3153 Homestake Place

Description

Here is a rare opportunity to own a unique property with direct access to the National Forest! This custom Craftsman style home is 100% off grid, has no nosy HOA and is located in a private location bordering 70,000 Acres of Pike National Forest! Ride right out your gate into the wonderland of beautiful natural landscape teeming with wildlife. Elk bugle right out your window! Soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, warm ceramic tile floors, abundant skylights, and expansive Pikes Peak views fill the space with natural light and elegance. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the great room, dining area, sunroom, and kitchen featuring solid wood cabinetry, tiled and wood countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The main level bedroom is part of the original Straw bale home with deep windowsills and unique finishes, the upstairs bedroom offers a private guest or studio space. Passive solar heating from the sunroom, radiant baseboard heat, and a wood stove keep the home comfortable year-round, enhanced by deep straw bale walls for superior insulation. The horse facilities will delight your high country horses with an open pole barn with 2 stall bays and room for feed. There is an oversized loafing shed with xtra tall roof and access to park an RV, tractor, more feed and toys! The lush pastures are great for turnout and grazing! Thiss property shares a boundary with the Pike National Forest, Big Game unit 581 for Elk and Deer, Antelope, Bear etc. The area is host to abundant small game, turkey and grouse. This is also just a short drive to the S end of 11 Mile Reservoir and even closer to the 11 Mile Canyon for Gold Medal fishing! Being off grid does not mean sacrificing quality of living! This property has newer panels, updated batteries and a Kohler back up generator. There is ample power to run the house, well and power Starlink. You can work, stay and play right here!