Bring your horses, raise your own beef, and grow your own food! This 4-bedroom, 3 bath home offers 3,385 heated SF, solar power, and a 1,600 SF garage. Productive hay ground, Alvarado Creek, a 50'x60' hay barn, new fencing, and an established garden complete the country setting.
Enjoy wildlife, nearby hunting units, and mountain trails, with dining, coffee, shopping, and groceries about five minutes away in Westcliffe and Silver Cliff. Good ground, a creek, and room to live the country life-this property has plenty to appreciate.
Bring your horses, raise your own beef, and grow food for your own table. With productive hay fields and an established garden, much of the work to get started is already done. Eat clean here! The owners have put considerable time and energy into the property, from planting trees and tending the grounds to building fences and adding a hay barn.
Enjoy the space and freedom of living outside town, with the conveniences of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff just about five minutes away. Alvarado Creek runs across this productive ground, adding to the character and enjoyment of the property. The owners report approximately three to four feet of fertile topsoil with no rocks-a welcome feature for anyone who gardens or works the land.
The grounds reflect the care that has gone into them. Growing trees, maintained outdoor spaces, and new fencing provide a solid foundation for the next owner. Wildlife is prevalent, giving you plenty of reasons to pause during the day and enjoy your surroundings.
Built in 2021, this four-bedroom home offers 3,385 square feet of heated living space, three full bathrooms. There's room for family and friends to settle in comfortably after a day working outside or exploring the mountains. Hot-water radiant floor heat keeps things cozy during chilly Colorado mornings, while metal siding and a formed-seam metal roof offer practical durability for country living.
All appliances will stay. The home's reported total area is 4,241 square feet, including 856 square feet of patio and deck space-plenty of room for morning coffee, supper outdoors, or taking a break to enjoy the grounds. A 1,600-square-foot garage provides generous space for vehicles, tools, and the gear that comes with life on the land.
The garage is also heated with in-floor radiant heat. The 50' x 60' hay barn, built in 2023, adds 3,000 square feet of covered space for hay storage and agricultural use. New fencing surrounds the entire perimeter, with cross fencing creating smaller lots for livestock management.
The solar system generates ample power for the owners' current needs. For those interested in connecting to the grid, electrical service already extends approximately halfway up the driveway. There is also an abundance of water in the well at 30+ gallons per minute.
Outside, an underground sprinkler system makes watering the yard convenient, and an established garden surrounded by a wind fence is ready for your next growing season. The planted trees will continue to add shade, shelter, and beauty as they mature. Garden tools, a 54-inch lawn mower, and other maintenance items can stay if the buyer prefers, helping you settle in and get right to enjoying the property.
Hay equipment is also available to purchase separately at a discounted price with the property. This property is centrally located for access to several hunting units, making it a great home base for hunting outings. With wildlife prevalent, there's also plenty to watch and appreciate right at home.
Multiple trails in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains are just minutes away, with several nearby trailheads connecting to the 126-mile Rainbow Trail. Saddle up for a horseback ride, lace up your hiking boots, or spend a day exploring the mountains before returning home to your own country setting. According to the owners, the property produces approximately 135 tons of hay in a normal year. Established hay ground and the newer hay barn make this a practical place to co