814 S Trout Lake Rd, Ophir, CO 81426

The Colorado Mountain Retreat People Imagine -- and Rarely Find. Some mountain homes are weekend escapes; this Trout Lake retreat offers lake access, big views, and legacy-family potential. Set within one of the Telluride region's most beloved alpine communities, 814 S Trout Lake Road captures the rare balance buyers come to the San Juans hoping to find: privacy, scenery, recreation, and proximity to world-class skiing without giving up the quiet that makes the mountains feel sacred. Just 15 minutes from the Telluride Ski Area, this three-bedroom home with an additional bonus room lives as a true year-round retreat. Summer mornings can begin with coffee on the deck as the peaks catch first light, followed by fishing, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, or wildflower-filled walks ... Trout Lake. In winter, cross-country skiing begins right out the front door, while Telluride's lifts, dining, and resort amenities remain close enough for an easy powder-day commute. Inside, the home is warm, practical, and comfortably mountain-minded. Gas fireplaces in both the living room and primary bedroom create a cozy gathering atmosphere, while radiant heat in the primary bedroom and an in-floor heated garage add everyday comfort during the colder months. The kitchen features a double oven for hosting family and friends, and the 90-gallon water heater means guests can come in from the lake, trails, or ski hill without anyone negotiating shower rights like a minor international treaty. Two full baths, generous storage, a highly functional garage, and a bonus room currently used as an office/study make the home well-suited for full-time living, extended stays, or a cherished second-home escape. Two decks frame expansive mountain and lake views, offering the kind of outdoor living space that turns ordinary evenings into the reason people keep coming back. For buyers seeking an authentic Colorado mountain retreat near Telluride, with Trout Lake access, year-round adventure, and a setting that feels both peaceful and deeply connected to place, this is the kind of property that becomes more than a home. It becomes the gathering place.