GREAT NEW PRICE! Escape the ordinary & discover a life where supreme energy efficiency meets mountain luxury! This custom-built, energy efficient straw bale home is poised on 5 private acres just outside of historic Fairplay, bordering Public Land for immediate access to the outdoors! The location of this quiet sanctuary is unbeatable, placing you minutes from world-class fishing on the South Platte River & hiking/biking trails in the National Forest, with easy drives to Breckenridge for skiing & to Buena Vista/Salida for white water river rafting & soaking in natural hot springs. Inside this beautiful 2bd/2ba residence, you`ll find elegant porcelain Spanish tile floors kept perfectly warm by radiant in-floor heating, leading to an open living room and kitchen featuring vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is a chef`s dream with a stunning subway tile backsplash, ample counter space including an XL peninsula, and kitchen cabinets with glass doors and interior lighting. Luxury defines the bathrooms: the primary en suite includes a relaxing steam shower, and the secondary bathroom boasts a custom jacuzzi bathtub designed to comfortably accommodate someone up to 6`4"! Starlink Internet will keep you connected whether you're working from home or hardly working & streaming movies all day! Practicality meets possibilities in the oversized attached 2-car garage / workshop / flex area, which features a high ceiling & in-floor radiant heat. The garage is even tall enough for you to add a lift if that`s on your wishlist! Outside, the gentle, wooded acreage is located on a very private and quiet cul-de-sac and includes a large greenhouse where you can try your green thumb at gardening or extend your storage or living space, completing this rare offering of sustainable living, luxurious appointments, and unparalleled access to Colorado`s best recreation. You`ll be amazed at how quiet, warm & comfortable this amazing character-filled abode is!