Property Details

Efficient passive/active solar construction & open-concept living are hallmarks of this bright, spacious 2080sf 2BD/2BA 2-level custom mtn home on 4.5 acres in the beautiful Baca Grande, famous for its views & unspoiled nature. 1000sf+ primary BD on upper level can be easily divided. Pvt well, septic, fruit trees, fenced garden/dog run, covered porch, 2 decks, balcony, fire pit & storage shed. Long pvt driveway w/ lots of space for parking (cars, trucks, RV, etc) & future build out. Frame construction w/ straw bale infill, exposed beams, stucco exterior & metal roof. Lots of south-facing windows offer year-round natural light & passive solar gain during winter months. Domestic hot water actively heated by solar thermal collector panels on the roof. Baxi combi tankless boiler supplies back-up domestic hot water & in-floor radiant heat in winter. Enter kitchen via covered porch. Custom wood cabinetry, variable-width white oak floor, artisanal concrete counters w/ granite inlay, pantry & dining area. Bedroom/office & full custom-tiled bath. Large living room w/ southern view, can also be used as studio. Built-in bench/storage, side entrance leading to east deck/mountain views, & sliders opening onto south deck/valley views. Stairs lead to large primary BD w/ custom full BA, north balcony, walk-in closet & washer/dryer. South-facing windows line the upper level, w/ views into NM on most days. Near Cottonwood Creek/greenbelt, Ziggurat, Liberty Trail. Just off paved road, less than 15-minutes from Crestone, mail, gas, 2 grocers, gallery, cafe, restaurant, brew pub, hardware, liquor, gift stores & more. Crestone is an International Dark Skies Community w/ two local schools, burgeoning community & 285 sunny days/yr, far from the hustle & bustle. The SLV offers access to camping, birding, hiking, hot springs, retreat, meditation, MTB, rock climbing, skiing, riding, hunting, fishing & more. Your new home in the San Luis Valley awaits - call today to schedule a showing.