66500 State Highway 69 , Westcliffe, CO 81252(Custer County)

MLS #5859010 - 5 Star Ranch near Westcliffe is exceptional in every regard. Designed in 2006 to blend perfectly with its environment, this ranch is a landmark property. The ranch consists of 71.6 deeded acres and 490 acres of leased State Land and is situated at 8000 feet in elevation. This exquisite timber frame residence is built with Free of Heart timbers all connected by Mortise and Tenon, which is oak dowels, no nails, screws or bolts. Featured as Timber Home Livings Home of the Year, this home is custom-designed mountain luxury. Surrounded by other large ranch properties, 5 Star Ranch feels extremely private, yet is adjacent to State Highway 69, the main paved artery of the Wet Mountain Valley. A 42-foot arched canopy marks its main entrance. The entrance leads to a vast great room & entertainment space with 22-foot high ceilings with a walk-around natural stone fireplace, a large dining area, & an open kitchen. The full-grain maple & birch burr cabinets are accompanied by beautiful granite counter tops. Equipped with high-end appliances, the kitchen is a true gourmet experience. The master bedroom & bathroom are exceptionally luxurious with the private soaking tub, a separate spa shower & custom granite counters and cabinets. The upper level consists of a reading room which leads up a spiral staircase to an observation area with spectacular views. The lower level has an office, a gym space, a mechanical room & storage as well as two large open spaces. Connected by an interior hallway, there is an entire guest space with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, & a secondary kitchen, living room, & dining space. There is a 5-car & a 2-car attached garage as well as two large metal buildings/garages (75'x50' and 80'x50') that accommodate large motor coaches. The property mechanics are sophisticated and efficient. High speed internet with underground fiber optics for excellent connectivity. There are beautiful gardens and a charming rustic cabin on the property.