Step into timeless southwestern charm, where striking architecture & artisanal detail are set against a backdrop of unspoiled natural beauty. Sun-drenched interiors highlight rich tiled floors, hand-plastered walls, rustic wood beams & granite tile counters. Skylights & clerestory windows flood the interior w/ natural light. Generous windows & sliding doors provide passive solar gain along w/ gorgeous views from all rooms; enjoy every sunrise & sunset from the comfort of home. Located on 1.4ac at the end of a cul-de-sac high in coveted Chalet 1, the 1192sf single-story home consists of mudroom, sunroom, 2BD/1BA, laundry, great room & well-appointed kitchen. Lots of exterior touches, including flagstone steps & entrance, patios off bedrooms & great room, hoop house, vegetable garden, flower garden, storage shed & rolling slope. Beautiful, custom-plaster interior walls, w/ round corners & arches - quintessential SW style. The great room features high ceiling, built-in bookshelves, cozy Hearthstone wood stove & dining nook in front of bay windows. The kitchen features large peninsula w/ granite tile counters, LP range & 2-tone wood cabinetry/storage. Step down into bonus sunroom/screen porch, perfect to catch the summer breeze. More built-in bookshelves along the hallway leading to bedrooms & bathroom. The 4-piece bath features custom tile, walk-in steam shower & deep soak tub w/ view. The primary bedroom faces Challenger Pt, w/ sliders opening to patio. The guest room has built-in bookshelves & sliders opening to patio. Laundry/utility room houses the LP on-demand water heater & electric furnace for forced-air heat. Metal & Spanish tile roof & stucco exterior. Near S. Crestone Creek greenbelt & trails - trails to 14ers above or Baca Park below. Less than 10 min to town of Crestone, a burgeoning mountain community w/ 2 schools, sunny days (285/yr) & accredited Int'l Dark Skies. This gem won't last long - call now to schedule your tour! (see virtual tour & video)