This place should be on your short-list of long-value getaways. This wooded sanctuary is just a stone's-throw from a paved county road that is uninterrupted from the property line to the big city; yet you can't see this cozy home from the road, and you won't see any road from the large deck that surrounds half of the house! The mighty Sangre De Cristo mountains offer a spectacular view while you sip your morning coffee on the deck, and dark skies boast billions of stars to punctuate your evening relaxations. As the crow flies, you are within 50 miles of Salida and Canon City, with Colorado Springs and Pueblo just beyond. The historic town of Westcliffe lies even closer. Westcliffe is less than 60 miles from Salida, Canon City and Pueblo -- each offers high-quality health care, dining, shopping and other city amenities. Even closer are the high-mountain peaks within the National Forest and the Arkansas River that provide adventure, hiking, fishing, rafting and related activities. For skiers, the Monarch ski area is just 90 minutes away with no traffic. There is simply no better value anywhere in the valley!