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Wetmore,CO 81253
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,016 sqft
Price per Sqft $188
Subdivision Smiths
MLS Listing ID 9199372
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N false
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,016
Year Built 2004
Annual Tax Amount $1,407
Lot Size 1.090 Acres
Acres 1.09
Property Sub-Type Residential-Detached
Source REcolorado
Property Description
Wake up to breathtaking mountain views from nearly every room, and listen to the soft rush of Hardscrabble Creek. Step outside and find yourself on the edge of over 800 acres of private access national forest the alpine expanse offering boundless opportunity for hiking, hunting, snowshoeing, or simply wandering beneath towering pines. This move-in ready mountain sanctuary features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a dedicated home office in the fully finished basement. Blending modern amenities with timeless mountain charm, this home has been thoughtfully designed and updated with radiant heat, A/C, all-new light fixtures, kitchen pullouts, a high-efficiency boiler, new septic and leach field with observatory ports. A brand-new roof and fresh siding ensure low-maintenance living for years to come. The oversized, covered back porch is a haven for peaceful mornings and golden-hour sunsets, while a secluded perch in the backyard offers the perfect spot to watch elk pass through the trees, or marvel at the notorious starlit Colorado sky. The oversized, insulated two-car garage includes a well-equipped workshop, utility sink, and generous storage, with an adjacent shed offering space for outdoor gear, tools, or seasonal items. High-speed Starlink Internet ensures that whether you're streaming, video conferencing, or working from home, you're always connected without sacrificing the tranquility of mountain life. Over 1 acre w/ easy, year-round access via well-maintained State Highway 96, this home feels like a private retreat yet lies just minutes from Florence and Canon City, and less than 1 hour from Colorado Springs. Surround yourself with the very best of Colorado's outdoor lifestyle: world-class skiing, snowboarding, hot springs, mountain biking, fishing, lakes, camping, and endless wilderness are all just beyond your doorstep. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or remote work oasis, this property delivers space, solitude, and soul.
Location
State CO
County Custer
Area Out Of Area
Direction From Wetmore going South West on Highway 96, Left on North Hardscrabble Creek bridge, left again after the bridge, property is first on the right.
Rooms
Other Rooms Outbuildings
Basement Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom 15x19
Bedroom 2 Upper 13x13
Bedroom 3 Upper 13x13
Interior
Interior Features Study Area
Heating Hot Water,Radiant
Cooling Room Air Conditioner,Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliance Dishwasher,Microwave,Disposal
Exterior
Parking Features Oversized
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Electricity Available,Propane,Cable Available
View Mountain(s),Water
Roof Type Metal
Porch Patio
Building
Lot Description Sloped,Abuts National Forest
Story 2
Sewer City Sewer,Public Sewer
Water City Water
Level or Stories Bi-Level
Structure Type Wood/Frame,Vinyl Siding
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Fremont
Middle Schools Fremont
High Schools Florence
School District Fremont Re-2
Others
Senior Community false
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Private Owner
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