This well built, unique home offers independence from the outside world. An off-grid lovers dream, featuring solar panels and a new battery bank with generator back-up on 36 acres. Located approximately 13 miles NW of Cotopaxi, CO and 38 miles East of Salida, CO by road. Year round access or summer getaway! Views from this mountain top paradise stretch at least 100 miles!
Land
Nestled amongst the Fir, Spruce and Aspen trees. This end of road mountain property does not disappoint. The property itself is very usable as it slopes gradually to the North and has lots of level ground. Offering year round gated access via private roads. This is the perfect place to escape the summer heat. No POA/HOA! 5G internet cell phone service is available from the house and various locations on the property. Satellite TV installed. The owner has also installed a cellular signal booster in the main house to increase cell service reliability. In addition there is a hard phone line wired to the home. Water is supplied by private well and holding cistern (located in the basement). There is a fully engineered septic system (2 concrete tanks with inspection ports). There are panoramic views of Loco mountain, the Sangre De Cristo mountains, and Pikes Peak from the main house.
Improvements
There are two buildings. The main house with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large loft with 2 separate rooms, and a tuck under 2 car garage with shop. The second building is a large 2 car garage with a large Bunkhouse on the second level that has been finished, with room for company, and lots of storage (no bathroom or running water in the Bunkhouse). Both buildings have built in thermostatically controlled propane heaters in each room. The main house has a wood pellet stove for additional back-up heat in the living room. Hardwood floors, tile, and carpet are found throughout. The garage Bunkhouse has it’s own off-grid electrical system complete with solar panel and battery bank. All lighting is done through LED lighting, and there are plenty of electrical outlets throughout both buildings. The main house has a brand new battery bank. All appliances either run on electricity or propane, also featuring an on demand hot water heater. The owner has run his wire fed welder for up to 7 hours without having power issues. Included with the sale is a fully equipped Chevrolet K5 Blazer (square body) snow plow truck, FrosTek-240 deep freezer, and a 1990’s Dodge Ram with firefighting equipment for safety. All furnishings will be conveyed at closing, along with a gasoline back-up generator.
Recreation
There are tens of thousands of acres of BLM public land surrounding this property. Many miles of jeep trails, ATV and dirt bike trails to explore. Elk, Deer, Wild Turkey and Bears are abundant here. Located in GMU 58 which is managed as a quality hunting unit. The Arkansas river is located just 13 miles down the road for those who enjoy fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking.
Location
Cotopaxi, CO (13 miles) offers a general store, restaurant, and gasoline services. 47 miles by car to Canon City, CO, and 92 miles to Colorado Springs, CO. Bring all your toys and come stay a while! It’s rare to find such a unique, off the beaten path property with the kind of privacy that so many people want but seldom really find. Call Will Norholm for a qualified showing today! CO-Brokers Welcome!
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