Description
Make this iconic La Veta home your beautiful mountain retreat. Built by local legend, rancher and developer, Harry Willis, as his personal family home, this home has been lovingly maintained and restored. Originally finished in 1956 this unique ranch-style house sits on fourteen lots, making it one of the largest parcels in town. It was crafted from Colorado Sandstone and the finest materials available. This spacious home has a large finished basement with plenty of room for you to have a large wine cellar with a year around constant temperature of 65 degrees. Gorgeous mountain views surround the property and can be enjoyed from the rear patio so come outside and enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail and take in the view.The kitchen has been beautifully restored using the original Italian Terra Cotta tiles for the countertops.The bright backsplash, oven/range,vent hood and dishwasher are all new and the theme carries over into the laundry/mud room with a new sink and backsplash. Outside there are apple and cottonwood trees and a large lawn. An additional outbuilding, currently used as a studio, is also included. With a bit of work it could make a small apartment or guest house. Furniture is included except for the artwork and a couple of family heirlooms. Everything in town is walking distance away . Other attractions in the area include Grandote Golf Course, Cuchara Mountain Park, Lathrop State Park, and Highway 12, the Highway of Legends. With outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing and hunting there is always something to occupy your time.
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5BEDS
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1.25ACRES
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2BATHS
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11/2 BATHS
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4,447SQFT
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$153$/SQFT
School Ratings & Info
Description
Make this iconic La Veta home your beautiful mountain retreat. Built by local legend, rancher and developer, Harry Willis, as his personal family home, this home has been lovingly maintained and restored. Originally finished in 1956 this unique ranch-style house sits on fourteen lots, making it one of the largest parcels in town. It was crafted from Colorado Sandstone and the finest materials available. This spacious home has a large finished basement with plenty of room for you to have a large wine cellar with a year around constant temperature of 65 degrees. Gorgeous mountain views surround the property and can be enjoyed from the rear patio so come outside and enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail and take in the view.The kitchen has been beautifully restored using the original Italian Terra Cotta tiles for the countertops.The bright backsplash, oven/range,vent hood and dishwasher are all new and the theme carries over into the laundry/mud room with a new sink and backsplash. Outside there are apple and cottonwood trees and a large lawn. An additional outbuilding, currently used as a studio, is also included. With a bit of work it could make a small apartment or guest house. Furniture is included except for the artwork and a couple of family heirlooms. Everything in town is walking distance away . Other attractions in the area include Grandote Golf Course, Cuchara Mountain Park, Lathrop State Park, and Highway 12, the Highway of Legends. With outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing and hunting there is always something to occupy your time.
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