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Excellent location for an Aspen or Snowmass ski vacation! Very warm and peaceful home with natural beauty in all directions. This newly built home is situated high above Glenwood Springs with a stunning 360 degree views of the Rocky Mountains. Outstanding year round fly fishing on the Frying Pan River, The Crystal River, Roaring Fork River and the Colorado River. Home includes relaxing balcony with views of the Elk Mountains. A large living room with stone fireplace, satellite TV and wifi internet access.
Local bicycling is second to none with numerous dedicated bike paths. Endless opportunities for outstanding mountain biking. Bike along the Roaring Fork River all the way to Aspen or nearby Carbondale. River rafting is a popular activity and a great way to experience the outdoors. Other attractions include numerous superb restaurants and outstanding art galleries as well as quaint boutiques and relaxing day spas. Choice of grocery stores and movie theaters are nearby.
Sunlight, Snowmass and Aspen Highlands ski resorts are an easy 20-35 minute drive and tend to be much less crowded than other Colorado resorts. Beaver Creek and Vail are within an hour drive. Visitors will also appreciate the comfort associated with the lower elevation (6400 ft. vs 8000 ft. at Aspen as well as a warmer, sunnier climate. Great home for a family vacation or a private getaway.
Abundant wildlife and natural beauty. The surrounding natural features include endless mountain ranges set against crisp blue skies. Colorado Spruce and Pinion trees are abundant throughout the property and the neighborhood. Bald eagles are seen regularly while fishing or rafting the river. Elk, deer, fox and wild turkey are common sightings on the property.
A number of outstanding public golf courses are within an easy drive. Lakota Canyon was recently cited as the number one public course in Colorado. River Valley Ranch is also outstanding as are the Aspen City and Ironbridge courses. Nearby Glenwood Springs boasts the world famous hot pools. The adjacent Glenwood Caverns Amusement Park offers gondola rides to the mountaintop Alpine Coaster. |