800 Heartwood Ln #20, Bayfield, CO 81122

This Artisan all natural home features natural adobe and fine hand finished natural plasters inside and out giving this home a gorgeous southwestern quality that is a work of art. It has been featured in 2 books (The New Strawbale Home & Natural Timber Frame Homes) as well as being showcased in a feature article in Timber Frame Homes Magazine. Strawbale/Straw-Clay exterior walls envelop a beautiful hand crafted White Oak Timber Frame sourced sustainably from Ohio Amish Farms in the pure old world tradition. All natural construction methods utilized the most energy efficient and non-toxic materials available. Along with intelligent passive solar design this healthy home is amazingly comfortable and efficient year round with very low energy needs. The yard has been well developed and cared for with 25 years worth of carefully crafted hardscaping and abundant flower and vegetable gardens. Outdoor living was always an important aspect of the design with a spacious wrap around flagstone patio featuring plenty of space for family and friends. The patio was built within a beautiful rock retaining wall, built by a master stone mason. The home is located in Heartwood Community, a multigenerational intentional neighborhood boasting 360 acres of meadow, pine forest, and pastureland just outside Durango, Colorado. Situated on a premium lot in the Heartwood community you'll experience a unique level of privacy, beauty and abundant wildlife. As a member of Heartwood you'll share ownership in 360 acres of beautiful wild land (including 70 acres of irrigated pastureland) and a plethora of amenities including: a common house for shared meals, gatherings and guest rooms, full carpentry/mechanical workshop with an awesome selection of tools, a hot tub, playground with play structure, 4 season greenhouse, organic farmland, pastures and barns for horses and livestock, farm equipment (including 2 Kubota tractors with many implements and a Kubota UTV), pickleball/ tennis/ basketball court, yurt, and 7+ miles of hiking/ biking/ cross country ski trails. Noteworthy Features: Solid Hickory hardwood floors, Southwest Saltillo style tile and a gorgeous natural adobe floor laid directly on the earth on the main level, all with hydronic in floor heat Solid Maple designer cabinetry and granite counters in the kitchen Solid alder doors throughout Second story deck off the master bedroom looks out to an expansive view of our gorgeous open space EPA Certified low emissions Soapstone wood stove creates a beautiful ambiance and cozy warmth in the winter. The stove can easily keep this very well insulated home comfortable throughout the coldest days of winter, without the need to even use the in floor heat should you choose New large jetted tub in the upstairs bath Insulating and blackout cellular shades and quality bamboo blinds throughout Also included are a quality built and useful work/garden shed, carport and wood storage shed, all conveniently located adjacent to the home. Appliances included: natural gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, RO water system, stackable washer/dryer