Live Water Properties is excited to announce its newest listing, Mountain Spirit Lodge. Located in Chromo, Colorado, these 115 acres enjoy Navajo River frontage and boast a main lodge, river house, barn and outbuildings. Truly a magical place where art and nature coexist, Mountain Spirit Lodge has some of the best fly fishing in the lower 48 states, in addition to resident wildlife including turkey, elk, Mule deer, black bear and lion. The main lodge is comprised of 6,000 square feet and was built from 100-year-old hand-hewn logs that were transported from Tennessee. Featuring a 35-foot tall stone fireplace in the great room and a dining room that showcases a 17-foot black walnut table, this lodge exudes rustic elegance. There are four large bedrooms each with double-sized antique bathtubs and wood-burning stoves and two additional “staff quarters” in the basement of the lodge. The river house is situated on the Navajo River and is a short walk to the main lodge. The original structure was built in the early 1900s by author Will Price, and it was featured in many of his published stories.
Mountain Spirit Lodge - Chromo, Colorado
February 25, 2010 No comments »Ouray Alpine Escape Reduced - Ouray, Colorado
February 18, 2010 No comments »
With a 1,500 sqft cabin, onsite fishing, and serene, waterfront privacy, this 9.95-acre property is a rare find in the Ouray area. Located in the mountains of southwestern Colorado, the summertime destination of Ouray is a five-minute drive from this parcel while the resort town of Durango is within 70 miles. Ouray was voted by Men’s Journal as one the best places to live in the United States and offers recreational opportunities that include hot springs and the world’s largest ice climbing park. Forest Service lands border all four sides of the property, providing seclusion in woodland splendor. Two onsite scenic freestone creeks hold exciting and intimate fishing for native Greenback cutthroat trout. The two-story cabin features three bedrooms, two baths, an open floor plan and a deck that overlooks Canyon Creek. The outdoor enthusiast will delight in the mountain adventures that are possible via foot, bike, ATV or rope. With views of rugged cliffs and the enclosure of the surrounding valley, this Ouray acreage is a private retreat in a dramatic and peaceful setting. Offering price is $599,000, Reduced from $950,000 (37% Off)
Auction on Steam below Chalk Creek Valley
January 29, 2010 No comments »
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning to offer the first lease for geothermal development in Colorado on February 11th. The offer would include 800 acres in the Chalk Creek Valley. The local reaction is filled with mixed reviews. To read more on the upcoming auction, click here to view the entire article from the Denver Post.
Live Water Properties Joins Facebook
January 20, 2010 No comments »
Live Water Properties joins the social media movement by creating a Facebook fan page where viewers can find up-to-date listing information, property photos and details about the latest Live Water happenings. Whether you are a fly fishing enthusiast, love to hunt, are in the market to buy or sell a ranch or love dreaming about life in the west, you can fulfill all of your curiosities at the Live Water Properties Fan Page located at www.facebook.com/livewaterproperties.
The Live Water Mission
January 7, 2010 No comments »
The protection, restoration, and enhancement of ranch land with wildlife and trout habitat are paramount as changes in private ownership take place. The importance of each link in these precious ecosystems intensifies as our nation’s populations migrate to pristine mountain regions and our natural landscapes experience additional human traffic.
As Ranch Brokers, we at Live Water Properties, LLC seek to connect these irreplaceable parcels of land with people who value them. Our business is providing seasoned advice and professional service to ensure a sound investment for generations to come. In sharing and respecting our clients’ lifestyles, we are uniquely qualified to assist in each aspect of the ranch ownership process.
Grand County and Water Providers Work Together
December 31, 2009 No comments »
Denver Water and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District have decided to work together to pump a significant amount of water from the upper Colorado River over the Great Divide to the Front Range. Read more on the Colorado Trout Unlimited Blog to learn about the details of this proposal. Click Here
The Alpine Triangle
December 21, 2009 No comments »
High in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains lies the Alpine Triangle, a Bureau of Land Management parcel of high-quality fish and game habitat that stands exposed to future hard-rock mining. While mining definitely has a cultural place in Colorado’s history, TU believes the Alpine Triangle–a recreational destination for sportsmen, hikers, off-road vehicle enthusiasts, mountain bikers and others–is too special and too economically valuable in the long-term, to once again expose to the problems that accompany mining in this headwaters region.
Ty Churchwell, a field coordinator based in Durango, Colo., is leading the campaign, and he’s already reaching out to regional sportsmen and women, elected officials, agency personnel and others who value this high-country paradise just as it is. To learn more about the campaign, view the SCP’s latest video on the topic, or get in touch with Churchwell at tchurchwell@tu.org.
Live Water Properties Welcomes Robb Nelson
December 3, 2009 No comments »
Robb Nelson joins Live Water Properties and will be assisting buyers and sellers with their ranch real estate needs.
Robb has farming, ranching and the outdoors in his blood. Raised in South Dakota he has always been an avid outdoorsman. His family has a long history in the livestock, horse and farming business.
Robb attended the University of Texas on a football and track scholarship. After an injury shortened attempt at a football career, he went to St. Mary’s University College of Law where he earned his law degree. As Chief Operating officer for Integrity First Management, Robb represented and negotiated multi-million dollar contracts for professional athletes and musicians.
In his professional career he has worked with Anthony Munoz, Mark Schlereth, Rich Gannon, Tim Wakefield, Country Singers Garth Brooks, Craig Morgan, Gary Morris, John Michael Montgomery and many others. He has represented clients in contract negotiations, charitable planning, marketing and property issues, including conservation easements. Robb’s extensive experience and connections with high wealth individuals is extremely valuable for buyers and sellers of great property.
November Day at Sea
November 18, 2009 No comments »
Live Water friend, Steve Leisman, left Jamaica Bay one day in November in search of bass. Because the bass were not cooperating, they switched gears and headed out into the ocean after hearing about a school of Bluefin tuna in the area. This tuna was caught on a 20lb. bass rod. After roughly 3 hours, Steve was able to bring the fish in.
Stream Restoration on Sleeping Dog Ranch
November 12, 2009 No comments »
Stream restoration work was completed on the Sleeping Dog Ranch during the fall of 2008. Before and after pictures appear to the left. The project was a success as stated by a Trout Headwaters case study. The results from the report stated the following: The final design resulted in restoration and enhancement of nearly six acres of wetland by dip-only excavation; restoration of 4,500 linear feet of Cebolla Creek; and construction of 4,000 linear ft. of new stream channel to restore an appropriate and stable geomorphology. Normal geomorphic functions including sediment transport, pool formation, and nutrient transport. Completion of this project actively benefits the health of aquatic and terrestrial resources on the property and also benefits water quality and floodplain function for downstream and neighboring properties. » Read more: Stream Restoration on Sleeping Dog Ranch
