1666 High Creek Road, Fairplay

Beautiful mountain retreat with stunning views! Custom built log home on 5 private acres with a mix of Aspen & Pine, access to National Forest trails just down the road, and access to private fishing ponds starting with a warm spring high on the trail. Warm Springs Ranch is a gated community with nominal dues covering unlimited access to water managed through a community well (water quality reports are published on the website, water quality is regulated by the state and comparable to city water quality), road maintenance and snow plowing, trash service, stocking fish ponds. The community offers events at the community center, access to newly resurfaced pickle ball courts, and permits short-term and long term rentals. Warm Springs Ranch offers easy access to Breckenridge for skiing or golf with a free bus service to Summit County from Fairplay. A short drive to Buena Vista offers access to rafting, fly fishing, and hot springs. The Ranch is surrounded by National Forest and BLM land offering stunning wildlife viewing including elk herds, moose, and antelope. This Glu-lam log construction home offers the advantage of being fire resistant, while enjoying the cozy feeling of living in a log home. The main floor has an open floor plan with a vaulted living room, wood burning stove, beautiful beams, and a dining/sunroom with large windows that lets you view moose as you sip your morning coffee. From the sunroom, access the front deck to overlook a conservation area frequented by elk and moose. The front deck is wired for a hot tub. The kitchen has beautiful hickory cabinets, stone countertops reflecting the green of the pines, and a walk-in pantry. A sunny bedroom and half bath are also on the main floor. The owners have continually fire-mitigated the property. The area surrounding Warm Springs Ranch has recently been fire-mitigated by the Forest Service, keeping insurance rates low. This is your home sweet home. Only two previous owners, and never used as a rental.