A comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 2,024 sq ft of living area is offered at 6 13th St, Blanca, CO 81123. Situated on 9.71 acres, this rural contemporary home presents open skies, peaceful surroundings, and the ideal mix of comfort and country life. Offered for $280,000, it’s a perfect retreat for individuals who crave peace, seclusion, and expansive open space.

1. Ranch-Style Retreat with Expansive Views

Set away in a big open landscape, this country ranch style house adds a peaceful serenity to its environment. The low sitting building has a rugged metal roof and natural wood siding, combining well with the rough terrain. A round dirt driveway takes you directly up to the front door and attached two car garage, providing convenience as well as an inviting entrance. Close to the house, a straightforward garden bed lined with stone introduces a touch of nature without drawing the eye from the expansive views that extend in all directions. The fenced perimeter in the distance creates a sense of homey, sheltered comfort while still permitting the enormity of the setting to breathe.

2. Where is Blanca?

Nestled in the south of Colorado, Blanca is a tiny town famous for its open spaces, expansive skies, and serene pace of life. Located at the foot of Blanca Peak, which is one of Colorado’s highest mountains, the town offers residents breathtaking views of the mountains and ready access to outdoor recreation such as hiking and fishing. It’s a slow pace of life here that suits people who love seclusion, the outdoors, and tight knit communities.

3. Warm Living Room with Southwestern Charm

Sunlight pours into this snug living room, illuminating the natural wood paneled walls and focusing attention on the unusual adobe style fireplace that is the room’s anchor. The space is airy and inviting, with plain white curtains around the windows and unobstructed views of the open plains stretching out beyond. A sliding glass door opens to the outdoors, merging indoor warmth with the untamed beauty of the landscape, the ideal place to snuggle up by the fire or just absorb the serene vista.

4. Bright Hallway with Arched Doorways

Golden light pours over the hardwood floors of this warm and cheerful foyer, producing a cozy, welcoming ambiance. Soft, arched doorways contribute a delicate, architectural elegance, opening on to various rooms while maintaining an open feel in the space. A potted greenery splashes color against white plain walls, and a wood paneled accent bench gives the right side of the room a rustic finish.

5. Cozy Room with Knotty Pine Walls

Sunlight streams through soft white curtains in this quaint room, picking out the richness of the knotty pine paneling. The cabin like warmth of the walls, with their rough hewn appearance, feels both rustic and inviting, while the neutral carpeted floor invites the imagination to run with personal additions such as a reading chair or small desk. White trim in good condition and a simple baseboard heater contribute functional touches without detracting from the room’s natural charm.

6. Open Living Area with Rustic Touches

A large living space blends rural charm with clean functionality. Knotty pine paneled one wall, complemented by two windows that allow gentle light to flood the neutral colored carpet. The clean white ceilings and walls ensure the room stays bright and light, while an arched doorway provides a decorative architectural touch into a bathroom. A second doorway leads into a second room, providing versatile room layout possibilities for living or dining.

7. Spacious Kitchen and Dining Area

A warm kitchen combines natural warmth with practical design. Light wood cabinets run along the walls, providing plenty of storage and a built in microwave for convenience. The vaulted pine ceiling and tile backsplash unite the space with rustic charm, while a large island with seating makes it simple to gather around for informal meals. Sliding glass doors open to the outdoors, pouring in natural light into the tiled dining area and creating a simple indoor outdoor transition.

8. Bright and Spacious Kitchen

Enter a bright kitchen where functionality is married with rustic beauty, highlighted by a spacious tiled island with inlaid seating that encourages relaxed conversation. Walls are lined with pale wood cabinetry that is matched by a coordinating tile backsplash and plenty of counter space for food preparation. The window above the sink lets in natural light, while the vaulted pine ceilings provide a cozy, warm feel to the open floor plan. A microwave built in, side by side refrigerator, and ample outlets prepare this kitchen for everyday use or entertaining.

9. Functional Laundry and Utility Room

Nestled off the main living spaces, this laundry and utility room provides you with all that you need to maintain your household with ease. A full washer and dryer await busy laundry days, while a tiled countertop with built in sink and natural wood framed window bring coziness and function. Splashes of bright natural light and sanitary tile surfaces give the room an airy and functional appearance, while rustic wood molding surrounding the door coordinates with the home’s comfortable, cabin like feel.

10. Elegant Black-Tiled Bathroom

Polished black marble flooring with fine white veining provides a dramatic and bold background in this elegant bathroom. A modern corner shower with frosted glass doors provides convenient contemporary amenities, and the built in soaking tub guarantees a peaceful retreat. Gold hardware accents, such as the faucet and towel ring, add an element of timeless luxury. Natural light floods through a large window, tempering the darker tones and making the space feel welcoming rather than somber.

11. Polished Marble Bathroom

Enter a bathroom where polished marble tiles encase the walls and floors, producing a cool, peaceful ambiance. The white vanity has ample storage with a crisp, traditional finish, beautifully complemented by the large mirror that opens up the space visually. Light wood trim surrounding the door calms the contemporary look, while an unadorned bathtub snugly presses to the side, beckoning rest. Tiny touches such as the silver faucet, coordinating hardware, and convenient towel ring provide functional elements without cluttering the light feel.

12. Classic Marble Bath and Shower Combo

The marble motif carries smoothly over into this section of the bathroom, where a classic bathtub lies snug beneath walls faced in the same refined stone. A small towel bar sits easily above the tub for handy convenience. Beside the tub, a frosted glass shower stall provides a convenient separate area for quick, refreshing routines without intruding on the room’s quiet, understated beauty. The plain white door and matching natural wood moldings blend with the rest of the bathroom’s understated styling, directing the eye to the crisp, weathered beauty of the marble walls.

13. Cozy Walk-In Closet

Proudly concealed beneath a combination of rustic ambiance and plain utility, this walk in closet compromises among open shelving and thoughtful space saving elements. A tall, white shelving unit boasts enough room for stacks of folded attire or storage bins, and a heavy duty hanging rod stands in wait for the coats and dresses. A padded bench folded in under the radiant wood panelled wall features a place to sit during prep time, finding a happy combination of usefulness along with welcoming allure. Neutral carpeting on the floor cushions the space, giving it a sense of being an extension of the living area instead of merely a storage space.

14. Bright Walk-In Closet

A set of glass paneled doors opens to a neat walk in closet, well planned with a narrow vertical shelving unit along the center and hanging rods on either side. Light from the adjacent window spills into the area, and it is easy to envision storing clothes, shoes, and accessories here. Neutral carpeting underfoot and spotless white walls maintain the space feeling fresh and adaptable, and the rustic wood ceiling poking in from above provides a subtle nod to the home’s relaxed, country nature. To the right, the shiplap accent wall provides just enough texture to keep the space engaging without overpowering it.

Listing agent – Katrina Romero-Jones @ Keller Williams Partners via realtor.com