608 Nicholson Lake Ridge Rd, Crested Butte, CO 81224

An amazing new home matched only by an equally stunning location above Nicholson Lake at Alpine Meadows, this is arguably one of the very finest offerings in our valley. The commanding views of the lake and Mt. Crested Butte are one-of-a-kind. The home enjoys many exquisite refinements including reclaimed flooring, designer lighting, vaulted and beamed ceilings and eye-catching cabinets and vanities. Other highlights include a second living room downstairs, three spacious bedrooms plus a big bunk room, a hot tub, two decks and two garages. The home sits on a treed and private 1.66 acres located at the end of the county maintained road. Owner amenities include exclusive fishing rights on the Slate River and private fishing and boating on Nicholson Lake. The lake was recently stocked with hundreds of Rainbows, Cutbow and Brown trout. Easily access the National Forest, the Lupine Trail and Lower Loop from this spot.

This impressive offering in Alpine Meadows in the Slate River Valley near Crested Butte sits above pristine, spring-fed Nicholson Lake, with a spectacular view of Mt. Crested Butte. The entire subdivision has water rights, with no restrictions, to the lake. This spacious mountain home is on nearly 2 acres with privacy, mature trees, amazing perennial gardens and boulders. An extensive remodel in 2007 included a beautiful gourmet kitchen with custom knotty alder cabinets, Brazilian Lava granite countertops and new oak floors. Vaulted ceilings, eye-catching beam work, massive rock fire place and incredible views round out the appeal of the living/dining rooms. The 700+ sq. ft. master bedroom is impressive with its own rock fireplace and direct-access outdoor deck. Other amenities include both attached and detached 2-car garages, with conversion possibilities into guest quarters; extensive and mature landscaping all around; very large outdoor/heated indoor dog run; 2 large mudrooms and 3 ample decks facing the lake and Mt. Crested Butte. Purchase the adjacent neighbors’ property (also for sale) and create a one-of-a-kind 4-acre family compound with 2 homes. Alpine Meadows is a small and established subdivision, and the surrounding area is protected by the Crested Butte Land Trust. Alpine Meadows amenities include an exclusive domestic well water system, private boating and fishing on Nicholson Lake and special access for hiking and fishing along the Slate River, as well as hiking, biking and camping in the nearby National Forest and Oh-Be-Joyful Recreation Area; nearby easy access to the new Lupine Trail; and last but not least, your own private sledding hill! The historic mining town of Crested Butte is only 10 min away via the recently paved Slate River Road.