Walking, hiking, greenbelt, creek and views! This custom 1546sf 3BD/3BA 2-level home has them all. Located high up in Chalet III on 1.508 acres, near the southern edge of the Baca, it's protected by greenbelt on both north and west sides. Cottonwood Creek and its trails are a short walk away, as is Liberty Trail with access to federal lands to the south. The Great Sand Dunes National Park can be seen in the distance with Mt. Blanca rising in the background. A covered entrance opens into the beautiful Foyer, featuring Travertine floors and diamond-plastered walls. Off the Foyer is a Guest Bedroom and 1/2 Bath. A hallway leads to the Master Suite which is bathed in natural light and features Sunroom, Office/Meditation room and Master Bath with jetted soak tub. Stairs lead from the Foyer to the bright open-concept upper-level living space with fabulous mountain and valley views. The sunny kitchen has custom maple cabinets, handsome tile counters, propane range, large pantry and recessed lighting. The equally-sunny Great Room features oversized windows, cozy wood-burning stove, lots of natural light and opens onto a deck overlooking the San Luis Valley to the west. Off the Great Room are a 3/4 Bath and another Bedroom. Propane-fired in-floor radiant heat on the main level with Runtal Hydronic radiant heaters upstairs. The plentiful windows provide ample passive-solar gain. Laundry hook-ups are in the Utility Room on the main floor. Many extras: two spacious storage sheds with electricity, a 1000-gallon buried propane tank, fenced garden, circular drive, etc. Don't miss this chance to live in the unique climate and surroundings of the high Rocky-mountain desert!