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Salida,CO 81201
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,160 sqft
Price per Sqft $601
MLS Listing ID 2720006
Style Chalet
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N false
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,160
Originating Board REcolorado
Year Built 1995
Annual Tax Amount $3,508
Lot Size 11.530 Acres
Acres 11.53
Property Sub-Type Residential-Detached
Property Description
Imagine owning a stellar property that produces income and has endless recreational opportunities at its doorstep. Indeed, this secluded mountain retreat is destined to check many of your boxes. It offers 11.5 treed acres bordering BLM land and is currently operating as a high-performing vacation rental. The stunning 3BD/2BA, 2160 sq ft home has * NO * HOA/covenants, has direct access to epic BLM hiking/biking trails like Little Rainbow/Race Track, is outside of city limits and just 5 mins. to downtown Salida. This slice of heaven features seamless living spaces, vaulted ceilings and multiple outdoor living areas with panoramic views of Methodist Mountain, S Mountain and the Sangre De Cristos. Outdoor amenities include 3 decks, 2 horseshoe pits, a fire-pit, paddocks/stable/tack shed/6.5 fenced acres for horses/livestock and massive spaces for stargazing and relaxing among the pinon pines. Interior highlights include a well-appointed kitchen, a walk-in pantry/coffee bar, stainless appliances, high-end finishes, jetted tub and huge mud/laundry room. The home has 3 bedrooms and a spacious sleeping loft while Starlink Internet supports remote work and streaming. The well permit allows for irrigation and 4 livestock (horses/cattle/llamas/etc.) yet historic, downtown Salida is an easy 5 min. drive and Monarch Ski Area is 25 min. away. Additionally, the stable/paddocks/tack shed offer storage for all your animals, tools and outdoor gear. The property's 11.5 acres and 50amp RV hookup make future expansion and/or subdivision possible. This proven STR has stellar 5-star reviews and year-round demand that is driven by its seclusion yet close proximity to downtown, skiing, rafting, biking, fishing and festivals. Offered fully equipped and vacation-rental-ready as a turnkey, income producing opportunity, this property is ideal for 2nd homeowners, investors seeking an existing revenue stream or full-time residents craving a quiet, mountain lifestyle close to Salida's amenities.
Location
State CO
County Chaffee
Area Out Of Area
Zoning Residential Rural
Direction Shown by appointment only. PLEASE, no drive-by traffic. From the intersection of US HWY 50 and CO 291, travel East on US HWY 50 towards Canon City - 0.7 miles. Drive past Big-O-Tires about 100 yards then turn right. There is a brown \"BLM Access\" sign. Turn right before the cluster of signs, continue past the brown \"Trailhead\" sign (on the left) then look for a fork in the road. There is a tan stucco, modular house on the inside of the forked \"Y\" intersection. Bear LEFT at the fork/stucco house. Go through the \"gateless\" gate, past the \"Lazy L\" Kokopelli sign (left side). Turn RIGHT at the arrow shaped sign-post marked 5540 turn right up the hill. Please do not drive past the drive on the private drive it dead ends at the neighbor's home.
Rooms
Other Rooms Outbuildings
Basement Crawl Space
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Master Bedroom 19x13
Bedroom 2 Upper 16x13
Bedroom 3 Main 12x11
Interior
Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen,Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Walk-In Closet(s),Loft,Kitchen Island
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplaces Type Living Room,Single Fireplace
Fireplace true
Window Features Window Coverings
Appliance Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Microwave,Water Softener Owned
Laundry Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Gas Grill,Balcony
Garage Spaces 7.0
Fence Partial
Utilities Available Electricity Available,Propane
View Mountain(s)
Roof Type Metal
Present Use Horses
Street Surface Dirt
Handicap Access Level Lot
Porch Patio,Deck
Building
Lot Description Lawn Sprinkler System,Wooded,Level,Abuts Public Open Space,Xeriscape
Faces South
Story 2
Sewer Septic,Septic Tank
Water Well
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Wood/Frame
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Longfellow
Middle Schools Salida
High Schools Salida
School District Salida R-32
Others
Senior Community false
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Private Owner