Property Description
3-Story Craftsman Log Cabin Sanctuary in Ponderosa Village
Welcome to your mountain sanctuary—a premier Ridgway, Colorado real estate find offering the ultimate blend of rustic alpine charm, modern luxury, and world-class adventure. Nestled on 1.08 acres in the peaceful Ponderosa Village community, this custom log home is a true architectural work of art. The craftsmanship is exceptional, featuring massive hand-hewn logs that are flat on the interior for a clean, sophisticated look, beautifully accented by new pine molding and solid pine interior doors.
The Living Spaces & Breathtaking Views
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The Great Room: The heart of the home is a sun-drenched great room where soaring cathedral ceilings and an abundance of natural light frame panoramic, jaw-dropping views of the Sneffels Range and Whitehouse Peak. Stay comfortable year-round with two cozy pellet stoves—the perfect place to warm up after a winter day of ice climbing at the world-renowned Ouray Ice Park.
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The Kitchen: Efficiently designed for the home chef, featuring rich, custom hickory cabinetry and stylish tile countertops.
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The Third-Floor Master Suite: Retreat to the top level of the home, where a spacious primary bedroom boasts its own private master balcony. Step outside with your morning coffee to take in the absolute serenity and dramatic, sweeping alpine vistas of the San Juans.
Versatile Layout & Functional Luxury
The layout includes 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, thoughtfully distributed across three levels.
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Income or Guest Potential: The versatile walk-out lower level features its own separate entrance and comes completely plumbed and wired. It offers incredible flexibility for a private guest suite, workshop, or rental opportunity. (Buyer to verify local and HOA regulations)
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Adventure-Ready Storage: A standout feature is the attached garage, providing rare protected parking and vital gear storage for your skis, paddleboards, and mountain bikes.
☀️ Exceptional Outdoor Living & Wildlife
Experience true Colorado nature right outside your back door:
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The Seasonal Creek: A trickling seasonal mountain spring stream runs right through the property, complete with a picture-perfect wooden footbridge.
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Entertainment Spaces: Relax on the expansive viewing decks or gather around the hand-laid stone patio and built-in firepit for evening stargazing.
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Water Rights & Wildlife: The property includes dedicated irrigation water rights to keep your meadow lush and green, frequently attracting local deer and wild turkeys.
The Ultimate San Juan Basecamp
Perfectly situated between Ridgway and Ouray, this home places you in the heart of Colorado’s premier outdoor recreation corridor:
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Minutes away from boating and paddleboarding at the Ridgway Reservoir.
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Just down the road from a relaxing, clothing-optional soak at Orvis Hot Springs.
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Easy year-round access via county-maintained roads with an incredibly low HOA fee of only $250 annually.
Authentic log construction offering this tier of mountain views, quality upgrades, and flexible lifestyle potential is increasingly rare in the Ouray County market. If you are looking for a true mountain retreat with effortless access to Telluride and Ouray, 448 Whitehouse Vista Lane is a must-see.
Contact us today to arrange your private showing.
Measurements
Lower Level 956 sq ft
Main Level 1572 sq ft
Upper Level 590 sq ft
Living Room 30×18
Dining Room 12×14
Kitchen 16×8
Loft 12×9
Storage room 8×9
Garage 24×19
1 Bedroom 10×10
1 Bath 10×6
2 Bedroom 16×11
2 Bath 13×6
3 Bedroom 16×25
3 Bath5x7
Front Deck 18×8
Back Deck 18×6
Upper Deck 5×12
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
| 3-story log cabin | Custom Hickory Cabinetry | Attached Garage | Investment & Income | Mountain Property |
| New Pine Molding | Mountain View Home | Soaring Cathedral Ceilings | Log Homes & Cabins | |
| Custom Log Home | Hand-Laid Stone Patio | Country Homes | Luxury |



































