Perched on the breathtaking East Specie Mesa just up from Placerville, Colorado, this high-alpine gated community of less than 20 homes offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and recreational access in one of the most sought-after locations in the San Juan Mountains. Expertly sited, other homes or road cannot be seen from each designated homesite. Located 40 minutes from Telluride, this region is renowned for its dramatic, upfront mountain vistas, pristine wilderness, and old-Colorado charm.
The property sits at a high elevation, offering sweeping views to the east of St. Sophia Range, Wilson Peaks to Little Cone Peak and the pastoral surrounding mesas. Majestic aspen groves, alpine meadows, and mature conifer forests provide a rich and diverse natural landscape ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife lovers and those seeking solitude.
Just minutes from Woods Lake Recreation Area, the ranch offers quick access to fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and peaceful lakeside hikes. The San Miguel River provides endless world-class trout fishing. With a private easement to vast stretches of Uncompahgre National Forest, the area provides unmatched opportunities for big game hunting, horseback riding, hiking, peak summitting, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and Nordic skiing__all right out your door.
Despite its wild and remote feel, Little Cone Ranch is located on east Specie Mesa, conveniently located Fall Creek Road and within easy reach of the world-class amenities, skiing, dining, and cultural events of Telluride, one of Colorado’s most iconic mountain towns.
Located within Little Cone Ranch bordering National Forest, this year-round mountain retreat offers panoramic views of the iconic Wilson Peaks. Surrounded by aspens, the lodge-inspired home blends craftsmanship with enduring quality__featuring custom cabinetry, stone & hardwood floors, and expansive windows framing remarkable panoramic mountain vistas. Four spacious bedrooms, a generous great room with stone hearth, loft/flex spaces, a family room, laundry room and 2-car garage__the layout suits multi-generational living. Outdoor living includes expansive decks, covered patios and outdoor firepit/entertaining area. Modern comforts of central A/C, solar, dual propane tanks, Starlink and a backup generator__ ensuring year-round security and sustainability in this stunning, private location.
