Located in Bayfield, Colorado’s most desired community of Deer Valley Estates, this high-quality home is surrounded by beautiful tall pine trees and situated on four+ acres in a very private and tranquil setting. When entering from the covered deck, the vaulted ceiling great room welcomes you into this delightful home with views to the stunning mountains and surrounding forest. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home with an additional first floor office includes a gourmet kitchen and open plan great room that leads to two separate covered decks and another huge open deck. Also on the main level is a large master suite and full bathroom with double vanity, jacuzzi tub and walk-in closet and shower. The master suite has a gas stove and large glass sliding door that leads you out to the covered deck and viewing porch to take in the surroundings with a morning coffee or winding down the day watching the gorgeous sunsets. The beautifully crafted natural wood stairs take you up to a spacious loft area which could be used as a den or exercise area where you can enjoy the fabulous views from the expansive great room windows. This house is filled with plenty of natural sunlight and a wood stove heater in the great room for those cozy winter nights. The property backs up to 12,000 acres of public land that you can make your recreational paradise for riding horses, ATVs, hiking, biking and just exploring for miles in your back yard. Deer Valley Estates is a “Firewise” certified community, and the HOA keeps the roads impeccably maintained all year round which ensures a pristine environment and the HOA just installed high speed fiber optic lines throughout the subdivision for fast reliable internet. This home offers Colorado living at its best, with frequent visits from deer, turkey and other wildlife, an abundance of wildflowers and relaxing atmosphere. Come to see all that this property has to offer and schedule your showing today! PUBLIC LANDS AND COMMUNITY: You back up to almost 12,000 acres of public lands so you can ride your horses or ATVs directly from the property or just hike for miles and miles right out your front door. During the winter months those same trails make for great snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. TOWN OF BAYFIELD: The nearby town of Bayfield has great restaurants, shopping, and schools. The Pine River runs right through town and boasts some of the best fishing in the region. This true Colorado property is located about halfway between two ski areas, Purgatory to the northwest and Wolf Creek to the east, each are just over an hour drive. This property has much to offer for full time or part time residents in a recreational paradise . Come see for yourself!