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"The Alta Lakes Observatory"
Alta Lakes, West End Lode, M.S. 13545 USMMD
Telluride, Colorado 81435

  • MLS#: 23709
  • Price: $1,985,000
For more information, please contact
Brigitte de Pagter Kusuno
970-708-7959

Description

The Observatory’s Location: Surrounded by National Forest the Observatory is located at timberline beneath the 13,000 foot Palmyra Peak and Silver Mountain on one of the pristine Alta Lakes. The Observatory’s location adjacent to Telluride Ski Area’s new terrain expansion allows for skiing to the property in the winter. Snowshoeing, snowmobiling or transportation via snow cat are other winter alternatives to access the property. In the summer the Observatory is accessible via an unimproved mountain road suitable for 4 wheel drive vehicles and some 2 wheel drive vehicles. This spectacular setting 13 miles from Telluride is a mountaineers paradise, the breathtaking scenery and remote location are unforgettable.

Lodge Features: The lodge itself is a unique blend of old and new… handcrafted with wood and stone. It has a large stone fireplace in the living area and a smaller fireplace in the master room on the top floor. A sauna and a beautiful, inlaid agate, neck-deep hot tub are additional features that make this mountain getaway so special. The fully equipped kitchen has all the modern appliances necessary for comfortably living at 11,300 feet.

Activities: Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, jeeping, or just relaxing on the decks or by the large fireplace. Wildlife and wildflowers are out the back door. In the summer… biking, hiking, mountain climbing, fly-fishing and canoeing are all at your fingertips. In the winter… skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling are right out the door.

This property has some truly unique features:

This property is largest square foot structure for sale in High Country Zoning in the Telluride region. It would be difficult to build a property of this size in this zone in the future, due to zone regulations.

This property sits on the shores of a controlled access lake that is shared by only two other properties. Properties in this zone cannot be subdivided or additional structures added. No other properties in the region have this same directly adjacent to a lake high altitude setting.

This property is currently used commercially as a rental lodge, this commercial use remains with the property provided commercial use continues.

With this property you can retain its rustic charm or completely remodeled and customize the property.

A paved and plowed road is proposed to within 2/3 of a mile of the property providing easier year round access.

  • Type: Single Family Home
  • Zoning: Residential/Commercial
  • City: Telluride
  • County: San Miguel
  • Total Sq. Ft: 2110
  • Finished Sq. Ft: 2110
  • Unfinished Sq. Ft:
  • Acreage: 10.33
  • Lot Size:
  • Lot Size Sq. Ft:
  • Beds: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Year Remodeled:
  • Furnish: No