Charming Solar-Efficient Home Minutes from Walsenburg & La Veta Nestled on just over three-quarters of an acre across two spacious lots, this unique 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home perfectly blends comfort, sustainability, and location. Thoughtfully positioned to capture passive solar warmth through a sunlit south facing porch lined with windows, this home radiates natural light and year-round efficiency. The open living and dining area offers plenty of room to gather, relax, or customize the space to fit your lifestyle. Recent upgrades include a new roof , hot water heater and a solar system tied directly into the grid—keeping your utility bills impressively low. Enjoy the convenience of city water, and the peace of mind that comes with modern energy features. Outside, the expansive yard provides endless possibilities—plant a garden, raise small animals, or simply unwind under the Colorado sky. With Lathrop State Park just minutes away, you’ll have easy access to hiking, fishing, and all the outdoor recreation that makes Huerfano County such a beloved destination. Experience small-town living with sustainable comfort and unbeatable proximity to nature—this property truly offers the best of both worlds.
Escape to this peaceful mountain retreat nestled in the serene setting of Gardner, Colorado. This rustic 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with charming cedar siding sits on an expansive 65-acre property, offering a perfect blend of open meadow and mature trees. Enjoy breathtaking views of Greenhorn Mountain from the wrap-around covered deck or cozy up next to the wood-burning stove in the sunlit living room. The home is filled with natural light and offers a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. A gravel circle driveway leads to a spacious 4-car covered carport, while several exterior buildings provide ample storage with potential to convert into guest quarters. Whether you're seeking solitude, adventure, or a place to host, this one-of-a-kind property offers it all.
Perfect Retreat for Outdoor Lovers & Laid-Back Weekends. Tucked back off the road where no one knows you’re there, this hidden gem is surrounded by breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo, Sheep, and Greenhorn Mountains. Accessible year-round and conveniently located near Paved Road, it offers the peace and privacy you’ve been looking for. The cozy one-bedroom cabin provides a functional space for full-time living or weekend getaways. Set on 35 acres, you’ll have plenty of room for outdoor activities—whether it’s hiking, camping, hunting, or simply soaking in the stunning scenery. And with no HOA, you can truly make the property your own. Thoughtfully built with efficiency and durability in mind, the cabin features: 11-inch concrete foam block walls with additional 11-inch constructed walls for ruggedness and longevity, 4 ft. crawl space for easy access and maintenance. Solar power system and a nearly new Generac standby generator (less than a year old). Wood stove for cozy winter nights. This is more than a property—it’s a lifestyle. Perfect for those who want to be close to nature without sacrificing comfort.
Perfect Retreat for Outdoor Lovers & Laid-Back Weekends. Tucked back off the road where no one knows you're there, this hidden gem is surrounded by breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo, Sheep, and Greenhorn Mountains. Accessible year-round and conveniently located near Paved Road, it offers the peace and privacy you've been looking for. The cozy one-bedroom cabin provides a functional space for full-time living or weekend getaways. Set on 35 acres, you'll have plenty of room for outdoor activitiesâ??whether it's hiking, camping, hunting, or simply soaking in the stunning scenery. And with no HOA, you can truly make the property your own. Thoughtfully built with efficiency and durability in mind, the cabin features: 11-inch concrete foam block walls with additional 11-inch constructed walls for ruggedness and longevity, 4 ft. crawl space for easy access and maintenance. Solar power system and a nearly new Generac standby generator (less than a year old). Wood stove for cozy winter nights. This is more than a propertyâ??it's a lifestyle. Perfect for those who want to be close to nature without sacrificing comfort.
