33611 Old Sopris Road , Trinidad, CO 81082(Las Animas County)

Spectacular Vistas -The home is designed to take full advantage of its Colorado surroundings. Walking into the house, you are greeted by Fishers Peak framed in the living room picture window. From the office/study tower, enjoy 270-degree views sweeping from the Sangre de Cristo mountain peaks to the rolling hills of Trinidad Lake Ranches and back to Fishers Peak. Every deck, patio, and room offers unique views of the surrounding beauty.

Three Season Indoor/Outdoor Living -Begin the day eating breakfast on the northwest patio under the spreading pear tree beside the trickling water fountain, while watching the sun rise over Fishers Peak. Sit down to dinner on the southwest deck as the afternoon thundershowers roll in over the Mesa. Wind down with a cocktail while enjoying the twinkling lights of town on the north deck.

Designer Styling -This unique and sophisticated designer styling featuring custom woodwork and cabinetry throughout was conceived by the architect whose work is featured in Denver's acclaimed LoDo district and then finally completed by the owners.

Gathering Kitchen -Designed for entertaining in mind with two dishwashers, a double oven, separate vegetable sink, ample storage in custom cabinets and an island that invites family and friends to sit and chat while dinner is prepared. The custom cabinets feature salvaged antique glass from the turn of the century in downtown Trinidad.

Guest Bedroom -With en-suite bathroom, the guest bedroom offers a separate entrance for privacy, window-wrapped sitting space and a secluded deck with gorgeous views.

Creative Studio -Featuring a wall of north facing windows for the ideal natural lighting, the studio offers a built-in workstation, extensive storage space and custom woodwork, including a ladder that stores out of the way to access the higher cabinets.

Office/Library -This custom library occupies the home's tower. It's hand-crafted and hand planed for the warmth of an Old World Library with the stuffiness of the Old World happily replaced by 270-degree vistas.

Party or Horse Barn -Originally built for the owners' horses, the barn features a corral, indoor hay storage, tack room and two enclosed stalls. Later renovated to become a party barn, it now features a combination of wood and pea-gravel floors, overhead twinkle lights and has hosted some memorable summer parties. (If desired, the stall walls are stored outside and the building can quickly and easily be converted back to a horse barn.)

Professional Wood Shop -Featuring built-in dust collection, compressed air, water and extensive storage, this shop was designed by and for a professional woodworker with an eye to efficient production. A wall fan with turntable enables spray finishing. Antiqued beadboard walls and chalkboard accents give the shop atmosphere to go with its functionality. And an antique Norwegian wood stove keeps the shop usable all year long. Plumbed for propane if other heating is desired. Converts back to a third garage for non-woodworkers.

Additional Features

Potager provides elevated flower/vegetable beds protected from wildlife. Includes automatic sprinkler system and fountain.

Main Entry door opens to a sweeping view of Fisher's Peak. Offers a built-in bench for removing shoes and double French doors that can be closed in winter to provide an additional airlock to keep the heat in.

Lockers and utility room are separated from the main entry by a secret door behind the coat hangers and provide 5 lockers with storage for wet/muddy boots, coats, ect. Washer/dryer, utility sink, broom storage and powder room are centrally located in the utility room for easy access throughout the day.

Master Bedroom offers 270-degree views, private deck, en-suite bathroom with twin sinks and double shower, walk-in closet and beadboard walls.

Northwest Bedroom was designed as two bedrooms, but (at the kids' request) the wall dividing them was left out so they could share an extra-large room. Wall is easily added to create two bedrooms with separate entrances and closets.

Three of the five bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms. The other two bedrooms share a bathroom which has twin sinks and an interior door so it can be used by 2 while maintaining privacy.

Rustic pine floors throughout the downstairs. Carpet throughout the upstairs.

The driveway is entirely south facing so it dries quickly after rain or snow.

Both the Great Room fireplace ("Fireplace Extraordinaire") and Living Room wood stove ("Vermont Castings") are designed for efficient wood burning to augment propane baseboard heat in addition to providing atmosphere.

Enclosed woodshed adjacent to the house stores over 2 cords.

2 Car Garage includes extensive enclosed cabinetry and a gardening workbench and storage for gardening. Becomes a 3 car garage if the wood shop is shrunk or eliminated.

Enclosed backyard ensures you the best of city life --the "aaaah" of freshly mown grass -along with the best of country life. Automatic sprinkler system.

Perennial gardens surrounding the house for low maintenance beauty throughout the growing season.

Great Hall unites the downstairs spaces and features high ceilings, picture rail, and antiqued wood floors.

City water and electricity. Propane from the on-site storage tank. Trash service available within Trinidad Lake Ranches. Low POA dues of just $187 per quarter.

Attic storage with easy no-stair access from the upstairs hallway.

The upstairs bonus room was designed as a playroom for the kids. When they grew up, it became an exercise room.

Downstairs bonus room.

Listing ID: 05024-18421