16346 Road 16 Cahone, CO 81320

Back on the Market! This beautiful off-grid (electric only), secluded Southwest Colorado custom home sits on 40 acres, and is situated close to the National Forest, BLM and the Dolores River. Using the excellent solar setup, the sellers estimate an annual savings of $2,500! The home is 1 and 1/2 stories PLUS a walk-out basement. All amenities have been meticulously chosen with great attention to detail. Electricity is provided from an off grid solar system comprised of a 4000 watt Schott solar array, Magnum Energy Inverter, & 4 Simpliphi Lithium batteries (with a 10 yr warranty.) There is a 14 KW Kohler propane generator with auto/on function to ensure batteries remain charged. The home is open concept throughout, warm and comfortable. There is a sunroom entrance perfect for relaxing, reading a book or checking out the property's wildlife. Entering the main house through a beautiful custom-made front door is an open entry into the living room with stairs to the upstairs loft rooms to the right of the entry, and the kitchen entrance to the left. The kitchen has a Viking 6 burner gas stove top, a Summit Italian 30" in-wall gas oven, microwave oven, Maytag refrigerator/bottom freezer, large island, plenty of storage and counter space. This huge kitchen is perfect. All kitchen appliances are matching stainless steel and the kitchen cabinets are from America Woodmark in Kingman, AZ. The large island work area is butcher block w/separate sink to one side. The kitchen flows to the dining room that has two large windows for amazing views and lighting. The main living area has a large comfortable seating area, a wood-burning stove, and a large picture window with more great views. The living room / dining room areas have another custom-made back door that leads outside to the large wrap-around decks that overlook the entire property. The main floor includes a large private bedroom, and a full large bathroom with double talavera sinks and two windows. The upstairs loft includes a living area and a bedroom/office. The loft living area has an exterior balcony with more peaceful views. On the west end of the loft is an office or bedroom with a private half bath. The full, walk out basement includes a substantial master bedroom with access to a south-facing covered patio. The master bath has a beautiful spa-like soaking tub, a large walk-in shower, double sinks and opens into a huge walk-in closet. The large laundry room with folding counter, sink and 15 large storage cabinets is perfectly placed so that you can complete your laundry & immediately enter the walk-in closet to put your clothes away. Two bonus rooms include a work-out room (or extra bedroom), and a beautiful office with views looking out to the south valley & wooded hills. If you work from home, this is your space! The mechanical room is on this level, housing the solar setup & lithium batteries, the boiler for the in-floor basement and on demand hot water. There are more storage cabinets in the mechanical room as well, plus open shelving. Outside is a 26'x24' garage/workshop with a wood-burning stove, a 26'x26' 2-car carport, plus covered storage and a long gardening bench on the south side. A shared M&I landscape irrigation tap provides water for the fruit trees, garden, landscape, and the front pond. Irrigated acreage is estimated & would depend upon what you decide to plant. The home has amazing insulation with 13" envelope walls for maximum efficiency on the main level and insulated concrete walls in the basement walls. The temperature in the home stays warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Flooring is a beautiful wood laminate, ceramic tile, new vinyl in the laundry room and carpet in some areas. This home is a beautiful sanctuary and an oasis from the hustle & bustle of city life!