Wide open adventure awaits you at this rare Colorado home bordering Pike National Forest land. You will want to embrace this opportunity to enjoy sustainable living, unmatched privacy, and a true Colorado mountain lifestyle. This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom custom straw bale home on 10 private acres offers DIRECT National Forest access through two gates on the property. Experience solar powered off grid comfort and custom handcrafted details throughout the home. Elegant features like high vaulted tongue and groove ceilings, ceramic tiled floors, earth toned colors, skylights, Pikes Peak views, and plenty of natural light create an inviting environment. The open floor plan combines a stunning great room, dining space, sunroom, and kitchen into a multifunction space with a seamless layout. The kitchen shines with tiled and solid wood counters, custom backsplashes, solid wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The sunroom brings in passive heat during the day while radiant baseboard hot water heat keeps temperatures even and cozy year round. The great room wood stove adds warmth and mountain charm while deep straw bale walls in the primary wing provide character and exceptional insulation. The main level primary bedroom has a custom tiled ensuite soaking tub while the second floor bedroom is the perfect private guest bedroom with extra storage space. Outside, a 17 X 49, four car garage with an oversized bay door has multiple parking options for your cars, trucks, and tractor. Room for all your toys. A greenhouse, a chicken coop with attached run, and garden space create the perfect setup for hobby farming. Horse lovers will enjoy the 24 X 25 barn with stalls and the level green pastureland for grazing. Stunningly beautiful land with aspens, pines, meadows, and willows. Strong 10 GPM well. Minutes to Eleven Mile Reservoir for fishing and boating. Hunting, riding, hiking seconds away. Experience world class recreation right off the back porch step. Year round beauty!