9630 Pueblo Ruins Rd, Cortez, CO 81321

This one of a kind house with an all metal and glass exterior is essentially maintenance free and is in a very unique setting. The 2400 square foot home designed by famed Houston, Texas architect, Cameron Armstrong, allows for modern amenities surrounded by views of ancient mountains - the sacred Ute Mountain to the west, the Mesa Verde Range to the south and the La Plata Mountains to the east. From the high desert front door perch, you can see the City of Cortez, and from the hot tub on the back patio, you can watch a night display of shooting stars or the Milky Way without light pollution. The interior of the home features a great-room living/dining/kitchen open concept. There are three bedrooms each with its own bath. The large master bed and bath includes a big walk-in closet. There's a ½ bath off the main living area for guests. The media room has a TV wall and is currently set up for a two-person office. There is a fenced-in side yard and 2 acres of the 38-acre lot is fenced and features Xeriscape landscaping and a walking labyrinth. The 600-foot driveway is paved and the open fields and community roads are maintained by the ranch manager. There's a large 2-car garage and an 8x14 foot "toy" or RV garage with an 8-foot door. The Indian Camp Ranch subdivision, designed and developed by Archie and Mary Hanson, is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places as a significant archeological site. The Ranch is dotted with markers indicating ruins under the ground. Some of the home owners have conducted successful archeological digs on their properties. A possible kiva and/or a midden have been identified on this site. Outdoor activities and wildlife abound in the area. Skiing at Telluride is an hour and a half drive up the mountain. The entrance to Mesa Verde is 8 miles away, and many national parks in Utah can be experienced in a day. The Four Corners Monument is 25 miles away where a person can stand in all four states at once. Many forms of wildlife have been seen on the property including deer, turkeys, coyotes, bobcats and many birds. In addition, the 20-foot easement between each lot is available to all property owners for hiking or riding the horses that they may keep on their property. This property is not to be missed!