692 Birch Rd, Crestone, CO 81131

These gorgeous, buildable 3 acres in the coveted Baca Grande Grants abut the breathtaking Sangre de Cristo mountains. With dirt road access and mountainous blue-sky views, this is true Old West living without having to rough it.About the area:Saguache County, named after the Ute word for the famous sand dunes near the county's eastern limit, has sat in the shadow of the lower Rockies since 1866. The Continental Divide Trail, Rio Grande National Forest, and Great Sand Dunes National Park are just a few of the natural treasures found in the county, considered the gateway to the San Luis Valley.The county seat, Saguache, is a historical trading village built around Saguache Creek. Boasting a trading post, a museum, and a historic main street, Saguache is a relic of the gold rush.To the east lies Crestone, an artsy, friendly historic mining outpost featuring a brewpub and a Saturday market. Crestone offers easy access to the Sangre de Cristo mountains and the protected sand dunes. At the base of two 14,000-foot peaks, Crestone is dotted with bed and breakfasts as well as a few eastern religious landmarks, such as the famous Crestone Ziggurat.On the southern border of the county, with its stores, schools, and easy access to Alamosa, lies the farm town of Center. On the border with Rio Grande county, the surrounding area is a hub for some of the best chile verde dishes in the region.