Walt Harder

Beautiful bungalow in Crestone Mesa! Designed and built by Natural Habitats, this light-filled home makes efficient use of space, living larger than its footprint. Living area has vaulted ceiling and flows to the kitchen which features a generous pantry, breakfast bar, quartz counters, and brand new fridge. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout home; tile in bathroom. Covered front porch and patio out back. Mature xeriscaping is lovely and easy to maintain. The single-car detached garage is ready for your electric vehicle and bikes. There is more parking available next to the garage. This home has $0 electric bills thanks to the photovoltaic system! Crestone Mesa is an established neighborhood based on time-honored principles of traditional livability, welcoming front porches, character of design, variability in size, style and materials, rear garages accessed from shared alleyways and a large central park with places to play, garden and gather. Just west of Salida Golf Course, walk or bike the adjacent trail a short distance to downtown Salida and Franz Lake.

Unobstructed big mountain views from this Trailside Estates home right on the Monarch Spur Trail. Pastoral setting out the back door yet in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of downtown Salida. This home welcomes you with a covered front porch and elegant foyer. On the main floor a formal living room and dedicated office (that could also serve as guest room). Also on the main floor, filled with light and views to the west, you'll find the open kitchen, informal dining and family room with gas fireplace, as well as a built in desk area. The laundry room and a half bath are also located on the main level. The expansive backyard with vegetable garden, patio and pergola, are easily accessed providing enjoyable indoor/outdoor living. Upstairs is a generous primary suite with double walk-in closets, bathroom with dual sinks and large jetted tub. Tremendous mountain views to the west from the primary bedroom windows! Also upstairs are two bedrooms with large closets and bay windows, with views to the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, a full bath, and a nook for reading or workouts. This home has ample storage as well as an attached two car garage. Trailside Estates is within easy biking/walking to downtown, the Arkansas River, and the Salida Hot Springs Pool.

Elegant spacious home in popular Trailside Estates in Salida! This Craftsman-style home is right on the Monarch Spur Trail that takes you on a quick bike ride or walk to downtown and the Arkansas River. Across the street is Trailside Park. This home is ideal for entertaining! Gracious dining room leads to kitchen with soapstone bar large enough to fit several people. The living room hosts a lovely hearth with gas fireplace and French doors leading out to a deck that can easily accommodate a dinner party with majestic views of Mount Shavano and the Collegiate Peaks. The home offers a main floor primary suite with generous walk-in closet and 5-piece bath. Also on the main level is a built-in desk with cabinets and a half bath. Upstairs you will find a total of four bedrooms -one of which makes a terrific TV room with more mountain views. Two bathrooms service the upstairs bedrooms. Above the two-car detached garage is a darling carriage house. A wonderful private guest space with bar fridge, living room, one bedroom and a 3/4 bathroom. Trailside is a quiet, attractive neighborhood approximately one mile from downtown and close to the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center.

Filled with light, this contemporary home is a welcome refuge. Situated at the end of the street with a south-facing deck to take in the Colorado sunshine! Enter the home and be welcomed by a spacious wood-floored living area with angled ceiling and windows to the south. The kitchen opens to the living and dining areas featuring custom pendant lights by local glass artist. Primary suite is at the far end of the home and has a generous walk-in closet and oversized walk-in shower plus dual sink vanity. The yard is fully fenced and the oversized single garage can fit a vehicle plus storage/bikes/toys. Crestone Mesa is within walking/biking distance to downtown as well as trails, the Arkansas River, and Frantz Lake! At the center of the neighborhood is a City maintained park which includes a community garden, gazebo for gatherings, and grass for play.

Boho cool condo home with separate ADU across the river from downtown! At the base of 'S' Mountain and close to mountain trails, the Arkansas River, and all that downtown has to offer! Main home features creative and stylish design and decor. Two bedrooms plus bonus room, cozy living room with wood burning fireplace. Outdoors is a south-facing deck and side covered porch for BBQ and outdoor dining. ADU was completed remodeled in 2021 and features a light-filled great room with wood burning stove, kitchen, one bedroom, 3/4 bathroom, and laundry closet. Also features a front patio and storage. Most furnishings are negotiable!

