Pristine beauty, artisanal design, expert craftsmanship & prime location are hallmarks of this 1186sf 2BD/1BA SW-style rancher at the top of the beautiful Baca Grande. With majestic 14,000-ft peaks to the east & vast San Luis Valley to the west, the views will never cease to amaze. Gently sloping lot w/ pinon pines & junipers. Pergola canopied entrance, terraced flagstone landscaping, stone walls & gravel drive. 200sf platform deck looking out over treetops – perfect for yoga, lounging, sunsets. Straw bale insulation offers efficient, year-round comfort. Beautiful, custom-plaster interior walls, w/ round corners & arched doorways – quintessential SW style. Stained slab w/ in-floor hydronic heat. Bright living room features oversized windows, cozy Jotul wood stove, slate tile hearth, recessed bookcase, arched pass-through & sweeping views. Kitchen completely redone in 2017, including: 242sf 2×6 framed addition w/ rock-wool insulation, oversized windows w/ direct views of Challenger Pt, marble sills, white high-gloss cabinets, butcher block counters, new stainless appliances (incl. Thor LP range), stainless hex-tile backsplash, eucalyptus floor & dining area. Full bath w/ custom-tiled shower & vanity. Spacious primary bedroom has large closet & windows looking into the trees, providing privacy, cool sleeping. Guest room doubles as office, has built-in shelves & sliders opening to terrace. Laundry/utility room w/ extra storage, combo electric tank H2O heater. Low-maintenance metal roof & stucco exterior. 10×12 metal storage shed. Furnishings & d cor are negotiable at Seller’s option. Great location, near S. Crestone Creek greenbelt & trails – access to 14ers above or Baca Park below. Less than 10 min to town of Crestone, known for community, two schools, sunny days (285/yr) & accredited Int’l Dark Skies. The Baca Grande has staffed fire house, EMTs & underground water, sewer & electric. Call now to schedule a tour of this 1-of-a-kind home! (see virtual tour & video)