Knapp Ranch

First-Time Offering | Legacy Holding

• Stewarded by the Knapp family for over 30 years
• One of the Eagle River Valley’s most recognized and tightly held ranches

Premier Location & Access

• Minutes to Edwards, Beaver Creek, and Vail
• Within ~1 hour of Eagle County Regional Airport
• Rare combination of privacy with immediate access to resort amenities

Architectural Integrity & Improvements

• ~17,261± sq ft of high-quality, craftsman-level improvements
• Timeless design emphasizing natural materials and cohesion
• Thoughtful compound layout supporting multi-generational use (4 Additional “Cabins”) and manager’s/guest house
• Significant replacement cost underpinning value

Water Resources & Habitat

• ~¾ mile of West Lake Creek frontage
• Senior water rights provide long-term security and utility
• Enhanced ponds, creeks, and aquatic systems
• Established, mature habitat supporting ecological diversity

Recreation & Lifestyle

• Direct adjacency to White River National Forest and the Holy Cross Wilderness Area
• Private trail network and outdoor recreation access
• Immediate proximity to world-class skiing, hiking, and year-round amenities in the Vail Valley

Conservation & Stewardship

• Longstanding land stewardship and habitat enhancement
• Potential for conservation easement and legacy planning
• Strong appeal to conservation-minded buyers

Scarcity

• Limited inventory of this scale and caliber in the Vail Valley
• Difficult-to-replicate combination of improvements, water, and proximity to town
• Strong differentiation within both regional and national resort markets

Reputation

• Recognized locally and globally for quality and craftsmanship
• Association with design pedigree and architectural significance
• Intangible value driven by reputation and legacy

Operational Strength & Systems

• Consistent long-term maintenance and management
• Established infrastructure, including ranch operations, trail systems, and water management

Widely regarded as one of the area’s most iconic ranches, Knapp Ranch is now being introduced to the market for the very first time after decades of private stewardship by Bud Knapp and the Knapp Family. The ranch reflects thoughtful stewardship, exceptional design quality, architectural integrity, and a quintessential Colorado landscape.

The main home and cabins anchor the ranch, thoughtfully sited to create both cohesion and privacy across the improvements. Each structure reflects exceptional craftsmanship—refined finishes, intentional detailing, and high-quality materials—resulting in a timeless quality rarely replicated to this degree in the U.S. Bud Knapp founded Architectural Digest, and the architecture, design, construction, and landscaping celebrate the best in global design and finish.

For those familiar with Knapp Ranch, the property is synonymous with West Lake Creek, located in one of the most desirable pockets in Vail, only 15 minutes from Edwards. Set just below New York Mountain, it offers direct adjacency to thousands of acres within the White River National Forest and the Holy Cross Wilderness, along with nearly three-quarters of a mile of premier West Lake Creek frontage.

Improvements

All main improvements are exceptional, of the finest craftsmanship, and of the highest quality. Offered fully furnished with an optional opportunity to acquire select artwork. View map of improvements here.

MAIN HOUSE (5 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths)

• 1st Floor (5,882 sq ft finished): Master ensuite with his and hers bathrooms; kitchen, dining room, great room, office, sitting room, butler’s kitchen, laundry room, additional full bath, powder room, and a three-car attached heated garage (1,056 sq ft)
• 2nd Floor (4,547 sq ft finished): Two bedrooms, two full baths, office, utility room, and caretaker’s one bed-one bath
• Basement (2,700 sq ft finished): Theater, large English-inspired bar/pub, billiards room, wine cellar/storage, and two large mechanical rooms
• South Deck: 1,727 sq ft

GUEST / CARETAKER HOUSE

• Two stories; 2,120 sq ft on the main level (two bedrooms, two full baths)
• 480 sq ft on the second level (two bedrooms, one full bath)
• Detached two-car garage

CABINS & LODGE

• MacPherson Cabin: Chinked log, stone veneer, poured-concrete construction with gabled sod roof. Main level 1,578 sq ft (master bedroom, full bath); upper level 806 sq ft (two built-in beds, ¾ bath); porches and screened-in decks with views of West Lake Creek
• Anglers Cabin: Chinked log with stone veneer, poured-concrete construction; 1,440 sq ft (two bedrooms, one full bath, bunk nook)
• Marmot Lodge: Main gathering lodge for the cabins; two-story, similar construction. Main level 1,203 sq ft (media room/library, full bath, half bath, one bedroom); upper level 1,203 sq ft (large kitchen, dining room, living room); patio below covered second-level deck
• La Sal Cabin: Log cabin with sod roof; 552 sq ft (one bedroom, ¾ bath)
• Cabin Parking Garage: Three-car garage plus storage (1,290 sq ft)

ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

• Machine Shed and Shop (4,000 sq ft)
• Hoop Greenhouses
• Sawmill