Lovely 2BD/1BA straw bale home with efficient, passive-active solar design, located in great neighborhood for outdoor excursions, close to Cottonwood Creek, greenbelt/Liberty trails, Ziggurat. With oversized windows, the bright interior immerses you in the natural surroundings: pinons, junipers, majestic 14,000' peaks, expansive valley, wildlife and big skies. With USFS, BLM & nat'l park lands surrounding the subdivision, enjoy living far from the hustle & bustle. Lots of passive solar gain from south-facing windows. Thermal collector panels on the roof actively exchange solar radiation for both domestic hot water and in-floor radiant heat. Efficient on-demand propane hot water heater as backup. Lopi woodstove in living room. Eco-friendly construction, including hand-crafted earthen plaster walls, low-VOC finishes, concrete countertops & floor. Fabulous views of 14,000-ft Sangre de Cristo Mountains from the oversized kitchen windows. Side entrance off kitchen is perfect access for al-fresco dining. This area has views/privacy, awaits your creative/finishing touch, perfect for a deck or flagstone terrace. Built-in oven, island cooktop, refrigerator and dishwasher. Wood cabinetry with pull-out pantry cupboard. Conveniently off kitchen/dining are main-level bedroom, custom-tiled full bath & laundry/utility closet. Second bedroom upstairs, with long valley views and unfinished mountainside balcony. Handcrafted wooden staircase adds craftsman's touch. Metal roof and stucco exterior. Includes 12X20 utility shed by Mountain Valley Lumber, and adjacent lot 3388 (total of 0.9 acres). Recently fire-mitigated. 15-min by car to Crestone and amenities: groceries, gas, cafes, restaurants, post office, hardware store. Crestone is a designated International Dark Skies community, is famous for sunny days, starry nights and tranquility. Perfect spot to live an efficient, low-impact lifestyle amidst beautiful nature, mountain/valley vistas. Call today to schedule your tour!