Located on five private acres in Missouri Heights with protected expansive views of the Elk Mountain Range, this exceptional property features a main house, guest cottage studio, finished garage/office with attached tool shed, spacious standalone equipment shed, and a personal observatory. The charming main home is move-in ready, but has incredible opportunity for expansion. Existing architectural plans for an 1,800 sq. ft. addition to the main house are included. A separate barn and up to a 850 sq. ft. ADU may be built on the property with county approval. Horses are permitted. With a flat meadow for grazing, a private well, and plenty of nearby trails, equestrians will see lots of potential for this property.
Enjoy the private rural feel this property offers, while being just minutes away from Basalt, Willits and Carbondale. 180-degree unobstructed views encompass Aspen Mountain to the east, the famed Maroon Bells, Capitol Peak and Mt. Sopris directly to the south. The custom eco-built home boasts exceptional energy efficiency with SIPS panel construction, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The personal observatory adds a nice touch for those who appreciate gazing at the night sky and exploring what lies beyond. The property's acreage includes a lawn and garden with drip irrigation system, raised vegetable, herb, rose and flower gardens surrounded by fragrant English lavender bushes and an orchard featuring 17 mature fruit bearing trees. This is an incredibly unique opportunity to own and enhance your dream mountain escape in the Colorado Rockies.