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The Taylor River Homestead is a quintessential Colorado recreation property. Located in Gunnison County, Colorado, the property is part of a 405 acre natural masterpiece with exceptional scenery along with its centerpiece, two miles of the world renown Taylor River. The Taylor River offers a crystal clear free stone river providing some of the best trout fishing in the entire Rocky Mountains. The property is extraordinary in that it provides a lifestyle along the pristine stretch of the Taylor River to 14 fortunate families and their guests.
CURRENTLY OFFERED FOR SALE
Offering for sale is Lot 2 of Crystal Creek Subdivision, according to the official plat thereof in the records of Gunnison County, Colorado. This property is the only undeveloped lot within the Crystal Creek community. This building site offers exceptional privacy, tucked in behind a small mountain with national forest on two sides, the Taylor River on one side and Crystal Creek on the other side. A small ridgeline point overlooks the Taylor River and a basic homesite has been staked. A prepared set of building plans are available and with a trail leading down to the river… your imagination can take over from there.
Overall the Crystal Creek Subdivision offers a variety of topography, trees and water amenities. Some areas are heavily treed while others are open meadows. There are rock outcroppings, tributary creeks, a cascading river, willows, aspen groves and, towering pines. Other than deeded individual homesites, the remainder of the ranch is open to be enjoyed by all owners and their guests.
Approximately two +/- miles of the highly productive freestone Taylor River and Summerville Stream, a ripple creek two-thirds of a mile in length, traverse the property. The river has been enhanced to produce a sustainable natural fishery, with additional pocket water, pools, drift lanes and exceptional habitat to grow and maintain both insect and fish life benefiting upstream and downstream public waters. The developed creek as well as two native creeks, Crystal Creek and Summerville Creek, offer superb small stream fishing. Additionally, a stocked pond provides flat water fishing.
CRYSTAL CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC
The homesteads, formerly known as the Crystal Creek Subdivision are governed under the By Laws and Articles of Incorporation of the Crystal Creek Homeowners Association, Inc. with offices located at 12500 County Road 742, Almont, CO 81210. Each homestead owner is a member as well as a board member and director of the association. It takes 50% of the votes of the member/directors to establish a quorum and a 60% vote to act.
Ownership of the homesteads includes a proportionate interest in the remainder of the 405+/- acre property. The "Common Area" will be equally owned, controlled and managed by the members of the Homeowners Association. The "Common Area" includes equal access to the river, stream, creeks, ponds, picnic areas, internal roads, and forest access.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The elevation of the Taylor River Homesteads is approximately 8,750 feet. At higher elevations, the summers in Colorado are mild and cool with heavy snowfall
in the winter. The days are generally sunny. The year-round weather conditions for Crested Butte average in the mid-70's with generally sunshine-filled days. Summer afternoons can occasionally experience a freshening of mountain rain. Fall weather is mostly sunny as well as a beautiful time of year. Winter conditions are usually
sunny with snowfall average around 200 inches annually. Temperatures vary
from below freezing to mid-30's and 40's. Total annual precipitation averages 23
inches. Known for its consistent sunshine, Gunnison receives approximately 10+/�
inches of precipitation and averages between 46 and 54 inches of annual snowfall.
A typical winter day is in the low 20's to 30's and summer time temperatures vary from the low 70’s to high 80's during the day and low's in the mid-30's to low 40's
TAYLOR RIVER
As experienced fly fishing enthusiasts will tell you, the Taylor River is a very productive fishery. The Taylor holds two Colorado state released fish records: a rainbow trout of 40.25 inches, and a Snake River cutthroat trout of 30 inches. The Taylor River is also home to some of the largest stream-born trout in the lower 48 states. Their large size is attributed to the tailwater from the Taylor Reservoir Dam providing a constant food source throughout the year, the bulk of which is protein-rich mysis shrimp. The past three state record catch-and-release rainbows have come from this Taylor River tailwater. Successful fishermen can reasonably expect to catch four toeight pound brown and rainbow trout. The possibility of attracting a 20 pound rainbow is within reason and 10 to 15 pound fish are not unheard of..
The Taylor River tailwater below the dam flows for approximately 20 miles before merging with the East River and creating the Gunnison River. After a short stretch of fairly flat water just after the dam, the river increases gradient and speed throughout upper Taylor Canyon. Beginning six miles below the dam, the pocket water gives way to a series of riffles, pools and runs as the river enters the ranch. Approximately two +/� miles of water on the ranch have been professionally enhanced to create improved holding water and feeding lanes for trophy trout. The fish in this section of the ranch are leaner than the mysis-fed trout upstream on public waters. They are also significantly less educated and will strike a streamer or dry fly with abandon. Fish commonly caught are rainbows, browns or cutthroat and average around 16 inches with many topping 24 inches. Ranch fishing records document numerous rainbows in excess of 31 inches.
In addition to fishing on the Taylor River, the ranch developed a two-thirds mile creek through the lower meadow which is fed through the ranches water rights. The stream and a pond provide additional fishing resource and spawning habitat.
GUNNISON COUNTY - RECREATION AMENITIES
Known locally as Gunnison Country and formerly as Gunnison County and the Gunnison National Forest, this mountainous marvel offers some exceptional recreational amenities.
Taylor River Homesteads lie in the heart of Gunnison County over 1.7 million acres of pure Colorado forest and wilderness. There are several forest access points from the ranch that are not available to the general public. These access points lead into some spectacular valleys leading into the wilderness area and provide unlimited hiking and riding adventure.
In terms of additional fishing, Taylor Park Reservoir, a 2,033 surface acre lake is located seven +/- miles upstream from the ranch. The lake boasts excellent year-round fishing, summer and winter activities and seasonal boating recreation.
