This exceptional property combines a gracious one-level home with all the amenities and convenience of a prime location close to town, includes nearly 15 acres of lush meadows adjacent to the National Forest, and comes complete with a ranch/recreational business setup to run as Farm, Ranch, Recreation, or Horse Stables. Already set up as a thriving horse-boarding enterprise near the National Forest Turkey Springs entry, you can ride for miles without trailering. Windows on every side of the home will allow you to watch your horses graze and play regardless of the many cross-fenced pastures you choose. It's perfect for pasture rotation or boarding12 or more horses - at $650 per head per month - with plenty of stalls and loafing sheds for all horses to stay warm and dry, as well as paddocks, and corrals. Tack rooms and hay storage in both of the two substantial barns make your day spent with the horses a breeze. In addition to stalls, a tack area, and hay storage, the larger barn has a huge open parking area to accommodate a large RV or fifth-wheel travel trailer with room left for your toys, vehicles, and equipment. Upstairs a 576 sq ft self-contained apartment is perfect for an onsite caretaker or your guests. It features one bedroom, a 3/4 bath with shower, a kitchen with breakfast bar, and a living area with fireplace. Rustic Western touches make it a popular spot for guests. The luxurious 3248 sq ft home is centered on the acreage. Cathedral ceilings, expansive windows throughout, custom modern-rustic finishes, and a flowing open layout make for effortless entertaining in Colorado style. The living room features a stacked stone fireplace open to the sunroom/atrium and an open kitchen with space for guests to gather. A wall of windows overlooking meadows and mountain views frames the dining room. Three spacious bedrooms, including the primary with ensuite, are all easily accessible in the one-level main house. Decks and outdoor entertaining areas surround the western-style home. All of this is incredibly located adjacent to thousands of acres of National Forest, yet it is a mere3.5 miles to Pagosa Lakes shopping center on paved roads. Moreover, road maintenance and all utilities - power, water, etc., are in-city inclusive. Enjoy all of Pagosa's abundant recreational opportunities, whether for pleasure or business, from the comfort of this exceptional ranch-size home.
