Surrounded by the pines of the

Colorado

The wilderness, previously alive with the melodies of guitar riffs and the rhythm of drumbeats, is now available as a tranquil retreat.

Nestled at an elevation of 9,250 feet in the unincorporated area of Gilpin County, Mountain Star Studios—a secluded musical haven—is now up for sale.

The asking price was initially $5.9 million but it has since been reduced to $3.5 million.

Over more than twenty years, the mountain getaway called Natural Moostique Ranch has been a hidden sanctuary for musicians seeking to produce enchanting music surrounded by nature.

Situated merely a 45-minute drive away from both Denver and Boulder, this expansive 120-acre property transformed into an attraction point for a remarkably varied group of creatives such as Tenth Mountain Division, Ian Neville, Brad Parsons, and The Hip Abduction.

Although the recording equipment has long been removed, echoes of creativity still linger in its timber beams.

After many years, its doors are now open, perfect for a purchaser with substantial resources and aspirations of finding peace amidst the mountains.

Listed by

Sotheby’s and located at 1460 Karlann Drive

the expansive 4,470-square-foot home is designed inspired by Costa Rica’s eco-friendly chic style

Xandari Resort & Spa

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The primary residence was finished in 2006, prioritizing sustainability, sophistication, and resilience from the outset.

The furnishings are opulent with hand-polished Venetian plaster walls, African mahogany floors, Spanish cedar cabinetry, and hammered copper sinks.

The centerpiece is the soaring two-story great room, crowned by 35-foot vaulted ceilings, bathed in natural light from panoramic windows, anchored by a 27-foot stone fireplace.

The home is a dream space for entertaining with the chef’s kitchen blending seamlessly into great room.


But the real magic once occurred in the detached 4,000+ square-foot barn.















The its mixing desks and microphones are long gone, but its spirit remains.


As the location of Mountain Star Studios, musicians used to play all night long.

Owing to its passive solar design, sophisticated mechanical systems, and consistent access to water from South Beaver Creek throughout the year, the property has the potential to be readily adapted for full self-sufficiency without grid reliance.

Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, including undulating hills, babbling brooks, and a meadow frequented by free-roaming moose, the house gives an impression of seclusion even though it’s merely an hour drive from Denver.


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