65 Chekwa Trail

Nestled on 6.25+/- sun-filled acres in the desirable Ohio Meadows Subdivision, this exceptional custom log home offers privacy, recreation, and convenience just 9 minutes from downtown Gunnison between Gunnison and Crested Butte. The south-facing setting captures panoramic views of the Palisades, Ohio Creek Valley, and the distant San Juan Mountains while maximizing year-round sunshine and passive solar benefits. HOA dues of just $520 annually include irrigation water. Built, owned, and meticulously maintained by its original owner, this handcrafted GreatLand Log Home features premium Engelmann spruce logs, ash hardwood floors, tiled countertops, and a dramatic wall of south-facing windows that fills the great room with natural light and showcases the spectacular views. The walkout lower level offers approximately 1,392 +/- square feet of flexible space currently used as offices, complete with a full bath, kitchenette and direct access to the beautifully landscaped courtyard, pond, and attached two-car garage. This level would easily accommodate guest quarters, multigenerational living, a homeschool suite, or a home business. The main level features the open-concept great room with a wood-burning stove, kitchen, dining area, guest bedroom, and full bath. The spacious primary suite includes deck access, a jetted tub, walk-in shower, and two large walk-in closets. Expansive wraparound decking invites you to relax and take in the surrounding scenery. Upstairs features a loft, additional bedroom, a full bath, game room, and flexible living spaces with wonderful views. Adding tremendous value is the 4,000+ square-foot barn, currently used for the seller's GreatLand Log Home business. Featuring workshop space with a wood stove, storage room plentiful indoor parking, it offers endless possibilities for hobbies, equipment storage, or equestrian pursuits. Property owners enjoy exclusive access to Wilderness Streams, providing entry to some of the valley's most sought-after recreation, including the Gunnison National Forest, 176,000 acres of the West Elk Wilderness, hiking to the Castles, outstanding fishing, association-stocked lakes, and winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Additional amenities include Gunnison County Electric, AmeriGas propane, a private well, and a recently inspected and approved septic system. The paved circular driveway provides easy access to both the home and barn, while the level acreage offers ample space and privacy. Surrounded by world-class recreation, two nearby ski areas at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Monarch Mountain, Ohio Creek adventures for biking/hiking, and convenient access to the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport or private FBO this rare property embodies the very best of Colorado living. Gunnison is home to Western Colorado University and 87 percent public lands. Blue Mesa provides unmatched opportunities for anglers to catch trophy lake trout as well as great opportunities to catch quality brown trout, rainbow trout, kokanee, and yellow perch located 15 miles from your front door. Love to ride your bike for exercise and competition? Hartman Rocks Recreation Area includes over 14,000 acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and 160 acres (The Base Area) owned and managed by The City of Gunnison, and Gunnison County. Hartman Rocks has 45 miles of singletrack trail, 45 miles of roads, 50 designated dispersed campsites, and countless climbing crags. Singletrack trails are perfect for mountain biking, dirt biking, hiking, and trail running. Roads are often traveled by 4x4 trucks, ROVs and ATVs. In the winter months, 16 miles of roads are groomed as cross-country ski trails for classic and skate skiing; and some single-track trails are groomed as winter singletrack for fat biking. Call for your tour and information.