When I came across the home featured in this week’s column I instantly thought of my Pops. He loved Westerns. It does not matter how old or how bad the Western movie was, he would watch it. The worse the movie, the more enjoyment he experienced.
At the graveside services for my Pops, we sang “Amazing Grace” acapella much like they would in the Westerns. We had planned to sing just the first two verses but good ‘ol Aunt Betty kept going so it turned into a “mumble, mumble, mumble” until we got to the refrain. We sang — I am using that word liberally here — all five verses. It was something out of a comedy. The only thing missing was a dog howling in pain from the sound.
At the end of the service and amidst many tears I made my daughter promise me right then and there that when my time came, no one, and I mean no one, from my family was allowed to sing. She agreed.
I digress. Let us get back to the house or in this case, a house with a Western town wrapped around it for the most devoted fan of Westerns.
Return with me now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. The only difference is now you will have indoor plumbing and triple-ply toilet paper. So perhaps it will be a smidge less thrilling but oh so more comfortable.
This Western town can be all yours for a mere $3.7 million. It has 18 bedrooms, 16.5 bathrooms, and more than 28,000 square feet of living space. Located at 36710 County Road Cc 36, Saguache, Colorado, the town sits on 320 acres.
This town has everything but Miss Kitty sashaying around in her red bustier.
The only thing missing is Val Kilmer and his glorious mustache.
Why yes you are Val. Yes, you are.
You say you want to go on a buggy ride? No problemo. Best of all, however, is the Ponderosa-style lodge.
It is absolutely stunning.
Just imagine the tasty vittles ‘ol Cookie could rustle up in that kitchen. Afterward, you could just kick up your spurs in your living room and relax.
So for all you die-hard fans of Westerns, your paradise awaits. All you need to bring is the howling dog.
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