8705 County Road 224 Salida, CO 81201
Listing Courtesy of: IRES LLC / Hayden Outdoors Windsor - Contact:  9708893142

  8705 County Road 224 Salida, CO 81201

Active (102 Days)
$6,900,000
6
BED
5
BATH
5,434
SQFT

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.

MLS #:
1031292
Taxes
$11,072(2024)
Lot Size
118 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2001
Views
Mountain(s)
School District
Salida R-32-J
County
Chaffee County

Listed By

Zack Wiese, Hayden Outdoors Windsor, Contact: 9708893142
Source
IRES LLC
Last checked Jul 26 2025 at 7:10 PM PDT
Bathroom Details
Interior Features
  • Satellite Avail
  • Gas Range/Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Windows: Window Coverings
Kitchen
  • Wood Floor
Lot Information
  • Fire Hydrant Within 500 Feet
  • Water Rights Included
  • Wooded
  • Rolling Slope
  • Rock Outcropping
  • Abuts National Forest
  • Meadow
  • Lake Front
  • Stream
  • Waterfront
  • Lake on Lot
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Insert
  • Fireplace: Living Room
Heating and Cooling
  • Wood Stove
  • Radiant
Basement Information
  • Partially Finished
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
School Information
  • Elementary School: Longfellow
  • Middle School: Salida
  • High School: Salida
Garage
  • Attached Garage
Parking
  • Heated Garage
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 5,434 sqft
Additional Information: Hayden Outdoors Windsor | 9708893142
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