Looking to escape the hustle & bustle and reconnect w/ nature? Discover easy, harmonious living amongst artisanal finishes & beautiful nature on 1ac in the Baca Grande, backing to greenbelt & S Crestone Creek. Baca Park is just to the south – perfect for dog-walking, exercise, or accessing trails. Mature Ponderosas, Pinons, Junipers & Cottonwoods border the property, habitat for birds, owls & occasional fox or bobcat. Truly a gardener’s delight, w/ peach, apple & apricot trees, cherry bushes, grape vines, roses, sage, vegetable beds. The 1762sf 3BD/2.25BA rancher has screen porch, walled/fenced garden, lean-to storage/workbench, & close-off studio apt – perfect for guests, rental, office, art, yoga or practice space. Via mudroom, enter bright, open-concept 2BD/1.5BA main side. Bathed in warm light, the great room has Hearthstone wood stove, 2-tone adobe wall & heated concrete floor. Efficient, passive-solar design stores heat in the thermal masses (walls & floor), w/ eco/cost-friendly on-demand boiler for baseline/back-up. Big windows look onto garden & woods beyond. Bright kitchen has colorful, tile accent counter, wood cabinets & built-in shelves. Rear entrance extends the living space outside, perfect for al-fresco dining & summer cross-breezes. Primary bedroom has 1/2BA, custom tile & Talavera sink. The guest bedroom is across from the full, tiled guest bath w/ soak tub. Separate utility & laundry closets w/ extra storage. Studio suite added in 2020: 3/4BA, kitchenette, screen porch, laundry/storage closet. It has ample space for living/flex use. T&G vaulted ceiling w/ mtn-view window at the gable. Enjoy more mtn views & sounds of the creek on screen porch. The kitchenette features custom shelves & hanging storage. Custom, seamless-coved plaster walls, nichos, doors & accent tile. Stucco exterior & metal roof. LP boiler replaced & roof redone in 2021. New rec path offers easy access to town, or make the drive in 2 minutes. Call today to schedule your tour!