Crawford, Colorado luxury home is built for energy independence—net zero energy costs, solar energy, green building

Horse pasture, pond, big views, wildlife

NET ZERO MEETS LUXURY

Energy efficient luxury homes are normally an oxymoron. In most cases, if you’re seeking a “net zero” home that does not consume traditional energy sources such as natural gas, grid-supplied electricity, or propane, you’ll be living in a little box with great big solar panels. Most luxury homes are energy pigs, with electrical panels big enough for a Wal-Mart and a gas main large enough for a small subdivision. At 4,800 square feet, this home has ample room for many bedrooms, family rooms, a huge living room, and a spacious kitchen. The builder’s goal is that this house will cost nothing in energy bills. Using a combination of active solar, passive solar, extreme insulation, and wood heat, this house should be energy independent.

CUSTOM BUILD FOR YOU—CHOOSE YOUR FINISHES AND COLORS

At the time of this listing, the custom home is ready to finish. You can choose the colors, finishes, and even the room configurations that suit you. The listing price reflects a finished product. If you’d like to buy it now and finish it yourself, the seller will negotiate a reduced price. In any event, custom construction means that you can decide how the final product looks inside, from the size of the rooms to the kind of wood trim and cabinets installed in the house. The ceilings are high, the windows expansive, and you can make your own castle here.

EXCELLENT HUNTING AND FISHING IN COLORADO GMU 63 AND 53 

Crawford Reservoir is only a few miles away, offering great boating and fishing for trout, pike, and perch. Local rivers and creeks, including the Gunnison River, offer outstanding fly-fishing. Wilderness access for backcountry expeditions is right across the valley in the West Elks Wilderness, which is the featured view from the property. This area of Colorado is well known for excellent mule deer and elk hunting. This home is located in Game Management Unit 63, which is famous for producing trophy mule deer. GMU 53 is right across the valley. Both units provide over-the-counter elk tags during second and third rifle seasons, and elk hunting is excellent.

HORSE PASTURE AND HAYFIELD

The property has two hayfields, both served by irrigation water, and most of the property can be irrigated. The current owner is irrigating only one field, however, so you’ll have to re-establish the west field to use it.

WILDLIFE

Do you like deer? Great! You’ll see them everywhere on this property. Just make sure you keep your tomatoes inside a high fence, because deer love it here. Occasionally elk will visit the property.

DOMESTIC WATER

One Fruitland Mesa Domestic Water Company tap is installed on the property.

SCHOOLS

Crawford K-8 is the nearest school, and has an excellent reputation for strong fundamentals, activities, and sports. Hotchkiss High School is known for outstanding academics, strong sports teams and activities, and a friendly atmosphere.

LISTED BY:

Gary Hubbell
Broker Owner
United Country Colorado Brokers
344 Highway 92 P.O. Box 190
Crawford, CO 81415

970 921 5588 home
970 988 2122 cell
970 872 3322 office
970 872 3323 office fax

email: grandviewranch@gmail.com
web: www.aspenranchrealestate.com

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