Luxury country home on 8.69 acres--this beautiful country estate sits in a quiet, pastoral setting near the top of Fruitland Mesa with dominating views of the West Elks and beautiful green hayfields. The architect-designed home was beautifully built with a southwestern theme and blends in nicely with the surroundings. At 4,270 square feet, it has plenty of space. Upstairs is a custom kitchen with a large island, timber-framed living room with vaulted ceilings, a large master suite with steam shower and copper-tub bath, and a guest suite with full bath as well. The interior has many custom features, including granite countertops, a custom fabricated metal stairwell and railings, timber-frame structure, geothermal heat, and much more. Downstairs is a cool little in-law suite, sitting area, library, and office, along with another bath. Total, the home has 3 bedrooms and 2.75 baths. Outside is a wonderful outdoor kitchen and beautifully landscaped garden area surrounded by a stucco wall. Views of the West Elks, Needle Rock, and Mendicant Ridge are terrific and splendid. The property has about 7 acres of irrigated hayfield or horse pasture that is enclosed by a well-built 3-rail fence. Irrigation water is provided by 300 shares of Fruitland Mesa, and it is served by two Fruitland domestic water taps. The home has 1 garage space downstairs and another upstairs off the mud room for a total of 2 garage spaces. To top it all off, the property has a 42x72 stick-built shop building that was framed with 2x6x16-foot walls. The shop has an excellent concrete floor and is wired for 220. The two shop doors are 14 feet tall and can easily accommodate a Class A motorhome. Adjacent to it is another RV or hay shelter. This home is beautifully built, has superb views, irrigated acreage, beautifuly landscaping, and a stunning setting. Call now for your showing--it won't last long.