57200 K57 Trl, Montrose, CO 81403

2 story log home on 41+/- acres, bordered by BLM land. Very private property, secluded yet open. Not in the middle of nowhere, just on the edge of it! 25 minutes to the town of Montrose with great shopping, restaurants, etc. Property has amazing, unobstructed views: the Book Cliffs, north of Grand Junction, about 60 miles away; Grand Mesa, the world's largest and highest flat-topped mountain; Snowmass, near Aspen; West Elk Mountains near Mt. Crested Butte; Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park; the Buckhorn, Cimmaron, and San Juan Mountains. And bordering BLM land on two sides, we have what is a "protected view," meaning nobody can build in front of us and ruin that view. Lot is split by a large canyon, with deeded access to both sides. Two houses are permitted on this lot. Make a satisfying "Mother-in-law" unit - on the other side of the canyon! Or keep her close by. Build a second house, and AirB&B either home. Or just kick back, and enjoy your surroundings. There is moss rock, hundreds of pinon and juniper trees, and, in rainy years, wildflowers all over. For the rockhound, there is about 200 feet of history in the canyon walls, covering millions of years. There are thousands of "concretions" - odd natural rock formations. Some have been incorporated into features. 4th BR omitted to provide large living room with pool table, with stunning view of San Juan Mountain Range, and large canyon that runs through the property. Three heating sources - electric baseboard, Quadrafire pellet stove, and a Vermont Castings wood stove cover the bases. Log walls are a great insulator, helping to keep the house warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. Interior has large, exposed beams, "beetle-kill" cabinetry and flooring, some tile, and vinyl sheet flooring in the kitchen for foot relief. Owner-built, and over-done, with lots of 3-way switches, abundant receptacles, and a few design changes over the log package, like adding 2 big picture windows to show off the amazing view. 3rd bedroom has built-in office clutch, bookcases, and a full-view glass door to the deck, which overlooks everything. All bedrooms wired for phone, cable, and speakers, from the "control central" location in living room. House was built with future expansion in mind: cantilevered beams extending out beyond logs, for future additional decks; spike-free logs under windows, for easy conversion to doorways; over-sized central vacuum system covers entire house, big enough to handle any additions. Metal roof for peace of mind, will last 100 years. Several garden areas with irrigation. Large wisteria vine. Enclosed garden offering protection for your herbs, vegetables, and whatever. Enclosure has locking door which slides open, saving space. Water is city water, hauled from water station 3 miles away, into water tank in crawlspace. (Hauling water is common in this area, inexpensive, and easy-peasy. Our water bill is about $120 per year!) And it's high quality city water, no need for treatment. We have a well pump with air bladder charge tank - system works like a well, but with good water, and no hole in the ground to maintain. Low taxes, low electric rates, and high potential for solar power. No basement, but 4-5 foot crawlspace for access to water heater, water pump, etc., which also offers lots of additional storage. No HOA fees, only an occasional contribution for roadwork by a neighbor, about $200 per year. With BLM (federal) land next door, your back yard playground is a million acres! World-famous Tabeguache Mountain Bike Trail actually starts at our subdivision! You can get a birds-eye view of the birds, from the top of the canyon. Eagles, hawks, we've even had a roadrunner visit us! Most of property is fenced, about 3/4 miles of fencing. Some fencing around house for garden, pets, etc.