71270 Buckhorn, Montrose, CO 71270 - For Sale

A cottage that feels like a castle. This unique custom home, on a juniper hilltop strewn with glacial boulders, overlooks the Uncompaghre Valley, from the Sneffels Range all the way to Grand Mesa. 360 degree views dawn-to-dusk. Sunsets blaze over an oceanic horizon. Designed by Lynn Kircher and built in 1999, by the craftsmen of Quadri Construction, the home features open-beam ceilings, plaster walls, hard-troweled concrete floors with super-efficient, in-floor heat. Southern exposure delivers passive solar, as well. There are intimate, and grand, views from every window. Two bedroom; two-and-a-half baths, plus two office/flex rooms ( possible bedrooms), with an added sleeping loft and skylight. Open kitchen/dining area features a raised fireplace, French doors to the south garden, maple countertops and an apron (country) sink. Master has east-facing balcony. Master bath has French doors to the west. Living room/observatory features built-in window seats and bookshelves. Antique, and solid-wood, interior doors throughout. Exterior doors and windows are maintenance-free metal-clad wood with divided lights. Tucked into the natural terrain, the home all but disappears with its cottonwood stucco exterior and Mediterranean tile roof. Landscaping includes pocket lawns, dry-stacked stone walls, paths, native wildflowers and a lavender garden. Property is 13.3 private acres directly off paved-and-plowed Buckhorn Road. Plenty of room to add a garage and property is well suited for horse facilities with good access to riding on BLM ground. Super quiet, with dark nighttime skies. resident golden eagles, elk and deer. Convenient to both Montrose and Ridgway. Few places on the Western Slope compare for quality or setting. This enchanting home will appeal to discerning buyers.