5132 Copper Gulch Rd, Cotopaxi, CO 81223

5-Acre Mountain Retreat with Cabin, Stunning Views & Building Site Discover your own private mountain escape on this beautiful 5-acre corner lot at approximately 7,700 feet elevation, located in the peaceful Glen Vista community. The property offers a wonderful combination of privacy, mountain views, mature trees, and off-grid living, while still providing the opportunity to build your dream home. Enjoy spectacular views of 14,000-foot Pikes Peak approximately 35 miles to the northeast and the Sangre de Cristo Range approximately 15 miles to the west. A 200-foot level gravel driveway leads to a charming 10' x 20' cabin, tucked privately among the trees. The neighboring home, approximately 100 yards away, cannot be seen from the cabin, providing a true sense of seclusion. Ideal Building Site: The center of the property offers an excellent location for a future conventional home. The site is level, elevated, high and dry, with surrounding trees providing natural privacy. It sits approximately 80 feet from the town-maintained road, with electric power available at the driveway entrance. A quote is also available for drilling a 300-foot well, providing a potential path toward establishing a more traditional water system. Well-Insulated Cabin: The cabin was built and delivered in July 2019 and is designed for comfort and low maintenance. It features: Durable metal siding and metal roof High-R closed-cell spray foam insulation 4" in the floor 5" in the walls 6" in the cathedral ceiling Wood-grain linoleum flooring Unfinished interior walls with reflective radiant-barrier insulation Small 10,00015,000 BTU wood stove for emergency backup Minimalist 3-gallon gravity-fed shower Indoor/outdoor propane stove Propane refrigerator located on the covered porch Simple, Functional Off-Grid Setup: The property is currently set up for simple off-grid living. Water is presently hauled from Canon City and stored in 3-gallon containers inside the cabin for drinking, cooking, and showering. There is currently no piped running water. A small 150-watt solar system with MPPT charge controller and 1,000-watt inverter provides enough power for everyday small electrical needs such as: Charging phones Running a laptop Small stereo Window fan Short-term use of smaller power tools Additional Improvements: A 7' x 7' Rubbermaid resin storage shed was constructed in June 2018. The shed has been reinforced with 2" x 6" roof rafters for additional snow-load support, and steel shelving has been securely lagged to the floor and walls. The cabin and shed are surrounded by approximately 1/8 acre of fenced area, featuring 5-foot-high galvanized wire fencing with steel T-posts approximately every 5 feet. A double-vinyl dog door provides access from the cabin to the fenced area, which offers room for dogs to roam while helping keep wildlife out. Mountain Wildlife & Natural Beauty: The property is surrounded by pinion and ponderosa pine, creating a peaceful and private mountain setting. Wildlife commonly seen in the area includes: Mule deer,Mountain cottontail rabbits, Songbirds, and Summer hummingbirds. The higher elevation provides noticeably cooler summerstypically 510 degrees cooler than Canon City. A Mountain Getaway or Future Home Site: This property offers tremendous flexibility. The existing cabin can serve as a private weekend retreat, seasonal getaway, workshop, art studio, or temporary residence while building a conventional home. With its combination of 5 wooded acres, mountain views, privacy, an existing insulated cabin, solar power, available electricity at the driveway, and potential well site, this is a unique opportunity for anyone looking for a simpler mountain lifestyle or a place to build their future home. Close proximity to Canon City, and Westcliffe! Come enjoy the peace, privacy, fresh mountain air, and incredible views that this property has to offer.