$1,595,000

A recent new build in 2022 with 82 acres of elbow room. Enjoy this peaceful sanctuary on West Elk Creek, yet be just 15 minutes from New Castle. A sunny South exposure facing great views across meadows and aspen groves. Your privacy is protected on two sides by White River National Forest and BLM. The Star Link system is included for off grid connectivity, along with a sophisticated solar electric system and on-demand propane hot water. Quality finishes include alder doors and cabinets and tile floors throughout. The passive solar design is warm in winter yet has overhangs that block out the sun in summer. A wood stove and propane heaters work with the sun for winter warmth and comfort in this well-insulated 4-bedroom home. Additional features: (High end off-grid solar package with 32kw lithium battery stack, 12kw Sol-Ark inverter, 14kw Kohler backup generator and 4kw solar array. Riga 5 (9x17) greenhouse with raised garden beds and drip system and automatic ventilation. Rain barrel catchment. A decades worth of aspen ready to be split with included 27 ton Champion wood splitter. 1998 John Deere tractor with front bucket, fork attachment, back blade and brush hog. Large double garage with oversized doors (9x10'6') and separate solar package. Leveled camp site across creek with circular drive capable of handling 21ft camp trailer and tow vehicle. Nearly 1/2 mile circle quad trail on property. 4 wheel road to back of property connecting to thousands of acres public land trails (BLM). Starlink equipment transferable for solid internet and WiFi cell coverage, Ethernet wiring to most rooms. Centurylink landline in house. Owned 500 gallon propane tank, filled once annually past 4 years. Strong well, owned water treatment and RO system. Passive radon mitigation. Due south exposure designed to maximize passive solar with tile flooring for thermal mass. 2 large approx. 5x8 tempered picture windows with top opening ventilation and Pella French door opening onto full width (10x32) Redwood deck. Aluminum clad Pella windows and doors. Owned Lorex security system with 7 cameras and recording, remotely accessible. 6' well insulated walls with LP SmartSide exterior. Most plumbing run inside double wall with space heating for additional freeze protection. 3 Rinnai propane space heaters and Rinnai on demand water heater. 3-speed Quietcool Whole house fan, Garfield County maintained road!)