Floresta Ranch
Nestled in the heart of the Gunnison National Forest and bordered by the West Elk Wilderness Area, the Floresta Ranch consists of a 1,650+/- acre in-holding. The ranch is set apart from other high country, mountain ranches with its pristine 10-acre Lily Lake and open, native grassy meadows which are overshadowed by the magnificent Anthracite Range bordering the propertys southern borders. The ranch ranges in elevation from 9,500 to 11,200 feet and is the largest block of unencumbered private land in the area, surrounded by thousands of acres of public land. Magnificent views of East Beckwith Mountain, the Anthracite Range, Storm Ridge, Marcellina Mountain, West Beckwith Mountain, Mount Axtell, Big Soap Park, West Elk Peak and Squirrel Creek are only a few of the numerous monuments throughout the Gunnison National Forest surrounding Floresta Ranch. Anthracite Creek rushes ribbons through ...
Nestled in the heart of the Gunnison National Forest and bordered by the West Elk Wilderness Area, the Floresta Ranch consists of a 1,650+/- acre in-holding. The ranch is set apart from other high country, mountain ranches with its pristine 10-acre Lily Lake and open, native grassy meadows which are overshadowed by the magnificent Anthracite Range bordering the propertys southern borders. The ranch ranges in elevation from 9,500 to 11,200 feet and is the largest block of unencumbered private land in the area, surrounded by thousands of acres of public land. Magnificent views of East Beckwith Mountain, the Anthracite Range, Storm Ridge, Marcellina Mountain, West Beckwith Mountain, Mount Axtell, Big Soap Park, West Elk Peak and Squirrel Creek are only a few of the numerous monuments throughout the Gunnison National Forest surrounding Floresta Ranch. Anthracite Creek rushes ribbons through the old town site of Floresta a source for deer and elk. This secluded property is only a 25-minute drive from Crested Butte, Colorado which offers theater, music, film arts, year-round festivals, skiing, mountain biking, golf and other outdoor sports, boutique shopping, restaurants and fine dining. The scenic Gunnison Country offers something for everyone!
The 4,800 square-foot lodge serves as the gathering place for folks to enjoy the many outdoor activities on the ranch. The lodge comfortably sleeps 16 people with four master bedrooms, a large bunk room, and six full baths. The interior and exterior siding was milled on-site using standing dead pine, providing an amazingly warm atmosphere. The lodge is solar powered with a generator back-up. Cell phone and high-speed internet combined with DirecTV provide the requisite comforts of home.
The main level includes a fully-equipped kitchen, an open loft perfect for the pool table, an expansive great room, a wide wrap-around, a covered front porch to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets, and a massive rock fireplace made from mining remnants of the Floresta townsite. Two master suites complete the main level. The lower level features a master suite, a family room, a bunk room, and seven oversized storage lockers.
Adjacent to the lodge is a two-story barn, also built from dead-standing pine milled on-site. The main floor can park five vehicles or numerous ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. There is a special shop area set up on the main floor with a mechanical room complete with water, sink and storage area. 05095-16034
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