$7,950,000
Placerville, CO 81430
MLS# 43749
4 beds
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Property Description
Discover Laughing Dog Ranch: a rare 243-acre sanctuary where Telluride's world-class amenities meet private wilderness, offering an ultimate sportsman's retreat & a savvy investment opportunity. This exceptional family compound, comprised of three prime parcels, presents an extraordinary chance to build additional homes for family and friends, sell off two of the three parcels to recoup some costs or, finally, gain significant conservation easement tax benefits. This allows you to maximize your investment while protecting a cherished landscape. Laughing Dog Ranch provides a quiver of outdoor activities at your doorstep. Roam your private range, ensuring unparalleled solitude for every adventure. Six thoughtfully crafted structures provide ample space for generations to come, along
Details
Listing & Location Info
Major Area: 40
Lot #: 12-2R,3R,4
Historical Qualifctn: No
Keywords Info
Flex Room: 3
Age: 21 - 40 Years
Deed Restrict: None
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
General Info
Nbr of Acres: 242.92
Irrigation Y/N: Yes
Zoning: Residential
Legal: TRACT 12-2R, 3R & 4R T43 R11 SPECIE MESA RANCH ACC TO REPLAT...
Est Finished SqFt: 5913
Source SqFt: Assessor
Garage SqFt: 1680
Year Remodeled: 2021
Directions: Hwy 145 toward Norwood, head south on Specie Mesa Road (M44), drive apx 3 miles to Specie Mesa Ranch gate on left. Once through gate, drive apx 2 miles. Driveway on left at end of Laughing Dog Road. Driveway entrance says ''Laughing Dog Ranch''.
View 1: Wilsons, Cones
View 2: Canyons
Subdivision: Specie Mesa Ranch
Year Built: 1994
Financing Info
Taxes: 11645.54
Tax Year: 2024
HOA Mangment Company/Info: Specie Mesa HOA
RETT: None
Assessor's Acct #: R1040090123
HOA Amenities
Dogs Permitted: 1
Hot Tub: 1
Ski Storage/Loc: 1
Animals
Horses Permitted: 1
Livestock Permitted: 1
Utility Info
Phone Lines: Regular Phone
Primary Heat: Combination
TV Service: Satellite
Disclosures
Covenants: 1
Construction
Frame: 1
Exterior Finish
Wood (Natural): 1
Furnished
Partial: 1
Water
Well: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Style
Ranch: 1
Sanitation
Septic: 1
Covered Parking
5 Car: 1
Carport: 1
Garage: 1
Heated: 1
Open Area Parking
3 Car +: 1
Special Location
Borders Open Space: 1
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Open Space: 1
Rural: 1
Very Rural: 1
Gas
Propane Services: 1
Electric
Power Company: 1
Heat
Baseboard: 1
Gas: 1
Hot Water: 1
Access
County: 1
Gravel: 1
Private: 1
Fireplace
2: 1
3: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Woodstove: 1
Communications
Regular Phone: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Oven/Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
HOA Fee Includes
Snow Removal: 1
Extras
Corral: 1
Detached Garage: 1
Fence: 1
Fire Pit: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gated: 1
Guest House: 1
Hay Barn: 1
Hot Tub: 1
Patio/Deck: 1
Secondary Kitchen: 1
Security System: 1
Ski Room: 1
Stable: 1
Storage Shed: 1
Window Coverings: 1
Work Shop: 1
Secondary Buildings
Detached Garage: 1
Guest House: 1
Hay Barn: 1
Stable: 1
Work Shop: 1
Listing Location Info
Current Price: $7,950,000
Sub-Type: County Over 35 Acres
Area: Specie - 44 (Major Area 40)
Asking Price: 7950000
Street #: 3289
Street Name: Laughing Dog
Street Suffix: Road
City/Town: Placerville
County: San Miguel County
State/Province: CO
Postal Code: 81430
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Property Features
Disclosures: Covenants
Furnished: Partial
Style: Ranch
Construction: Frame
Covered Parking: 5 Car; Carport; Garage; Heated
Open Area Parking: 3 Car +
Heat: Baseboard; Gas; Hot Water
Fireplace: 2; 3; Wood Burning; Woodstove
Sanitation: Septic
Water: Well
Gas: Propane Services
Electric: Power Company
Communications: Regular Phone
Roof: Metal
Exterior Finish: Wood (Natural)
Access: County; Gravel; Private
Special Location: Borders Open Space; Cul-De-Sac; Open Space; Rural; Very Rural
HOA Fee Includes: Snow Removal
HOA Amenities: Hot Tub; Ski Storage/Loc; Dogs Permitted
Animals: Horses Permitted; Livestock Permitted
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Oven/Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Extras: Corral; Detached Garage; Fence; Fire Pit; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Guest House; Hay Barn; Hot Tub; Patio/Deck; Secondary Kitchen; Security System; Ski Room; Stable; Storage Shed; Window Coverings; Work Shop
Secondary Buildings: Detached Garage; Guest House; Hay Barn; Stable; Work Shop
Supplements
with all your essential gear - fly rods, ATVs, snowshoes, nordic skis, binoculars, & more. Enjoy breathtaking tranquility & unwind amidst a tapestry of pristine meadows & majestic mountains. Recent enhancements showcase the simple elegance of the single-level, timber-accented main house. A charming guest house provides flexible accommodations, while the sizable 5-bay garage keeps your ranch equipment & vehicles perfectly sheltered. Grow your own food in the greenhouse. For equestrian enthusiasts, the immaculate stables are fit for equine royalty. Every detail of this meticulously maintained property has been thoughtfully considered & improved over time. This isn't just a purchase; it's an investment in sustainable living & smart land stewardship. Embrace a life of freedom & live your best life yet.
Listing Office: Telluride Properties
Listing Agent: Mike Shimkonis
Last Updated: September - 02 - 2025
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