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Location

Mortgage

8705 County Road 224 Salida, CO 81201

$6,900,000

ACTIVE

Beds

Baths

Sqft

5,434

Acres

118

Year

2001

Days on Site

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family

Per Square Foot

$1,270

Date Listed

Apr 16, 2025

Description of 8705 County Road 224, Salida, CO 81201

Listing details for 8705 County Road 224, Salida, CO 81201 : 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 Updated : 04-27-2026 at 10:04 AM MDT

Listing Provided By : Zack Wiese, 9706741990, Hayden Outdoors - Windsor

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recolorado as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: RECIR1031292

Property Details

Overview

Status

Active

MLS #ID

RECIR1031292

Price

$6,900,000

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

5,434

Acres

118

Year

2001

Days on Site

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$1,270

Date Listed

Apr 16, 2025

Community Information for 8705 County Road 224, Salida, CO 81201

Address

8705 County Road 224

City

Salida

State

Colorado

Zip Code

81201

County

Chaffee

Subdivision

None

Schools

Elementary

Longfellow

Middle

Salida

High

Salida

School Districts

High School District

Salida R-32

Utilities

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water Source

Well

Interior

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator and Washer

Heating

Propane, Radiant and Wood Stove

Fireplace

Exterior

Roof

Metal

Garage Spaces

Foundation

HOA

Has HOA

None

Additional Information

Styles

Price per Sq Ft

$1,270

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