Modern Custom Home on more than 6 Acres with Studio and Stunning Mountain Views - Just Minutes from Downtown Salida! Nestled among pinon trees on over six acres, this thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath modern home offers the perfect balance of style, privacy, and sustainability-just minutes from downtown Salida. In addition to the main home, a detached studio/office with its own 3/4 bath and kitchenette provides ideal space for guests, creative pursuits, or remote work. Step inside to discover handcrafted cabinetry, an elegant mix of hardwood and concrete floors, and a beautifully efficient layout with built-in accents throughout. The kitchen features a stainless steel induction stove with bold red subway tile backsplash, a spacious island, a generous pantry, and flows seamlessly into the dining area with panoramic views of the Collegiate Peaks and S Mountain. A Wittus Shaker wood stove from Denmark adds both warmth and charm. Just past the stairs, you'll find a spacious yet intimate living room-perfect for relaxing or entertaining-with easy access to the full downstairs bathroom. Upstairs, the light-filled primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, sweeping mountain vistas, a walk-in closet with clerestory windows, and a custom tile shower. Designed for energy efficiency and modern living, the home includes in-floor radiant heat, solar power (effectively net-zero utilities), and comfort cove heating in the studio. The bamboo composite deck links the home and studio for expanded outdoor living. Additional features include a one-car garage, ample parking, and a well augmented for indoor use plus up to 1,400 sq ft of outdoor watering. Just outside city limits with direct access to BLM trails like Little Rainbow and Spartan, and a quick coast into town, this no-HOA, no-covenant property is perfect as a full-time home, weekend getaway, or mountain retreat.