Location, location, location! Charming, cozy 1567sf 3BD/2BA home on beautiful treed lot in Chalet 1 of the Baca Grande, famous for breathtaking views & natural surroundings. The Baca has staffed firehouse & EMTs, walking/hiking trails along its creeks. Electric service is underground, preserving views & protecting against wildfire. Badger is a low-traffic road, easy 7-min mostly-paved drive to Crestone & amenities. 0.43-ac lot (adjoining 0.92ac also available). Built in 2005, this custom stuccoed home embodies Southern Colorado living: 14,000-ft peaks, sweeping views, privacy, nature, wildlife, 285 days/yr of sunshine, in-floor heat & more. Backing to greenbelt, the landscaped lot features flagstone patio for al fresco dining, terraced rock garden, wraparound deck, privacy wall, and rooftop viewing platform, w/ the San Luis Valley unfolding below. Handy carport w/ side door leading to entrance hall. Bright great room w/ high ceilings & large bay window looking onto the garden, Hearthstone wood stove for cozy winter heat. The adjoining U-shaped kitchen has plenty of light, Corian counters, custom cabinets, peninsula & new range/oven in 2022. Watch the sunrise on the patio w/ morning tea/coffee - wrought-iron bistro set included. Pinons, junipers & ponderosas adorn the property, offering shade, privacy & wildlife habitat. Primary bedroom is spacious & bathed in natural light, has walk-in closet & opens onto back deck. Bright primary bath has deep jetted soak tub & walk-in shower, w/custom tile & vanity. There is one guest bedroom at the rear, another off the front - ideal for flex/office. There is another full bathroom for guests. The hallway has coat closet, laundry closet, built-in pantry/storage. New washer & dryer in 2021. Exterior utility room w/ tank LP water heater & boiler for in-floor radiant heat. Low-maintenance metal roof & stucco exterior. Exterior storage behind carport. Long gravel drive w/ off-street parking. Call now to schedule your showing!