Great Mountain Home & Cabin on 35 +/- Acres
Serenity at Spanish Peaks is a fantastic property situated on 35.68 acres in the Spanish Peaks Ranch Estates and is unrestricted by any HOA's or covenants. This property offers everything imaginable for the outdoor enthusiast; hiking, mountain biking, birding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hunting and fishing opportunities just to mention a few surround you. If you love Nature and serenity, this is the perfect property for you! Serenity at Spanish Peaks features a beautiful 2 bd, 2 3/4 bath modern home with loft that is only 5 years old, a 1 bed, 3/4 bath rustic log cabin (The Cabinista) and a quaint studio with 1/2 bath, boasting breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks, The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the eastern plains and Fisher's Peak near Trinidad. The property is accessed by well maintained county and private roads and is located west of the community of Aguilar. The picturesque drive as you travel the famous "Highway of Legends", a Colorado Byway on your way to Cordova Pass and Serenity at Spanish Peaks passes through several conifer and aspen forests, past stone dykes (a unique geological formation) and lush mountain meadows. The Spanish Peaks country known for the twin mountains that rise up from the plains (East Peak is 12,684' high and West Peak is 13,631' high) is rich in history and has drawn explorers, settlers, artists, hunters and visitors for centuries. The nearby San Isabel National Forest which encompasses a staggering 1,120,233 acres contains 19 of the state's 53 fourteeners (peaks over 14,000'/4,267m high) and is also home to the Spanish Peaks Wilderness, a 19,226 acre designated wilderness area protected and managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Serenity at Spanish Peaks and the surrounding area is home to elk, deer, bear, turkey and small game for the hunting enthusiast and nearby Trinidad Lake and Monument Lake as well as several streams and rivers provide excellent fishing. Serenity at Spanish Peaks is located in CO GMU # 85 Special features of Serenity at Spanish Peaks include: Mountain Home: • Million-dollar views (from front / back composite decks and through large picture windows) of the West and East Spanish Peaks, and over a dozen ridges for 30 miles • Two large Bedrooms with two separate bathrooms with granite countertops • Master bedroom has a balcony with views of the West & East Spanish Peaks • Complete kitchen with granite countertops, island, and under-cabinet lighting • Spacious loft which can accommodate a sleeping couch • High ceiling and ceiling fans throughout the house • Bonus Room on the 3 rd floor, 18' x 36' semi-finished • Spray foam insulation throughout the 2" x 6" constructed home • Large wood burning stove with fan • Top-of-the-line home electric heating system • Electric baseboard heaters in each bedroom • Timed heat lamps in both bathrooms • LED / CFL lighting • Engineered Wood and Luxury Vinyl Tile floors • Downstairs bathroom has both a handwashing sink and oversize stainless-steel sink • Large basement, which is entered from the outside with work benches, lighting, electricity, and storage big enough for a 4-wheeler and many extra items • Dedicated electrical lines for a portable generator • Integrated radon mitigation system Log Cabin "Cabinista": • Beautiful Rustic Log Cabin, 16' x24' for three-plus seasons of privacy and enjoyment • Insulated and interior stained-wood paneling • Beautiful solid Oak kitchen cabinets • Fully furnished • Bathroom with a hot shower • Wood stove with blower • Electric baseboard heater • Redwood deck with lovely views of a tree-covered pine and Aspen ridge and small valley • Wood storage shed • Driveway and parking • Dedicated electrical power and septic system Studio / Cottage: • Newly remodeled 12' x 16' building with insulation, wood paneling and trim, for three-season use • Usable as a bedroom suite, studio or office • Private toilet • Sink and counter for making coffee or an afternoon libation • Mini Refrigerator and microwave • Entry deck with great views of the West Spanish Peak • Picture window with a nice view down the valley • Electrical breaker box, cold water (Pex) and septic lines Water System: Upgraded well equipment, Pex lines, electric wiring, pitless pump; and a 3,000-gallon storage tank