Nestled on the banks of the Crystal River confluence, resides this charming compound, including two homes on 1.5 acres with over 300' of river frontage. Whether you seek privacy and tranquility or enjoy fly fishing or wading in river beds, this unique property is a preservation of an ''old Colorado'' lifestyle and offers all of the authenticity and nativity of the Crystal River valley. Just 6.5 miles to Carbondale proper and 10 miles to historic Redstone, the river runs through this humble Rocky Mountain habitat. Dramatic sightings of 14'er peaks loom in the distance, while the river dances around rocks and reflects the sun like diamonds in the foreground. Currently, only the ADU is available starting January 1, 2026. The main house has been rented. The residences are set apart from one another topographically, and are buffered by indigenous trees and shrubs.
The main home has a patio, two upper decks, and river views. On the main floor is a Queen bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. The country kitchen with splashy blue tile, has room for a bistro table in the breakfast nook and a hanging flower box just beyond the window, perfect for planting fresh herbs for home cooking. Lilacs bloom adjacent to the home offering the most nostalgic fragrance of spring and convenient for cutting and making arrangements for your home! A laundry room stands off of the kitchen. The living room has vaulted beam accented ceilings with a picture window facing the river and a gas fireplace. A spacious dining room sits directly off of the living room. Upstairs is a king primary suite. A generous landing provides flex space with an office and additional bureau or armoire space for storage. The ensuite bathroom has a dual sink vanity and full shower and tub. The separate ADU is just up the hill via a rustic footpath, bejeweled with blue Mountain Harebell, but it also has it's own separate, contiguous parking area by the front entrance. There is an open kitchen, dining, and living room floor plan with an electric fireplace, and south facing deck with a gas fire pit. An enormous wood burning stove will heat the entire home and add ambiance. There are two bedrooms, a queen and a king and a shared full bathroom with a tub and shower. The front loading laundry units share the bathroom. Owned by loving and outdoorsy proprietors, who have had an Aspen and Valley presence spanning decades, this property is indicative of their passion for the Carbondale corridor. Much like their personalities, they're keeping it real; authentic, pure, and vital. Between his passion for art (namely sculpture,) and her business acumen (with a legacy family business, specializing in outdoor furnishings,) the owners welcome occupants who share in their passion to maintain the vibe of their recently acquired property and sustain all that this wildly historic valley has to offer; from the days of the Ute Indians to Hunter Thompson, Thomas McClure, Doc Holiday among many others. Flanked by the historic towns of Redstone, Marble and Carbondale, one has quick access to the Penny and Avalanche hot springs, dozens of popular restaurants, from fine dining at the Tiny Pine to casual post hiking BBQ at Slow Groovin' in Marble, to familiar haunts such as White House Pizza, Ming's, Phat Thai, Propaganda Pie, and the Marble Distillery. Numerous hiking, mountain biking and road biking trails are accessible from this property including a hiking trail at the southern end of the property which takes you right along the rivers edge for miles! Aspen, Snowmass, Buttermilk, Highlands, and Sunlight are between 30-45 minutes away. Mushroom Rock is 15 minutes away for hiking and spectacular Mount Sopris views. Prince Creek Mountain biking trail head is just 8 miles away. Ranches, farms, marble quarries, the Crystal River Bridge, and Ute Coke Ovens all a stone's throw away! The setting is healing and tranquil, yet close to all action!