405 n chaparral

Nestled in the pinon-juniper woodlands of the Sangre de Cristo foothills, this well-cared-for home offers the perfect blend of modern living & natural beauty. Custom 5BD/2BA 1764sf + 200sf sunroom w/ large finished garage, nearby S. Crestone Creek in secluded Baca Grande Chalet 1. Detached garage has office & built-in storage. Private yard, perfect for stargazing or enjoying the serene surroundings. Lots of open space for gardens & greenhouse. Sturdy ICF block construction w/ metal roof & stucco exterior. Hydronic euro-style wall heaters fueled by HE propane on-demand water heater. Interior painted w/ bright washed colors. Enter via mudroom w/ built-in cubbies. The spacious living room has woodstove & brick hearth, perfect for chilly winter evenings. A side entrance leads to the front yard, perfect for a deck or garden. 4 BDs & 1 BA are off the living room. The primary BD & BA are at the end of the hall. All have closets w/ built-in shelving - 7 in total, including doubles in the primary. The bathrooms feature mountain views, linen closets & deep oval soak tubs. The spacious kitchen has large island w/bar seating, LP range & wood cabinets. Dine in the warm sunroom, or continue outside to a clearing w/ fabulous views of Challenger Pt, perfect for a terrace/deck. Crawl space access to plumbing & more storage. 2 of 3 adjoining properties are large consolidations & already developed, offering good privacy. And the home is set back from the road. The Baca has hydrants, staffed firehouse & EMTs, parks, rustic golf/tennis & greenbelt trails. Use the S. Crestone Creek greenbelt to access USFS hiking trails/14ers above & Baca Park below. All that access to nature and still only 5 min to town, gas, natural/organic meats & produce, groceries, USPS, cafe, restaurant, brew pub, gallery, gifts, hardware, liquor, etc. With its serene, wooded location, abundant natural light, views and more, this home is a true sanctuary. Call today for more information or to schedule your tour!