320 Pitkin Ave, Saguache, CO 81149

FOR SALE by Owner: 320 Pitkin Ave, Saguache, Colorado. 2 bedroom, 1 bath with covered porch, the extra building (12'x40') in the backyard has 3 rooms, studio/storage/shop, also in the backyard is a garden shed.. This home was totally remodeled in 2010 with foam insulation, all new wiring, and plumbing, with a new addition featuring a custom kitchen with bead-board cabinets. The adjoining dining nook has a Lexington Forge gas stove and sitting area. The living-room and bedrooms floors are original and have been refinished and hold the charm of the homes earlier life. Also in the living room is a Vermont Casting gas stove (both stoves are on thermostats). There is solid wood crown molding throughout the entire home. This 1008 sq ft house sits on a lot & 1/2. This home is a short walking distance to several restaurants, a pizza pub, small movie theater, two banks, post office and all others things a small country town has to offer. Saguache is located in the northern end of the San Luis Valley that lies between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the San Juan Mountains (where the Rocky Mountains meet the desert southwest). The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are one of the longest mountain ranges in the world and home to 10 peaks over 14,000 feet high. While high in elevation, the location of the valley provides an inviting climate with an average of over 300 days of sunshine and limited amounts of snow on the valley floor....Just a few miles to the mountains and you will have plenty of snow to play in. With a moderate cost of living, the valley sits on top of one of our country's largest aquifers. Its fertile soil produces a variety of crops, including an abundance of alfalfa. The region is renowned for its spectacular fall colors when the aspens turn red and gold. The valley and surrounding areas have lots of recreational opportunities. The Rio Grande and Arkansas Rivers are home to Gold Metal Fishing. The Rio Grande, Gunnison and San Isabel National Forests are nearby allowing you to bike, hike, horseback ride, four-wheel, fish, hunt etc. The skiing areas of Wolf Creek, Monarch, Taos and Crested Butte are all easy day trips. The spiritual centers of Crestone are just 25 miles east. Russell Lakes State Wildlife area is only 8 miles south and don't forget the Great Sand Dunes National Park is on the east side of the valley. MUCH TO DO IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS !!!!! We are the owners and re-modelers of this cute property. For all questions or an appointment call us (sorry no owner financing available) $249k . Gary & Joan Wilfong 17700 County Road 50 Saguache, Colorado 81149