Located in GMU 62 and surrounded by breathtaking views of the San Juan and Cimarron Mountain ranges, this private 40-acre Ouray County property offers the Colorado lifestyle so many buyers are searching for. With abundant elk and deer, no HOA, no covenants, a second paid water tap, and endless room to roam, recreate, and personalize, this property is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, homesteaders, or anyone seeking privacy and freedom in the mountains. The property offers a rare combination of usable acreage, dramatic scenery, and flexibility with ample room for recreational vehicles, trailers, equipment, gardening, hobby use, or future expansion opportunities. In addition to the oversized two-car garage, the home also features a large covered carport area that provides excellent additional parking, covered storage, outdoor entertaining space, or the potential to creatively enclose or customize to fit your needs. The home features over 2,100 square feet with soaring ceilings, custom metal stair railing expansive south-facing windows, and an open-concept layout designed to capture natural light and maximize the mountain views. A wall of south-facing glass creates excellent passive solar gain during the winter months while filling the home with warmth and natural light year-round. The main level includes an open kitchen and living area with French doors leading outdoors, covered patio space ideal for summer evenings, and a spacious laundry/mud room or office area conveniently located off the garage. The flexible loft-style upper living spaces create multiple options for bedrooms, office space, studio use, bunk areas, or additional recreation space. Currently configured as a three-bedroom, two-bath home, buyers should note the bedroom spaces are non-conforming due to the absence of built-in closets; however, the rooms function well as sleeping quarters, guest accommodations, office space, or flex rooms depending on a buyer’s needs. This property offers exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to continue upgrading, enhancing and personalizing a home with strong architectural character and an incredible setting. Conveniently located between Ridgway and Montrose with easy access to Ouray, Telluride, public lands, hiking, hunting, skiing, and year-round recreation. This is a rare opportunity to own a true Western Colorado mountain property with tremendous upside potential, where thoughtful cosmetic updates and modernization could significantly increase both value and long-term investment return. An additional adjoining 40-acre parcel with a second residence and improvements is also available, creating a rare opportunity to own a combined 80-acre mountain property. Please reference Farm & Ranch MLS #834884 for the full combined offering details.