137 Ridge TrailAspen, CO 81611Price: $695,000

Have an Aspen Address, go to Aspen Schools, and only minutes to Aspen, Snowmass or Basalt. Please make sure you are Apcha approved before making an offer. This is one of the best locations with southern exposure and one of the larger lots for sale in Aspen Village (5,789 sq. ft), that opens onto open space and trails. It feels so much bigger with all the open space. This is important because you own the land and can build a free market unit of 2,026 square feet above grade and a basement as well. You have the right to keep the current home on the lot or replace it with a larger home. All changes are subject to the HOA that requires architectural approvals. The front of the lot is facing north, and the back of the lot is sunny south facing opening onto the open space. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is well cared for and easily maintained. Two storage sheds are in the back lawn area. There are beautiful garden terraces for flowers and vegetables located on the south lawn, there is a large patio on the east side and a wooden deck on the west side surrounded by trees and lawn. Aspen Village is located in the Aspen School District and school bus picks up children at community center. Aspen Village includes an outdoor pool, club house and small gym, as well as a children's playground and hiking trails nearby. Service dogs are allowed, upon approval with the Aspen Village HOA, and cats are allowed. There is parking for two cars on site, a guest parking pass included, and additional parking with approval to store a truck, RV, Boat or Trailer (one vehicle per household). A short walk takes you to the nearby bus stop, enhancing your connectivity to the entire valley. Must qualify through APCHA, as you are required work a certain number of hours in Pitkin County, this is a free market APCHA lot. Apcha has a 1st right of refusal but we already know that they will not be interested in the 1st right.