• 12 lots in Filing 4 – Cedar Ridge Ranch plat map
• Tree covered lots with Pinon, Cedar, Juniper, Cottonwood and Ponderosa Pine
• Borders the San Isabel National Forest

Large lots on well treed terrain

• Great views of the Arkansas River Valley from your private homesite
• Access is via County Road 258A
• An easy 25 minute drive to Salida on all season roads

Great views of the mountains and the valley

• Many lots already have a driveway roughed in
• Wide gravel roads are in place, and utilities will be installed soon
• A covenant protected community

Easy access to your private home on wide, all weather roads

Flat building sites for cost effective home construction

• This premium near-Poncha Springs location has only 24 lots.
• Approximate lot size is 2.5 acres each.
• The development has a whopping 42 acres of open space for use by residents, and includes a delightful pond.
• The total subdivision encompasses 110 acres.

Saddle Ridge Ranch has homes under construction now.

• There are majestic views of the Arkansas river valley and the surrounding mountains.
• Many of the building sites have ample Pinon Trees, others have unobstructed views.
• The varied rural landscape creates good wildlife habitat.
• The subdivision has a Home Owners Association.

Premium homes on premium lots near Poncha Springs.

• Just off Highway 285 on Chaffee County Road 256.
• Easy year-round access on well maintained all-season roads.
• A short 10 minute drive to downtown Salida, and even quicker access to Poncha Springs.
• The development is surrounded by ranches and smaller holding for a good rural feel.

Great mountain views from your deck!

The arrangement of this subdivision is friendly to the kind of lifestyle Colorado folks like to have.  The quiet subdivision roads wind through various terrains and habitats in a series of picturesque loops, which strongly encourages dog walking, running, mountain biking, bird watching and such.  The Riparian area along the river is a special delight, and fishermen will love the Little Arkansas.  There is also a nice graveled walking path in a pretty spot.  Premium riverfront and view lots are still available.  A number of homes are already built and ready for you.

Many homes are complete and ready for their new owners.

• Little River has half a mile of private river front on the South Arkansas River, which is also known as the Little Arkansas River.
• The subdivision also has 20 acres of open space for the use of the residents.
• All utilities are underground, including electric, water, sewer, gas, internet and cable TV.

Well laid-out roads provide easy year-round access and encourage outdoor activity.

• The subdivision is within walking distance of dining in the town of  Poncha Springs.
• There is easy access from a nice Chaffee County road, yet Little River is a quiet and secluded location with all the flavor of rural Colorado.
• It is only a 20 minute  drive to Monarch Ski Resort.

1/2 mile of private riverfront on the South Arkansas - The "Little River"

• Little River is well situated on the scenic southern end of the Arkansas River Valley with expansive views of the high mountains that line the valley.
• Nicely laid-out all-weather roads, most paved, and bike and walking paths curve through the community.
• Many lots have large Cottonwood and Alder trees, others have mature Pinyon pine.

Many lots are already sold and building has begun, don't delay!

Fawn Ridge has something for everyone. The subdivision has super views all the way up the Arkansas River Valley, including the Saguache Range, the Collegiate Peaks, and Buffalo Peaks, as well as the Sangre de Cristos.   The lower level features riparian areas and ponds with great birding opportunities.  There are 23 lots in the development, with half already sold, and some completed homes also available.

Superior views from the upper lots!

• Lots sizes vary from 2 to 5 acres.
• Homesites offer a nice mix of Piñon Trees, Cottonwood Trees, and open meadows.
• Underground utilities, phone and electric are already installed.
• Most building sites are level.

Many lots are still available with flat building sites ready for your new home.

• Fawn Ridge is conveniently located just off Chaffee County Rd 111, near WalMart, and with a stop light at the busy Highway 50 crossing.
• Several lots have river frontage, all have great views.
• Download the Fawn Ridge Plat Map.
• Some lots have BLM public land access.

Several lots have springs, streams, or a pond.

• Fawn Ridge is a covenant-protected community.
• There are paved roads throughout the development, for easy year-round access.
• Many lots in this well established subdivision already have completed homes with owners in residence.

Cottonwood trees and lush meadows give the development a comfortable pastoral feeling.

• The Friend Ranch will have 140 single homesites and 176 townhomes.
• It features a great view of the Collegiate Peaks from a variety of lots, both flat and hilly.
• The South Arkansas River runs through the development.
• The Friend Ranch Golf Community subdivision encompasses 608 acres.

Things are happening fast at the Friend Ranch! The golf course grows greener every day.

• The Friend Ranch is located on a quiet county road with easy access to Hwy 50 and Salida.
• It is a quick 15 minute drive to Monarch Ski Area.
• The front 9 holes of the golf course will be open and playable by late summer of 2009.

Creekside Townhomes at the Friend Ranch - summer 2009 construction start.

• Townhomes are under construction by Creekside Builders of Salida.
• Each lot has great views,  including the golf course, the South Arkansas River valley, the surrounding mountains, and north up the Arkansas River valley toward Leadville.

The Friend Ranch was a working cattle ranch and the original homestead cabin is preserved.

• The Friend Ranch is right next to BLM land for convenient hiking opportunities.
• A public walking trail from the Ranch to Poncha Springs is planned.
• The Friend Ranch is a Rural Open Space Incentive  development.

Mountain Views, South Arkansas Riverfront and Cottonwoods.

View the Friend Ranch Map