$1,200,000

Rare opportunity for a luxury homestead off-grid lifestyle on 15 private acres in the Baca Grande Grants of Crestone. Thoughtfully sited at the edge of the greenbelt, direct access to year round creek & protected open space stretching west to the Great Sand Dunes, this custom-designed home offers an extraordinary connection to nature w/ modern comfort and sustainability. Surrounded by mature drought-tolerant landscaping, courtyards, and unobstructed Sangre de Cristo Mountain views, the home was designed to engage the landscape from every angle. Every room enjoys mountain views, passive solar exposure, and natural cross-ventilation. Flexible living zones support remote work, creative pursuits, wellness practices, or hosting guests w/ privacy. Natural materials and artisan craftsmanship define the interior: adobe & diamond plaster walls, polished concrete floors, bamboo cabinetry, cedar-lined closets, slate tile, and custom built-ins for a healthy, low-toxin environment. Open kitchen features a four-oven Aga range, ss countertops, maple butcher-block island & antique apothecary drawers from a historic general store. Primary suite includes a copper soaking tub, slate shower, custom walk-in closet, mountain-view deck. Additional spaces include a yoga studio, home office, storage, and seamless indoor-outdoor living areas. Designed for self-reliance: private well, solar PV, passive solar design, greenhouse,workshop, root cellar, wood-fired pizza oven, wood stoves, radiant floor heat, on-demand hot water, triple-pane windows, and efficient ICF construction with low-maintenance metal cladding. More than a home, a thoughtfully crafted sanctuary where sustainability, creativity, and connection to the land come together. Harvest from the greenhouse, create in the workshop, gather around the pizza oven, and enjoy Colorado's darkest star-filled skies. Direct greenbelt access, abundant wildlife, panoramic mountain views complete this exceptional Crestone retreat and homestead!