Completed in 2009, this exceptional semi-underground custom home sits on a south- and west-facing ridge at 8,500 ft elevation. Designed like the cockpit of an airplane for maximum solar exposure from morning to dusk, it aligns perfectly with Chimney Rock and offers commanding views of the national monument. A distinctive rooftop fireplace provides 360-degree panoramic vistas.
The 40-acre property holds Forest Ag status in a private gated community adjacent to Ute Indian land and National Forest 35 acres away. Single-entrance access ensures seclusion and security. The mostly seasonal community features abundant open space, wildlife mule deer, elk, turkey, bears, mountain lions, and premier horse trails into the forest. Nearby Pagosa Springs offers rivers, mineral hot springs, and hiking. Includes seasonal pond and emergency well.
Home Specifications
- Taxable structure: 3,700 sq ft two-story with 2 bedrooms (additional rooms convertible) and 3 full baths.
- Total finished living space: 4,334 sq ft (2,736 sq ft main + 1,598 sq ft upper), 1,500 sq ft garage, 253 sq ft enclosed garden room, and 572 sq ft covered decks (one
south-facing, one west-facing).
- Energy & Mechanical Systems
- Grid-tied solar system produces 12,000 kWh in peak sun hours with battery backup
- Four 1,000-gallon propane tanks with inline propane boiler
- Outdoor boiler burns coal and wood rounds, two 500-gallon gas/diesel
tanks. • Radiant floor heating enhanced by concrete structure with 4–20 ft clay earth cover and passive solar gain
- Two air-exchange systems; 400-amp service with 220V wiring in garage, utility, kitchen, and future Jacuzzi area
- All utilities underground
- Gourmet Kitchen & Utility Industrial stainless-steel suite: Viking 6-burner propane cooktop (VGSU1636BSSLP), 36” downdraft (VIPR161SS), 500 CFM ventilator
(VIDV500), 30” electric single oven (VESO530SS), GE Monogram Avantium Speedcook oven (PSB2201NSS), Fisher & Paykel double dishwasher (DD605SS), LG 25.7 cu ft refrigerator (LFC25770ST), LG Candy Apple Red washer (WM2301HR) and white dryer (DLG2302R), ¾ hp disposal, and 24.9 cu ft GE chest freezer.
- Custom Pecan cabinetry with 1¼” Baltic Brown granite (kitchen/upstairs bath), Giallo Fiorito granite (guest bath), and ¾” Rainforest Verde marble with 1½” edge (master bath). Under-mount stainless sinks, Brushed Nickel Moen faucets, pulls, hinges, and knobs. Interior Finishes & Signature Features Cedar lined Closets throughout. Main level: 18”×18” white-body Daltile ceramic tile.
- Custom showers with 6”×6” and 2”×2” matching tile.
- Upper level: ¾” solid oak Shaw plank flooring
- Walls: clay plaster or knotty-pine tongue-and-groove.
- Solid knotty-pine doors, V-groove two-panel arch-topped. Stain-grade knotty-pine 3¼” trim. Double-pane low-E windows/French doors with wood jambs and exterior cladding.
- Custom log staircase with pole rails.
- Custom beehive brick wood-burning fireplace with copper-slate accents plus rooftop 360° fireplace.
- Master: 7’×10’ raised-bed planter herb garden under two-story ceiling; custom shower/steam room with Amerec unit, Moen sprays, five-person tiled bench. Area in bathroom plumbed/framed for sauna.
- Game room: 11-ft wet bar with beetle-kill wood tops and refrigerator. Indoor wood room. Wired for surround sound (interior/exterior), satellite HDTV, wireless internet, phone/fax, ceiling fans.
- Non-sulfur well connected to two 1,800-gallon cisterns with pressure tank/pump. Engineered septic designed and built by eco-safe. Two 50-gallon electric water heaters. Skylights in utility/garage.
- Covered sundeck off upstairs office and enclosed garden room.
- Post-2009 Improvements: Fruit orchard with gravity-fed 3600 and 1000-gallon watering systems, Double-cell honeycomb insulated shades (top-down/bottom-up main level; blackout living room)
This sustainable luxury retreat is ready for its newest owner!
