Located at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan Rivers, Basalt is 16 miles north of Aspen and 22 miles southeast of Glenwood Springs. Basalt, with its close proximity to Aspen, is a gateway to all of the valley′s recreational activities. Basalt has become a favorite treasured destination all its own, especially within the fly-fishing community.
Creekside ranchette with a separate CDU, water rights, and 230 feet of West Sopris Creek frontage __ 30 minutes to Aspen, 10 to Willits, no HOA.
Set on 2.65 fully usable, irrigated acres with 0.25 CFS water rights, this Basalt ranchette combines a remodeled main home, a private income-ready caretaker unit (CDU) and fenced upper and lower pastures ready for horses or other farm animals and/or hobby farming.
The 1,958 sq ft main home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with a remodeled main level: redesigned kitchen with custom cabinetry, new appliances, new flooring, lighting, electrical, insulation, drywall, and paint. Vermont soap-stone wood-burning stove, metal roof, well water, and backup generator.
The detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath caretaker unit (CDU) has its own private entrance, separate driveway, covered parking, and wood stove __ well suited for guests, multigenerational living, or an employee. Total of four bedrooms and three full baths in the home.
Outbuildings and grounds include a 338 sq ft insulated garage, two-car carport, loafing shed with hay storage, fenced garden with raised beds, mature plum trees, screening pines, and a dedicated ranch access road along the east boundary.
A private creekside seating area sits beside West Sopris Creek, with a teepee on a 16-foot platform. Minutes to the Mt. Sopris trailhead, Prince Creek mountain biking, Crown Mountain, Dinkle Lake, and acres of BLM land.
A rare combination of water, usable acreage, and flexible living space in one of the valley′s most desirable rural corridors.
