14 Pine Cone Dr Bayfield, CO 81122

One-level mountain living in the tall pines of Forest Lakes with privacy, usable acreage, oversized garage space, and an additional adjacent lot included for a total of 2 acres. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the ideal Southwest Colorado lifestyle with a simple, functional single-level layout, no stairs, and peaceful outdoor living spaces surrounded by towering ponderosa pines and abundant wildlife. Recent updates include new carpet in all 3 bedrooms in 2023, new LVP flooring throughout the living room, hallway, kitchen, and laundry room in 2023, plus a natural gas upgrade with forced air natural gas heat serving as the main heat source. The home also features a cozy wood-burning stove that adds warmth and mountain charm during the winter months. The expansive covered front porch is the true centerpiece of the property, perfect for relaxing in rocking chairs, enjoying quiet mountain mornings, evening sunsets, and cool summer air, while the covered back deck creates additional space for outdoor dining, entertaining, and year-round enjoyment. Inside, the home features warm finishes, comfortable living spaces designed for both full-time living and lock-and-leave convenience, a charming country kitchen, and a spacious utility room. The oversized attached 2-car garage offers additional room for ATVs, motorcycles, kayaks, tools, side-by-sides, and outdoor gear, plus a floored attic area above for even more storage. Outdoor functionality shines throughout the property, including a custom-built wood shed that holds over 5 cords of wood, ideal for mountain living and efficient wood storage year-round. The adjacent 1-acre lot adds exceptional value, privacy, and flexibility with $2500 towards a sewer tap and $350 towards a water tap credits through forest lakes a new owner can use when breaking ground, creating future potential for additional building, guest house possibilities, RV parking, camper and boat storage, or even future resale opportunity. The flat usable terrain makes access easy year-round with plenty of parking and no steep driveways. Located on a quiet road within the desirable Forest Lakes community, this property is just a short drive to Vallecito Lake, hiking and biking trails, National Forest access, fishing, boating, playgrounds, frisbee golf, and all the outdoor recreation Southwest Colorado is known for, while still remaining conveniently accessible to Durango for shopping, dining, and amenities. Properties offering one-level living, privacy, extra acreage, and flexible mountain lifestyle functionality like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find.