3303 Trail Creek Rd Lake George, CO 80827

Listing details for 3303 Trail Creek Rd, Lake George, CO 80827 : The “Never Level, Never Plumb Ranch” offers a rare opportunity to own Colorado history, turn-key livability, privacy, income potential & future building possibilities — on 40 secluded acres a few minutes north of Lake George.  The 1890s 1-bed 1 ½-bath log cabin, a separate 1-bed 1-bath log ADU (above an oversized detached garage) and multiple historic out buildings (thought to have once supported a stage coach operation) are on 20 acres.  The legally separate adjoining 20-acre parcel has ongoing farm use and a gorgeous private building site for a future home.  The 1,271-square-foot cabin features hand hewn 9”-12” logs, some dating to the 1890s, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, original pine floors, updated fixtures & renovated with reclaimed ranch materials.  The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, new butcher-block counters & peninsula. Oversized laundry/mud room. The bedroom has a wood-burning stove & walk in closet. The great room opens to 900-sf deck & patio with large awnings.  The charming 768-sf ADU has a private entrance and a 336-sf deck with sweeping views.  ADU features an open kitchen with island, new stainless appliances, antique-pine floors, copper trim accents, wood stove & stackable washer/dryer. ADU & 768-sf insulated garage is separately metered from main cabin & has separate propane tank. Ideal for guests, family or rental. The vacant 20-acre parcel is privately situated away from the cabins offering an exceptional future homesite, a well with hand pump, fenced 2-acre crop field, current agricultural tax status & potential for continuing farm or livestock use. The ranch features rolling forested hills, meadows, rock formations & smoky quartz crystals. Historic outbuildings include a 120+ year-old log blacksmith shed, ice house, log stables, bunkhouse & 414-sf root cellar.  An intermittent stream, dam & dry pond, fencing, frost-free water hydrant & RV-use areas add versatility. Cabins have metal roofs, insulated ceilings & windows.