Lonesome Goose

LONESOME GOOSE Colorado, La Plata County, Bayfield

LONESOME GOOSE Nestled along Lake Vallecito, one of Coloardo’s largest lakes, and bordering the National Forest, is a cabin that opens directly onto the lake. This enchanting historic log home is being offered for the first time in 30 years. The 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2,594 sq. ft. architecturally designed, handcrafted log cabin is exceptionally unique and serene. Enjoy unobstructed views of the beautiful blue waters, towering peaks in the Weminuche wilderness, verdant green of the front yard and crystal-clear skies that make every day a breathtaking experience. Full log construction throughout the first floor, with posts, beams, doors and wood paneling on both floors in warm golds, reds and greys lovingly recovered from seven area barns create a historic and memorable living space.

There are two fireplaces – one in the living room and one in the master bedroom.

An outdoor paradise awaits with redwood decks that wrap around the home and a front gate that opens onto the lake, where you can boat, fish, kayak, swim, paddle board, jet ski or water ski in the summer, and Nordic ski, snowmobile and ice fish in the winter. The mature landscaped yard boasts more than 60 fragrant lilac bushes, Columbine, poppies, cherry trees, chokecherry, crabapple, raspberry bushes, day lilies, clematis, and peonies.

PROPERTY FEATURES Main Features • 3 beautiful bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2,594 sq. ft. of refined, rustic living • Two fireplaces – one in the living room and one in the master bedroom • A cozy, inviting library nook off one of the two upstairs bedrooms • Unobstructed views of towering trees, Lake Vallecito and snow-capped mountains in the Weminuche Wilderness (Colorado’s largest Wilderness area) • A hot tub sits on a spacious back deck, perfect for soaking up the night sky and relaxing • Direct lake access • Blue spruce, Douglas fir, Balsam fir (the traditional Christmas tree), Ponderosa pine, Colorado white fir and aspen in the yard • An adjacent creek along one property line • Borders the San Juan National Forest • Modern appliances, granite countertops • No HOA • Ideal summer temperatures, with low humidity and clear skies

LONESOME GOOSE HISTORY The house was completely rebuilt in 198990. However, the owners wanted to preserve as much of the original structure as possible.

This turned into keeping nothing more than the original four exterior log walls and one interior log wall. There is still the original footprint of the ground floor, as well as the original footprint of the second floor, with new, magnificent dormer windows for each second floor bedroom to take advantage of the view of Lake Vallecito.

There is an unparalleled lake and mountain view at the front of the home that can be seen through the wall of windows. Numerous clear skylights make the surrounding forest visible from every room.

All ceilings in the home, as well as several interior walls, are constructed of exterior barn wood. One barn, known to be approximately 100 years old, was completely disassembled.

From this barn was obtained not only much of the bright exterior barn wood, but also massive 9-inch hand-hewn posts and beams, which were incorporated into the living room, kitchen and master bedroom ceilings.

The main front door and most interior doors were handcrafted entirely from barn wood.

Much care went into matching pieces of barn wood as to color and thickness.

LONESOME GOOSE HISTORY CONTINUED The house has broad redwood decks that ex­ tend around the home on three sides, providing leisurely access around the entire home. Wilson Creek flows down the east property line, emptying into Lake Vallecito in front of the house.

A skilled mason hand-selected the stones for the chimneys from local river rock and tightly packed them into the internal fireplaces and external chimney structures. Two cedar mantels were hand­crafted by a local wood­ worker as were several cedar benches on the redwood deck.

There are two water supplies. Yard water comes from a water-gathering system up the mountain behind the house on Wilson Creek.

House water comes from a well drilled on the property itself. The entire lake shore in front of the house is either National Forest or BLM property.

WILDLIFE Canada geese are frequent visitors to the lakefront. Kokanee salmon, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and White Bass are in abundant supply in the Lake Vallecito waters, along with the occasional Walleye.

Mule deer and elk fill the National Forest around the cabin. Black bear footprints are sometimes spotted. There is an occasional moose. The piercing cry of osprey is often heard. The cabin is at an elevation of 7, 700 feet.

LONESOME GOOSE - 2048 CR 501A Colorado, La Plata County, Bayfield 3 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2,594 Sq Ft. | On the Lake!

MLS# 759291- Offered at $1,095,000

Visit durangologcabin.com for additional information and stories from the current owners.

Lesley Gannon Meiering (970) 560-0600 Lesley@lpwsir.com Legacypropertieswestsir.com

This property is offered by Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty, LLC, Lesely Gannon Meiering, All information provided by Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty, LLC or its sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and any users of such information waive any claims related thereto. Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty, LLC recommends that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. issues regarding title, water, minerals, survey, zoning, permits, land use regulations and other applicable laws, and any other issues) be independently verified by the purchaser’s attorney.

If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.