Premier Properties

Featured Premier Property of La Veta and Cuchara CO. See all the photos, features and benefits of these exclusive Southern Colorado premier mountain properties.

Southwestern Adobe

A great passive solar adobe located at the edge of La Veta. On 2 acres, the home faces south for views of the Peaks that can't be beat.

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The hand-built adobe features Santa Fe style vigas, split cedar latillas, brick floors and walled courtyard. The newer addition would be a perfect studio space or guest quarters. Over 3,800 feet of living space on one level, plus double garage.

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Garland Park Beauty

A new custom home on W. Garland in a park-like setting. Plus a comfortable guest apartment too.

Home features vaulted ceilings, pine-plank floors and much, much more. Like a well appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, tile and stainless counter-tops, center island with sinks and plenty of wonderful cabinets. And a Master Bedroom Suite that includes a fantastic open glass-block and tile walk-in shower.

Nestled in the mature pines, the home feels country cozy but is within walking distance to downtown. Professionally landscaped with rock gardens and grass lawn. And check out the bonus 2 bedroom/1bath Guest Quarters/Apartment.

River's Edge Lodge

This beautiful property is located in the heart of Cuchara Village on the banks of the stream. Historical use as a B&B, or convert it back into your own private Lodge Home. Enjoy this comfortable roomy home at creekside. Large windows take advantage of the views and natural light. With seven bedrooms and 4 baths, it is a great property to entertain for personal family retreats or commercial business ventures. Or convert it back into your own private Lodge Home.It is a great property to entertain for personal family retreats or commercial business ventures.

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Baker Creek Home

Immaculately maintained and beautifully furnished home on the Mountain Resort Loop in Cuchara.

A wonderful floorplan for this 4 bedroom, 5 bath home in the aspens. Vaulted ceilings, two fireplaces and decks surrounding three sides.

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Just bring your suitcase because this beautiful home is being offered Fully Furnished, with wonderful furnishings and decorator accents throughout. Top of the line appliances of course and beautiful antler chandeliers. Hurry, this one won't last.

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Mountain View Ranch

Custom quality ranch-style home on 165 fenced acres. Features include radiant heat, Jacuzzi tub, walk-in pantry, dining room and much more.

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You will appreciate the wrap-around decks, the heated garage, the adjoining 26' x 40' workshop and the full sized 30' x 40' RV/barn. Property has Cuchara River access, good water well and minerals are included. No subdivision HOA dues or restrictions.

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Bear Creek Adobe

This Santa Fe style adobe makes a great artistic retreat from the usual grind of daily life. Situated among the ponds, it heals the body and soul. The 24 inch thick adobe walls retain constant temperature, providing warmth in the winter yet staying cool in summer. Classic beams, vigas and fireplaces throughout this 2BR/2B home.

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Set in a fertile wildlife sanctuary for birds, deer, bear and trophy trout. No Association Covenants plus the 6.5 acre feet of great Water Rights storage represent bonus value to you. And the Archuleta Spring offers over 19 gallons per minute of flow water.

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Aspen Glen

A wonderful Log Home on Panadero Loop in Cuchara Resort. Oversized lot borders Nat'l. Forest.

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Well designed and maintained, the home features oak floors with inlay slate tile, open kitchen/dining floorplan with huge stone fireplace in the great-room. You will love the hand carved front door and the flagstone decks and walks. Top of the line appliances and other appointments including antler chandeliers, maple cabinets and toasty hot-water heating.

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Huajatolla Valley Home

No matter how you spell it, this Wahatoya Valley property says "wonderful". A custom home and barn on 47 acres of pasture, riding paths and hiking trails with rock formations and spectacular views.

High vaulted ceiling, nicely appointed hickory cabinets and a bonus game-room downstairs with antique snooker table, guest bedroom and bath. This 3,800 sq.ft. home has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 360 degree views from on top of the mesa overlooking the valley. The home has radiant heat, hotwater baseboard and a gas fireplace. Check out the cobalt blue Heartland cookstove too.

