The ranch is located 10 miles from Vallecito and Lemon Lakes, renowned boating and fishing spots. The nearby Animas, Florida, and Pine Rivers offer rafting and Gold Medal trout fishing. The area features world class big game hunting. Two popular ski resorts, Purgatory and Wolf Creek, are approximately 50 miles away. As usual in mountainous areas, weather patterns provide a real four season atmosphere.
Summers are very pleasant offering warm days, cool nights, and a high proportion of sunshine.
Winters are snowy but the temperature rarely falls below 5 degrees and the area is recognized for its sunny temperate climate. The property is located in Sweetwater Springs Ranch, one of the most desirable addresses in the county. The nearly 3,100 square foot home is a charming country style cedar lap sided house with wraparound redwood porches, and an open floor plan which permits solar heating and beautiful views from all rooms. Great views from all rooms of the home. The home features extensive use of wood with red oak hardwood floors, tongue and groove paneling and hand-hewn spruce beams in the living room and beadboard wainscotting throughout the living areas.