Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
This stunning property in the South Valley is located just 9 scenic miles from the Steamboat city limits, gently elevated above the surrounding ranches, offering nearly 360-degree views. These views encompass an expansive stretch of the Continental Divide, including a direct view of the Steamboat ski area. Additional view corridors include Emerald Mountain, Buffalo Mountain, Soda Mountain, Thorpe Mountain, Catamount, as well as the surrounding pastoral ranches. Enjoy easy access to and from town and come home to the peace, quiet, and wide-open spaces of the Yampa Valley countryside. The county assessor records show just under 5,000 square feet of living space, providing ample room for family and friends. This includes private guest quarters, offering potential for caretaker accommodation and/or rental income. The iconic barn is substantial in nature, value, and size. It is clean, full of character, and houses numerous potential work and hobby spaces (some heated), ideal for the Routt County lifestyle. Over a half million dollars of improvements have been added to the property in recent years.
A second, very nice outbuilding adds additional value (heated) and has expansive room for numerous vehicles and toys, as well as a private secondary finished dwelling space with a separate kitchen, baths, etc., perfect for guests, rental, and/or a caretaker. The main 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, updated by Tom Wood, features large logs and an expansive window package that floods the living spaces with sunshine. This mountain home is perfectly situated between the two sizable outbuildings, creating a well-balanced space for life in the valley. The property is ideal for bringing along four-legged friends, including horses, dogs, and cats, and enjoying it all from your deck with a view of everything. The well water has been reported as abundant by the owner, and the two a paddocks are fenced.
The main home is surrounded by enhanced landscaping, mature trees, gardens, and a grassy lawn. It offers an open floor plan with a gas fireplace, huge floor-to-ceiling windows to take in all the views, a main level bedroom, and multiple decks to extend outdoor living enjoyment. The sound-protected primary suite is elevated to offer privacy, while the lower level provides a second living room and a private bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. The home has a few areas in need of remodeling and is priced accordingly.
This property is not just a home; it's a lifestyle, offering an authentic and versatile way to enjoy country living with privacy, brimming with potential.
