Discover a rare opportunity in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains with this exceptional 5-BR, 3.5-BA custom-designed passive-solar home on nearly 70 acres within the Pike Trails Ranch of Guffey, CO. Nested among towering ponderosa pines, this 80s-built home offers spacious rooms and enduring craftsmanship, delivering timeless appeal and value that truly stand the test of time! Highlights include a primary bedroom featuring a walk-in closet with skylight and private balcony, complemented by extensive wood decking and landscaped planters adorned with a man-made recycled stream and pond. A two-story sun space provides 70% of annual home heat and is a greenhouse for winter gardening with awesome meadow views. Inside, elegant hardwood floors grace the main living areas, while the generously sized kitchen awaits the chef, showcasing wood cabinets, granite countertops, double wall ovens, an island, and breakfast bar. Vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings with skylights enhance the ambiance, alongside a studio bedroom with loft and private entrance, ideal for creative endeavors or guest accommodation. The unfinished basement, previously a pottery workshop, features two 250-gallon cisterns, drains, 220 power, ventilation, and gas hookups, ideal for customization. A robust domestic well supports livestock and irrigation up to an acre, complemented by a three-stall barn with automated heated waters, adjoining fenced corrals, and grazing meadows. Enjoy the freedom of no covenants with low annual POA dues in this tranquil community, handily located just two miles from year-round maintained CO-9, linking to vibrant towns like Guffey, Cañon City, Cripple Creek, Salida, and Breckenridge. Experience a lifestyle rich in outdoor pursuits – rafting, hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, and more – all within 90 minutes of Colorado Springs and a short drive from Cañon City's cultural attractions, dining, and recreational offerings along the Arkansas River.