The Villa at Stove Prairie Ranch

& STOVE PRAIRIE RANCH

A Legacy Estate on 155 pristine acres is nestled in one of Northern Colorado’s most scenic and historic valleys. Stove Prairie Ranch is a rare convergence of heritage, nature, and luxury. A 10,422 sq. ft. Villa, indoor arena/event center, the ranch house, cottage, 12 stall lower barn, equipment building, historic root cellar, 7 loafing sheds, and several split-rail enclosed pastures.

Once sacred Ute land and a passage for westward explorers and the Pony Express, this estate’s story began in 1828 near Laporte - the historic “door” to the Rockies. Located at the junction of Rist, Buckhorn, and Poudre Canyons, it offers both seclusion and accessibility.

Founded in 1896, the ranch welcomed its first homestead and schoolhouse, still Colorado’s oldest in operation. For over a century, it thrived through cattle and timber ranching. In 1990, it was reimagined into a world-class equestrian estate and premier destination venue for weddings, retreats, and events.

Sarah Ashbaugh Broker Associate sarah@nwcolorado.com 970.222.1171

Lorraine Schaeffer Broker/Owner lorraine@nwcolorado.com 970.222.6293

At its heart lies The Villa, a 2007 Italian-inspired masterpiece set beside a spring-fed pond and granite outcroppings. Built with handpicked full-thickness granite and concrete block, the walls are two feet in depth, offering durability and timeless elegance. Inside, curated European artifacts include a 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic anchoring the grand foyer. The Villa features soaring 14-ft. ceilings, expansive windows, dual elevators, and radiant infloor heating. The master suite includes dual baths, walk-in closets, and private elevator access. A 32-ft. indoor saltwater pool and wellness lounge offer serene mountain views. Guest quarters include a full kitchen, private living room, and balcony. Additional highlights: a formal dining room with wine service access, gourmet and prep kitchens, a third-floor atelier bathed in natural light, and a library with a ceiling of 30 original paintings. Fireplaces are crafted from raw cut coral.

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Event Center / Indoor Arena

Total 10,016 sq. ft., the arena alone is 7,068 sq. ft. (59’ x 113’), gravel base, dance floor, used as event space with serving bar and commercial coolers. The remaining area includes 4 garages, a man cave & upper loft for groomsman prep, men’s and women’s commercial bathrooms plus 3/4 staff bath, 4 stalls with a kitchen prep area, and an outdoor terrace. Designated commercial well for event center water supply.

Front Entry

The entrance of The Villa showcases an inlay mosaic tile floor from the Roman period. Surrounding this 2,000 year old mosaic are four elemental statues: Wind, Water, Earth and Fire.

Living Room | Lounge

A large wall of windows offer views of wildlife grazing along the property from a cozy seat by the fireplace. The grand, curved staircase features a custom wrought iron railing and walnut top rail.

Family Room | Stuebli

The open floor plan of the kitchen and adjoining family room (stuebli) allows for more intimate and immersive living. Curl up with a good book and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace, or dine in luxury surrounded by natural stone and wood. The 15-footlong wooden beams spanning the ceiling date back more than 300 years to an early settlement in the northeast U.S.

From the main kitchen, walk through the cooled bottle room that stores an impressive wine collection while acting as a second serving entrance to the formal dining room.

Kitchen

Highlights of the gourmet kitchen include custom cabinets, a hammered copper sink and a Wolf double oven with a coral stone hood. Island ends also integrate coral, and the marble island countertop features a chef sink. The modern convenience of a sub-zero, full-size refrigerator/freezer and under-the-counter, two-drawer refrigerator is balanced by an accented mosaic tile feature behind the stove.

An auxiliary kitchen provides extra prep space for entertaining.

Dining Room

The formal dining room is surrounded by views of the beautiful landscape and rock outcrops. There are three walls of windows all overlooking the pristine valley framing the natural landscape.

Together, the arched ceilings, accent lighting and French doors leading to the main courtyard make this room a stunning presentation.

Library

The 14-foot ceiling captures your attention the moment you enter the library. The ceiling is a work of art in itself, telling the story of Stove Prairie by five local artists who each created six paintings depicting the landscape prior to mankind through modern day.

