a combination of features almost impossible to find in one offering.

Few 71.5 acre parcels in the North Fork Area offer the D-Ranch's combination of modern living and quality country life for a family with an active lifestyle. The 4,000+ square foot house has everything imaginable to enjoy your home relaxing, chilling with family, friends & neighbors or entertaining business associates surrounded by the reach out and touch West Elk Mountain views. The Ranch offers first class facilities for your livestock, productive hayfields, private gates into thousands of acres of public land for horseback riding, hunting, hiking, cross country skiing and many other outdoor activities. Crawford Reservoir is a 640 acre lake you drive past on the 5 mile drive to the property from the turn off of Colorado Hwy 92 that adds fishing, boating and water skiing on your to do list for the day. The home is modern and recently (2017) remodeled with 3 large bedrooms, a home office that could be a 4th bedroom, 4 bathrooms, a hot tub, sauna, multiple decks on several levels that all have sitting areas to take in mountain vistas that are picture perfect including one beside the outdoor kiva fireplace that extends the evening's enjoyment from the formal dinner inside to cocktails and conversations outside. The landscaping just adds beauty to the views of the large acre ranches of the surrounding neighbors. There are many outbuildings, all in first class condition for horses, shops, hay storage and equipment storage, including a round pen and Priefort outdoor arena. The stable has heated stalls, a wash stall and individual runs for your favorite horses. Paddocks with loafing shed have had over 20 horses at one time on the property protected from the weather. You have irrigated fields with three takeouts from the Gould Canal, the main distribution for Fruitland Mesa Irrigation water (that's going to be piped in the next few years by the company) and gated pipe to distribute the water. The wooded acreage on the south side end of the property has two private gates from this property into public land allowing you to ride your horses all the way to the Black Canyon National Park and beyond. The property offers many diverse opportunities as an Gentleman's Ranch, equestrian training center, dude ranch, inn or wherever your imagination might take you. Development of other homes are easily available should you require manager's residence or additional guest quarters.