Gooseberry Gulch Ranch Summary
Gooseberry Gulch Ranch encompasses 273± acres near Conifer, Colorado, along the scenic Highway 285 corridor, which serves as a gateway between the Front Range and Colorado’s high country. At 45 minutes from Denver and only minutes from Conifer and Evergreen, the property blends mountain living with everyday convenience. Its combination of an open meadow anchoring the ranch, timbered hillsides, year-round access, and diverse land-use potential makes it equally well suited as a private retreat, investment property, events venue, or development opportunity.
The landscape features healthy stands of ponderosa pine and aspen surrounding rolling mountain meadows with broad views toward the surrounding foothills and high peaks. Internal ranch roads and usable topography allow easy movement across the property, connecting multiple building sites and six homes. A 5.3± acre parcel with P-D zoning provides a commercial-use component, ideal for weddings, events, or small-scale hospitality operations. On the 167± acre unencumbered portion, known as Clifton Meadows, the property’s water rights support residential and agricultural development, equestrian improvements, and pond construction, offering flexibility for 10-acre residential lots or potential inclusion in Jefferson County’s Rural Cluster Development Program.
The 106± acre Conley Ranch configuration of the property is protected by a Mountain Area Land Trust conservation easement, ensuring long-term stewardship while allowing for residential and agricultural use. This area includes three homes including a primary residence with sweeping southern views and two long-term rental houses. Together, these configurations allow Gooseberry Gulch Ranch to be acquired as a single 273± acre holding or as separate offerings that align with distinct ownership goals, from conservation and income to recreation, hospitality, and development potential.
Gooseberry Gulch Ranch is also rich in outdoor appeal. Located within Colorado Parks and Wildlife Game Management Unit 461, the property offers hunting opportunities for elk and mule deer through Colorado’s Landowner Preference Program. Excellent fishing is found nearby on the North Fork of the South Platte River, Deckers Canyon, and Cheesman Canyon, while Pike National Forest provides extensive access for hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Its proximity to Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Winter Park ski areas places the ranch at the crossroads of year-round mountain recreation and Front Range accessibility.
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- 273± total acres near Conifer, Colorado, along the Highway 285 corridor between Denver and the high country
- Less than one hour from Denver and minutes from Conifer, Evergreen, and Bailey for everyday conveniences
- Historic Clifton House, built circa Colorado statehood and served as a stage stop along the Denver-Leadville stage line is a landmark of the region’s early mountain heritage
- Six total residences, including four newly refinished homes, three of which operate successfully as short-term rentals
- 5.3± acre P-D zoned parcel supports commercial use, weddings, and event operations
- Water rights will convey, supporting future residential development, equestrian facilities, or pond construction
- Qualifies for Colorado’s Landowner Preference Program (LPP), enabling landowners to apply for hunting licenses in GMU 461
- Excellent proximity to fly fishing on the North Fork of the South Platte, Deckers Canyon, and Cheesman Canyon
- Direct access to Pike National Forest for hiking, horseback riding, and hunting
- Convenient to major ski areas including Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Winter Park
- Represents a diverse, accessible mountain investment with income, recreation, conservation, and development value
- Also available in the 167± acre Clifton Meadows configuration or 106± acre Conley Ranch, both exclusively marketed by Confluence Land Company.
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All within an hour of Denver, a ranch hosting excellent wildlife habitat with a diversity of opportunities for recreation, income, events, and future development.
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