Colorado, La Plata County, Hesperus, USA

Set on 10.625 private acres with sweeping views of the La Plata Mountains, this custom 2,444-square-foot home was designed by Reynolds Ash & Associates and built by Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, completed in 2019 and still in new condition. Special care was taken in siting the home to honor the natural landscape, letting it blend in among majestic old-growth pi?on and juniper trees while maximizing the views. Every detail reflects high-performance construction and thoughtful design, from solid oak floors to a HERS rating of 47, a benchmark for energy efficiency few homes in the area can match. The one-level layout offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus a dedicated office and a large, light-filled studio, ideal for a home business, art studio, media room or creative retreat. The primary suite sits at the eastern end of the home, set apart for maximum privacy. It includes a luxurious 4-piece bath with a curb-less shower and a custom walk-in closet. The two additional bedrooms on the western end share a well-appointed full bath, and a convenient half bath is located just off the main living area, ideal for guests. A dedicated laundry room adds everyday convenience. The kitchen is designed to impress, with custom cabinetry, slab granite countertops, a large island with bar seating, a commercial-grade Blue Star oven/range with griddle, a butler's pantry, and an additional pantry/wine room, all providing abundant storage. Solid alder doors and trim and recessed dimmable LED lighting create a warm, refined feel. Vaulted ceilings soar to 15' in the living room, with 9-10' ceilings elsewhere. This home was built to perform, and its HERS 47 rating shows it. 2x6 exterior walls with 2x4 interior double-wall construction deliver R40 walls and R70 ceiling insulation, all penetrations were air-sealed during construction, and a Zehnder HRV keeps fresh air circulating in the tight building envelope. Kolbe triple-pane, low-E windows and a mechanically conditioned crawlspace further reduce energy demands. Comfort comes from a 96% efficient condensing boiler with 4-zone radiant in-floor heat, an indirect 60-gallon sidearm water heater, on-demand hot water recirculation, and two high-efficiency mini-split systems for air conditioning, with ceiling fans in the living room and every bedroom. Outdoor living is just as considered, with a south-facing covered entry and sandstone patio, and a north-facing back patio with covered and uncovered areas, a custom rock gas fire pit and a hot tub, all with stunning mountain views. Professionally landscaped grounds feature native, drought-resistant xeriscape plantings with moss rock accents. Additional highlights include a full-house fire suppression/alarm system, wiring for integrated security and audio, wireless connectivity throughout, an Owens Corning composite fire-resistant roof with metal accents, a 500-gallon buried propane tank, and a 1,200-gallon buried cistern with rainwater catchment. The home is also solar-ready with