This custom home on 28.23 acres just northwest of Montrose blends elegant design, thoughtful upgrades, and sweeping Colorado scenery. With 2, 863 square feet of living space, the home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a bonus room, all crafted in a Southwest-Tuscan style. The kitchen is a standout, with knotty cherry cabinets, filtered ionized water, granite countertops, a copper farmhouse sink, gourmet cooktop, and custom rock hearth. Double tray ceilings add architectural character, while the open floor plan makes the home both inviting and functional. Built for year-round comfort, the home includes a geothermal heating and cooling system, forced air, a wood stove for added warmth, a radon mitigation system, whole home Aprilair humidifier, and a backup propane generator. The living areas connect seamlessly to outdoor spaces, where the property showcases expansive views across the Uncompahgre Valley, with dramatic sightlines to the San Juan Mountains, the West Elk Range, and the Grand Mesa. A 30x40 three-bay garage offers exceptional utility with oversized bays (approx. 28.5 feet deep by 39 feet wide, with 9x8-foot doors), 220v electric service including a welding plug, and hot and cold water spouts. Additional upgrades throughout the property reflect both practicality and craftsmanship, designed to support a wide range of uses. The acreage is beautifully landscaped, entering through a front automatic gate, with a spring-fed pond with spring rights, fenced dog run, raised garden beds, and an irrigation system with 10 watering zones. The property is supported by permitted irrigation water, with a pump system that can also be supplied by domestic water for automatic watering. Mature trees and plantings include aspens, maples, blue spruce, Fat Albert pines, peach, apple, and cherry trees, along with butterfly bushes, lilacs, and a lush sod grass yard. Green spaces, water features, and mountain views come together to create an exceptional setting. The property offers privacy and natural beauty, while remaining close to the conveniences of Montrose. Whether you are looking for a well-built custom home, a landscaped acreage retreat, or a property that combines self-sufficiency with refined comfort, this home delivers a rare opportunity in one of Western Colorado’s most scenic locations.
