Ragged Bear Ranch Homestead
McClure Pass

DETAILS

INTERIOR FEATURES

The charm and character of the original log home built in 1925 has been maintained, yet magnificently remodeled and expanded into a comfortable, modern home by the owner, a well-known Aspen/Snowmass builder.
Gorgeous reclaimed trestle wood pine floors, skip troweled walls, pine log beams, and recessed lighting throughout. A satellite speaker system enables sound throughout the entire home, including all patios.
Enter from the flagstone front porch with river rock wall surround and Casablanca ceiling fan spinning above.
The warm, inviting living room features the original log walls that have been beautifully restored. The entire room is comprised of indigenous materials—vaulted ceilings reveal huge log beams and the woodburning
fireplace is surrounded by river rock, a quartzite floor, and log mantle. Windows look out to horse pastures and mountains.
Doorway of alder and reclaimed trestle wood leads to wonderful master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, pine log beams, double glass doors to a large deck, and special touches such as recessed reading lights over the bed, plus his and hers closets.
Adjoining master bath features a trestle wood floor, vaulted ceilings with recessed lighting, and a vanity of tumbled marble tile on bull-nosed lodge pole pine with a raised sink and custom pine cabinets. Double-head travertine steam shower is surrounded by slate and quartzite.
Powder room features a rustic door from the original home that is quite a conversation piece. Wrought iron raised sink sets on slate vanity with bull-nosed pine trim with log-framed mirror above.
Windows in the bar area look out to a huge pine. Bar features slate countertop, custom pine cabinetry with custom-made rust patina pulls, copper sink, and mini fridge.
Reclaimed trestle wood pine floors and soaring ceilings with log beams grace the dining room. French doors on both sides open to 100-year old pines or a slate patio with flowering apple trees.
Huge, everything-you-would-ever-want-in-a-kitchen has plenty of room for everyone to congregate—around the 5’ x 7’ center island or in front of the large bow window that looks out to the raised vegetable gardens and beautiful sunsets over the Muddy Basin. Generous custom pine cabinets (some glass-front) with custom steel pulls feature convenient slide-outs, spice drawer, appliance garage, and a built-in desk area.
Kitchen appliances include SubZero refrigerator with bottom freezer drawer, Kitchen Aid dishwasher, Thermador double oven (one is convection oven), and Thermador 6-burner gas stove with 2-burner delay for warming, plus a special exhaust fan that automatically raises and lowers.
Adjacent cabin currently functions as laundry facility and office, but could be converted into guest quarters. Laundry room has Kenmore washer and dryer, plus GE refrigerator.
Guest cabin that sleeps four has full kitchen and bath, plus glass doors that open to a deck that overlooks Muddy Creek. There are two bunk beds, a queen bed, a sitting area, dining area, plus a wood stove to keep everyone toasty. Appliances include GE refrigerator/freezer, GE Profile microwave, and GE stove. 

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Beautiful mountain and lush pastoral views.
Main house has log and river rock exterior and corrugated rust tin roof.
Lovely manicured lawns with perennial gardens.
Raised bed gardens for vegetables, herbs, and cutting flowers.
Trex deck outside of master bedroom.
Front patio has river rock wall and Casablanca fan.
Picnic area with 8’ fire pit along the creek.
Three huge horse pastures of approximately 10 acres each.
New 4-rail fencing and cross fencing throughout.
Ample water rights from two ditches for field irrigation.
Year round stream.
Muddy Creek runs the entire length of the property.
Hay shed on property.
100-year old pine trees shade the main house.

ADDITIONAL REMARKS

320-gallon natural spring water system with storage tank.
Very private.
Approximately 65 miles from Aspen, 30 miles from Carbondale, and 30 miles from Paonia.
Year round access on well-maintained county road.
Accessible to Aspen, Eagle, Montrose and Grand Junction airports.
7,000-foot elevation.
Minutes away from BLM and Forest Service land for horseback riding trails, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.
Zoned agricultural.
Present Owner will negotiate on-site management contract with Buyer at Buyer’s request.
Present Owner available for further construction, if needed.