Enjoy the big south-facing deck views from the comfort of the hot tub. Plenty of water available from the great eight gallon/minute well. Large 1,000 sq.ft. attached heated garage plus a 2,000 sq.ft. insulated steel multipurpose barn for motor home, RV, boats, horse trailers, tractors or hay. What a workshop this would make.

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Lazy B Ranch

This great log home on Indian Creek is situated on 67 beautiful acres of pasture, timber and creekside frontage.

Immaculately maintained home with over 3,800 sq.ft., but still feels cozy. The stone fireplace provides the beauty and warmth of a family mountain cabin. And the lower level game-room provides the entertainment space for family and friends as well. Located only 2 miles from National Forest yet just 4 miles from Grandote Golf. A great hide-a-way retreat ranch, without being too remote.

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In addition to the creek that meanders by the house, there is also an active spring. Improvements include an oversized garage/shop, equipment garage, horse stalls and corral. Landscaping includes, sprinkler systems, pumps and cistern for extra water storage and fire suppressant. Not that you may need extra water with the 15 gal/min. private well. This great horse property is totally fenced and offers nice pasture too. No covenants nor restrictions.

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The Meadows at La Veta

The approach to La Veta is viewed across the fertile bottomland and hayfields in the lush meadows on the Cuchara River.  Cottonwoods and scattered oak provide habitat for a variety of wildlife along the stream.  Good irrigation rights accompany this unique and beautiful property.  And it would also be a good prospect for a tax incentive Conservation Easement.

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Manzanares Creek Elk Ranch

This 309 acre property is one of the finest elk properties in the American West. Extremely scenic, stream, pond and bordering BLM to national forest. Good hunting cabin, trout pond and extremely remote for hunting privacy. A one of a kind property. Fabulous!!! Ideal for Conservation Easement.

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Laughing Sun Ranch

First time ever offered, a unique architect designed southwestern style "green" home on the most beautiful 172 acre setting in La Veta. What a view. And yes, this ranch is in La Veta. Now zoned agricultural, most of the property is located within Town Limits and offers a great opportunity for partial development along the Cuchara River.

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The Santa Fe style home design incorporates comfortably efficient passive solar and wind/pv off-grid power. Say goodbye to high utility costs forever. Beautiful hand plastered walls, tile floors and exposed vigas compliment this 2 BR/2Bath Country Home.

The confluence of Middle Creek and the Cuchara run through the fertile bottom-land. Scattered pinon trees dot the hillsides leading up to the higher grass pastures. The property is already set up with a nice barn, stalls, corral and divided into several fenced pastures. Tread lightly on the earth here in this magical place.

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• Tasteful & efficient passive solar and wind/pv "green" home
• Super insulation including R-50 roof with guaranteed shingles
• TempCast masonry wood-stove fireplace
• Hurd (heat mirror) double pane window glass
• Plaster interior walls and tile floors in most areas
• Large stuccoed barn with 5 stalls and ample room for hay
• Oversized Detached double garage
• Wind generator, water storage cisterns, stock water to each pasture
• Two wells, Ag. zoned, no covenants and mostly within Town boundaries
• Approx. 1800 feet of Cucharas River and 700 feet of Middle Creek

Rio del Oso

Close to town, close to Grandote, and close to Paradise, is the beautiful "River of the Bear" ranch. This 138 acre property is quite possibly the most beautiful and strategically located property in the immediate vicinity of La Veta. The Cuchara River meanders through the property and the historic ruins add to the character of the property. There are lush irrigated meadows and interesting rock outcroppings. Mountain views, privacy and location are other attributes of the land.

