58469 Elk Dr, Montrose, CO 81403

Perfect High Country Retreat! Off-grid Cabin in the Aspens & Spruce with a Fishing Pond and Mountain views in a gated community surrounded by National Forest. The cabin was built in 1995 and features low-maintenance stucco exterior and metal roof. On the Main Level you will find one Bedroom, Full Bath, Great Room, Kitchen and Sunroom. The Great Room has a cathedral ceiling that opens to the loft; two skylights bring in extra light. The Living area opens to the Sunroom and the Dining Area opens to the Kitchen with a kitchen bar for informal dining. In the heart of the home stands an ornate, vintage, free-standing woodstove that keeps everything cozy and warm. Walk from the Great Room into the Sunroom and be amazed at the fabulous scenic views from windows that expand across the entire south facing wall. The cabin was designed to utilize passive solar with south facing windows and thermal heat storage in the tile of the Sunroom, which then flows through two lower windows and upper vent connecting the sunroom to to the interior rooms. There are Wonderful views from every window of the cabin, the deck and balcony. All appliances are included; refrigerator is almost new. Solar photovoltaic system & propane generator for electricity. Gas needs provided by buried 500 gallon propane tank. Domestic water from community developed spring and water system. A water filtration system is also included and located in the crawlspace along with the electric water heater. Cabin is well-insulated. Storage shed houses the generator and solar batteries with extra room for storage & workspace. Horsefly Subdivision is surrounded by thousands of acres Uncompahgre National Forest with unlimited recreational possibilities including hunting, hiking, riding, biking, skiing, snowmobiling & exploring. Cell service is spotty, signal boosters are used. Satellite dish internet is available. Fencing installed along the north boundary. Subdivision roads are not plowed in the winter, but you can walk, ski in or use snow machines to get to the cabin. Cabin comes furnished.