1462 Sheep Ridge Road

Description

Welcome to your mountain retreat, complete with private fishing, hiking trails and close proximity to Buena Vista andBreckenridge. This 1-acre lot is beautiful blanketed in snow and comes tolife in summer, with lush aspens, grassy knolls and a fire pit. Warm Springs Ranch is a private, gated neighborhood that sits on a warm spring, and theupper pond is warm to the touch. Five ponds line the backside of the ranchwith a larger one in the center that overlooks the protected wetlands.Forest Service lands encircle the ranch with BLM lands to the east,traversed by elk and antelope herds. A community center is home to theannual BBQ, potlucks, parties and Pickle Ballcourts. Or if skiing, golf and resorts are more your thing, hop a free busto Summit County in Fairplay, or Bustang will get you to the hotsprings and river rafting in Buena Vista. This inviting home features woodfloors, big windows, a pot belly wood stove and thoughtful layout with theprimary en-suite bedroom on one end of the home with outdoor access, with the second bedroom also on the main level. Anupper en-suite bedroom features a walk-out deck.The kitchen features slate floors, simple appliances and big windows. A side breakfast nook provides amplespace for entertaining. The open floor plan extends into a warm andwelcoming living room. An attached, heated, 200 sq.ft. office/storage/workshop/craft space has a sink and a separate entrance. Outside, the stained concrete patio is perfect forsummer gatherings. A heated workshop/garage holds all the toys andprojects. This gated neighborhood sits on a community well where water quality is regulated by the State. Water qualityresults are published on the website. Nominal dues include water usage,trash, the community center, road maintenance, and stocking the ponds. Short-TermRentals are permitted. If you've been dreaming of a simpler life in themountains, this is your opportunity.