268 Ponderosa Homes Drive, Vallecito Lake/Bayfield, CO 81122

Andrea Basye, Bayfield Realty, C: 970-708-9036, [email protected], www.crenmls.com: Creekside Serenity!  This lovely 1 acre property features the best of what Vallecito has to offer.  If you are looking for privacy, gorgeous mountain views, a gently rolling creek within easy distance to both the national forest and Vallecito Lake, check out this property!  The home is well maintained and perfect for year-round living.  As you walk-in the first thing you will notice is the open feel of the living areas and the beautiful new vinyl plank flooring.  There is plenty of space for entertaining and family gatherings.  A spacious kitchen sits right off the dining area and overlooks the gorgeous back yard.  The wood burning stove is perfectly positioned for ambiance and warmth for the entire home, including the three bedrooms just down the hall.  Outside is a large covered porch.  You can imagine enjoying your dinners there while watching the wildlife in your back yard.  The fire pit is creekside! What better way to enjoy the beautiful summer nights.  The oversized attached two-car garage has of space for vehicles and all your outdoor toys.  There are shelves throughout for additional storage and workspace.  There is a mudroom connecting the garage and home, perfect for keeping the house warm on snowy winter days. The homeowners have installed new Anderson windows throughout.  There is new blown-in insulation in the attic. (2023) The crawl space has insulation and a vapor barrier.  With hot water baseboard heater and a wood burning stove, you will stay warm in winter and comfortable in summer.  There is a generator hardwired into the home for emergencies. The new 12X16 woodshed is stocked and ready for winter. Two sheds on the property provide additional storage and tool space.  Sellers are willing to leave lawnmower, snowblower and tools with a great offer! This home is part of the beautiful Vallecito Lake community.  The reservoir is over 3.5 miles long and offers great opportunities for fishing, boating, paddle boarding and a host of other water activities. Bordering the Weminuche area of the San Juan National Forest, any outdoor enthusiast will find something to love.  This property is a short walk to the 19.5 mile Vallecito Trail, taking you directly into the 499,771 acre Weminuche Wilderness.