1701 Holy Cross Drive, Edwards, CO 81632

Property Description

Knapp Ranch is now being introduced to the market for the very first time after decades of private stewardship by Bud Knapp and the Knapp Family. The ranch reflects thoughtful stewardship, exceptional design quality, architectural integrity, and a quintessential Colorado landscape. For those familiar with Knapp Ranch, the property is synonymous with West Lake Creek, one of Vail's most desirable pockets, just 15 minutes from Edwards. Set just below New York Mountain, it borders thousands of acres of the White River National Forest and the Holy Cross Wilderness, plus nearly three-quarters of a mile of West Lake Creek. Each structure reflects exceptional craftsmanship with refined finishes, intentional detailing, and high-quality materials, resulting in a timeless quality rarely replicated to this degree in the U.S. The main home anchors the ranch, adjoining a private five-acre pond on a knoll overlooking your own private river valley. The main floor includes a primary suite featuring his-and-hers baths, library and porch; a great room, cozy dining room, and kitchen; a second floor with two guest bedroom suites sharing a sitting room, library/office, and a private caretaker's apartment; and a lower-level walkout built for entertaining with a theater, an English-inspired pub, and wine cellar. The south deck off the main floor opens to the mountains and unencumbered views of New York Peak. Just through the woods from the main house are four hand-hewn chinked-log and stone cabins with sod roofs, offering the same level of craftsmanship and permanence as the main home, all connected by lantern-lit walking paths or accessed by a separate drive with a parking garage. While each cabin is unique, together they create a perfect mountain enclave where guests and family can gather while still having their own spaces. To top it off, the ranch has a separate two-story guest/caretaker house, shop, and the sawmill just up the hill from the main compound. Contact the broker for more details.