5.78 Acres, Multiple Cabins & Shed
1238 Discovery Rd : Westcliffe, CO 81252
Custer County, Colorado
Land Description
Cheap Land in Colorado near Westcliffe.
Retreat to this beautiful off-grid cabin estate in the Wet Valley, 35 minutes from Westcliffe, with a deck offering stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains that pierce the western skyline.
Modern Solar Power System
Well that Works Year-round
Seven Different Well-Built Structures (cabins, sheds, bathroom)
Legal Road Frontage
One of Colorado's Original “Dark Sky” Communities
Abundant Wildlife
Platted
Stunning Panoramic Mountain and Valley Views
PROPERTY: Welcome to this beautifully secluded retreat in Silver Cliff Heights. This private 5.78-Acre property is nestled within the Wet Valley about 35 minutes east of Westcliffe, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and valleys. Enjoy an off-grid lifestyle with a modern solar power system and an active well, allowing a completely independent life. The log-cabin facade main cabin is 300 square feet and insulated for year-round living, complete with a deck, cast iron fireplace, water/heat pump, loft, kitchenette and multiple power outlets. You'll also find an insulated guest cabin, four different sheds providing plenty of storage space, and a bathroom. All structures are impeccably built. As one of Colorado's original “dark sky” communities, enjoy the stars at night and the abundant deer & wildlife by day, which flourishes in your valley just below the elevated home site. The lot is platted as part of the Silver Cliff Heights subdivision but comes with no HOA rules or fees - best of both worlds. Pull off Discovery Road and into your new life - a dream come true in the Colorado Rockies. At this unbeatable price, this incredibly unique property won't last long - grab it today.
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Best Deal in the Market.
Property Description
ADDRESS: 1238 Discovery Rd, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Size: 5.78 acres
Gps Coordinates: 38.208710, -105.335067
Abridged Legal Description: Lot 37 Silver Cliff Heights Sub 12
Title: General Warranty deed (clean - no back taxes, no liens)
MINERAL Rights: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
DIMENSIONS (approximate): 476' NE (along road) x 583' E x 530' SW x 538' W
Floodplain: not Usgs surveyed, no history of flooding, arroyo runs along back of property
ELEVATION: 8363 feet
TERRAIN: rolling w/flat build sites
CONDITION: developed w/various residential buildings, partially wooded, partially cleared
ACCESS: 476 feet of direct frontage on Discovery Road, a private dirt road (not publicly maintained)
POWER: upgraded solar power system (Rich Solar Rs-H3000, 80A max current) has been installed
WATER: well has been installed and works year-round
WASTEWATER: none (septic system would need to be installed)
perc test has been performed and future septic tank location has been mapped
The built-in savings you receive on all properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions to non-satisfactory perc tests).
INTERNET: HughesNet dish has been installed
TAXES: in 2022
Hoa: none
RESTRICTIONS/ZONING: Foothills District
One single-family home per 5 acres
Accessory buildings are allowed
“Use by right” - no additional approvals are required for building, except for a zoning permit for any structure over 100 sf
SCHOOL Districts: Custer County (Elementary) - Custer County (Middle School) - Custer County (High School)
NEAREST Cities: Westcliffe
