Location, Location, Location! This is a 2 lot parcel totaling 1.61 acres backing up to the desirable South Crestone Creek and Greenbelt just above the Baca Park. Set amongst mature Pine and Pinon trees, this 5 bed/3 bath home is treasure. Step onto the huge, new deck for stupendous views of Kit Carson Mountain and the San Luis Valley. Enter the double doors to the foyer. The great room offers tons of space, large windows for viewing the serene back yard and greenbelt, sliding patio doors off the dining area to an additional deck perfect for morning coffee or grilling dinner, and a local rock/stone fireplace as the center piece. The kitchen offers a passthrough to the dinning area, granite counters, and a creative pantry. On the west octogonal wing there is a long hall to 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Each bedroom has spacious closets and large windows. The primary bedroom also offers a woodstove for cozy winter evenings and a window air conditioner for those warm summer evenings. Each full bath has a jetted tub, plenty of storage, and charming tile sinks and countertops(see photos!) Under the west wing there is a private entrance to a cozy strawbale 2 bedroom apartment. Perfect for a rental or mother-in-law suite with its own 3/4 bath and kitchen. Only minutes to town on a paved road the location couldn't be better. The Baca offers amenities such as fire hydrants, a staffed firehouse & EMTs, parks, a golf course, tennis courts & greenbelt trails to 100,000's acres of public lands. The Baca park is just steps out your back door and connects to many of these trails. With the beauty of the natural landscape surrounding you yet minutes to the charming town of Crestone offering amenities such as gas, natural/organic meats & produce, groceries, USPS, cafe, restaurant, brew pub, gallery, gifts, hardware, and liquor stores. With its serene, wooded location, abundant natural light, views and more, this home is a true sanctuary. Call today to schedule your showing!