The Fossil View cabin is a three-story log structure situated on a historic mining claim about 27 miles northeast of Gunnison. Including the basement, there are three levels with a total of 3,000 square feet, four bedrooms, and two and one half baths. Set up as a retreat property, the bedrooms and extra spaces are set up with bunks to sleep 15. The cabin is an off-grid retreat with its own 1,400-watt solar power system, Kohler 12-kw generator, and cistern supplied by a neighboring spring. The home is warm and inviting, with finishes rarely found in a mountain cabin, including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom antler chandelier, custom log dining table, tile and wood floors, warm and bright aspen paneling, living room theater, hot-water (glycol) propane-fired baseboard heat supplementing the wood stove, and a finished basement. The home even includes a ceiling venting system to push warm air from the eve of the living room to the basement bedrooms. The expansive decks are built from durable Trex decking. There is cellular phone reception at the property.

Year-round Colorado recreation property with snowmobile or snowcat access.

Is this a year-round recreation retreat? Yes, if you have snowmobiles or a snowcat, which is the only source of winter access. The property is well set up for snowmobiles, with a parking area for ATVs and snowmobiles under the deck. Generators, fireplaces, and heating systems are set up for year-round use. Summer and fall access is good even with a passenger car. This is an excellent property for family retreats, church retreats, ministry, or back-country getaways.

Bordering National Forest over-the-counter trophy elk and mule deer hunting property in Colorado GMU 55

This property offers access to thousands of acres of National Forest lands, with some of the best elk and deer hunting in Colorado. The owners of this property have taken numerous trophy bucks and bull elk from this property. Elk licenses are available over the counter for second and third rifle season.

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Listing ID: 05022-16015