Imagine bright sunny days, dark starry nights, soaring mountains and a vast valley, imbued with quiet stillness. That and more awaits you in the Baca Grande subdivision, located near Crestone, CO. This highly-efficient 912sf 2BD/1BA new construction is located on the northern edge of the Casitas, features spectacular 360 views of the Sangres, Blanca and the San Luis Valley north to south! Backing to Greenbelt, the property overlooks vast ranch lands to the north. Attractive low-maintenance stucco exterior and metal shed roof. Spray-foam insulation in the walls and ceiling along with Pella Energy Star double-glazed windows keep the interior comfortable year-round. High-efficiency Navien LP combo boiler supplies domestic hot water and radiant in-floor heat. The south-facing covered entrance opens into a bright and airy Great Room, with 12' ceilings and views of the outdoors. The flexible space has room for Living, Office/Nook and Dining. A side entrance opens towards the mountains and features custom flagstone threshold. An oversized coat/utility closet features built-in shelving, racks, washer, dryer and boiler. The contemporary Kitchen features new stainless Whirlpool appliances, including combo range hood/microwave. Attractive composite counters and soft-touch cabinets. The spacious Full Bath has custom-tiled tub/shower and vanity. Two roomy Bedrooms are on the north side of the house, cool for sleeping, and feature expansive views up towards Poncha Pass. Floors are low-maintenance engineered wood finish with custom wood molding. Groceries, gas, cafes, restaurants, post office, hardware and liquor stores, etc, are less than a 10-min drive in the historic town of Crestone. This thoughtfully-built, comfortable and easy-to-maintain home is the ideal base to enjoy a quiet life and/or all that the San Luis Valley has to offer: walking, hiking, camping, birdwatching, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, stargazing, hot springs, etc. Call now to schedule a showing!