Mountain retreat ONLY 25 MINUTES FROM SALIDA at 6850' elevation & just one mile from HWY 50 & the Arkansas River via a county-maintained road. This exceptional home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort & peace. Step into the welcoming foyer and immediately appreciate the REAL wood floors, vaulted ceilings, thoughtful design & inviting atmosphere throughout. The open-concept living area is ideal for entertaining with a Great room that opens to the kitchen and dining area. Utilize your chef's skill in the gorgeous kitchen w a large island, high-end cabinetry. The spacious primary suite has deck access, a generous walk-in closet & a luxurious bathroom. An additional main-level bedroom with elegant double doors makes an ideal office or guest room. The daylight walk-out basement feels like above-grade living space with high ceilings, French doors & large windows. It offers endless possibilities for a family room, media room, game room, or recreation space, plus a versatile non-conforming 5th bedroom currently used as sleeping quarters. Beautiful stained concrete floors & heated storage space provide room to expand. Cool the house in the summer with the Quiet Cool whole house fan. In the winter, the gas fireplace in the great room & the woodburning stove in the sitting area supplement the furnace heat. Enjoy outdoor living year-round from the covered stone patio or deck with a built-in gas line for grilling. A greenhouse, chicken coop, fenced garden area & large dog run make it easy to embrace a self-sufficient mountain lifestyle. A built-in fireproof safe room protects valuables, while the attached two-car garage is complemented by an oversized detached three-car garage with a wood-burning stove & footers already poured for future expansion. Additional features include a generator and productive well. Spend your days listening to hummingbirds, watching wildlife & enjoying the flowers that surround this private sanctuary. More than a home, it's a lifestyle.