Las Animas County Real Estate

Weston Luxury Log Home on 53 Acres

Location and Acreage
This luxury log home on 53± acres is located just 12 miles north of Weston Colorado. Weston is a small town located 20 miles west of Trinidad off Highway 12, which is also known as the “Highway of Legends”. A heavily traveled tourist loop, it includes towns like Segundo, Weston, Stonewall, Cuchara and LaVeta. This part of Colorado has always been known for its many days of sunshine each year and offers endless mountain recreational opportunities. The views from this home are incredible. They stretch south well into New Mexico. To the west is the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) mountain range. To the east, the most-lovely sunrises one can imagine, and to the north the Spanish Peaks appear to be right in you own back yard. Many folks call this area home because it offers such amazing scenery, serenity and yet is only a short drive to Trinidad, which offers all the amenities of a large town. This is truly southern Colorado Luxury at its finest.

Property
This 53± acre property is a recreational ranch offering all the enjoyment that southern Colorado has to offer. There are many nearby lakes, rivers and streams for the fisherman. Hunt for big game it the Bosque Del Oso State Wildlife Area, which is only 20 minutes from home. This is home to the largest elk herd in Colorado. Take a drive up and over Cuchara pass and visit the small towns and dine and shop while taking in the most beautiful scenery around.

The property is mostly treed with tall pines and a mix of oak brush. Wildflowers are found everywhere. Large rock outcroppings and mountain views surround the luxury log home. Come for the summer and you will probably stay all year, offering excellent year-round access on well-maintained roads.

Deer, elk, bear, eagles, hawks and turkeys, as well as many other mountain animals live in this area. Come view the natural surroundings and call this place home … just as the wildlife does.

Improvements
The luxury log home has an awesome gourmet kitchen with double oven, dishwasher, convection/microwave, five-burner gas stove, trash compactor and large refrigerator. All are in stainless steel. Black and tan granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms are accented by Italian tile. There is a large mudroom with utilities on the main floor. The large main-floor master suite has a Jacuzzi tub, stand up shower, double sinks and plenty of closet space. There are two additional bedrooms upstairs with dormer windows and large closets.

The decks on this house are huge, which go along with the views. Sit and look out into the meadows and watch the wildlife roam. This is paradise with serenity.

There is a 24’ x 40’± barn, a large greenhouse, a chicken coop and a small greenhouse for starting plants and growing year-round. These greenhouses could make a perfect small organic farm. The property is meticulously landscaped around the home making it a perfect attractant for all kinds of birds, especially hummingbirds … by the thousands it seems.

Recreation
In addition to the recreation you have on your own property, this area of Colorado offers endless opportunities to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors.

« Golfing: Trinidad, LaVeta, Walsenburg, Colorado City and Pueblo all offer golf to all levels of ability within hours of the home.

« Skiing: Wolf Creek, Crested Butte, Taos, Red River and Monarch ski areas are within hours of the home; Summit County is about a 4 hour drive to the largest ski areas in Colorado.

« Camping: There are a variety of camping opportunities whether you like to camp in a tent, cabin or just underneath the open skies and stars.

« Fishing: Endless opportunities await you. Rivers, streams, ponds, lakes and reservoirs in the area all offer a variety of fishing challenges. Trout, bass, pike, walleye and pan fish, just to name a few. All are located within a short driving distance from the home.

« Hiking: Take a hike on any of the groomed National Forest trails in the area or just find a good spot to go out an explore the many public lands available in this area.

« Sightseeing and shopping: Take a trip up the highway visiting all the small towns and shops that dot this area. You can literally “shop ‘til you drop”, then get back up and do some more. Sights and shops are everywhere. There is never a dull moment when looking for that special something.

Water Rights
This property features its own domestic well.

Real Estate Taxes
2006 property taxes were $457.55

Price
$880,000.00

Broker
Paul Machmuller
Fuller Western Real Estate
Cell: 719-240-0433
Direct: 719-742-3605

This property is offered by Fuller Western Real Estate, LLC. All information provided by Fuller Western Real Estate, LLC or their sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Fuller Western Real Estate, LLC recommends that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning and use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser's attorney.