3543 Highway 550, Ouray, CO

About 3543 Highway 550

Off-Grid Luxury Meets Alpine Adventure! Here's your invitation to see this grand home and enjoy a steak dinner afterwards! Tour this home and get a $100 gift card from the Outlaw Restaurant in Ouray! How do you beat that!!?? Welcome to one of the most extraordinary mountain retreats in Ouray County. This rare 26-acre alpine estate sits in the heart of Colorado’s Red Mountain region—offering unmatched privacy, breathtaking scenery, and true off-grid independence. The property is perched between the adventure towns of Ouray and Silverton with year-round access on county-maintained roads. Despite its high alpine setting, it’s only 20 minutes to Ouray and within easy reach of Ridgway, Telluride, and Silverton. Surrounded by towering peaks, alpine lakes, and endless trails, this is a launchpad for hiking, skiing, jeep touring, mountaineering, and soaking in Colorado’s famed hot springs. The Home This industrial-chic residence pays tribute to the area’s mining history with steel beams, weathered metal, cedar siding, and stonework. It includes 7,532 square feet under roof with 4,696 square feet of living space, a 680-square-foot garage, and over 2,100 square feet of covered decks for taking in panoramic mountain views. Inside, the layout is designed for both solitude and entertaining. There are 9 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms. The suites are large, and designed to be flexible in their usage, allowing them to be used as offices, workout rooms, studios or simply as storage. The great room features soaring ceilings with native aspen paneling and dual fireplaces. A chef’s kitchen includes granite counters and high-end stainless steel appliances. The home also offers a loft and lower-level family room perfect for movie nights or gatherings. Primary Suite The private owner’s suite feels like its own retreat, with a cozy fireplace, spa-style bathroom, jetted tub, travertine shower, and dual granite vanities. Off-Grid Systems This estate is fully self-sustaining. Power comes from a hydroelectric system fed by a year-round creek, a modern solar array with battery backup, and a propane generator for additional reliability. You can live independently and sustainably without sacrificing modern comfort. Unique Features The property includes your own private bridge over Red Mountain Creek, ownership of three historic mining claims (Emma, Joker, and Joker #2), the historic Joker Boardinghouse structure, and even a custom-built observatory for stargazing under Colorado’s famously dark skies. Your Alpine Basecamp This estate is ideal for climbers, hikers, backcountry skiers, jeepers, writers, photographers, or anyone seeking peace, privacy, and pristine wilderness. Whether as a full-time residence, seasonal escape, or legacy investment, this is more than a home—it’s a generational property that embodies the Colorado mountain dream. Why the $100 gift card? We want to make it fun and inviting for you to come and bring your friends. We know you'll tell everyone you know about this special mountain home!

Listing Office : United Country Sneffels Realty

Listing Map of 3543 Highway 550