Beautiful, near new, phase 4 duplex condo (built in 2022). 3 bedrooms, 3 baths with two storm doors on the front and rear with retractable screens for added light and airflow. This highly desirable home also gets additional light from being next to the sidewalk that separates the next units. Additional matching cabinets have been added to the laundry room and one master bathroom. Top/down blinds on the main floor and upstairs bedroom. Incredible views of Methodist Mountain and surrounding mountains off the back deck in the 2nd bedroom. The backyard has new stamped concrete and decorate rocks for an ideal setting for gatherings and sunshine! The one car detached garage floor has been coated with epoxy and the walls have been painted. Shelving has been put in the garage also. There's one deeded parking spot next to the garage. This is a must see, move in ready home that needs nothing! The home sits right off the bike path to Poncha Springs and is minutes from the bike path that heads into downtown Salida. The golf course is across the street and the pickleball courts, hot springs and dog park are minutes away. *********updated neutral color (to match existing walls) painting was completed on the accent walls, main floor*********

Chavara Ranch presents a rare development and / or lifestyle opportunity in Chaffee County, located minutes outside Salida's city limits. The property offers 210 +/- acres including 128 acres of irrigated land and surface water rights, perfect for preservation as open space. Set against the backdrop of the Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges, the property boasts unparalleled views and a tranquil setting that attracts diverse wildlife, including mule deer and elk. Currently utilized for hay production and carefully managed deer and elk hunting, the ranch maintains a balance that ensures the presence of quality bucks and bulls. Improvements include a 4 bed, 2 bath home with spacious main level primary suite, large kitchen with island, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. A separate dining room, laundry, sunroom and large open living / family room with wood burning fireplace and views across the irrigated pasture to the mountains beyond completes the main level. Upstairs are located three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. A two car detached garage completes the improvements. Salida, a renowned hub for outdoor enthusiasts in central Colorado, enjoys easy access to vast public lands teeming with recreational opportunities. Nearby, the Arkansas River offers gold-medal fly-fishing and rafting adventures with over 70 miles of public access. Monarch Mountain Ski Area offers premier skiing and snowboarding experiences without the crowds of more well-known ski areas. Salida embodies the allure of a burgeoning community focused on outdoor living, devoid of the urban pressures of larger Colorado cities. As demand grows for residential options that harmonize with the natural environment, Chavara Ranch is the perfect canvas for thoughtful development. Its substantial acreage and prime location make it ideal for Salida's expanding community of outdoor enthusiasts while preserving its inherent natural beauty and recreational appeal.

Public Remarks: Home in the mountains - turn key home on oversized lot in Pan Ark Estates. Built in 2019, this lightly lived in, low maintenance UBC compliant home has three bedrooms and two full baths including spacious owner's suite. Open floor plan in the kitchen and living room provides ample room for entertaining and conversation. A generous mud room, laundry and office round out the main level. Upstairs is approximately 1500 square feet of insulated, unfinished space, plumbed for an additional bathroom, that could become a second owner's suite and / or separate living area. Septic system has been sized for an additional bedroom. Annual HOA dues include approximately $400 for road maintenance and $700 for community water.

With business partner Jonathan Keiler, Rike and Jonathan began their real estate careers in 1993, creating a long-term professional partnership that quickly rose to be one of the top dollar producing real estate teams in the Denver metro area. The forefront of their business has always been to offer top notch service to their clients whether buying or selling their first home, or whether their clients were experienced buyers and sellers.
 
Rike and Jonathan's market knowledge and marketing expertise has always helped their sellers achieve top dollar for their homes and their keen negotiating skills have helped their buyers get the best possible value when purchasing. Rike and Jonathan are experienced in selling all types of residential properties from single family homes to condos and townhomes and investment properties and multi-unit properties.

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