Buena Vista, Colorado Real Estate

LOCATION AND ACREAGE
Over 1,000,000 acres of the San Isabel National Forest completely surrounds this 40 acre oasis. Accessible year round with a private gated entrance only 11 miles from the resort town of Buena Vista, Colorado. Vail and Breckenridge ski resorts are approximately 1.5 hours away. Denver is 2 hours and Colorado Springs is 1.5 hours away.

PROPERTY
Castle Rock Ranch is the perfect Rocky Mountain hideaway, nestled in a spectacular alpine valley, totally surrounded by National Forest with a spring creek running through it. Complete privacy and seclusion, just minutes from town. The rustically elegant owners residence is situated in an aspen grove with panoramic views of snow capped mountain peaks. The beautifully appointed home has four bedrooms, each with its own stone fireplace. The cozy living room features another fireplace and commands expansive views of the surrounding forests and peaks. The four bedroom log caretaker’s cabin compliments the western style architectural integrity of the complex. A four stall barn with hay loft and tack area, shed, corrals and fenced pasture are ideal for horses. Abundant water provides grazing habitat in the meadows for horses as well as native deer, elk and big horn sheep, which abound in the area.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES
The area around Buena Vista, Colorado is a center of outdoor mountaineering activities, boasting many of Colorado’s high 14,000 foot plus peaks and historic ghost towns. The town has a full range of services, including golfing, restaurants, shops and a jet capable airport.

RECREATION AND WILDLIFE
The famous Gold Medal trout waters of the Arkansas River is just down the road. Numerous other world class fly fishing venues are a short drive away. You can saddle your horse, ride out the gate and go for an hour or a week without seeing another soul. Cross country skiing or snow shoeing through the meadows and forests provide a true wilderness experience. Hunting potential on and surrounding the ranch is exceptional. White water rafting, kayaking, fishing and downhill skiing are all close by. Vail and Copper Mountain ski resorts are approximately a 1.5 hour drive away. Breckenridge and Monarch are less than an hour away.

AIRPORT FACILITIES
The Central Colorado Regional Airport in Buena Vista has an 8,300 foot lighted runway and a fixed base operator. Denver International Airport is approximately 2.5 hours away.

ZONING
Recreational zoning allows for the maintenance of up to 100 horses.

UTILITIES
The ranch is “on the grid” and served by Sangre De Cristo Electric Co. with underground power.

PROPERTY TAXES
Taxes were $1,027.4 for 2006

PRICE
$1,700,000

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BROKER
Jack Kavanaugh
303-909-1706

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