Charming Old West Luxury Equestrian Estate
Chromo, Archuleta County, Colorado
This is Colorado Mountain Equestrian Living at its finest. This Dream property is one of only a few “Old West Havens’ left in this area. Sitting on top of the world with its sweeping & breathtaking views of the San Juan Mountains and Continental Divide this ranch offers a very private &serene hilltop site. Survey your domain as this private Ranch is distinguished from the rest of the herd and available for the most discerning of equestrian buyers. Consisting of 70-+ acres of fenced, lush rolling pastures, meadows and healthy stands of mature Ponderosa Pine with gorgeous perennial gardens that surround an exquisite light-filled 4,980 SQ FT home & 1551 Barniminium/Carriage House. Featuring masterfully crafted arched stonework and cedar siding on the outside and attention to detail with high-end luxury finishes inside. The home has 5 bedrooms with primary on the main level. Each bedroom has its own private on-suite bath. Loads of natural light with walls of windows encase this well thought out open floor plan designed for entertaining and low maintenance. Cathedral ceilings, three wood-burning fireplaces, one gas fireplace, custom American cherry floors, gourmet Chef’s kitchen, office, game room, large safe/wine room, an outside wrap-around deck with built-in fireplace to enjoy al fresco dining much of the year, plus an outdoor hot tub from which to marvel at the brilliant Colorado night sky. In addition, there is a charming 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Carriage House with a full kitchen and stone fireplace and private balconies. This is a true barniminium with 4-stall heated barn and tack room, several loafing sheds, a beautiful outdoor arena which is more than suitable for cow events with chutes, reining and barrels and a separate toy garage which will house all of your toys and most of your equipment as well as hay. Each home has its own water and septic. Property is partially fenced and cross fenced. A Property Owners Association provides road maintenance & snow removal year round. Roads are private and there is no public access to Natl Forest or BLM. The property has private access to the San Juan National Forest and nearby Spence Lake for your recreational & riding pleasures. Loads of wildlife frequent the property including birds, a small herd of elk, deer, fox, bear and an occasional bobcat, coyote or mountain lion. Must see to truly appreciate all this amazing property offers. This is a must see property if you enjoy privacy, country living and being surrounded by the exquisite beauty of nature. 25 minutes to town and our World Class hot Springs. Wolf Creek is less than an hour to the most Colorado snow of any resort.
Carol Peterson
, Jim Smith Realty