Set on 2.76 acres in the Vail Valley’s desirable Lake Creek community, this exceptional five-bedroom estate boasts the privacy and serenity of a remote mountain getaway, but is only 5 minutes to Edwards and 15 minutes to Beaver Creek Resort for quick access to dining, shopping, and skiing.
Bordered by National Forest, the Lake Creek neighborhood pays homage to the American West, blending the deep connection to the land and rugged charm of large-acre ranch living with modern convenience and outdoor recreation.
Represented by Barbara Gardner and Alex Griffin of LIV SIR, the 5,832-square-foot home at 1531 Lake Creek Road features one of the largest private creek-frontage footprints in the area. This is a highly coveted asset, providing irrigation and water rights along with a beautiful waterfront setting and soothing sounds of the Lake Creek, which forms the eastern border of the property.
Rather than rugged mountain terrain, a large portion of the acreage of this property is landscaped to the perfection of a golf course. Framed by mature trees and vibrant alpine flora, it is an idyllic setting for outdoor entertaining, recreation, or a future pool.
Updated in 2025, this retreat features a separate fitness/yoga studio, a new hot tub and creekside fire pit, German ash flooring, a 200-foot driveway, and a grand three-level spiral staircase connecting all levels of the home.
Buyer demand for ranch properties in Lake Creek remains strong, as discerning buyers look for private mountain compounds that do not sacrifice proximity and access to amenities. Recent benchmark sales in the immediate area, such as 1275 Pilgrim Drive which closed for $9,300,000 and was also represented by Griffin and Gardner, demonstrate the appeal and enduring value of these rare legacy estates.
According to Gardner, “Lake Creek offers something that has become unique in the Vail Valley – a true sense of the West – unspoiled and wild, yet 5 minutes to incredible shopping and dining and only 15 minutes to world-class skiing and golf. What I love about Lake Creek is that it is a bit hidden, on a road that leads past 35-acre parcels of ranch land and winds up into the Sawatch Mountain Range. It still feels like Old Colorado with expansive acreage, working ranches, abundant wildlife, and access to thousands of acres of surrounding National Forest. Properties like 1531 Lake Creek Road, with 2.76 acres and nearly 500 feet of Lake Creek frontage, embody what makes it so special. Residents enjoy an incredible sense of privacy and connection to the land, while benefiting from all that the Vail Valley has to offer.”
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