32700 Aspen Dr, Buena Vista, CO 81211

2 Raven Ranch An 80-Acre Oasis on 3 Elk Creek with Senior Water RightsA rare find sitting at the base of Mt. Columbia in Chaffee County; this property has seclusion, incredible views, and an abundance of water. The beautiful, energy efficient, true adobe home has exquisite views of Mt Princeton and 3 Elk Creek. You'll find kiva fireplaces in two bedrooms and a massive, hand-built river rock fireplace in the great room. Heavily beamed ceilings and red oak floors add to the unique, rustic charm. Recently updated kitchen and master bath bring a nice level of indulgence to mountain living. The large, south-facing windows provide a front-row seat for wildlife sightings along the creek & beyond. This 80-acre haven, consisting of two adjacent 40-acre parcels, has a beautiful balance of stunning vistas and extensively treed areas. The south 40, with the home, barn and creek frontage is not in an HOA, so no dues and no covenants. The north 40 was placed under a protective conservation easement and has some deed restrictions. If you like the idea of having horses and other animals, this is a dream property. Fully fenced with animal-friendly smooth-wire, 5 seasonal ponds, and a quarter-mile of 3 Elk Creek, which flows all year. The creek meanders through the property and runs right past the house and south-facing deck. A mile of irrigation ditches run across the acreage. Historic 1865 & 1868 water rights are included. The 1536 sq ft barn has electricity and two, south facing pole barn style stalls. There is a frost-free water hydrant at the barn, and a heated, automated horse waterer. If you need more space to ride, the 910-acre Heckendorf State Wildlife area is directly across the street from the property. Access to thousands of acres of National Forest, with hiking and recreational trails, is only three minutes away. When you need to head into town, you're less than 15 minutes from the charming mountain community of Buena Vista, Colorado. Back up offers encouraged.