This charming 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, off-grid retreat is move-in ready and features beautiful hardwood floors throughout most of the living space. Located atop the beautiful & rugged Wild Horse Mesa at nearly 9,000 ft elevation, this home sits on a county-maintained road and is accessible year around. The expansive acreage is heavily wooded with an old-growth piñon forest. Two solar arrays, one tracking and one stationary, power all of the electric components of the home. A propane tank powers four in-wall propane heaters, the stove, refrigerator & dryer. In-wall propane lanterns are located in the bedrooms, living room, and utility room. The home is equipped to run a back-up generator on days with limited solar gain. The utility room features a stacked washer & dryer and a convenient utility tub. A 1400 gallon cistern stores all of the water for the property. Water can be readily purchased at the Wild Horse Mesa Community Center, which is located 4.1 miles away. Water saving features such as an ultra low-flow shower head & faucets help to keep usage to a minimum. Relax outside on your spacious covered porch and watch as wild horses, elk, and mule deer, pass by. In the summer months, hummingbirds & jays are frequent visitors. Take in the beautiful scenery as you hike the trails throughout your 35 acre property. The large, open yard features two large storage sheds, a chicken coop, and plenty of space for domestic horses or livestock. Stunning mountain views surround you, including the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, the San Juan mountain range, Blanca Peak, and Ute Mountain. For excursions & supplies, Taos, NM and Alamosa, CO, Great Sand Dunes National Park, and Carson National Forest are all within roughly one hour. Cozy up by the wood pellet fireplace on crisp winter days. If you prefer to spend winter days outdoors, there are many exceptional slalom ski areas located within driving distance, including Red River, Taos, and Angelfire, NM or simply cross country ski at home on your own trails! Home can be sold mostly furnished, if desired by the new owner. The current owners are staying on Wild Horse Mesa, they love the area and have purchased a larger acreage. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this beautiful property your permanent home, vacation home, or hunting cabin. Though off-grid, this home qualifies for standard/conventional financing.
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