253 Griffiths Dr, Fort Garland, CO 81133

Whether you’re looking for a vacation home, a VRBO, hunting lodge, or permanent home, CASA BLANCA in the Rocky Mtns. is for you. World class elk, deer, bear, lion hunting on 10,000 acres of our private mountain. Beautiful new estate in the shadow of Colorado's 4th highest mountain, Mt. Blanca. Located in the San Luis valley in south central Colorado. 30 min to the Sand Dunes National Park, also Alamosa, CO is 30 miles away. 2 hours to Colorado Springs and 3 hours to Denver. World class elk, deer, bear and deer hunting are allowed on 10,000 acres of our 17,000 acres that make up our private ultra private gated mountain community. Only 9% of the 40 acre lots have a cabin, so your have complete privacy. The estate was just completed in Oct. 2023 but the owners health has changed, therefore they are sadly going to sell. All furnishings new in Oct. 2023 and everything will stay. Just bring your suitcase and move in. This home sits in the center of a double lot, or 80 acres and sits at the top of the property with vistas in view over 40 miles away. The spanish peaks in full view, and Mt. Blanca peaks as well from the floor to ceiling windows in every room of the home. Open floor plan with cozy custom fireplace designed to heat the entire home, although it has a central furnace as well, fueled by propane on the property. 20 ft. ceilings in the living room, solid beams and trusses exposed and tongue and groove on the ceiling. The chefs kitchen has a 6 burner gas professional range, custom cabinets, large walk in pantry, wood beam ceiling with tongue and groove, 8 ft. island and granite countertops and a mud room off the kitchen featuring a custom glass panel door. Spacious master bedroom and master bathroom that features a custom steam shower, and large soaking tub, lighted and heated mirrors and an 8 ft custom vanity. Also a separate toilet room for privacy. Walk in closets in both the master and guest bedrooms. Large office/bonus room located off the master bedroom. 3rd bedroom/office room with closet. 2.5 gig hard wired internet has been installed in the home by Jade/Blanca Communications and is very affordable to allow work from home and high speed gaming or Skype with family. The outside covered porch/deck wraps around 3 sides of the home and features maintenance free decking and is the perfect spot to entertain, glass elk and deer, or just take a nap. The house is covered in hurricane proof shake shingle vinyl siding and the roofs area all metal virtually providing the entire home maintenance free on the outside. The home has high end LVP flooring that is very durable and scratch free. Spray foam insulation fills the 2x6 walls for added warmth and the ceilings are covered by 3 feet of blown in insulation guaranteeing comfort year around. Two garages hold many vehicles or vehicles and mountain toys and or a shop etc. one is 25x25 ft and the other is 25x40 both built with 2x6 walls. The home is off-grid but no worries, it has a huge solar field of 16 panels that provide more than enough energy, and backed up by a 15kw Generac propane generator. The water well drilled was the best producing well drilled on this mountain in years and is powered throughout the home with a constant pressure tank and a endless, tankless hot water system. The home is built on 8' ICF or insulated concrete forms assuring the 4' crawl space stays above freezing, regardless of temps outside as the space is completely sealed off from the outside elements and keeping the floors warmish. NO UTILITY BILLS,,,,EVER !!!!! This home is located in Forbes Wagon Creek Ranch on 80 acres of paradise. Let the home owners hard work for the last 18 months become your off-grid mountain dream. Ft. Garland school system has new schools for all grades k-12. Contact Jeff to schedule a showing 913-620-7044