13780 County Rd 251a, Salida, CO 81201

Description

At the end of the road, 35± private acres adjoin BLM land and National Forest with private Colorado Trail access and sweeping Arkansas River Valley views. A private gated entrance and asphalt driveway lead to this mountain legacy estate complete with a private rifle range, space for barns and shops and room for horses and livestock. Hike, bike, ride horseback or explore nearby hunting country. The Arkansas River, Monarch skiing and natural hot springs offer adventure and relaxation, while changing mountain light inspires creative pursuits. Inside, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, cherry floors, two fireplaces and custom maple cabinetry create warm sophistication. Five bedrooms, four baths and an executive office join a walkout family room, wet bar, fitness studio, billiard area and storage. The kitchen features granite, premium Viking and Miele appliances, double ovens, a warming drawer, pantry and breakfast room. A gas grill hookup on the deck and a prep station beneath the kitchen pass-through window simplify outdoor entertaining. An alabaster chandelier and wall of windows frame the Arkansas River Valley for formal dining. The primary suite offers travertine finishes, marble floors, a jetted tub and private access to the hot tub patio. Four lower-level bedrooms, including a second primary suite, offer direct access to the stamped-concrete patio and garden. Hydronic in-floor heat, a heated three-car garage and parking apron, heat-traced gutters and a concrete tile roof support year-round comfort. A Generac whole-home standby generator supplies automatic backup power, while security monitoring adds peace of mind. Updates include a well pump, boiler improvements, water systems, redundant WiFi satellite service, fencing, roof maintenance, septic servicing, landscaping and defensible-space fire mitigation. An opportunity too rare to pass up, a legacy worth passing down.