23195 County Road 56

Located in the Long Gulch valley west of the Elk River corridor, is this custom log home on 35 grassy acres. The home, built in 1995, is an appealing blend of interior frame walls painted in warm tones and impressive large round logs. The great room has vaulted ceilings and a cozy wood-burning stove; it shares an open floor plan with the dining area and kitchen. Granite counters and a stone backsplash are complemented by Kenmore Elite stainless appliances, including a new LG dual-fuel gas stove. The main floor features a spacious bedroom and ensuite full bathroom plus a walk-in closet. A second bedroom and a full hall bath are on this level along with a pantry closet and mudroom area. Custom log stair railings lead to the upper-level loft area and another spacious suite. The loft is currently used as an office and high-speed internet is supplied by Zirkel wireless. The upper-level bedroom suite has ample room for a sitting area with long views of the meadows and mountains that rise to the Continental Divide. Attached is a 5-piece bathroom with a jetted tub, double sinks and a tiled walk-in shower with a skylight and double shower head. An unfinished basement provides plenty of room for storage. Two covered decks run the length of the house; one faces east - perfect for morning coffee or cool shade on warm summer days - and the other faces west for those amazing Colorado mountain sunsets. Giant evergreen trees shade the house and provide privacy. A three-car detached garage has room for large vehicles plus additional storage and the property is set up for horses with a barn, covered equipment storage and a lean-to horse shelter. The barn can accommodate 6 stalls and has an insulated tack room plus wings on each side and a hay loft. The property is along the Long Gulch drainage which provides seasonal running water that fills two ponds. Access is easy on year-round county roads and Steamboat Springs is only a 15-mile drive!