Beautiful custom home perched high on a ridge with top of the world views in every direction. Features: 27 acres, 3,400 square feet of living space, chef designed kitchen, open floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bonus living space in the walkout basement with full bathroom, over 1,000 square feet of decks, abundant storage throughout the house, 2 car attached garage, 960 square foot detached shop, paved driveway (paved after pictures were taken). Efficient home with forced air heating fueled by propane or wood, along with an Xtrordinair Fireplace in the main living room. Every room is spacious and features unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This outdoor paradise borders thousands of acres of National Forest and features 400+/- feet of Poncha Creek located less than 15 minutes from Salida, CO. Under 10 minutes to groceries, hardware, restaurants, winery, brewery and more in Poncha Springs. Walking distance (1/4 mile) to the Rainbow Trail and miles of fishing along Poncha Creek, Silver Creek, and O'Haver Lake, and access to hundreds of miles of trails and jeep roads as well as non-motorized trails. Elk, deer, and other wildlife frequently pass through the property. For hunters: the property is located in GMU 561 and within 1/2 mile of unit 82 and 2 miles of unit 681. You can access them all directly from the property without touching the highway providing a multitude of hunting opportunities both draw and OTC. Located at 8,800 feet in elevation providing cool summers and winter recreation activities such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Home is on the electric grid and features good wi-fi and cell service so you can stay connected if you must. See virtual tour or contact agent for detailed map.