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In all its glory, nothing better represents the American Old West than the well-preserved Colorado ranch from John Wayne’s 1969 movie, “True Grit.” 

And now, for a whopping $10.95 million, someone can snap up a piece of film history.

The owner has carefully preserved the three iconic buildings featured in the motion picture by constructing a modern cabin at a guarded distance in 2019, according to Realtor.com. 

Spanning a colossal 374 acres, the property’s three structures featured in the film remain exactly the same. 

The main, livable property was newly built in 2019 and measures over 6,000 square feet, with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. 


  The three structures have been preserved and remain exactly the same since the film first premiered. Realtor.com The three structures have been preserved and remain exactly the same since the film first premiered. Realtor.com

  John Wayne and Kim Darby on set of the film “True Grit.” Paramount John Wayne and Kim Darby on set of the film “True Grit.” Paramount

  One of the three original structures from the film. Realtor.com One of the three original structures from the film. Realtor.com

  One of the older structures featured in the film. Realtor.com One of the older structures featured in the film. Realtor.com

Features of the primary residence include a two-story great room with a towering stone fireplace and views of the San Juan Mountains.

The property also comes with a 1,500-square-foot guest cabin. 


  The main house spans 6,200 square feet. Realtor.com The main house spans 6,200 square feet. Realtor.com

  The two-story great room boasts mountain views. Realtor.com The two-story great room boasts mountain views. Realtor.com

  The chef’s kitchen features breakfast bar seating. Realtor.com The chef’s kitchen features breakfast bar seating. Realtor.com

  One of five bedrooms. Realtor.com One of five bedrooms. Realtor.com

  The primary en-suite bathroom. Realtor.com The primary en-suite bathroom. Realtor.com

Located in the town of Placerville, the entire ranch is nestled in the mountains and is 30 miles from the popular ski and film festival location of Telluride.

Pegged as a “sportsman’s paradise,” the estate rests near some of Colorado’s most pristine hiking and fishing destinations with sizable populations of elk and mule deer. 


  The driving path to the ranch. Realtor.com The driving path to the ranch. Realtor.com

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The ranch features several hiking trails and hunting options.
The ranch features several hiking trails and hunting options. Realtor.com
An aerial shot of the compound.
An aerial shot of the compound. Realtor.com
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The dining space.
The dining space. Realtor.com
Open stairs lead to the second floor.
Open stairs lead to the second floor. Realtor.com
Views from the second floor hallway.
Views from the second floor hallway. Realtor.com
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Another bedroom.
Another bedroom. Realtor.com
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Wayne would go on to win his only Oscar for “True Grit,” starring alongside Glenn Campbell. Wayne plays US Marshal “Rooster” Cogburn, a man of “true grit,” hired to track down a man who murdered a 14-year-old girl’s father.

The film was adapted again in 2010, starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Brolin.

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