Serene mountain living w/ access to nature, trails & 14,000-ft peaks! Bright, contemporary 1660sf 2-lvl home w/ garage, screen porch & suite located in the Baca Grande, famous for views, dark skies & sunny climate. Located just off paved road, 15 min from town, in quiet part of Chalet 2, on pvt oversized 0.61-ac lot w/ mature trees. Main level features covered flagstone terrace, attached garage & 1BD/0.75BA suite. Completed in 2019, the suite has separate entrance along w/ French doors, modern kitchenette w/ custom tile counters, stainless appliances & washer/dryer. Engineered wood flooring is easy to clean/maintain, sits atop concrete slab w/ in-floor radiant heat. Bright adjoining bedroom looks into the forest, features large closet w/ extra under-stair storage. From mudroom, stairs lead to 2BD/1BA main level. Bright open concept design makes for seamless flow between rooms. L-shaped kitchen features solid countertops, stainless appliances, custom wood cabinetry & space for island or dining table. The living area has oversized windows on 3 sides, easily accommodate sofas/chairs in a variety of configurations. The laundry closet has built-in storage. Sliding doors open to the screen porch, an oasis, perfect for lounging or entertaining. The north balcony has lovely views of Challenger Point. A spacious full bathroom w/ custom-tile sits conveniently at the top of the stairs, next to the 2 bedrooms. Each bedroom has ample closet & 2 windows offering valley/forest views & cross ventilation. Upper level features durable, easy-to-clean ceramic-tile flooring, over radiant in-floor heat. Low-maintenance metal roof & stucco exterior. Underground electric service, public water & sewer. The Baca features staffed firehouse (& hydrants), on-call EMTs, parks, greenbelt trails, rustic tennis & golf. Nearby Cottonwood Creek, Liberty Trail, Ziggurat & vast federal lands beyond edge of the subdivision (Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park is >100,000 acres). Call today for more information.