Elevated Living

Your chance to build a legacy compound in Aspen Snowmass

A Hidden World Above Old Snowmass

The drive to QTR Ranch feels like a quiet exhale from the everyday. The road winds gently upward from the valley floor, with each turn leading to something more rare – an elevation in both land and experience – away from the bustle of Aspen. When you crest the final hill, the world opens to 107 private-acres stretched out in every direction, framed by the towering peaks of Snowmass Mountain and the rugged beauty of the Elk Mountain Range. Here, the pace is slower, the silence richer, and the horizon endless. It feels less like arriving at a property and more like stepping into a new realm, untouched and timeless.

A Home Designed to Make Memories

At the heart of the ranch, the log-style residence doesn’t just sit on the land – it belongs to it. Timber beams and stone hearths evoke a classic Colorado daydream. Cathedral ceilings lift the light and eyes towards the framed alpine skyline. A look inside shows the home thoughtfully designed for the rhythm to gather, linger, and return. The open kitchen flows to the dining, living rooms, and terraces beyond radiating warmth with details designed for real living.  

The main floor primary suite includes a double-sided fireplace providing warmth and ambiance in the spa-like primary bath.  Enjoy quiet privacy year-round watching the sunrise through the French doors that lead to the patio.  One en-suite guest room and bunk room area also conveniently located on the main floor. The upper level offers three en-suite guest rooms and a cozy family game room with all-day views.  Holidays, homecomings, long summer stays – this is a place for generational storytelling of echoing laughter. 

“With each visit to QTR Ranch, its beauty becomes even more evident. The home just fits here, perfectly at peace with the land around it.”
— Co-listing agent, Tara Cathcart

Where Horses Are at Home

Just below the residence, the property transitions from peaceful, pastoral lawn to working ranch. The eight-stall barn stands out as a showpiece. Its design as beautiful as it is functional, with rubber-paved stalls, a sunlit hayloft, and even a barn office with full bath. Outside, the riding arena’s soft lava footing crunches under hooves, while fully fenced pastures roll across the hillsides. Horses graze in the breeze. Life here has a rhythm: ride, cool down, graze, repeat.

“There’s truly nothing else like it on the market,” Cathcart adds. “Between the stunning Western barn, the riding arena, the private lake, and the classic log home, all set against these breathtaking views. It’s a mountain paradise in every sense.“

Water, Wildflowers, and Whispered Breezes

As the pasture fades to wild meadow, you come upon one of QTR’s most enchanting features: a two-acre pond. A soft sand beach lines one edge, and beyond it stretches a vast lawn where wildflowers nod in the breeze. Paddleboards skim the water, laughter carries across the surface, and at the golden hour, the mirrored water continues the show. At the crowning ridge, a gazebo offers 360-degree views from the snowcapped peaks of Snowmass Mountain to the tranquil Old Snowmass Monastery below.

A Legacy With Room to Grow

There’s a permanence to this place, a feeling that it’s meant to be passed down. That sense is underscored by its unique potential: QTR Ranch spans two separately deeded parcels, one of which carries vested rights to build an additional 5,750-square-foot home.

“What’s remarkable is the chance to create a true family compound,” says Tara Cathcart. “The separately deeded 35-acre lot allows for a second home, a rare opportunity in Snowmass and Aspen, and you can keep the privacy and beauty of the main ranch intact.”

Imagine a future guest lodge tucked into the hills. A second home for the next generation. Close enough to stay connected, yet far enough to enjoy your own space. “This is a place where families can grow roots, create traditions, and build a legacy that endures,” says listing agent, Susan Lodge.

Close to It All, Yet a World Apart

Despite its deep sense of seclusion, QTR Ranch lies just minutes from trailheads, alpine lakes, and the Campground Ski Lift at Snowmass Mountain. A short, scenic drive delivers you to the dining, culture, and skiing of Snowmass Village and Aspen. But every return feels like a retreat back into your own world where horses graze, water shimmers, and the only lights are the stars. This is more than a home. It’s a sanctuary for living the Colorado dream in all its forms: wild, refined, and utterly your own.

Your Legacy Awaits at QTR Ranch

Don’t miss the rare opportunity to make this extraordinary 107+ acre equestrian estate your own. Contact Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty to learn more or to schedule a private tour of QTR Ranch in Old Snowmass. With its world-class equestrian amenities, timeless mountain architecture, and unmatched privacy just 35 minutes from Aspen, this is more than a property; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime legacy.

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