This beautiful custom home on 40 acres is a peaceful and quiet refuge, just 18 miles east of Salida. Enjoy mountain and valley views and a varied landscape frequented by herds of elk. There is a separate guest house for overflow guests, caregiver, or tenants, with kitchen and 3/4 bath as well as attached garage. The main house features vaulted beetle-kill pine ceiling in the great room and a gas fireplace with hearth custom made from wood harvested from the land. All wood floors and tile with in-floor radiant heat system for warm toes in the winter. A split floor plan allows for a spacious primary suite with stunning views to the south and 36 inch doorways. An office or 4th bedroom is located off the great room as well as a smaller room for multiple uses. On the other side of the house are two bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as the laundry room with ample cabinets and utility sink. There is also a spacious two car attached garage and solar panels mean electric bill is kept to a minimum. Serenity and space awaits!