Property Description

The "Never Level, Never Plumb Ranch"? offers a rare opportunity to own Colorado history, turn-key livability, privacy, income potential & future building possibilities - on 40 secluded acres a few minutes north of Lake George. The 1890s 1-bed 1 1/2-bath log cabin, a separate 1-bed 1-bath log ADU (above an oversized detached garage) and multiple historic out buildings (thought to have once supported a stage coach operation) are on 20 acres. The legally separate adjoining 20-acre parcel has ongoing farm use and a gorgeous private building site for a future home. The 1,271-square-foot cabin features hand hewn 9"?-12"? logs, some dating to the 1890s, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, original pine floors, updated fixtures & renovated with reclaimed ranch materials. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, new butcher-block counters & peninsula. Oversized laundry/mud room. The bedroom has a wood-burning stove & walk in closet. The great room opens to 900-sf deck & patio with large awnings. The charming 768-sf ADU has a private entrance and a 336-sf deck with sweeping views. ADU features an open kitchen with island, new stainless appliances, antique-pine floors, copper trim accents, wood stove & stackable washer/dryer. ADU & 768-sf insulated garage is separately metered from main cabin & has separate propane tank. Ideal for guests, family or rental.The vacant 20-acre parcel is privately situated away from the cabins offering an exceptional future homesite, a well with hand pump, fenced 2-acre crop field, current agricultural tax status & potential for continuing farm or livestock use.The ranch features rolling forested hills, meadows, rock formations & smoky quartz crystals. Historic outbuildings include a 120+ year-old log blacksmith shed, ice house, log stables, bunkhouse & 414-sf root cellar. An intermittent stream, dam & dry pond, fencing, frost-free water hydrant & RV-use areas add versatility. Cabins have metal roofs, insulated ceilings & windows.

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