110 S 5th St Westcliffe, CO 81252

This custom Victorian home in historic Westcliffe, Colorado, blends original charm with modern upgrades, including a renovated kitchen, updated baths, and a new furnace. Situated on a town lot with raised garden beds and adjacent lot potential, the property offers walking access to downtown and close proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, all within a 2.5-hour drive of Denver.Land: The property offers the charm and convenience of an in-town setting with welcoming outdoor spaces in both the front and backyard. A sprinkler system serves the front and rear yards, making it easier to maintain the landscaping and garden areas. Raised garden beds can provide an inviting space for flowers, herbs, and homegrown produce. An adjacent property may also be available for purchase, presenting a unique opportunity to expand the grounds or create a separate mother-in-law suite, private guesthouse, studio, or income-producing rental. Improvements: Beautifully updated while honoring its historic character, this custom Victorian showcases original architectural details, handmade fretwork adorning the entry, tall windows, and timeless craftsmanship throughout. The kitchen and bathrooms have been thoughtfully renovated with modern finishes that complement the home's traditional Victorian style. Recent improvements include newly sanded and refinished floors, new kitchen tile, all-new appliances, a freshly repainted exterior, and a new high-efficiency propane furnace for dependable comfort during the Colorado winters. Recreation: Westcliffe is surrounded by exceptional outdoor recreation in Colorado's beautiful Wet Mountain Valley. The nearby Rainbow Trail stretches approximately 126 miles and provides access to hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and breathtaking high-country scenery. Explore the region's 52 high-country lakes-many offering fishing-or enjoy fly-fishing and river recreation along the Arkansas River. Lake DeWeese is also nearby for fishing, boating, wildlife watching, and relaxing days beside the water. Agricultural: Raised garden beds can make it easy to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle from the comfort of town. Grow seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, colorful flowers, or pollinator-friendly plants while enjoying Westcliffe's fresh mountain air and abundant Colorado sunshine. The garden space is equally suited to an experienced gardener or someone dreaming of cultivating their first high-country harvest. Westcliffe and Silver Cliff Weather Climate in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Westcliffe/Silver Cliff averages 70 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year. On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff. The US average is 205 sunny days. Westcliffe/Silver Cliff gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted, you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure. Weather Highlights Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees Winter Low: the January low is 8 Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year Location: Ideally situated in the historic town of Westcliffe, this distinctive home is within walking distance of the charming downtown, where locally owned shops, restaurants, galleries, and community events create a welcoming small-town atmosphere. The property offers convenient access to everyday amenities while remaining quite close to trails, lakes, rivers, and the magnificent Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Colorado Springs is approximately 11/2 hours away, and Denver International Airport is approximately 21/2 hours away, making this an exceptional mountain retreat with convenient access to major travel connections.