MOTIVATED SELLERS - A rare opportunity to own an outdoor enthusiasts dream home in the Colorado Rocky Mountains! This 3 BR, 2 BA home is built sturdy & uniquely features a massive Douglas Fir staircase, along with custom cabinets, wainscotings, trim, & wood flooring that preserve the local historic sites of the Ute-Ulay mine & ghost town of Carson. The Kitchen features a modern Kitchen Queen wood cook stove, a large island with breakfast bar, and spacious cupboards! Enjoy the views of Velvet Mountain, wildlife, & mature aspens, Douglas Fir, & Spruce trees from the floor to ceiling windows. Relax in the Artic Spa hot tub. The 1440 sf walk out basement is ready to finish with additional bedrooms, den or? It is also stubbed out for a 3rd bath. Extra storage is easy with 2 sheds & carport, with room to build a garage. High country living at its best, located on the amazing Alpine Loop. Year round access is easy with the county maintained road. The historic town of Lake City is just 11 miles away. Discover the San Juan Mountains from the driveway with ATVs, bikes & 4-wheeled vehicles. Experience the history of old ghost towns & mining claims, while snapping photos of the breathtaking landscape rich with flora & fauna. Celebrated as the best place to enjoy wildflowers in all the Rockies, American Basin sits between this home & the summit of majestic Cinnamon Pass. Love to hike? Park at Grizzly Gulch on your way & bag 3 of the 5 14'ers surrounding the area! The Colorado Trail & the Continental Divide Trail are within 6 mi. in addition to many other trails & day hikes that explore the alpine zones. Love to fish? Enjoy a day 4 mi away on Lake San Cristobal or on many other lakes & streams nearby. Love winter sports? Experience miles of groomed snowmobile trails, ice climbing, ice fishing, skiingThere is an abundance of wildlife everywhere-moose, elk, deer, big horn sheep, bear, etc. Schedule to see this amazing home today!