2656 County Road 500, Bayfield, CO 81122

Welcome to "The Hawk's Nest" at Vallecito Lake. This meticulous creekside property comes fully furnished and can be enjoyed as a very special primary residence, a vacation retreat or an Airbnb. The property is adjacent to thousands of acres of San Juan National Forest with Vallecito Creek and the Wemenuche Wilderness trailhead right in your backyard. This warm and inviting home has been the setting for a wedding and several other special family gatherings. You’ll appreciate year-round paved access to the property with two paved driveways and a concrete apron to the garage. You and your guests can enjoy the sounds of Vallecito Creek, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and boating on Vallecito Lake and numerous surrounding trails, including the Colorado Trail which will take you all the way to Denver. Entering the main level of the home you can warm up with a cozy wood fire in the handcrafted river rock fireplace. Adjacent to the living room is a formal dining area connected to a gourmet kitchen featuring custom Oak cabinets, granite counter tops, a chef's grade Wolf range, Jenn-Air refrigerator, a sink with a bay window with views of the creek and walk-in pantry. A spacious laundry room, guest room, and a 3/4 bath complete this level. To the south of the living room is a sunken great room with expansive picture windows, a bar, and plenty of seating for gatherings with family and friends. A separate staircase from this room takes you upstairs to the deck overlooking Vallecito Creek with stunning views of the surrounding forest. Relax around the fire pit under the shade canopy or enjoy the sun on the Azek recycled rubber brick paver deck. On the second floor is a luxurious master suite with a stunning river rock fireplace, copper trimmed hickory cabinets, granite counter tops, cute saloon door to the toilet, and custom tiled shower. A third oversized bedroom serves as the bunk room with its own bathroom. There are countless upgrades in this home, including an RV hookup that can accommodate two RVs with 50 AMP service for each and has views of Vallecito Creek. In addition, a lower level heated three-car garage features an epoxy floor, workbenches, and a 14' garage door bay for a large boat, RVs, or trucks. There is also a one-car garage space upstairs with plenty of gear storage and a generator. The additional upgraded features include two Carrier furnaces and on-demand hot water upstairs. Outside you will find wonderful mature landscaping, with a boulder hardscape and the various patios, water features, historic bridge built from a reclaimed Navajo Lake dock, 1904 mining cart, and custom decorative metal fencing and gates create the ideal private sanctuary. There is also a sprinkler system for added convenience. Recent improvements include an updated septic system, and the exterior of the home was stained this year. This property is a must see and all you have to do is move in!