Description

Perched atop Cedar Mesa is this exquisitely crafted log home in Western Colorado. The full-scribe log home was constructed in 1995 and sits on 30 acres on the edge of the mesa just 3 1/2 miles from the town of Cedaredge. There are 2,560 square feet with a master suite located upstairs, a bedroom on the main level and a huge bonus room with private entry & covered patio that could function as a 3rd bedroom for a beautiful guest suite or mother-in-law suite, office, gym or family room. The 30 acre property sits behind a gated entry and features end-of-the-road privacy and unobstructed views of the surrounding area overlooking the ranch valley floor below and several neighboring mountain ranges. The home also features a 2-car detached garage with large bays, shop and attic storage. If you have been looking for a one of a kind western Colorado log home, your search is over!

Hand Built Full Scribe Swedish Cope Log Home For Sale

Every log on this well crafted log home was painstakingly selected and scribed in the Swedish Cope method of V-notching. Built on 26” footers and 12” wide foundation walls, the log home has a floating slab with in-floor radiant heat. The monolithic poured fire place is the centerpiece of this fine home and features a native stone chimney that was constructed by a well respected local stone mason. The beautiful open kitchen has a huge center island with new solid granite counters and all newer appliances. There are polished and stained concrete floors throughout the lower level and the downstairs bathroom features a jetted tub. The home has a new 50 gallon water heater and has been freshly stained and chinked. New fiber optic/high-speed internet has just been run by Elevate Fiber and will be available within the next 90 days allowing you to have complete connectivity and be able work from home in these uncertain times. Up to 1G MPS at a very reasonable rate.  Go ahead and look—there is no deferred maintenance on this unique log home. Every window captures a different view of the incredible western Colorado landscape.

Western Colorado Log Home with Outstanding Views For Sale

While the inside of this incredible log home is tantalizing in its own right, it’s the outside that makes this home truly special. The home features a freestanding wraparound concrete patio that allows you to enjoy the unobstructed panoramic views of the surrounding area. There is a Eco Spa hot tub with hard cover located on the southwest patio for evening shows of the stunning Western Colorado sunsets. Best of all there is no light pollution as the hogback covers the town of Cedaredge, so enjoy the Milky Way stargazing. You still get the city lights of Delta 12 miles away. The night sky is amazing.

Positioned on the edge of Cedar Mesa, the home overlooks an area known as Hart’s basin, comprised of two large cattle ranches with gorgeous sprawling irrigated hay fields and Fruitgrower’s Reservoir which serves as irrigation water storage for Orchard City below and serves as the location of the annual Sandhill Crane migration. The property extends to the bottom of the hillside to the west and includes a couple of springfed ponds which serve as watering holes for much of the local wildlife which includes ring-neck pheasants, Gamble’s quail, mule deer and elk.

The westerly views include the back nine of the Cedaredge Golf Club (an 18 hole public golf course), and the Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre Plateau. Southern views extend to the Gunnison Gorge and Black Canyon of the Gunnison and the San Juan Mountain range near Ouray and Telluride. Stretching across to the east are views of the West Elks Mountains near Crawford and of the Grand Mesa  and Green Mountain to the north nearly completing a full 360 degree western Colorado panorama.

30 Acre Property For Sale in Western Colorado

This 30 acre property is truly a wonderment of terrain and eco systems. The Class 6 road that enters the property winds through a piñon, juniper and sage high desert forest that defines much of Western Colorado. A 4-inch water line delivers domestic water to the property and a fire hydrant is located near the home. The southern end of the property features a former rock quarry with large, beautiful, native boulders. A seasonal stream flows through the property on the east and spring fed ponds are located below the cliff side to the west.

A large population of mule deer reside on the property and in the surrounding area and while this may not be a hunting property in the classic sense, many nice sized mule deer bucks have been taken right here on the property.

The home has a newly constructed oversized 2-car detached garage with space for a shop and a ton of attic storage. In addition to the domestic water, this log home property also has a 111’ deep well. The yard is tastefully landscaped with a small grass area with a crushed red slate circle drive and another grassy lawn area in the back with a garden shed to hold all of your landscape tools and supplies.

Where is the best place to retire in Colorado?

If you haven’t heard of Cedaredge, Colorado you aren’t alone. Cedaredge is a hidden gem! It is a small Western Colorado community located in the Surface Creek Valley on the south facing slope of the Grand Mesa.

The Grand Mesa is the world’s largest flattop mountain and is home to the 500 square mile Grand Mesa National Forest. With over 300 lakes and reservoirs, many of them stocked with a variety of trout species, the Grand Mesa is a year round recreational wonderment. In additional to excellent fishing, the Grand Mesa has an excellent elk, mule deer, black bear and moose population. Most of the mountain is accessible from forest service roads and a network of trails which can be used for motorcycle riding, mountain bike riding, horseback riding, hiking or exploring on a side by side or ATV. Winter on the Grand Mesa features groomed Nordic ski areas, world-class snowmobiling and Powderhorn Ski Resort is about 45 minutes away.

The area surrounding the town of Cedaredge has a population of around 2,000 residents. Cedaredge has a grocery store, a hardware store with full service lumberyard, several nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and excellent K-12 schools. Cedaredge also has a beautiful 18-hole, public golf course with reasonable fees and a picturesque back nine that is visible from this spectacular Colorado log home!