$6,900,000

8705 County Road 224, Salida, CO 81201

  • 6 beds |
  • 5 baths |
  • 5,434 sqft
  • Property Icon other
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 2001
  • Property Lot Size Icon118acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $1,270/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 year ago

Property Description

Welcome to Lake in the Aspens Ranch, where luxury meets wilderness on 118 acres of pristine Colorado high country. Located on a year-round County Road, just a short 15-minute drive from downtown Salida and Monarch Ski Resort, the ranch offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. Surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest, this unique retreat features a stunning main log home, 2 charming guest cabins, and a breathtaking 9-acre private lake. With the Monarch Ski Resort, the historic Colorado Trail and much more just out you backdoor, this is a special place to enjoy the outdoors. The remarkable log home has an open floor plan featuring massive Douglas Fir logs, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy stone fireplace. Step outside, where you can take in the serene views of the lake and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. The residence is being sold fully furnished, complete with equipment, and much more. Two additional guest cabins overlook the lake and have been short-term rentals in the past or have also just serve as cozy place for family and friends. The properties crown jewel is its private 9-acre lake, located just steps from the main lodge. Certified by the Colorado DOW, this lake is home to trophy brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. 8 aerators and adjudicated water rights. Surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres of the San Isabel National Forest, and situated at approximately 9,000 feet in elevation, the ranch provides access to a wide range of activities, including fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, ATVing, snowmobiling, and downhill skiing (Monarch 15 mins). Multiple streams wind through the property, lined with large aspen stands, and the meadows. This is more than just a property; it's a legacy. With its unique combination of luxury, natural beauty, and unparalleled recreational opportunities, this ranch offers an exceptional chance to own a piece of Colorado's most sought-after mountain real estate.

Listing Status:
Active
Data Last Updated:
April 30, 2026 at 6:22PM
Listing Office:
Hayden Outdoors - Windsor : 9708893142
Listing Agent:
Zack Wiese : 9708893142
MLS ID:
1031292
  • Appliances: Gas RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Heating: Wood StoveRadiant
  • Fireplace: InsertLiving Room
  • General: Heated Garage
  • Other Structures: Deck
  • Parking: Attached
  • Roofing: Metal
  • Windows: Window Coverings
  • General: LogTwo
  • Road/Access: County MaintainedSecurity Gate
  • HOA Amenities: Trail(s)
  • Originating MLS: ires
  • School District: Salida R-32-J
  • County: Chaffee
  • Zoning: ResR368532200022
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Utilities: Electricity AvailablePropaneSatellite AvailElectric
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Source: ires

This listing courtesy of Zack Wiese , Hayden Outdoors - Windsor

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