RARE GARDEN OASIS backing to greenbelt and Cottonwood Creek, bathed in shade and the sound of rushing water! Custom 3BD/2BA 1352sf home built in 2004, w/ lawn, fenced garden, landscaping, outbuildings and more. Covered front entrance opens into bright Great Room featuring vaulted T&G ceilings, wood stove & French doors at either end. Dining area features bar counter and convenient pass-through. The Kitchen looks out onto the Great Room and features wood cabinets and easy layout - perfect for collaborative cooking and/or socializing w/ family & friends. Hallway off the Kitchen features storage & laundry closets, also leads to 2 Guest Bedrooms and full Bath at the back of the home. Stairs from Great Room lead to lovely Master Suite, featuring airy dormers, full Bath, walk-in closet & balcony overlooking woods and creek. Laminate & tile floors. Electric baseboard & cozy wood stove heat. Electric tank water heater. Shake shingle & wood siding exterior. Composition shingle roof. New washer/dryer. New blinds on main level. New paint/stain inside & out. New faucets in Kitchen and Bathrooms. Lush yard w/ 2 fenced garden areas, flagstone patio & fire pit. Bonus storage building w/ loft & second storage shed. Fabulous walking neighborhood near southern edge of the Baca, close to Liberty Trail, Ziggurat, greenbelt trails, etc. Gorgeous views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above and San Luis Valley below. Less than 20-min drive to the charming town of Crestone and its amenities: your mail, groceries, cafes, restaurants, and more. Beyond the subdivision to the south are federal lands, including the 150,000-acre Great Sand Dunes National Park. Deer, pronghorn, eagles, hawks, elk, and numerous local bird species are your neighbors. Walking, Hiking, Camping, Birding, MTB, Rock Climbing, Hot Springs & Hunting are only some of the pastimes available in the San Luis Valley area. Must see - you will forget you are in the largest high-altitude desert in North America!