Aspen is internationally renowned as a winter and summer resort. It offers the finest in culture, shopping and dining. It is a mecca for year-round recreational activities and offers endless opportunities… golfing, fishing, skiing, hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking and more. Enjoy its endless beauty throughout the seasons. Located 200 miles southwest of Denver and 130 miles east of Grand Junction, Aspen is at the southeastern end of the Roaring Fork Valley. The Roaring Fork Valley stretches from Glenwood Springs in the northwest end to Aspen on the southeast end and is surrounded by the White River National Forest. The town of Aspen is surrounded on 3 sides by Aspen Mountain, Smuggler Mountain and Red Mountain. Aspen is home to three ski mountains – Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk Ski Areas.
Located on prestigious, pastoral McLain Flats, just minutes to Aspen and Snowmass, this unique 5-acre horse property enjoys gated, end-of-the-road privacy and spectacular views of all 4 ski areas. The original stone house was lovingly restored in 2017 and is exquisitely decorated by the designer owner. Enjoy the open chef′s kitchen or relax by the wood-burning fireplace. The space opens to a generous outdoor living area featuring dining, grill, pizza oven, a decorative waterfall, hot tub, and an ′′above it all′′ bar perfect for sunset cocktails. There′s even a hidden greenhouse and garden for all your veggies and flowers. Adjacent is a second structure; a stylish, contemporary ′′barndominium′′, completed in 2023, with soaring ceilings that provide natural light, a floor to ceiling fireplace, a loft, quaint patio, and a substantial ′′kitchenette′′. The 2,000 square foot building can also be used as a gym, home office, art studio, media room, or as a garage and shop for your car collection or toys. The acreage is ideal for horses; there are five paddocks with auto-waterers, a tack room and storage. 15 shares of Salvation Ditch are included, and the underground irrigation system keeps the grounds and dozens of protective trees lush and green. And if that′s not enough, the offering also includes approvals for a third structure Included plans envision a 4,000 square foot main home set above the stone house and barn on a flat hilltop overlooking town. TDR′s can be used for additional FAR. Once complete, you′ll have the mountain ′′ranchette′′ you′ve always dreamed of.
