8705 County Road 224
Salida, CO, 81201 $ 6,900,000
Bedrooms6 Baths5.0 Sq 5,434 Monthly Estimate*
$ 42,484
Listed by Hayden Outdoors - Windsor
for $6,900,000 with 6 bedrooms and 5 full baths. This 5,434 square foot home was built in 2001 on a lot size of 118.
Welcome to Lake in the Aspens Ranch, where luxury meets wilderness on 118 acres of pristine Colorado high country. Located on a year-round County Road, just a short 15-minute drive from downtown Salida and Monarch Ski Resort, the ranch offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. Surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest, this unique retreat features a stunning main log home, 2 charming guest cabins, and a breathtaking 9-acre private lake. With the Monarch Ski Resort, the historic Colorado Trail and much more just out you backdoor, this is a special place to enjoy the outdoors. The remarkable log home has an open floor plan featuring massive Douglas Fir logs, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy stone fireplace. Step outside, where you can take in the serene views of the lake and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. The residence is being sold fully furnished, complete with equipment, and much more. Two additional guest cabins overlook the lake and have been short-term rentals in the past or have also just serve as cozy place for family and friends. The properties crown jewel is its private 9-acre lake, located just steps from the main lodge. Certified by the Colorado DOW, this lake is home to trophy brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. 8 aerators and adjudicated water rights. Surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres of the San Isabel National Forest, and situated at approximately 9,000 feet in elevation, the ranch provides access to a wide range of activities, including fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, ATVing, snowmobiling, and downhill skiing (Monarch 15 mins). Multiple streams wind through the property, lined with large aspen stands, and the meadows. This is more than just a property; it's a legacy. With its unique combination of luxury, natural beauty, and unparalleled recreational opportunities, this ranch offers an exceptional chance to own a piece of Colorado's most sought-after mountain real estate.
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FeaturesGeneralSewer Septic Tank
Heating Propane Radiant Wood Stove
Utilities Electricity Available
Possession Closing/DOD
Roof Metal
Appliances Dishwasher Dryer Oven Refrigerator Washer
Zoning Res
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Deck
Construction Materials Log
Exclusions Water Rights Included
Year Built 2001
View Mountain(s)
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Individual
Waterfront Features Pond
County Chaffee
Property Type Residential
Association Amenities Trail(s)
HOA N
Attached Garage Y
Subdivision Name None
Possible Use Agricultural Residential
Full Baths 0
Status Active
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High School Salida
City Salida
High School District Salida R-32
Lot Size Square Feet 5140080
Listing Terms Cash Conventional
Elementary School Longfellow
Middle/Junior High School Salida
Concessions No
Structure Type House
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Elementary School District Salida R-32
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ExteriorVegetation Grassed Wooded
Parking Features Heated Garage
Lot Features Borders National Forest Meadow Rock Outcropping Rolling Slope
Water Source Well
Total Parking 2
Building Area Total 5434
Lot Size Acres 118
Road Surface Type Gravel
Road Frontage Type Public
Other Equipment Satellite Dish
Builder Model Log Cabin
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Horse Y/N Y
Horse Amenities Pasture
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InteriorFireplace Features Insert Living Room
Basement (Y/N) Y
Window Features Window Coverings
Above Grade Finished Area 3746
Half Baths 0
3/4 Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 6
Below Grade Finished Area 1688
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Total Baths 5
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByHayden Outdoors - WindsorBroker
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Average List Price $1,137,851
Percent of Sale Price 84%
About Salida, CO 5,935 Population
10% Since 2002
$ 45,967 Median Income
48.07 Median Age
21% Households with Children
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 4/27/2026 | $6,900,000 | | Listed Price |