Ranches for sale that are fit for a cowboy
Country estates worthy of a Western
Rural retreat, Queensland, Australia: £634k ($786k)
Located in North Maleny, Queensland, this remote ranch sits within ten vast acres of lush countryside. Featuring a stylish log cabin-style home at the end of the sweeping driveway, the estate also offers a separate one-bedroom guest home for visitors, which is accessed by a glass walkway.
Rural retreat, Queensland, Australia: £634k ($786k)
Rural retreat, Queensland, Australia: £634k ($786k)
With a concrete stable block found in the grounds, along with a tack room and feeding room, the ranch is the ideal place for those with four-legged friends. If that wasn't enough, there's also a chicken pen, a number of barns, two fenced horse paddocks and eight solar panels.
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Panquehue Ranch, Panquehue, Chile: £2.8 million ($3.5m)
Hidden in Chile's Valparaíso Region, this idyllic ranch has everything from luxury accommodation to horse facilities and agricultural land. The verdant estate stretches an enormous 86 acres, which includes 52 acres of avocados and 22 acres of Fukumoto oranges – a veritable paradise for any green-fingered buyers.
Panquehue Ranch, Panquehue, Chile: £2.8 million ($3.5m)
Panquehue Ranch, Panquehue, Chile: £2.8 million ($3.5m)
The estate's cultivated land is as smart as it is stunning, using computerised irrigation to keep crops healthy and watered from the two streams and deep well onsite. In addition, you'll also find offices, storage sheds, stables and even a chapel nestled in the surrounding acreage.
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Mountain View Ranch, British Columbia, Canada: £5.5 million ($6.8m)
Perched on the banks of British Columbia's North Thompson River, the impressive Mountain View Ranch offers one and a half miles of picturesque river frontage. Surrounded by breathtaking mountains and valleys, the working estate has over 6,000 acres of lush land.
Mountain View Ranch, British Columbia, Canada: £5.5 million ($6.8m)
Mountain View Ranch, British Columbia, Canada: £5.5 million ($6.8m)
With its very own runway and hangar, you'll have no problem accessing this secluded idyllic spot. Alongside the house, there's also a profitable 335-strong cow operation that comes with the sale, featuring a gravity-fed irrigation system with zero pumping costs, plus three new hay sheds for storage.
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Fraser Ridge Farm, New York, USA: £7.2 million ($8.9m)
Located on New York state's Cascade Mountain, Fraser Ridge Farm has 114 acres of land up for grabs, with the option of buying extra surrounding land if needed. Offering idyllic rolling vistas in easy reach of amenities, the ranch is ten minutes from the quaint town of Millbrook and only two hours north of New York City.
Fraser Ridge Farm, New York, USA: £7.2 million ($8.9m)
Fraser Ridge Farm, New York, USA: £7.2 million ($8.9m)
The surrounding meadows and woods are perfect for either agricultural or recreational use and include fenced pastures for livestock as well as miles of woodland trails for hiking and horse riding. The grounds also come with a clay shooting course, a 200-yard rifle range and several bonfire pits, including one in a Stone Age-style that was designed by British landscaper Kier Davidson.
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Eagle Oak Ranch Estate, California, USA: £8 million ($10m)
Eagle Oak Ranch Estate, California, USA: £8 million ($10m)
Eagle Oak Ranch Estate, California, USA: £8 million ($10m)
Surrounded by a 200-acre nature reserve, you'll have no problem with neighbours here! The expansive grounds are home to large stables, a 6,000-square-foot greenhouse, tennis courts, an infinity pool and an eight-person spa. In addition, 147 acres of land have been fitted with an irrigation system which would make the perfect vineyard for an ambitious buyer.
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Busterback Ranch, Idaho, USA: £9.6 million ($12m)
This magnificent 80-acre property, nestled in Idaho's Sawtooth Valley, is brimming with wildlife and breathtaking views. While it may be remote, Busterbank Ranch comes complete with its very own helipad, so its new owners will be able to take to the skies at a moment's notice.
Busterback Ranch, Idaho, USA: £9.6 million ($12m)
Busterback Ranch, Idaho, USA: £9.6 million ($12m)
Outside, the expansive estate features six covered horse stalls, a barn for equipment storage, lifestock pastures and two fully-stocked ponds. There's also a three-bedroom manager's house, plus three Ralph Lauren-inspired guest cabins that could bring in a healthy rental income. We don't think mountain getaways get better than this!
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Snowy River Ranch, Montana, USA: £10.8 million ($13.5m)
Located just six miles from the city of Whitefish in Montana, Snowy River Ranch is comprised of five parcels of land that make up 170 verdant acres. Perfect for a buyer who enjoys living in the lap of luxury while working the land, the estate even comes with ranch equipment included in the sale.
