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37258 Elkhorn Canyon Road Del Norte, CO 81132
1 Bed
1 Bath
520 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Stick Built
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 520 sqft
Price per Sqft $821
Subdivision Ghost Mine Ranch
MLS Listing ID 834925
Style Log,Cabin
Bedrooms 1
Three Quarter Bath 1
Year Built 1996
Annual Tax Amount $766
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 35.100 Acres
Acres 35.1
Property Sub-Type Stick Built
Property Description
Where the road gets quiet, and the stars take over. Tucked into the dramatic rock formations and wide-open landscapes of La Garita, this one-of-a-kind 35-acre mountain retreat offers privacy, adventure, and a slower pace of life that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Located on county-maintained Elkhorn Canyon Road, this 520-square-foot log cabin is connected to the electrical grid but sits at the end of the line, creating the feeling of true off-grid living while still enjoying the convenience of power, a strong domestic water well, and septic system already in place. Inside, the cabin features an open-concept layout with rustic log construction, warm natural character, and a loft bedroom overlooking the living area below. A wood stove surrounded by handcrafted stonework creates a cozy gathering space after long days spent exploring the mountains, while a thermostat-controlled propane heater provides additional comfort and convenience year-round. The cabin also includes a simple kitchen designed to provide everything needed without taking away from the property's laid-back mountain lifestyle. The attached sunroom offers additional living space, passive solar heat, and a place to enjoy morning coffee while taking in the surrounding landscape. The separate bath house sits just down a concrete walkway and includes a toilet, sink, a large shower, a newer water heater, and a unique sauna-style room with a south-facing window that would also make an incredible space for growing tropical plants and flowers, or just soaking up the sun yourself. Outside, the property continues to impress with a large shop featuring a concrete floor, electrical wiring already in place, and water available. A hoop-style greenhouse with rich existing soil is ready for a year-round garden and simply needs new covering material installed. As evening settles in, step onto the raised deck or gather around the large firepit under some of Colorado's darkest skies. Bring friends, bring guitars and instruments, and spend evenings singing beneath a blanket of stars. Adventure begins right outside your door. The La Garita area is known worldwide for outdoor recreation, including nearby Penitente Canyon, internationally recognized for its exceptional rock climbing routes and unique volcanic rock formations that attract climbers from around the globe. Extensive hiking and mountain biking trails weave throughout the region, along with approximately 500 miles of jeep and ATV routes just waiting to be explored. Del Norte's newer river park adds another layer of recreation with a boat launch and opportunities for kayaking, tubing, and river surfing. This isn't simply a cabin. It's a basecamp for adventure, creativity, and living life a little differently. Schedule your showing today!
Location
State CO
County Saguache
Area La Garita
Zoning Residential Single Family
Rooms
Basement Piers
Interior
Heating Wood Stove
Fireplaces Type Den/Family Room
Inclusions Range/Oven
Furnishings Unfurnished
Exterior
Parking Features Detached Garage
Garage Spaces 4.0
View Mountains
Building
Story 1.5 Story
Foundation Piers
Sewer Septic System
Water Domestic Well
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Open Enrollment
Middle Schools Open Enrollment
High Schools Open Enrollment
Listed by Steffens and Company Realty, Inc
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