Located at the end of the road and protecting thousands of acres of National Forest, the Sweetwater Ranch is a stunning piece of property highlighted by its exceptional views, 3,250sf home, and very good big game hunting. The ranch is comprised of approximately 113 acres and has good access to Eagle, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Eagle Regional Airport, all within 1 hour.LandLocated at the base of the Flattop Mountains the property is one of only a few that have protected access to the thousands of acres of National Forest behind the property. Here you will find the best scenery and big game hunting Colorado has to offer. The land is located in Colorado Game Management Unit 25, tags can be easily drawn for elk, deer, and bear. Elk tags are also over-the-counter! This is known to be one of the the most densely populated elk areas in Colorado. An estimated 42,000 elk make up the White River elk herd and the ranch is within the core summer range this herd utilizes. Elk can be regularly seen and harvested each year, all the way from archery through the end of rifle season. Many mule deer and bear call this place home too. Mule deer meander along the forest's edges in exceptional numbers. Elevations on the ranch range from 8800ft to 9200ft above sea level. Topography includes, aspen groves, natural ponds, pines and, well-watered meadows. Blanketed by a Conservation Easement, the land is protected from development. ImprovementsIf privacy and solitude are important this is surely the best I have seen in a smaller ranch. The perfect mix of rugged and refined. The main home on the ranch is 3,250 square feet and has 4 bedroom and 3.5 baths built in 2012. This home is very well appointed and is in the most gorgeous setting possible. The views here are truly breathtaking. Evenings can be spent overlooking the large fire pit and the majestic Colorado's Rocky Mountains.Water rights and a 1 room historic cabin also enhance the property. LocationSweetwater Ranch is seasonally accessible with a car via county road 151 and can be assessed during the wintertime via snowmobile for 2 miles. 45 minutes from Eagle and Gypsum and only 1 hour from Vail, CO. To top it all off the landscape here is certainly the epitome of Colorado, and is truly breathtaking. This classic high mountain property is very hard to find and deserves someone who can appreciate all it has to offer.