Silver Creek Cabin

Descriptions

Silver Creek Cabin is a 3-bedroom 2 bath craftsman home situated along the banks of Silver Creek in Saguache, Colorado. This hidden gem is on 3 contiguous lots totaling .75 acres, each one separate and buildable, within a 65-acre community surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest with Silver Creek flowing the entire distance across and feeding the stocked 22 ponds & 3 lakes.

1900 sqft Cabin
Private Community
Year-round accessibility
Amazing fishery

Silver Creek feeds the 22 ponds and 3 lakes in the community and has native brown and rainbow trout. The ponds and lakes contain native fish and are also stocked by the association making Silver Creek Lakes one of the finest fisheries in Colorado. The community is a haven for a variety of animals including moose, deer, elk, and bear and many types of of birds can also be spotted such as turkey, bald eagles, golden eagles, osprey, and Canadian geese.

Having originally been built in 2002, the cabin has consistently been improved over the years with a garage, a 12 by 24 addition, and deck added. The kitchen was recently remodeled with granite counters, a new sink, a new dishwasher, backsplash, and under counter LED lighting. A gas range with a 100-gallon propane tank was also installed during this time. Composite shingles have been added to the dormers and the eves of the garage and synthetic stucco was put over the logs. The cabin is serviced with underground utilities and land lines to provide service through all seasons, while a cell tower on Methodist Mountain provides reliable cell service.

This 3-bedroom 2-bathroom cabin features an open floorplan perfect for entertaining your guests all while enjoying the views from your floor to ceiling windows. The touches of knotty pine, hand peeled log accents, stacked stone, and a wood burning fireplace add to the cabins warm and welcoming feel. After a long day, tuck into your master suite on the main level while your guests have the entire second level including a loft to enjoy.

The Homeowners Association recently installed an electric gate and joined the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy several years ago to strengthen their water protection. Chaffe County maintains the road from highway 285 to the community gate and plow the road in the winter on a regular basis. Within the community, roads are plowed on an as needed basis and paid for by the owners and association.

The property enjoys a prime location, with Poncha Springs and Salida a quick 15-minute drive away, offering a variety of dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities. If hitting the slopes is your passion, Monarch Ski Valley is conveniently less than 30 minutes away. For ease of travel, the Salida Airport is just a 20-minute drive.

Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the Arkansas River that traverses the Salida Valley, presenting exceptional opportunities for rafting and fishing. Nearby, adventure seekers can explore mountain biking and ATV trails, including easy access to the Rainbow Trail trailhead merely 4 miles from the property. And when winter arrives, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing become the perfect pursuits.

Silver Creek Cabin was chosen for its privacy, year around access, incredible views, and endless recreational activities. For more information, call or email to arrange your private showing.