6920 Highway 96, 17503, CO 81252 For Sale

Ninety-two acres of high-country Colorado, a Sangre de Cristo panorama that stretches from one horizon to the other, and a home built as though the architect understood exactly what the land was asking for. Set in the pinon and juniper mesa country just minutes from the charming mountain town of Westcliffe, this thoughtfully crafted 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat invites you to slow down, settle in, and let the West work on you.
From the moment you step through the beautifully crafted arched wood entry door, the home announces itself. The great room rises to a soaring octagonal tongue-and-groove ceiling finished in warm cedar, a true architectural statement that draws the eye upward before the windows draw it outward. And those windows. They wrap the room in a near-continuous band of glass, placing the snow-capped Sangres directly into the frame of daily life. Whether you are having your first cup of coffee, sharing a meal, or simply sitting still for a moment, the mountains are right there, as present and unhurried as you are.
Hardwood floors in a warm honey tone carry through the main living areas, and the open-concept layout keeps the home feeling spacious without sacrificing comfort or intimacy. A handsome wood stove anchors the living space with genuine warmth, the kind that comes with the soft crackle of a fire and that particular contentment of a Colorado evening well spent indoors. Cove heating throughout the home provides efficient, even warmth on the coldest days, so the mountain climate never gets the upper hand.
The kitchen is both beautiful and practical, with rich leathered granite counters in deep, dramatic tones, custom light oak cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a thoughtful layout that keeps the cook connected to the gathering. Even the kitchen sink has a view, framed by a casement window looking out toward the mountains, so even the everyday chores carry a little wonder with them.
The primary suite is genuinely generous in scale, with room to rest, read, and truly unwind. The attached bath is finished with granite counters, designer vessel sinks, and a tiled tub surround that feels polished without feeling fussy. The second bedroom offers flexibility, whether you need a guest room, a home office, or a quiet place for creative work.
Step outside to a patio made for long evenings and wide open sky, with the great room visible through the glass doors behind you and the mountains laid out before you. The detached outbuilding with a two-car garage adds practical storage and workspace for the tools of rural life. Beyond the structures, the land itself is the gift: 92 acres of mesa country where deer and elk move through as a matter of course, and a nearby easement to BLM land opens up miles of exploration beyond your own fence lines.
This is not a property you visit and then return to your regular life unchanged. This is the kind of place that becomes your regular life