The Main Residence & More

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Upon arrival, the cobbled courtyard reclaimed from Chicago’s State and McKinzie Streets welcome guests and lead to the grand entry with French doors that open out onto the expansive backyard terrace. 

The exterior constructed with Minnesota limestone on poured and reinforced concrete with insulated concrete forms, Pella windows and imported French tiles embedded into concrete with copper seams, roof ice melt system and wood rafters and sheathing.

Inside, you will find Venetian plaster walls, exquisite tile and marble flooring and custom milled baseboards and crown molding, hardwood, and stonework details throughout. Many rooms boast exposed wood beams that lend to the charm of the space. The formal living and dining rooms flank the grand entry.

The spacious master suite is located on the north wing of the home and includes a fireplace; access to the hot tub; his & her private dressing rooms with Luxe wardrobe carousels, separate bathrooms with steam shower and large soaking tub; and a kitchenette with laundry.There is a private Steptoe Canadian metal spiral staircase that leads to the dual offices with ½ bath, refreshment area, and clay throwing tub.

On the south wing of the main level, you will find the kitchen equipped with the finest appliance package, cabinetry and counters.  The kitchen is supported by a butler’s pantry for additional storage and workspace. A quaint breakfast nook is between the kitchen and outside veranda. 

The family room features exposed timber frame with fireplace; multiple sitting areas; bar with refrigerator, separate ice maker and dishwasher. The bright conservatory showcases a copper roof and offers a wonderful indoor green space with a lovely library located just off of this space.  

An elevator provides access to the upper and lower floors in addition to the multiple staircases.  The upper floor has a landing area with four guest suites.  Guests will be right at home with laundry and kitchenette service. 

The lower level features a storage room with safe; temperature controlled wine room; wet bar; media room; exercise room; 2 bedrooms and multiple bathrooms; large cedar closet; laundry/mud room; gift wrapping room; and two mechanical rooms that house all utilities as well as the water treatment system with three 1700 gallon storage tanks.  

The home is kept comfortable with in-floor radiant heat and partial air conditioning; Lutron lighting system; driveway and terraces have snowmelt; and all three homes have full security systems.  The generator and heating systems are all powered by natural gas.

The outdoor living is perfect for entertaining with two levels of stone terraces, fireplace, speakers, landscaping and sunsets that will take your breath away.

• The larger wood clad barn is heated with natural gas and has a cupola in the ceiling; one overhead door and one barn door that slides.
• The smaller barn with concrete slab houses the Detroit Diesel back-up generator that will run the entire house. This barn is also heated, one overhead garage door.
•  Horse barn. The horse barn can be found on the north portion of the property and is complete with electric, water, and turnouts. 

3 domestic wells

Permit #’s 182733, 211194, 216969

In addition, the owner has secured two water taps from the future Animas La Plata Water Project.  

Water Rights 

Adjudicated extensive water rights from the Brown Brothers Ditch and include 1/3 cfs from the Pine Ridge Irrigation (#2 Priority).  The Pine Ridge Ditch is the highest ditch on the property and is referred to as the “Upper Ditch” which is used to irrigate the upper field. There are two ponds (both lined).  The larger pond is used for storage and the automated pump system calls water from the small pond used to irrigate.  The ponds provide water for the fire hydrant on property for added fire protection.

Septic Permits

Main house: Permit 189-2007 

Guest house:  Permit 297-1998

Guest cottage:  Permit 404-1995

Two fields on the ranch are hay producing and can generate roughly $5,000 to $7,000 annually.

Furnishings/equipment may be available under separate negotiation.