This wing includes a wet bar, private office and French doors opening to the main courtyard.

Pool Room | pool: 32’ x 8’

Cross-arched ceilings and large pillars frame the pool room, with a wall of windows lining the lounge area on the north side. On the south side, large french doors lead to the back covered patio. Soak in the feeling of sitting in the forest as you watch the light dance on the walls throughout the day.

Primary Bedroom Suite

This bedroom is connected to two separate bathrooms, both with walk-in closets and elevator access.

Additional Bedrooms Study | Office

The second and third bedrooms bookend the bathroom. There is a second office space next to these bedrooms with balcony access.

Guest Living Quarters

Bedroom, Living Room and Kitchen

The extra living quarters begin on the main floor with the auxiliary kitchen, including a full-size, subzero refrigerator, oven, microwave and cabinet storage. An elevator and stairs ascend to the guest living room and balcony. Off this living space is the private bedroom and bathroom. The elevator has two doors, one opening to the guest quarters and the other to the primary suite hallway.

Art Studio

The entire third story of The Villa is the art studio. A painter’s dream, the ample windows draw in natural light and panoramic views of the forest. There is a mini fridge, a sink for washing brushes and plenty of supply storage. There are two balconies: one to the west and one to the east, the perfect place to see the changing environment and be inspired by the colors of Colorado.

Building Summary

Stone tile floors with radiant in-floor heating add comfort to the European elements of The Villa, such as the two-foot-thick walls and German wood tilt-and-swing windows. There are four gas fireplaces: one in the family room, living room, library and primary bedroom. Cross-vaulted ceilings extend 14 feet tall, and two elevators add function and ease to the layout. One elevator sits on the south side of The Villa providing access to the guest quarters and primary suite, while the other ascends to the third floor art studio on the north side. The Villa also contains a 20 kW Generac power system back up generator.

1st Floor

Living Room / Lounge: 41.7’ x 20.6’

Family Room / Stuebli: 28.8’ x 15’

Kitchen: 19’ x 17.5’

Dining Room: 26’ x 15.3’

Library: 26’ x 23.3’

Office (main floor): 16’ x 12.5’

Pool Room: 37’ x 27’

Pool: 32’ x 8’

Auxiliary Kitchen: 15.3’ x 12.5’

Laundry: 13.4’ x 11.6’

Garage: 33’ x 24.5’

Utility / Boiler Room: 23’ x 15’

2nd Floor

Primary Bedroom: 20’ x 16.7’

2nd Bedroom: 16.8’ x 11’

3rd Bedroom: 12.8’ x 12.3’

Study / Office: 14’ x 11.5’

Guest Quarters Bedroom: 17.6’ x 17’

Guest Quarters Living Room: 17’ x 13.6’

3rd Floor

Art Studio: 17.6’ x 15.6’

Total Finished: 10,422 sq. ft.

Garage and Utility Room: 1,302 sq. ft.

Scope

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Water Sources

The Villa has its own domestic water well apart from the commercial well supplying the event center.

Spring-fed

Pond (Image on right)

The pond is 1± acre in size. The property includes 3 deeded springs.

Equipment Building - 1,720 sq. ft.

(Right building in upper image)

An additional generator house contains a 54 kW Kohler power system. Backup generator for all ranch buildings.

The restoration of the ranch was thoughtfully inspired by the properties oldest stone building, the root cellar.

Built in 1901, remodeled in 1993. The cottage is 1,216 sq. ft.,

3 bedroom, 1 bath, bridal suite upstairs with large deck. Great for bride & bridesmaids’ preparation.

Ranch House (Above far left building)

Built in 1967, remodeled in 2017; 2,496 total sq. ft.

Main floor 1,248 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, and laminate floors. Full walkout 1,248 sq. ft. basement with separate 2 bedroom apartment.

Loafing Sheds

Enclosed split-rail fenced pastures with 7 loafing sheds, each 288 sq. ft.

Constructed with stone and timber.

An additional lower barn built in 1996, with 12 stalls, 4,696 sq. ft. Includes grain room and medical room.