Snowy River Ranch, Montana, USA: £10.8 million ($13.5m)
Snowy River Ranch, Montana, USA: £10.8 million ($13.5m)
A short walk from the main house past the golf practice course and manicured grounds, you'll find a 10,000-square-foot barn, offering a two-bedroom apartment for guests on the upper level. A spring-fed pond provides the perfect fishing spot while the acres of mature landscaping and rose gardens are breathtaking.
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Crawford Farms, Texas, USA: £12 million ($15m)
An income-producing estate in Texas, Crawford Farms is home to some of the finest equestrian facilities around. With a picturesque tree-lined road leading to the main house, plus two guest homes, this handsome lot offers luxury living in the midst of nature.
Crawford Farms, Texas, USA: £12 million ($15m)
Crawford Farms, Texas, USA: £12 million ($15m)
Along with a number of guest houses, the grounds also contain a shooting range, several barns, a lake and a horse ranch, offering eight stalls, pastures, a tack room, feed room and storage blocks. You won't be short of natural vistas either, as the tranquil Nueces River runs through the ranch's 3,000 acres of lush land.
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Thunder Ranch, Idaho, USA: £16 million ($20m)
The lakeside estate of Thunder Ranch sits above Lake Pend Orielle in Idaho, on over 48 gated acres of rolling land. Comprising six distinctive properties with a total of 17,000 square feet of living space, there are nine bedrooms and 14 bathrooms on offer here, not to mention a stable, orchard and extensive gardens.
Thunder Ranch, Idaho, USA: £16 million ($20m)
Thunder Ranch, Idaho, USA: £16 million ($20m)
The grand estate's expansive outside living spaces include a striking infinity pool, waterfall and spa overlooking the lake, while outdoor fireplaces and furnishings provide a cosy spot to kick back and relax amongst nature. Picturesque pastures and equestrian facilities complete this stunning ranch.
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Triple Creek Ranch, Colorado, USA: £18.5 million ($23m)
Located in the town of Silverthorne, Colorado, Triple Creek Ranch comprises an enormous 255 acres of land surrounded by the breathtaking White River National Forest. A peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle, the property has natural ponds, streams and open meadows set against a picturesque mountain backdrop.
Triple Creek Ranch, Colorado, USA: £18.5 million ($23m)
Triple Creek Ranch, Colorado, USA: £18.5 million ($23m)
An equestrian paradise, Triple Creek Ranch has an impressive indoor riding arena and a ten-horse stable. It also offers a barn with a workshop, along with accommodation for a horse manager and a larger property for a ranch manager. What more could you ask for?
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Double H Farm, Connecticut, USA: £22.8 million ($28.5m)
Double H Farm is a world-class equestrian facility nestled on 87 acres of land. With luxury amenities for up to 43 horses, as well as a main house, two guest houses, staff apartments, two barns and outbuildings, it's definitely not a modest Wild West ranch.
Double H Farm, Connecticut, USA: £22.8 million ($28.5m)
Double H Farm, Connecticut, USA: £22.8 million ($28.5m)
The grounds are laced with golf cart paths that lead to Olympic-grade barns, offices and staff accommodation. Alongside fourteen equestrian stalls, two grooming stalls and tack and feed rooms, the stables also have UV therapy lights to support the ranch's international horse breeding and training program.
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Y Bell Ranch, Oregon, USA: £26.4 million ($33m)
Found in the rugged Oregon countryside, Y Bell Ranch is a fully operational cattle farm where luxury accommodation and outdoor living meet. With views overlooking the Cascade Mountains and 435 acres of private land, it's the dream ranch dwelling.
Y Bell Ranch, Oregon, USA: £26.4 million ($33m)
Y Bell Ranch, Oregon, USA: £26.4 million ($33m)
Outbuildings include a steel barn, a four-stall horse barn, state-of-the-art arena and a tool shed. Elsewhere, the operational cattle ranch offers a manager's house, calving facilities, a hay shed and much more. Ideal for business-savvy buyers, the property also comes with two shops for selling produce from the ranch.
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Rancho San Carlos, California, USA: £60 million ($75m)
The 237-acre estate of Rancho San Carlos is located in Montecito, California. Owned by the same family for nearly 100 years, the historically-significant estate, which comes complete with equestrian facilities and a grand Colonial-style manor, has gone on the market for £60 million ($75m).
Rancho San Carlos, California, USA: £60 million ($75m)
Rancho San Carlos, California, USA: £60 million ($75m)
If all that wasn't enough, there are ten more guest cottages within the grounds, as well as a vineyard and wine cellar. The ranch doesn't go without horse facilities either – this pink arena is just one of many amazing features.
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