A 24-acre ranch near Boulder, listed for $7.5 million, blends the rugged charm of the Wild West with the easy convenience of modern living. The property, owned by former University of Colorado athletic director Dick Tharp includes a 6,793-square-foot, five-bedroom home designed by architect Ken Taniguchi and constructed in 2005. There’s also a 4,000-square-foot gymnasium or multipurpose facility and fully equipped barn, as well as fenced and irrigated pastures. The Willow Creek Drive property sits about 15 minutes from the CU campus and downtown Boulder. The ranch provides unobstructed views of Indian Peaks and the Flatirons.