An extraordinary property, Cascabel spreads for 318 acres across the San Miguel Valley floor, following the course of the river and including both banks for most of its length. No place on the property is more than 1,000 feet from this pristine, natural, undammed freestone river.
The current owners thoughtfully developed Cascabel over almost 30 years as both their own family retreat and a private fishing club. Noted Denver architect Peter Dominick developed the master plan and designed most of the buildings, including two exquisite custom homes, four guest cabins, and a day house with a commercial-grade kitchen and dining room for 30 people. The buildings, which also include a spectacular pavilion, pool and spa, are clustered around manicured lawns at the center of the property to preserve the natural habitat and fishing experience at the upper and lower ends of the river.
At 6,400 feet above sea level, Cascabel lies in the transition zone between the San Juan Mountains and the Southwestern desert with terrain and vegetation that combine the best of both regions. Deer, elk, bear, bobcats, small game, wild turkeys and eagles abound.
Cascabel is versatile with multiple possible uses. Since 2008, the owners have used the property exclusively as their getaway, and it is, in fact, a manageable size for a family place. There are also superb amenities for a corporate or sporting retreat. Additionally, the acreage is divided into eight distinct tracts, suitable for development with buried electricity and telephone services.
Surrounded by national forests and federal land and secluded by high canyon walls, Cascabel is very private and yet only 30 minutes from the ski slopes, shops, and restaurants of Telluride. The property is easily accessible year round via a county-maintained road off Highway 145. http://hallhall.com/ranches-for-sale/properties/cascabel