A meticulously crafted home with luxury, open-concept design functionality, smart home efficiency, and privacy and comfort and elegance. Features gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, a kitchen island, modern stainless-steel appliances, marble countertops. adjoining huge family dining room with mountain view. Behind the kitchen is a butler's pantry, laundry area, and pet walk-in tub/shower. Its expansive design boasts custom craftsmanship throughout, its tall ceiling, natural lights from countless European windows and doors, unlimited water supply (three 2000 gals cisterns, community well tap). Upper level primary suite has unparalleled views with a walk out to its own deck. Each suite room is equipped with master bedroom amenities from a walk-out to its own deck or patio or walk-in closet to master bath with ceiling shower. Basement has the family room, another room can be converted to a theater/entertainment room, the large mechanical room has a storage space. The two BR Suites in the basement have walkouts to the large patio, easy access backyard, shop, walking trails, and to a huge outside barbecue oven. The main level suite has a walk-out to main level deck with an obstructed view of the mountains. The main level living room has a walk to a large patio w/ updated gazebo, a wood-burning fireplace. A horse-shoe driveway leads you a portico entryway over stamped concrete. As you entered the main huge double slab door main entry it opens to a generous foyer with marble-tiled floor and tall ceiling. Added Features: 50 x 60 ft (3000 SF) Steel by Armstrong Steel with 12 windows, 14 ft of head room shop ground level, 3 lift Master Roll up doors, 100,000 lbs car lift, and 1,500 gals Water Cistern. House has 5 H@O System Storage and 5 pumps. Tw 11,000gals storage, two 1,250 gal cistern near the house, 500 gal Transfer Cistern in the meadow, a 1,250 Gal back up near the house. 500 Propane tank dedicated to Steel bldg, 1000 gals prop gas for the house. And so much more.
Discover Serene Mountain Living Nestled on nearly 7 peaceful acres just 10 minutes from Gardner, this beautifully designed passive solar home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and year-round adventure. Centrally located between La Veta, Walsenburg, and Westcliffe, the property is surrounded by unspoiled nature and borders a working ranch, offering a true taste of rural Colorado living. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home features an open floor plan on the upper level with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that frame breathtaking, unobstructed mountain views. The spacious kitchen showcases custom cabinetry and flows into a welcoming living area that opens to an expansive deck-perfect for entertaining or simply soaking in the views. The primary bedroom also includes separate deck access, ideal for enjoying your morning coffee with nature as your back drop .A strong, producing well supports the property. The location boasts easy year-round access while still feeling remote. Watch elk, deer, turkeys, and a variety of wildlife from your deck, or head out for endless nearby outdoor recreation-hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATVing in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Experience the perfect Colorado Mountain Ranch setting with this exceptional property! Spanning over 53+ acres horse and cattle ranch, this ranch offers panoramic mountain and meadow views, 14 alfalfa grass, irrigated acres with #54 owned water rights, a natural spring, and borders BLM land to the south. Whether you're looking for a hunting retreat, a second home, or a continued ranching operation, this property provides endless possibilities. The property features numerous build sites for an additional home or barns. The residence, situated at the end of a private road, boasts 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, a large living room, an office, and an open dining area and kitchen. Outside, you'll find an enclosed tack/ lean to metal building with pens for large or small animals. There are choke cherry bushes, wild plum, an apple tree, and a lilac tree surrounding the residence! The serenity, seclusion, and picturesque setting make this ranch a truly unique opportunity.
Enjoy magnificent views of the Greenhorn, Big Sheep, and Little Sheep Mountains from this 3300+ sq. ft. Southwestern custom adobe/rammed earth home. You will find a beautiful blend of rustic charm and modern amenities (with high speed internet to boot!) Featuring log vigas, two-foot thick walls, and special touches throughout, the property includes in-floor radiant heat, French doors, and stone landscaping leading to gardens and an orchard. Thoughtfully laid out with care, the great room with a Kiva fireplace opens to a formal dining area highlighted by a custom chandelier. The kitchen boasts a beautiful antique replica stove and a quaint eat-in nook. Three expansive bedrooms feature vaulted T&G ceilings and log vigas, while the library and office area open to the primary suite. The fireproof roof, strong well with two additional cisterns, and a rain collection system ensure reliability for years to come.NEW top of the line Navien Furnace and water heater installed providing comfort and ease. The property includes a private workshop/art studio, a guest suite with plumbing ready for a guest bath, and a separate 2+ car garage. Explore trails throughout the 35+ acre property , featuring an apple orchard and remnants of a historic 1800s adobe homestead. Excellent hunting location as the property is covenant-free, and offers nearby access to thousands of acres of BLM . Year round access and situated less than 5 miles off of pavement on a county maintained road. Enjoy this unique offering and balance of southwestern beauty and mountain charm!
Andrea Conner, Colorado License # ER.100067447, Xome Inc., License #EC100044283, [email protected], 844-400-9663, 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067

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Gardner is located in Colorado. Gardner, Colorado 81040has a population of 68. Gardner 81040 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 16.82%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $45,724 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Gardner 81040 is 75.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 18.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 18.5 inches per year, with 92.6 inches of snow per year.