VIEWS, LOCATION, EFFICIENCY! 1568sf 3BD/2BA custom new build located in a tranquil part of Chalet 1. 2-story design featuring Living Areas up and down, w/ direct, sweeping mountain views from the upper. Enter Great Room via covered Front Porch - a practical transition from the outdoors. At one end, the Kitchen features granite counters, tile backsplash, hickory cabinets, stainless appliances - add an Island w/ counter seating & additional storage. Great Room can also accommodate Dining Area with extra Living/Flex space. Rear Entrance leads out to concrete terrace & woods beyond. The main-level Bedroom can double as Office/Study, features multiple storage closets & connects to Full Guest Bath w/ granite vanity and custom-tiled shower-tub. The Guest Bath is accessible from Great Room via hallway, where Laundry/Utility Room is also located, full hook-ups in place. Climb stairs to spacious upper Living Area with exceptional light and mountain views. Can be used as Living Room, Study/Office, for yoga, art, writing/drafting, meditation, etc. Glass sliders open onto 192sf balcony w/ durable TREX decking - perfect for morning coffee, afternoon reading, yoga, etc. 2 upper Bedrooms are connected by 2nd Full Bath w/ valley view, granite vanity & custom-tiled shower-tub. Bonus storage above stairwell. Low-maintenance tile floors w/ in-floor heat, powered by High-Efficiency LP Navien combo boiler. Custom wood trim & oak stair treads lend natural feel throughout. Stucco exterior, metal-clad shed roof, Energy Star double-glazed windows & spray-foam insulation produce a highly-efficient, comfortable home. Large gravel drive & gravel-skirted foundation. Great walking neighborhood, with Willow Creek Park and Greenbelt trails nearby. Less than 10-min from historic Crestone and its amenities, this is the ideal base to enjoy a quiet life and/or all the San Luis Valley has to offer: hiking, camping, birdwatching, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, stargazing, hot springs, etc. Call now!