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• Adjacent to Highway 12 - Scenic Highway of Legends
• Borders Grandote Peaks Golf Club and the Town Lakes
• Cuchara River runs the entire property
• Lush irrigated meadows and high plateau views
• Adjudicated spring and good water rights
• Only minutes from La Veta town limits

Historic Farisita Ranch

This 424 acre ranch represents a piece of history in the Huerfano River Valley. With more than 3/4 miles of river frontage, the ranch has fertile bottom land, ditch irrigated hay fields, meadows and ponds. The hillsides are lightly timbered and nicely covered with the natural rangeland grasses. This variety of habitat is ideal for horses, cattle, elk, deer and turkey. Your neighbors will put up the hay for you while you can enjoy the leisure time in your authentically restored Adobe home.

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Step back into a quieter time amidst the adobe and chamisa, under a clear blue sky. Sit under your Portal and watch the deer graze your hay field as they move down to the river. The historic adobe home dates back to the 1870's and past visitors are said to include Kit Carson and the Ute Chief Ouray. A classic example of early Spanish Colonial and Territorial, the restoration has been thoughtfully and carefully completed under the direction of a renowned Taos architect.

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Bristlecone Ridge Ranch

Seclusion and beauty best describes this 368 acre mountain ranch. Quality and design may best describe the magnificent 5,000 sq.ft. home. Rarely have we seen a property of this caliber anywhere in the valley area.

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A truly "custom" built home on a ranch with meadows, timber and adjoining BLM too. Even includes a crafted log caretaker/guest house as well. The property could be a great candidate for Conservation/Preservation benefits.

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• Total electric home with radiant floor heating
• High ceilings, custom doors, cabinets and trim throughout
• Custom Austrian kachelofen masonry heater fireplace
• Walk-out lower level includes another fireplace and kitchen
• Custom hardwood floors, Jacuzzi bath, granite tile, Gerard Roofing system
• Good well, Springs on the property, nicely timbered and borders BLM
• Zoned Agriculture, low taxes, no covenants, could be divided
• Plus a charming Log Home for your caretaker or guests

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North Fork Ranch

A great recreational ranch with nice stream, meadows, timber and views. No POA nor covenants here, just beautiful homesites and habitat for deer, elk and turkey. This 270 acre property ranges from 7500 ft. to 8100 ft. elevation and is very nicely timbered. Access from either top or lower end of the ranch. Located just 2 miles off Highway 12 near Stonewall, on well maintained Cnty Rd. 21.6.

Middle Creek Ranch

A wonderful recreational ranch. 180 acres on the headwaters of North Middle Creek.The property has 3 springs, meadows and views. Nicely timbered with spruce, pine and aspen.

BKO Ranch

Cherry Creek flows right through the middle of this nice 400 acre recreational ranch property up on the Wahatoya Mesa about 10 miles from La Veta. The BKO has open hay meadows and nicely wooded hillsides for wonderful homesites. The property is fully fenced and has a developed Spring plus a seasonal waterfall canyon.

River Frontage/Valley Views

This 160 acre parcel is grass pasture on top, pinion covered hillside and river meadow on the bottom. And views from everywhere, so pick the building site that best suits you.  Owner has even indicated a willingness to divide into smaller tracts.

Old Ross Homestead, Wahatoya

Set in the heart of the Wahatoya Valley, this property has commanding views of the Peaks, wonderful stone homestead ruins, cottonwoods along the entire length of the stream frontage and a year round spring-fed pond. 

Ponderosa Lodge

Who says your little cabin in the woods has to be so little?  Here's a beauty of a home, of massive timbers and stone, on 168 wooded mountain acres.  Overlooks Wahatoya Valley.

Saddle Horn Ranch

Just six miles west of La Veta you'll discover unspoiled natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Lush meadows, high mountain pastures, creeks, ponds and timber. This ranch is from 7,500 ft. to nearly 9000 ft. elevation, taking you from the creekside cottonwoods and willows, thru the pinion and oak-brush, right up to the spruce, fir and aspen, borders BLM and Forest too.