Cow Camp Homestead

Overlooking the Slate River
and Town of Crested Butte, Colorado

Your Family's Retreat. Impossible to Replicate

A rare offering less than a half mile from downtown Crested Butte, Cow Camp Homestead spans 17.34 acres across three parcels — bordering Land Trust conservation land, with protected view corridors, secured water rights, and entitlements in place for additional structures.

With a recently finished main residence and a standalone guest house, plus the freedom to shape its future for generations to come, this is a rare combination that cannot be replicated.

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Cow Camp Homestead

Where Generations Gather

Cow Camp Homestead sits on 17.34 acres across three parcels overlooking the Slate River Valley and the town of Crested Butte — bordered by Land Trust conservation land that ensures permanent, unobstructed views and exceptional privacy, all within minutes of town and the ski area.

The property carries secured water rights, entitlements for three additional homes, and the kind of scale and seclusion that is no longer available this close to Crested Butte. Completed in 2024, the main residence and a standalone 2,300-square-foot guest house — converted from the property’s original barn — together span nearly 11,000 square feet, finished with refined craftsmanship and immediate livability. It is a place built for the way families actually use a home — together, and across generations.

This property is co-listed by Chris Kopf of Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, and Charlie Farnan and Joel Vosburg of the Bluebird RealEstate Mountain Office.

Schedule a personal tour of this luxury mountain modern home to experience the timeless value of this irreplaceable homestead here in Crested Butte.

Offered for $14,250,000

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This is more than a home

— it’s the beginning of your family’s legacy.

  • New Construction | Completed in 2024 — Move-in ready, fully furnished, and beautifully finished

  • 17.34-Acre Private Sanctuary — Gated estate offering seclusion just minutes from town and mountain

  • Forever-Protected Slate River Views — Unmatched, unobstructed views to wake up to every day

  • Luxury Living Space: Over 10,259 Heated Sq. Ft. Under Roof — Including 9,172 sq. ft. of refined interiors

  • Expansive Outdoor Living — Over 1,850 sq. ft. of decks, multiple fire pits, summer kitchen, and private Jacuzzis

  • 6 Bedrooms | 6.5 Baths — Three separate living levels, each with a central lounge and entertaining space

  • Attached 2 Car Garage plus versatile Detached Garage for extra Vehicles, Gear, or Workshop - 1454 Sq. ft.

  • Spectacular Guest Home (2019) — 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, private jacuzzi, landscaped yard, and fire pits

  • Gourmet Kitchen — Perfect for entertaining and family gatherings

  • Additional Building Opportunity — Up to 3 more homes: 2 / 5,000 SQ FT homes, plus an ADU of 2,000 SQ FT

  • Upper Parcel Included — Adjacent 4.45-acre parcel with Saddle Ridge Water Rights included

  • Whole-Home Comfort Systems — Central AC in both main and guest homes, integrated whole-home sound system

  • 4 Laundry Rooms — One on Each Level Plus a Dedicated Laundry in the Guest Apartment, Offering Ultimate Convenience

  • Technology & Design — Seamless smart home technology and exceptional attention to detail

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  • 3D Virtual Tour of Guest Home

  • Photo / Detail Book - Over 150 Additional Photos

  • Homestead - Detail Look Book

  • Aerial Images

  • Property Survey - 3 Parcels, 17.34 Acres

  • Main Home Site Plan

  • Main Home and Guest Home Plans

  • Augmented Water Rights

  • High Producing Water Well Info

  • and More!

Cow Camp Main Home

The Main Home

Designed for multi-generational living and built as the centerpiece of Cow Camp Homestead, the main residence balances refined mountain craftsmanship with the scale and functionality needed to support the way families actually live and gather. Completed in 2024, the home spans 7,945 square feet and was built by Hargrove & Kidd and designed by Sunlit Architecture — a collaboration that blends timeless architectural detail with exceptional construction quality.

Inside, expansive gathering spaces, multiple media areas, a commercial-grade gym, and thoughtfully designed private suites create a home that feels equally suited for large holiday gatherings, extended family stays, and quiet everyday living.

Seamless indoor-outdoor living extends to expansive decks, covered gathering areas, built-in grilling spaces, and a covered hot tub retreat overlooking the surrounding valley. The result is a residence that feels substantial and refined, while remaining warm, inviting, and deeply livable — built to be enjoyed immediately and evolve with a family over generations.

Cow Camp Guest Home

The Guest Home

The guest house at Cow Camp Homestead is the property’s original barn, thoughtfully restored and finished to the same standard as the main residence. This two-bedroom, two-bath home honors the property’s ranching roots while delivering a complete, independent residence — set apart with its own hot tub, fire pit, landscaping, and private outdoor spaces.

Ideal for private retreats, or hosting family, friends, and clients, the guest house was designed to be a true companion to the main residence.

Cow Camp Homestead Highlights

Scarcity: Land, location, proximity, protected views, water rights, the ability to build three additional residences, and over 10,900 heated square feet of move-in-ready improvements—a rare combination that cannot be replicated.

Location / Proximity / Views

  • ½ Mile of Downtown Crested Butte

  • 1 Mile to Ski Area / Slopeside Club

  • Located in Gunnison County (no BOZAR or HOA)

  • Freedom to Add 2 Additional Homes + 1 Additional Guest Home per Gunnison County LUR

  • Land Trust Protected River Corridor with Unobstructed

    Views of Mt. CB, the Slate River, and the town of Crested Butte

Homestead - Land & Outdoor Living

  • 17.34 Acres - 3 Contiguous Parcels

  • Gated Electronic Entrance with Remote and Keypad

  • Ample Parking for 6+ Vehicles

  • Summer Natural Waterfall Feature with Pond / Patio

  • Design: Sunlit Architects

  • Builder: Hargrove Kidd Construction

Main Home + Guest Home

  • The Main Home is 7,945 Square Feet (SF)

  • Guest Home is 2,314 SF

    • Pump House is 647 SF

  • Total Heated SF Under Roof: 10,906 SF

Main Home Details

  • Main Home: Completed 2024

  • Fully Furnished

  • 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, 2 Car Garage

  • Whole-house Air Conditioning, Humidification, Air Filtration, and High-Speed WiFi Throughout

  • Gas Fireplace

  • Smart 4K HD TVs in All Bedrooms, Media Rooms, and

    Garage, Plus a Sonos Sound System and Two Media Rooms

  • 2 Wet Bars

  • Fully Stocked 15 x 22 Commercial Gym

  • 4 Laundry Rooms

  • Multiple Outdoor Decks and Patios with Plentiful

  • Lounge Furniture, Coyote Gas Grill and Pellet Grills

  • Built-in, an Outdoor Dining Table for 10, 2 Fire Tables, and an Oversized Hot Tub with Incredible Views

  • Steam Shower

  • Heated Garage with Custom Epoxy Flooring, TV, and Ample Storage

Guest Home Details

  • Guest Home: Completed 2019

  • Fully Furnished

  • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Car Garage + Carport.

Secured Water Rights

  • Well - Located near pond: 15GPM

  • SecuredAugmented Water Rights from Land Trust Land

  • Adjacent 4.45 acre parcel above the homestead includes Saddle Ridge "A Share" Water Rights.

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This property is co-listed by Chris Kopf of the Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties,
and Charlie Farnan and Joel Vosburg of the Bluebird Real Estate Mountain Office.


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