Description

The Dulce Hideaway consists of 160 Deeded acres. This off grid hideaway is tucked away and off grid, producing its own electricity via two arrays of solar panels and backup generators. The property is less than 3 miles from the famed Jicarilla Apache Reservation and the Colorado border.+/- 160 Deeded Acres Grassy Bottoms, Pinon, Cedar, Sage Brush, Mountain Mahoney cover most of the property with several open areas to gaze the stars or the open valley below. The property boundary is fenced with barbed wire, repairing the fence will allow the new owner to graze a few head of cattle or horses, which may allow them to get a lower tax rate via the agriculture designation The shining star on the property for those that wish to be "Off Grid" is the solar system. The system features two solar panel arrays consisting of 6 solar panels each, fixed on poles that are set in concrete pads. The 120SF battery room is where the batteries sit in an insulated box and all the controls to make this system state of the art and makes this property truly "OFF GRID" 2 Story Home built in 1999, has been recently renovated and features added to, with the latest renovations being new deck lumber. The home's lower level has 20" walls with straw bale used as insulation which make the home extremely energy efficient. The home is heated with a wood burning stove and even on the coldest days, the home stays warm and comfortable. The home features a lower level living space of 918 SF and an upstairs Living space of 510 SF plus an attic used for storage. With a total of 1, 428 SF of living space, two bathrooms, a master bedroom upstairs, living room with wood burning stove, a sitting room downstairs and an extra room upstairs that is currently used as an office,. The kitchen features a newly Installed (August 2024) Frigidaire Refrigerator and Whirlpool Range, and plenty of cabinet space. A recently renovated wood deck on the west and south side of the house makes the perfect place to enjoy take in the beautiful sun sets or sun rises or just to sit and relax Guest House is 640 SF open studio design, offers plenty of space to add an additional bed or beds for guests or additional family members. With one full bath and radiant heat, the open design and views from the balcony, the guest house is a great addition to the property. Water to the property comes from the local water users system, connecting to the main line at the county road. The delivery system features a pump house that is heated via solar panels and a high pressure pump that pumps the water up to the water building next to the main house. The water building features two pressure vessels, a large storage tank and controls to assure that there is always an adequate supply of pressurized water to the residence. The detached garage is 288 SF, room for one vehicle has a closed off section that can be used for storage or a separate tool room. A short drive puts the owner from any number of amazing places that the area has to offer, from the world famous hot springs in Pagosa Springs, to world class skiing at Wolf Creek Ski area, Taos Ski area, Purgatory Ski area, Some the Oldest Churches in North America, World class Hunting and Fishing are literally minutes form the front steps. The area is rich in Native America Tribes and the history that was left behind from their ancestors. The Jicarilla Apache Tribe Reservation is just a few miles from the property. Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde and numerous other sites are within a few hours' drive. If you are into conspiracy theories, Dulce Base is the subject of a conspiracy theory claiming that a jointly-operated human and alien underground facility exists under Archuleta Mesa on the Colorado-New Mexico border near the town of Dulce, New Mexico. Never confirmed and to this day remains one of many conspiracy theories related to aliens. Sitting in heart of NMGF unit 4 in Rio Arriba County and Close to some of Colorado's prime hunting locations, this property could be

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Listed by: Robert Espinoza