Old Glendevey Ranch

Listing Price: $2,450,000

Located in Larimer County, Colorado, the Old Glendevey Ranch is situated in the Laramie River Valley in north central Colorado, 50 miles south of Laramie, Wyoming.  The ranch lies adjacent to the Roosevelt National Forest and Rawah Wilderness Area, giving direct access to almost one million acres of recreational opportunities.  Year round access to the ranch from Fort Collins is a two-hour drive on Highway 287 to Laramie, then southwest on Wyoming 230 to Wyoming 10. Follow Hwy 10 for 20 miles to Larimer County Road 190 and follow the sign to the ranch. Summer “scenic” access from Fort Collins is along Colorado Hwy 14 through the Poudre Canyon to the Laramie River Road.  Follow Laramie River Road to Larimer County Road 190 and follow the signs to the ranch.

The Old Glendevey Ranch is comprised of approximately 160 acres including pasture, creek bottom and the building compound.  The Roosevelt National Forest and Rawah Wilderness are adjacent to the property and elevations range from 8,400 to 13,000 feet.  The lower country is dominated by lodge pole pine, while progressively higher elevations evolve into spruce and fir forests, alpine tundra and barren rock formations.  There are twenty-five named lakes and the area contains the headwaters of McIntyre, Rawah, and Fall Creeks, as well as the Laramie River.

McIntyre Creek, a freestone tributary of the Laramie River, flows for approximately one mile through the ranch.  The creek is a seasonal fishery beginning in mid spring and running until fall. The dominant species of fish are wild brown trout representing all age classes.  Brook trout also are evident on the property.  Trout respond to flies that are typical of high mountain creeks including the stonefly, caddis, green drake mayfly and blue-winged olive.

The Old Glendevey Ranch offers a number of extensive improvements including a main lodge, owner’s home, four guest cabins, barn, corrals and round riding pen.  The cabins come in a variety of sizes and are perfect for overnight lodging.

Lodge – This historically significant structure of 4,259 sqft is comprised of seven bedrooms, commercial kitchen, dining area, living room, game room, large deck with hot tub and new patio deck.  The lodge was extensively remodeled including renovations emphasizing energy conservation, with enhanced insulation, new windows, and separate heating zones for kitchen and bath areas allowing freeze-protection heating when unoccupied.

Private Home – This 1,730 sqft log home is slightly separate from the main ranch compound. It is attractively finished with two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen and living and dining areas.  The loft affords the quiet privacy of a small library.

Solar Panels – An array of solar panels produces more electric energy than the ranch currently consumes.

Other facilities – The ranch has four petite guest cabins which are used for sleeping accommodations and a separate staff laundry and bath facility.  A 1,656 sqft barn has been remodeled to include a large sunny workshop and an unfinished upstairs that could be used as additional staff housing.  Corrals and a round riding pen all round out the ranch improvements.

The Old Glendevey Ranch is comprised of approximately 160 acres including pasture, creek bottom and the building compound.  The Roosevelt National Forest and Rawah Wilderness lie adjacent to the property providing a vast array of recreational opportunities.  The privately-held frontage of McIntyre Creek offers wild brown and brook trout fishing and may be enhanced by the choice of an incoming owner.  All of these desired features make the Old Glendevey Ranch an outstanding sporting lifestyle retreat.