The open mountain-valley setting provides privacy, room to breathe and frequent wildlife sightings, including antelope traveling through the property and elk commonly seen in the surrounding area. More than 1,000 feet of driveway has been reworked, and the parking area has been improved with additional gravel. Approximately 9,000 square feet of sod surrounds the home, supported by a professionally installed irrigation system and dedicated drip irrigation for the flower beds.

The backyard has been extensively graded and leveled, with a retaining wall underway. Generous patios and walkways connect the main residence with the detached building. A separate concrete slab provides an ideal future location for a pergola, covered patio or outdoor entertaining area. Additional pavers have been installed between the home and rear patio area.

Improvements

Thoughtfully expanded and extensively upgraded, this Westcliffe property offers approximately 3,168 square feet of total heated living space in the main house. An approximately 1,000-square-foot addition provides two additional bedrooms, a den, living room and kitchenette. Quality features include matching LVP flooring, Sierra Pacific H3 windows, a large three-panel sliding glass door, hydronic in-floor heat and insulated Nudura ICF foundation walls. Site-fabricated metal board-and-batten siding and a Pro-Panel metal roof complement the original home. A 300-square-foot deck provides additional space for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the peaceful mountain-valley surroundings.

Shop, Garage and Living Quarters

The 3,376-square-foot detached shop and garage building has been extensively finished and improved. Approximately 1,000 square feet is dedicated to additional living quarters featuring one bedroom, a full bathroom, living area and kitchenette. The remaining shop area is currently utilized as a gym and offers excellent flexibility for recreation, equipment storage, vehicles, workshop activities or other personal uses. Also included 4 horse stalls, a tack/feed room space and indoor hay storage. The building features operational in-floor radiant heat, closed-cell spray-foam insulation, separate heating equipment for added redundancy, an epoxy-coated floor, painted structural wall sheathing, a dry walled ceiling, finished lighting and electrical switches, television connections and hardwired internet.

Recreation

Recreation begins on the property, with space for horseback riding, livestock projects, exercising, outdoor gatherings and enjoying the surrounding wildlife. The heated shop area is currently configured as a private gym, providing a comfortable year-round space for fitness and recreation. A designated shooting area with an existing berm offers another recreational feature when used safely and in compliance with local requirements.

The greater Westcliffe area is known for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing and miles of trails throughout the Wet Mountains and nearby Sangre de Cristo Range. The Arkansas River, Lake DeWeese, Rainbow Trail and numerous high-country lakes provide even more opportunities for fishing and outdoor adventure.

Agriculture

Agricultural and Equestrian Features

The fully fenced acreage is thoughtfully arranged for horses, livestock and a variety of small agricultural pursuits. Fencing incorporates newer driven posts and T-posts, upper rail and wire sections, and lower horse-safe woven wire. The barn includes lighting, improved stalls, approximately six inches of gravel base, heavy-duty stall mats, feeders and insulated waterers.

A large round-pen area has been professionally graded and leveled with approximately four to six inches of sand footing. Posts are already installed, allowing the next owner to complete the fencing according to their needs. Excavated material from improvements around the home was used to begin establishing a base for a future riding arena. A large finished chicken coop with an enclosed run is also ready for continued poultry use. The pasture has been brush-hogged and treated, substantially reducing yucca and encouraging improved grass growth.

General Operations

Utilities and Infrastructure

The original solar-only system was replaced with 400-amp electrical service, including approximately 1,000 feet of underground power running to the residence. The property also includes an owned 1,000-gallon underground propane tank and a Generac standby generator with an automatic transfer switch. Starlink provides high-speed internet to the main home, while underground low-voltage wiring and hardwired Ethernet extend dependable service to the detached shop, garage and living quarters.

Septic Systems

The main septic system was upgraded when the home addition was constructed. Improvements included a new septic tank near the residence, an expanded leach field and increased capacity to accommodate the additional living space. A separate oversized septic system is located toward the far portion of the property. It is currently associated with the owner’s business operations but may offer possibilities for other future uses, subject to county requirements and applicable permitting.

Region & Climate

Westcliffe and Silver Cliff Weather

Climate in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado

Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Westcliffe/Silver Cliff averages 70 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Westcliffe/Silver Cliff gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted, you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees

Winter Low: the January low is 8

Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year

Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year

Location

Located at 3005 County Road 125 near Westcliffe, the property offers the privacy of country living while remaining within reach of town conveniences. Westcliffe and neighboring Silver Cliff provide shopping, restaurants, schools, medical services and year-round community events. The Wet Mountain Valley is celebrated for its open landscapes, abundant wildlife, dark skies and impressive mountain scenery. This extensively improved property offers expanded living space, a large heated shop and gym, guest accommodations, modern infrastructure and room to continue building a personalized Colorado lifestyle.