THE SOUND OF MUSIC RANCH - Parcel BR

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15 minutes to downtown Telluride...

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Formerly part of a significant cattle grazing operation, this 709-acre holding is now being offered as parcel BR. The owner can now enjoy this exquisite property, the wildlife habitat abounds with a 250 head elk herd roaming the property. Subject to a conservation easement in favor of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the property’s new owner will be forever protected from insensitive development with a limit of 3 strategically placed home sites on the entire property. Captivating 270 degree views of Mt. Wilson, San Sophia Ridge, Wilson Peak, El Diente, Telluride Peaks and the Ophir Needles are best described as explosive. Gently rolling topography is blanketed with mature Aspen and old growth Evergreen surrounding lush meadows with high mountain grasses. The property is adjacent to nearly 1,700 acres of BLM land on its northern and eastern boundaries and the elevation of the ranch ranges between 9,200 – 9,400 feet. Mineral rights are intact and electricity and telephone are available at the property’s boundary.

THE LOCATION The Sound of Music Ranch is conveniently located only 13 miles from the Telluride regional resort. Its access is via state highway and a year-round county maintained road. Minutes from the ranch is the Telluride Regional Airport and one hour to the north is the Montrose Airport.

Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains with inspirational views, Telluride is recognized as a world class ski resort with a full menu of festivals, fine dining establishments, cultural events and recreationally activities, including golfing, fly fishing, rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling to name a few. The San Juan National Forest, Lizard Head and Mt. Sneffels Wilderness are all in close proximity to the ranch.

WATER RIGHTS 9.35 irrigated acres on Parcel BR. If the water rights from the Pleasant Valley Ditch are allocated to each parcel based on the potentially irrigated acreage, then Parcel BR .1547 shares (.2076 cubic feet per second) of Pleasant Valley Ditch water.

CONSERVATION EASEMENT Held by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the conservation easement was the first to be placed on a ranch property in the Telluride region. Its primary purpose is to ensure limited residential development and future uses of ranching, hunting, fishing and equestrian purposes. The yet to be designated building envelopes are near 5 acres in size and may include out buildings such as a guest house, barn or stable. All construction must adhere to San Miguel County building regulations. A further limitation of building sites on any given parcel could result in easement benefits to new owners.