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This is a unique opportunity to own 5 acres on the Arkansas River with one-eighth mile private access and deeded water rights with panoramic mountain and valley views. Extensive updates completed in 2004 include landscaping of gracious front, side and back lawns as well as redecorating of entire property. It is located outside Salida's city limits, on well and septic.
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There are 3 major structures on the property:
6,800 square foot historic Victorian brick home consisting of 3 stories attractively furnished (contact owner for exclusions list), 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, spacious living room/library, dining room, grand front porch, enclosed back porch (butler's pantry & laundry) and updated kitchen. Basement accommodates additional storage and boiler which supports radiator/steam heat. 10-12 foot high ceilings throughout, with restoration brass ceiling in living room/library, polished wood floors and built in book cases with ladder. Listed on the National Historic Register.
1,300 square foot Cottage consisting of 2 stories with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, eat-in kitchen, and laundry room. Large south-facing picture window in living room makes space sunny and bright. Private deck off second floor bedroom looks upon the flowing river and mountains to the west. Charming gardens surround the Cottage. Furnishings may be available for separate purchase.
2,900 square foot Barn with stone foundation (original stables) and attached workshop.
Neighboring properties: family ranches, private homes, and the Historic 1900's Smelter now operated by a sand and gravel company.
This property could continue to operate as a vacation rental, or return to its former use as a bed and breakfast. Other possibilities for use might include:
educational, corporate, artist, church, or family retreat
family home
4-season outfitter base camp
cooking or other creative learning facility
wedding venue
Located just 6 minutes from historic downtown Salida, with many things to do:
restaurants
micro brewery
winery
coffee shops
antique shops
boutique shops
art galleries
performing arts center
hot springs pool
bike rentals
white water river park
fishing/outfitter shops
RJ32 School District includes K-12 education.
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (newly constructed, state of the art hospital facility)
Area activities include:
fishing
hunting
rafting/kayaking
biking
skiing/snowboarding/snowmobiling
mountain climbing
hiking
horseback riding
4-wheeling
hot springs
antiquing
ghost towns
Nearby towns & attractions:
Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area (30 min.)
Buena Vista (30 min.)
Leadville (1 hr)
Royal Gorge Bridge & Train (1 hr)
Canon City/Florence (1 hr)
Black Canyon of the Gunnison (1.5 hrs)
Great Sand Dunes National Park (1.5 hrs)
Breckenridge (1.5 hrs)
Crested Butte (1.75 hrs)
Lake City/Creed (2 hrs)
Alamosa/Cumbres & Toltec Train (2 hrs)
Cripple Creek (2 hrs)
Aspen/Vail (2 hrs)
Pagosa Springs (3 hrs)
Transportation Centers:
Harriet Alexander Airport-Salida/no commercial service (15 minutes)
Central Colorado Regional Airport-Buena Vista/no commercial service (30 minutes)
Colorado Springs Airport (2 hrs)
Gunnison Airport (2 hrs)
Denver International Airport (3.5 hrs)
Other National Retail & Chains:
Safeway
Starbucks
Walmart
National Chain Motels
National Chain Gas Stations
National Chain Fast Food
Please direct any questions about this property or requests for additional information to: Janet Franz or Susan Hughes of Pinon Real Estate at 719-539-0200.
Sally Griego
Also try 303-521-4216
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