Single Family Residence in Bayfield, CO

Justin D Osborn, The Wells Group of Durango, LLC, O: 970-946-3935, justin@wellsgroupdurango.com, http://southwestcoloradoranchbrokers.com/: 1,826 sq ft home plus 1,140 sq ft guest quarters above a 4-car garage, located just minutes from Vallecito Reservoir. This subdivision offers an exclusive fishing easement on Vallecito Creek. Situated at 7,680' elevation with reliable year-round access, the property combines comfort with recreation. The cedar-paneled main home with real stone skirting offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, highlighted by a stunning gas fireplace indoors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace on the expansive covered patio.Extensive updates including all new stainless steel Kitchenaid appliances enhance the home throughout, and a must-have mud room provides the perfect space to store gear after all your winter adventures. Enjoy convenient access from the garage to the main home under a continuous roofline—no need to step into the snow. The guest quarters above the garage features an open floor plan, abundant natural light, and a second gas fireplace. The oversized garage includes a half bathroom on the ground floor. Additional highlights include a Generac generator ensuring reliable backup power and peace of mind during any outage. The outside features professionally landscaped gardens with a fish pond fed by adjacent flowing creek, ample space for trailers or an RV, and a fenced dog run . Please note, only long-term rentals are permitted in Vallecito, preserving the community’s privacy and exclusivity. Exceptional recreational opportunities are right outside your door, including lake and stream fishing, hiking, backpacking, cross-country skiing, and big game hunting for elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, and mule deer. The Weminuche Wilderness, the largest in Colorado at 499,771 acres, offers multiple trailheads just up the road. Be sure to view the interactive map for the fishing easement location and the interactive floor plan for both the main home and guest quarters.