Southwest Solitude on 1.11 acres close to town. Split-level, passive solar, southwest-style home nestled in the pinon pines just above Salida. 3 bedroom/2 bath home with a separate office, two living areas, detached 2-car garage, fenced yard and secluded patio on a gently sloping acre in Pinon Hills. Main level with beamed ceiling features spacious kitchen, opens to family room and lovely views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains; mid-level living room with propane fireplace creates a second sun drenched living area; upper level is home to primary plus two additional bedrooms, full and five-piece bath. Basement is partially finished and offers a dedicated office space plus storage and the opportunity to add finishing touches. Plenty of outdoor living provided by south-facing fenced backyard with covered patio and mountains views, plus a charming side yard patio well-defined by stucco pony wall and custom metal gate. Upper driveway takes you to the front door, lower driveway to the 952 sf 2-car detached garage, insulated and outfitted with a wood stove for all the toys and and all the projects. New combi boiler installed within the last year supplies baseboard and in-floor radiant heat, plus domestic hot water; pellet stove in the kitchen and wood stove in the family room. This complete mountain package offers plenty of elbow room just 3 miles from the heart of Historic Downtown Salida!!