General Description:
“The Jewel”, offers all the essential elements of a “trophy property”; uncompromising privacy, trout fishery, irrigated meadow, water rights, alpine terrain, outstanding improvements, and National Forest access, to name a few. This property is located 15 miles from the historic mining and mountain recreation town of Lake City and in the heart of one of Colorado’s most inspiring mountain ranges, the San Juan’s. Just over an hour’s drive from Gunnison, this ranch offers access to its all-weather jet accessible commercial airport. Two creeks bisect and merge on the property, providing the challenge of catching one’s trophy rainbow or brown trout. The sound of water tumbling over the free-stone creek bed provides the tranquil sound which can be easily heard from the large deck and master bedroom. The property is improved with an impeccable 4,115+/- sqf brick home. The finish touches include imported Italian tile and marble floors, custom wood trim throughout, engineered three-story mountain view front window as well as side windows with views of the surrounding mountain peaks, custom kitchen, game/media room, wine cellar, in-floor heat, elevator, and many more “high-end” features. The home was custom designed to provide low maintenance with energy and space efficiency. A commercial greenhouse with a 90 degree temperature variation from the outside climate lets the owner grow herbs, vegetables and other flora for a large part of the year. Rarely, does a property with 30 acres feel like 30,000, but with the surrounding Gunnison National Forest which can be accessed by nearby jeep, foot and horseback trails, “The Jewel” offers a backyard like no other. Hiking, riding, jeeping, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and fly fishing are among the many activities out the back door. One can spend endless time enjoying the wildlife that roam naturally on the property. At any time, one may see mule deer, elk and moose grazing across or resting on the property. Elk move through the property in the spring on their way to the high country and return in the fall to use the property as a safe-haven. Moose frequent the property throughout the year and spend a good part of the winter along the willow lined creeks. Coyotes, Lynx, Bighorn Sheep and other Rocky Mountain wildlife can be seen or heard in this mountain paradise. This property is simply an unbelievable paradise. If you aspire to own a magnificent piece of property and elegant residence in the midst of the Rocky Mountains, you will want to see “The Jewel”. Co-listed with Mason & Morse