Jeremiah Aukerman

**SELLER WILL CARRY WITH 25% DOWN & NO QUALIFICATION! NO CREDIT REPORTING. Welcome to the iconic Trout House, a luxurious Vallecito Lake front home located on the northern shore of Vallecito Reservoir. The only such property at the lake that boasts stunning "million dollar" lake views from one end to the other, while also having river frontage and lake frontage just feet away from the deck. This magnificent residence offers all you could want in a Colorado retreat, or full time residence or vacation rental. PRIOR INCOME AVERAGED NEARLY $1,000 PER NIGHT. While bordering the lake and public land, the property is also just a few hundred feet from Middle Mountain Road, offering access to the vast San Juan National Forest. Whether you'd like to fish, boat, hike, bike, ride ATV's, horseback ride, the great outdoors awaits your wildest dreams at the Trout House. The home features two kitchens, two laundry facilities, an elevator, three bedrooms that sleep six, and five bathrooms, along with an attached two-car garage. This property is ideal for short-term vacation rentals with part time use, or for someone who wants to call the Lake home! Inside, the house is adorned with unique accents, including custom cabinetry, a luxurious master bath suite, massive log beams in the main living room, a hand-hewn spiral staircase, and dual rock fireplaces on the main level. From any of the exterior multi-level wrap-around decks, the views are breathtaking. Entertaining and leaving your guests in awe here will be a breeze. The spacious heated garage gives plenty of room for toys that may be in your adventures. Vallecito Creek flows directly into the reservoir below, with West Mountain, Sheep Mountain, Middle Mountain, and Granite Peak providing an impressive backdrop. Right at the lake you'll be sure to appreciate the amenities like a full service marina with slip and boat rentals, guided fishing, 2 restaurants, a liquor store, general store and a coffee shop. Additionally, there is a 50' wide easement that goes with the property along CR 501 to the north, giving additional access to over 4 acres. This is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Come see it for yourself to truly appreciate the incredible beauty and opportunity that awaits. Contact agent today and set up a tour.

This gorgeous home is only 19 months old in Bayfield's Clover Meadows subdivision and still under warranty. It was built by the highly-respected and longtime La Plata County builder, Young Brothers. This home is close to Bayfield schools and downtown and offers a quick commute to Durango and Pagosa Springs. The open kitchen features new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, pantry and plenty of cabinets with lots of storage. The vaulted ceiling shared with the living room and large windows gives natural light and a spacious feel, for comfort and entertaining. The large master suite features a roomy walk-in closet, an ensuite master bath with a tiled tub surround and dual vanities. The large laundry room is conveniently located near bedrooms and away from the living room. The oversized garage gives room for extra storage and a workbench. The outside is landscaped and completely fenced with privacy in the backyard. The new tuff shed stays offering plenty of extra storage space. Enjoy beautiful views to the South and East of the La Plata Mountains, and a shady patio area off the kitchen for your morning coffee. Irrigation water is provided by the HOA and is piped to the home. Additional upgrades include A/C and LED lighting throughout.

Residential | 3,626 Sq Ft | Last Updated: 12/06/2024

This charming mountain cabin has been tastefully renovated and sits peacefully on a generous 1.08-acre lot, within easy walking distance of the San Juan National Forest. Boasting three bedrooms, three baths, and a spacious two-car garage, this cabin offers plenty of room for comfortable living. The highlight of the cabin is its grand great room, adorned with a soaring two-story ceiling and an efficient propane stove. The room is flooded with natural light through an abundance of windows, seamlessly connecting the indoors with the picturesque outdoors. There is a separate main level family room featuring a fireplace with wood stove insert. The kitchen has been beautifully updated with custom hickory cabinets, quartz countertops and sleek stainless steel appliances. A generous breakfast bar provides a perfect spot for casual dining or entertaining guests. The finished basement can be used as a separate living quarters with a full kitchen, updated full bath, closets and plenty of room for a bed. There is a beautiful wood burning fireplace with with rock surround and hearth in the basement. Upstairs, you will find three well-appointed bedrooms, while the main floor hosts an office that can easily serve as a guest room. This home offers close proximity to Vallecito Lake, a haven for fishing, boating, water skiing, and jet skiing. For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby San Juan National Forest awaits, offering countless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. The forest is just a short distance of 1/4 mile from the property and the Weminuche Wilderness trailhead is 1 mile from this home. This cabin is designed for year-round living and is equipped with central water. Furthermore, it presents an excellent investment opportunity as a second home or a vacation rental, providing an additional source of income. This home is currently being used as a vacation rental. Notably, this property is free from any restrictive covenants or homeowner's association (HOA) fees. Furnishings are negotiable with some exclusions.

Nestled in the tall pines of Forest Lakes, 378 Pine Tree Drive is the home you have been looking for. This 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home provides plenty of space to meet all your needs. Downstairs, you will be welcomed with a large bonus or living room, large enough to hold a pool table. Enjoy movie nights or pool tournaments with the bar (which can easily be updated to a wet bar with the addition of a sink; plumbing is already in place). Host guests with ease in their own large bedroom that has enough room for a queen bed and seating area. They will feel at home with their own bathroom. With a little work, the downstairs could be used as a secondary income source with its own outdoor access, kitchenette, and private room and bathroom. By adding a door to separate the downstairs and upstairs and a sink in the bar you could rent the bottom while living in the upstairs! Upstairs, you will be greeted with a large dine-in kitchen equipped with an oversized island and easy access to the balcony. Just off the kitchen the primary suite provides room for a king sized bed, large bathroom with tub, shower and double sink vanity. Let the light in with multiple windows to make waking up a breeze! The third bedroom is located at the other end of the house just off the living room. The bedroom has a walk-in closet and access to the jack and jill bathroom. The bathroom, which was renovated in 2020 with tasteful touches and farmhouse finishes, has a tub/shower combo, vanity and toilet making it the 3rd bathroom in the house. Also sitting off the living room is your own office with double doors giving the working individual privacy during those virtual meetings. The office space could also be used for a homeschool room, craft room or small yoga studio. Ready to relax after a long day? This home provides plenty of quiet sitting areas, from the balcony off the kitchen, to the oversized balcony overlooking the mountains and Forest Lakes, or enjoy your one acre parcel on the back deck built in 2020. The home also boasts energy efficient heating sources and has already been radon mitigated, plus it has a paved driveway that has been recently resealed. Forest Lakes is a subdivision just north of Bayfield, CO giving homeowners access to Lake Simpacito, hiking trails and the National Forest. Pine Tree Drive is a loop road, giving homeowners a quiet, peaceful setting and allows for quick access to the bottom of Forest Lakes. Hesitant about purchasing a modular? Let 378 Pine Tree Dr. change your mind! The modular was brought in after the stick built basement was constructed and lives like a stick built.

With business partner Jonathan Keiler, Rike and Jonathan began their real estate careers in 1993, creating a long-term professional partnership that quickly rose to be one of the top dollar producing real estate teams in the Denver metro area. The forefront of their business has always been to offer top notch service to their clients whether buying or selling their first home, or whether their clients were experienced buyers and sellers.
 
Rike and Jonathan's market knowledge and marketing expertise has always helped their sellers achieve top dollar for their homes and their keen negotiating skills have helped their buyers get the best possible value when purchasing. Rike and Jonathan are experienced in selling all types of residential properties from single family homes to condos and townhomes and investment properties and multi-unit properties.

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$550,000 to $650,000

1,800 ft² to 3,100 ft²

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