PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

In the secluded northwest corner of Colorado’s world-renowned Vail Valley lies the upper Sweetwater Creek valley, a pristine alpine setting that’s both picturesque and accessible. Ringed by 11,000-foot peaks of the Flat Tops Mountains, it’s an ideal setting for an extraordinary fishing and equestrian retreat. Two streams tumble out of the adjacent national forest and BLM lands and through the ranch, filling ponds and providing consistent cold-water flows for rising trout. Encompassing both lush valley floor and mountain areas, the property packs a lot of diversity in its 411± acres. Towering spruce, cottonwood and aspen trees combine with irrigated meadows, pastures and riding trails for horses. The fully restored historic lodge and three charming guest cabins provide exceptional accommodations. A well-maintained county road provides year-round access; however, it is screened from the headquarters by topography and vegetation, creating remarkable privacy. Complementing the ranch’s abundant water, rich natural habitats attract a variety of wildlife species. For all its unspoiled beauty and seclusion, the Ranch on Sweetwater is easily accessible, only 35± minutes from the regional airport, and about an hour from the Beaver Creek and Vail resort areas. 9 miles to Colorado River Road 16 miles to I-70 at the Dotsero interchange 25 miles (~35 minutes) to the Eagle County Regional Airport at Gypsum 30 miles (~40 minutes) to Eagle 50 miles (~1 hour) to Avon/Beaver Creek Ski Resort 59 miles (~1 hour and 5 minutes) to Vail Ski Resort 75 miles (~1 hour and 45 minutes) to Aspen and Snowmass Village 87 miles (~2 hours) to Steamboat Springs 150 miles (~2 hours and 30 minutes) to Denver

DETAILS

Home Features

• ~ Historic log and stone lodge is 3,464± square feet
• ~ Three two-bedroom cabins are 550± square feet each
• ~ Caretaker’s house is 1,210± square feet
• ~ Additional cabin is 780± square feet
• ~ Original lodge stone fireplace
• ~ Hand-hewn timbers
• ~ Gourmet kitchen with bar area, perfect for entertaining
• ~ Overlooking Gruner Creek and one of the main fishing ponds
• ~ Expansive wraparound stone patio invites outdoor gatherings

Lot Features

• ~ 411± deeded acres
• ~ 1.75± miles of boundary with national forest and BLM
• ~ Senior water rights dating back to 1890
• ~ Two creeks, Sweetwater and Gruner, bisect the ranch
• ~ Fisheries and aquatic habitats professionally enhanced by Urbani Fisheries
• ~ Multiple ponds and springs for fishing and wildlife
• ~ Current owner acquired the initial portion of the ranch in 1994
• ~ Property elevations range from 7,500 to 8,700 feet

Horse Facility Features

• ~ Three-stall horse barn with tack room, hay storage building
• ~ Riding arena, round pen, corrals and pastures
• ~ Several scenic hiking and horse trails radiate from Sweetwater Lake up into the Flat Tops
• ~ Riding opportunities extend from the ranch into the adjoining national forest and BLM lands.