Cave of the Chimes
Integrated Mountain Group
invites you to continue that history. We’re warning you, this property isn’t for those who want something traditional. It’s not for those looking for the cookie-cutter Colorado experience. It’s for the trail-blazers, ruffed individualists out there, those who still believe that nothing worthwhile comes easy.
Are you up for the challenge?
Chiseled Into Glenwood Springs Canyon
The Cave of the Chimes Property is tucked deep within the Glenwood Springs Canyon walls. The property gets its name from the cavern system that houses it. Featured in the “Caves of Colorado” and spanning thousands of square feet, this cave contains numerous stalagmite and stalactite formations.
Despite its rugged seclusion in the privacy of the cave, the Cave of the Chimes property combines breathtaking views of Glenwood Canyon with the convenience of being located just minutes away from Glenwood Springs. Few other properties can boast these types of amazing views while retaining their accessibility. The Cave of the Chimes property is the exception.
The Colorado listing has over 3000 square feet and includes 25.13 acres of land. The walls of its custom two-bedrooms and two bathrooms were hand carved into Iron Mountain. It comes furnished and has an elevator shaft along with stairs that lead into the dwelling. A tunnel which originates in the master closet and adjoins the billiard/ game room provides a look at numerous formations including the chimes, a unique stalactite and stalagmite formation. In addition, instead of a ceiling, the cave’s walls hover over top of most of the dwelling and add to the property’s rugged authenticity.
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Joseph and Celina got their inspiration from their love of caves. Avid spelunkers, they fell in love with Colorado and moved from the East, trading the settled lifestyle for a courageous cliffside purchase. For nearly five decades, they relentlessly refined the cave. Where most people saw rocks and unforgiving caverns, they saw the possibility for a home.
The Cave of the Chimes’ history is one of the most alluring aspects of the property. Yes, the property has breathtaking views, features fit for a superhero’s lair, and the most unique entryway you can imagine. But there’s something more distinctive about this property that shouldn’t be overlooked.
One should understand the toil and time it took the previous owners to craft this marvel. First, much of the cave home was created by the owner, who was originally an accounting professional. The owner shipped the elevator from afar and hand-drilled and blasted the shaft himself. The retrofitted elevator was put in place with the use of a rented crane. The cave is also accessible by stairs that wind down the cliff side The owners spent hundreds, if not thousands, of man hours pouring concrete by hand on the side of a cliff to facilitate the entrance access. Without a doubt, this property isn’t, nor was ever, your average construction site.
Your Chance to Continue
Colorado is known for its rugged pioneers and the Cave of the Chimes is part of that tradition. Joseph and Celina Claudon painstakingly devoted their lives to their cave dwelling. The new owner will no doubt need to possess the same traits of individualism, perseverance, and commitment to their vision.
This property isn’t for the faint of the heart. It’s for those who want to build on something that once seemed impossible over 40 years and 30,000+ man hours ago. A surface building site with an underground bunker Man cave? A subterranean playground? a starting point/ spring board for a world class destination to be? Or maybe just a very unique private secluded spot? Only the daring will be able to build on what this Colorado property has become.
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PO Box 908
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
207 Basalt Center Circle Suite 103
Basalt, Colorado 81621
995 Cowen Drive, Suite 201
Carbondale, CO 81623