1650 McLain Flats Road, Aspen, CO 81611
Welcome to Merry Go Ranch, an iconic property and one of the original gems of McLain Flats, held within the same family for nearly 40 years. Spanning 21.3 pristine acres, this extraordinary estate features senior water rights with 126 shares from the Salvation Ditch, transforming the flat, usable land into lush, green pastures and manicured lawns that stretch as far as the eye can see. Over 600 mature spruce trees line the entrance and perimeter, creating an oasis of serenity and privacy. Ideally located, this estate offers proximity to Aspen along with breathtaking, unobstructed panoramic views from Aspen to Snowmass.
At the heart of the property is a jaw-dropping 15,493 sq. ft. indoor athletic facility designed as your personal private club. This remarkable space includes a regulation basketball court, professional tennis court, racquetball court, swimming pool, game and lounge rooms, massage and steam rooms, a running track, a fully equipped professional-grade gym, and convenient laundry facilities. Outside, enjoy a two-hoop basketball court and expansive lawns, perfect for driving golf balls, soccer matches, or football games.
Equestrians will delight in the eight-stall indoor barn, paddocks, and a sprawling pasture ideal for riding or polo. Above the barn, ample loft storage accommodates equipment and off-road toys, ensuring space for every pursuit. The property also includes a 1,609 sq. ft., two-bedroom, deed-restricted Employee Dwelling Unit (EDU), ideal for an on-site caretaker.
This irreplaceable compound offers over 25,000 sq. ft. of heated, livable space, including an 8-bedroom main residence, the athletic facility, the 2-bedroom EDU, an 8-stall barn with loft storage, and six-and-a-half garage bays, for a total of more than 30,000 sq. ft. Imagine transforming the main house into a bespoke contemporary masterpiece: over 9,000 sq. ft. of reimagined open-concept living with a floor-to-ceiling south-facing wall of glass, six above-grade en suite bedrooms with panoramic views of the Elk Mountains, a state-of-the-art theater, wine room, executive offices, and a spacious main-level primary suite. The perfect footprint awaits to create Aspen’s most spectacular residence.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of Aspen history—an extraordinary estate that embodies both luxury and potential, ready to become an unparalleled retreat for generations to come.
10
beds
13
baths
26,702 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA
21.38 Acres lot
Offering endless possibilities, this compound cannot be replicated in Pitkin County today, with almost 35,000 sq. ft. of total improvements.
– Soffia Wardy
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