491 Slate River Drive

Crested Butte, CO 81224

EPIC RIVERSIDE VIEW, EXPOSED-WOOD CHARM, PREMIER OUTDOOR RECREATION Natural beauty lovers’ home perfectly set steps above sweeping Slate River turn, in sunrise shadow of 12,168’ Crested Butte. Major upgrades since early 2023. Sweeping, unobstructed mountain panorama - South (Whetstone) to North (Gothic) - from stone deck along entire river side. Foreground filled with Slate River meandering through massive, protected riverine area harboring ever-changing wildlife. Open-skied sun, roofed shade, hot tub, firepit. As daylight ebbs, breathtaking sunsets, starry nights. Step inside to expansive, glass-intensive riverside interior. Invites awe-inspiring panorama inside to large, open-concept kitchen, dining room, living room centered around striking floor to ceiling fireplace. Douglas fir posts and beams , fir ceiling, cherry floors, bathed in natural light. New gourmet chef’s kitchen, yards of granite-topped cabinets, Wolf/Cove appliances, serving island, dining peninsula, walk-in pantry. Enter from rock-featured, concrete driveway over marble floor or via oversized two car garage, heated, ample cabinets and shelves. Two main-level bedrooms, en suite baths, heated floors. Large, well-appointed primary suite, huge over-garage bonus room dominate upstairs, fir posts, beams, cathedral ceilings. Laundry conveniently adjacent to primary suite. Airy suite bedroom, riverside floor-to-ceiling windows, private balcony, gas stove for extra warmth. suite bath featuring two vanities, combination bidet-toilet, dual-jetted steam shower, hydrotherapy tub, heated floor. Walk-in closet for two. Adjacent fourth bedroom or office. ADU-like bonus room accessible inside or via outside stairs. Cozy family-gathering/recreation room or fifth bedroom, bath, kitchenette. Every compass point offers nearby access to outdoor recreation paradise. Historic Crested Butte 6 minutes away; resort skiing 12 minutes. Walk or bike to CB on separated path. Paddle home via meandering Slate. One of a kind, legacy home basking in National Geographic natural beauty of Colorado Rocky Mountain High.

Listing courtesy of Ned Stitt of Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties



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