551 Panorama Way

Once-in-a-generation opportunity to make The SunEarth II solar home your sanctuary, nestled high on the finest land in the Baca Grande, overlooking the great San Luis Valley and backing to S Crestone Creek - 150' away. <500' to USFS trails, lakes and 14ers above. Includes 1AC w/ option to purchase 1-acre parcels above and below (3AC tot). Designed by Paul Shippee, structural engineer and founder of Crestone Solar School, this home was meticulously crafted to highest efficiency standards. The home has active solar heat/hot water, is comfortable year round. Very little back-up heat is required. Paul received national recognition for solar designs/builds; via CSS, he sought to help others achieve similar results w/ their projects. Similar care and attention were paid to natural materials and aesthetics: deep rammed-earth walls, adobe floors and aspen posts on the main level; cathedral ceilings w/ vaulted vigas, straw bale insulation and natural plaster walls on the upper. The 2-lvl 2318sf home has open-concept 1BD/2BA w/ possibility of adding bedrooms. Enter via spacious mudroom/laundry w/ storage and south glazing - great for plants/starters. The bright kitchen features large central island, luxe soapstone counters, hammered copper sink and breakfast nook. Pass through the gorgeous portal into the large great room, your own observatory overlooking the SLV. Lots of south and west facing windows integrate w/ inviting natural floor/wall hues. French doors open onto small flagstone patio, perfect for summer sunsets. Big space for living, dining, entertaining, teaching, exercising - whatever the heart desires. The back door leads to an unfinished wood-fired sauna, covered storage, and of course, the creek. Understair storage and utility/storage room. Upstairs is the primary BD and full BA, a lrg space for sleeping, sitting/reading, meditating, w/ walk-in/bifold closets, and access to huge panoramic view deck. Fall asleep to sounds of the gurgling creek. Call now to tour this rare and special home!