Colorado Mountain Hideaway

Perfectly suited for those wishing to be self-sufficient and out of the main-stream.  Property is 42 acres with a partially built cabin 6 miles off LaVeta Pass near LaVeta, Colorado. Gorgeous views, tall pines and aspens, bubbling creek, three natural springs. Springs run year round, even in drought years. Cabin is 18 x 28 and built from cut and cured logs with re-bar throughout for reinforcement. Propanal roof with 3 inches of insulation and tongue & grove on interior of roof. Large stone fireplace and chimney. Septic tank with sewer line to cabin. Cabin was built in summers of 1986-1990, but was never completed. Needs windows, doors, chinking and all interior work. Original plans called for partial loft with huge windows opening onto deck, and fireplace area of cabin open to tongue & groove roof. Buyer can finish to his/her taste. Creek has sufficient drop for hydroelectric capability. Part of property faces south with possibilities for solar power. Commercially provided electricity has been run to adjacent property. Property is at 8500-9000 feet and is cool even on the hottest summer days. Lots of snow in winter. Wild raspberries, columbines and numerous other wildflowers . Lots of wildlife including turkeys, deer, squirrels, raccoons, raptors and birds. Very private. Access is on private, gated dirt road, one mile from maintained county road. Private road entrance gate is five miles from US Highway 160. Currently assessed as rural, farmland property, taxes are extremely low. For 2010, property taxes were $10.81.