Highland Ranch
- Aspen, CO
- $55,000,000
Overview
A MODERN-DAY PIECE OF HISTORY
Aspen's first ski lodge is a historic, picturesque mountain retreat, situated on approx. 55 premier acres. The iconic Highland Ranch estate offers massive Castle Creek River frontage, incredible mountain views of Star Peak and Five Fingers, two ponds, multiple outbuildings, and a location conveniently just 10 minutes from downtown Aspen. The ranch also features beautiful open meadows with irrigated water rights and approximately 8 miles of horseback, hiking and biking trails.
Currently, this historic property consists of the main house (original lodge), caretaker cabin, artist studio, horse barn, and large metal shed that could be turned into an indoor pickleball/tennis court, as well as rights to build an additional 9,000 SF home. In total, the property has entitlements for approximately 18,000 SF. The historic Highland Bavarian Lodge and Bunk House have been completely renovated and combined to create the current 'main house' - a one-of-a-kind home design that beautifully blends the past with the present.
Your future awaits at Highland Ranch, a beloved piece of Aspen's past.
ONE-OF-A-KIND LAND
- Approx 55 acres (2 parcels)
CURRENT MAIN RESIDENCE
- 6543 SF(including 635 SF Garage)
- 7 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- 2 Half Bathrooms
2 HISTORIC CABINS
- Approx. 200-334 SF
- 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
- Studio
CDU
- 1,800 SF
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
- Barn: Approx. 2,400 SF
- Riding Arena: Approx. 5,400 SF
- Trash: Approx. 38 SF
- Utilities: Approx. 100 SF
- Greenhouse: Approx. 1,600 SF
Conceptional design plans provided by Zone 4, showcasing a new main house featuring up to 9,616 SF of permitable builds (including an approx. 750 SF garage)
- Swim Spa
- Sauna
- Approx. 8 Miles of Trails
- 2 Ponds
- Private River Access
- Expansive Mountain Views
- Riding/ Equestrian Arena
- Fitness Gym
- Prep Kitchen
The Highland Bavarian Lodge was built in 1936, and a ski run was cut on the hillside, making it one of the first ski resorts in Colorado and the first in Aspen by December 24, 1936. The project was an attempt to bring a European-style ski resort to the western slopes by creators Tom (TJ) Flynn, the son of a local miner; Billy Fiske, an Olympic bobsledder; and Ted Ryan, a New York investor and founder of Ashcroft Ober Aspen.
The Highland Bavarian Lodge was only open to skiers until 1939, as the war in Europe advanced, but the development paved the way for skiing in the region, inspiring the creation of Aspen Mountain and other iconic ski resorts in today's Roaring Fork Valley.
Photos Courtesy of The Aspen Historical Society
The current main house (originally the ski lodge) has been tastefully updated throughout to blend today's luxuries with the property's historical roots. Disigned by YODEZEEN Architects, this historic home, which was the first ski lodge in Colorado, has been completely re-imagined with a contemporary yet mountain aesthetic that includes new systems and controls. Enjoy tranquil views overlooking the south pond toward Ashcroft or watch skiers come down Five Fingers towards the west.
TRAIL & PROPERTY
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