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Beautiful 5-Acre Colorado Retreat | 5 Bedrooms | Private Guest Suite | Orchard | Spectacular Mountain Views Experience the beauty of Southwest Colorado from this beautifully updated country home situated on five private acres with breathtaking panoramic views of Ute Mountain, the La Plata Mountains, Mesa Verde, and Utah's Blue Mountains. Surrounded by mature fruit trees and open skies, this exceptional property offers the perfect combination of peaceful country living and convenient access to outdoor adventure. Located just 10 miles from both Cortez and Dolores and only 5 miles from the McPhee Reservoir boat ramp, you'll enjoy privacy without sacrificing convenience. Property Features • Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath main residence • Private guest suite with its own exterior entrance, plus an interior entrance connecting to the main home. The suite features a spacious living room, private bedroom, and large walk-in closet, making it ideal for extended family, guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. • Three spacious living areas offering flexible living and entertaining space • Bright enclosed sunroom with skylights, creating a welcoming foyer and the perfect place to leave coats, boots, and outdoor gear before entering the home • Additional tubular skylight upstairs, filling the hallway with natural light • Updated interior featuring durable waterproof laminate flooring • Forced-air propane heating and central air conditioning for year-round comfort • Additional rooftop evaporative (swamp) cooler for efficient summer cooling • Two cozy wood-burning stoves, adding warmth and classic Colorado charm • Newer kitchen appliances • Washer and dryer included • Internet service is available through multiple providers • Detached workshop plus a separate storage shed • Expansive wraparound deck across the front and west side of the home, offering the perfect place to enjoy sunsets and stunning mountain views • Plenty of room for RV, boat, trailer, and additional vehicle parking • Mature apple and pear orchards, along with two apricot trees, including one mature tree that produces an abundant harvest each season and a second young tree that will begin producing in the coming years • City water service with a private septic system Enjoy the Colorado Lifestyle Outdoor recreation begins just minutes from your doorstep. McPhee Reservoir offers boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, camping, and water sports only five miles away. Nearby San Juan National Forest provides endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding, horseback riding, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Popular trail systems, including Phil's World and Boggy Draw, are also nearby. Mesa Verde National Park is approximately 45 minutes away, while Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, the Dolores River, and the scenic San Juan Skyway provide countless opportunities to explore the beauty and history of Southwest Colorado. During the winter months, you'll appreciate being approximately one hour from Telluride Ski Resort and about 75 minutes from Purgatory Resort near Durango, making day trips to two of Colorado's premier ski destinations easy and convenient. Additional nearby attractions include the Cortez Golf Course, Ute Mountain Casino, local breweries, restaurants, farmers markets, and the charming downtown communities of Cortez and Dolores. Whether you're harvesting fresh fruit from your own orchard, enjoying coffee on the deck while watching the sunrise, spending the day on the lake, skiing fresh powder, or relaxing beside a warm wood stove after a day outdoors, this property offers an exceptional Colorado lifestyle that's increasingly difficult to find. Pets will be considered with an additional pet deposit, monthly pet rent, and a behavioral assessment. Pets must be well-behaved and good with children. No smoking. If you've been searching for a home that offers privacy, breathtaking views, modern comforts, and endless opportunities for outdoor