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Property Description
Harvest the land and generous fruit trees, raise chickens, goats and bees, and savor the glorious Colorado days rocking on a shaded porch or around the river-rock fire pit. The home's straw-bale construction keeps things cool in the summer while also achieving maximum toastiness in the colder months. Expect modest utility bills due to the environmentally efficient work of solar hot water, in-floor radiant heat and a woodstove. An open floor plan flows from living, eating and creating spaces with log accents and lofty ceilings that all contribute to the property feeling as much retreat as ranchette. Great Investment opportunity with property fully rented, the main house for $4,500/month, 1 bed apt. for $2,000/month, and the 2 bedroom apt. for $2,100.A cast iron wood burning stove oozes coziness in the living room hallowed with 25' peaked ceilings and clerestory windows that graciously usher in a profusion of natural light. The country kitchen with granite tile countertops and endless cabinetry all face a built-in butcher-block island. A barn, vegetable and flower gardens, decks, porches and patios, and a grassy pasture and outbuildings provide light, shade, inspiration, nourishment, privacy, discovery, conversation and tranquility. The entire top floor is dedicated to a master sanctuary, with an over-sized bedroom and double vanities, walk-in closets, travertine finishes, and a large soaking tub. Two spacious corner bedrooms on the main level share a full bath and the finished basement overflows with even more bedrooms, a full bath, hangout quarters, and office space. The hypnotic sounds of Sopris Creek are included in the price of the home. There's a den on the main level with a custom barn-wood and granite storage/entertainment center where kids can hang out. There's a finished basement with additional bedrooms, hangout rooms, offices and a full bath. Sip morning coffee and take in the views from the east-facing covered front porch or take in afternoon sunsets from the west-facing covered back porch. The over-sized two car garage has extra room for a workshop or storage. The metal barn, constructed in 2012, also houses a small greenhouse for growing tomatoes late into the fall. Outbuildings have been used for horses, goats, chickens and bunnies, as well as store garden tools and supplies. The properly sized septic system was relocated and replaced in the fall of 2016. Just 5 minutes to downtown Basalt or Willits, yet a world away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Vagneur Lane is a private road which is maintained by the Divide Corp. Seller is billed a pro-rata share of maintaining the road.

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