Lake fishing, boating and water sports are available within the Curecanti National Recreation Area, located just west of Gunnison. This designated recreation area has three major reservoirs: the Blue Mesa Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir and Crystal Reservoir. Blue Mesa Reservoir holds the state record for lake trout at 50.35 pounds and measuring 44.25 inches in length. Blue Mesa Reservoir is also recognized as the largest Kokanee salmon fishery in the United States.
Morrow Point is the beginning of the famous "Black Canyon" and the Crystal Reservoir is further downstream on the Gunnison River. Morrow Point and Crystal Reservoirs are only accessible by a designated trail system and boating is limited to hand-carried crafts and guided tours.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a short 35-minute drive from the Taylor River
Homesteads, and is a very attractive family-friendly ski resort. Monarch Mountain, approximately a 50-minute drive east of Gunnison and has some of the best powder and tree skiing Colorado has to offer.
This area is widely recognized as one of the best locations in Colorado for its tremendous wildlife and hunting opportunities. Elk, mule deer, bear, mountain lion, Merriam turkey, blue grouse and severa1 other species inhabit the adjacent national forest. .
In terms of golf, Gunnison offers the Dos Rios Country Club featuring a 6,535-yard 18-
hole golf course along the Gunnison River. The Skyland Mountain Golf Resort at Crested Butte offers a 7,208-yard championship course and the large golf school known as John Jacobs Practical Golf School.
SUMMARY
The Taylor River Homestead offers a rare and unique opportunity to be part of the ownership of the coveted and exclusive two miles of the Taylor River. The Crystal Creek community offers excellent services to its owner members. The convenient location between Gunnison’s regional airport and Crested Butte makes for a recreation paradise offered by very other properties.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The purpose of the Homeowners Association is to control and maintain the common areas of the development. The current Homeowners Association is composed of 14 members. The homeowners principally reside elsewhere and utilize the ranch for both summer and winter holiday recreation. Each member is assessed his/her pro rata share of the maintenance expense, is entitled to one vote per home site and is limited to four fly rods per household. Any major Taylor River Homesteads capital expenditures require a two-thirds approval of the members. Initial development costs include acquisition expense, construction of the maintenance cabin and barn, road and bridge construction, irrigation lines, river and stream improvements, fish� stocking, site improvements and any and all engineering. Legal and development costs will be subject to the approval of the Homeowners Association members. No physical changes can be made to the common area lands without the majority approval. No future home sites will be added to the property unless approved by all local authorities and 100% of the homeowner's. Officers of the Association are elected by the members. Existing and future rules and regulations can be changed with a majority approval of the Homeowners Association members.
A tenured ranch manager and his family oversee the ranch operations as well as provide individualized services for the homestead owner. The family is available to assist a new owner with many oversight duties surrounding everything from planning construction of a new home, trash and utility services, landscaping, house cleaning, vehicular support, and other services negotiated between the owner and the ranch manager. The salaries of the ranch manager and family are paid by the homeowners through the Homeowners Association. However, the Ranch Manager is an employee and not a member individually.
A new owner will have the opportunity to build a home subject to the General
Guidelines of the Covenants and Restrictions. The homes are of high quality log and lumber construction. Approved architecture is required for a new home and construction materials shall be a combination of wood, log and stone. Also included in the construction envelope is an allowance for a 600 square foot attached garage. The garage must open at the rear of the structure and is not permitted to face the river. A minimum set back of 200 feet from the main stem of the river is also required.
Actual monthly expenses average $3,000 per homeowner and all expenses are billed monthly to the individual homeowner by the Ranch Manager. Expenses include salaries, insurance, maintenance, fire prevention systems and any other costs approved by the Homeowners Association: Each homeowner is billed for services directly attributed to their individual property in addition to their proportionate part of general expenses.
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCATION FISHING REGULATIONS
The Homeowners Association requires that owners and guests abide by the following regulations to ensure the continued productivity of the fishery and enjoyment of all anglers.
Fly fishing with barbless hooks and catch-and-release only.
Each member is urged to exercise great care in the handling of all fish.
All Colorado Fish and Game laws must be observed and obeyed at all times
and shall be incorporated and become part of the Homeowners Association
fishing regulations.
An official armband must be worn at all times with each member's lot
number.
Each member is limited to four rods on the river and stream at one time.
A daily log and/or fishing report form must be completed showing the total
number of fish caught, released and kept. This report must be maintained and
submitted to the ranch manager at the end of the day.
Each member is required to maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from
another member while fishing.
A member must not occupy a "hole" for any longer than 60 minutes.
Catch-and-release daily limit of trout is a total of 20, including those fish
"hooked and played" and those "landed."
All trout over 14 inches must be returned to the stream alive.
The daily limit of 20, as established by the Colorado Department of Wildlife, for
trout caught between 8 and 14 inches may be kept for premises consumption.
No trophy fish are to be destroyed. If a member wishes to display a trophy
mount, it must be measured, weighed and photographed. A taxidermist must
prepare a replica.
No fishing from the bridges on the property.
Artificial feeding is prohibited.
All members of the Homeowners Association are responsible for the behavior
of their guests including strict compliance with the fishing regulations. All
fishing guests must be either visiting members who are present or residing in
members' homes if members are not present.
Pond Fishing - Armbands are not required for fishing in the two stocked ponds
on the property. Fly fishing and spin fishing are allowed, however all fishing
is to be done with a single barbless hook. A maximum of two fish per day
can be removed. It is preferred by the Association that the fish used for on�
premises consumption be taken from the ponds. |
LOCATION: Almont, Colorado (Gunnison County) |
PRICE: $3,950,000 |
CONTACT: John Stratman |
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