Welcome to Star House, currently an artist's sanctuary, perfect for primary living, retreat, rental. Layout offers 2BD/1.75BA across 1678sf on 2 levels, including 240sf south-facing sun/flex room, currently used as studio. 0.9ac-property fronts paved road in the beautiful Baca Grande, famous for breathtaking views & unspoiled nature, features circular drive, privacy wall/courtyard & young Ponderosas. Efficient 2x6 frame construction w/ exposed post & beam, low-maintenance stucco exterior & metal roof (1 roof run well-positioned for future solar PV). Tile floors down & beautiful washed-patina wood floors up, w/ intricate design & inlaid compass. Enter open-concept layout via foyer. Kitchen features wood cabinets, refinished resin counters, stainless appliances & island w/ seating. The bright dining area is as good for work as meals, w/ oversized west-facing window. Bright & spacious sunroom faces south, w/ sliding doors opening onto private yard. The living room w/ mtn views has freestanding LP stove, laundry & storage closets. Guest BD has mtn & valley views, built-in desk/shelves & walk-in closet. Upstairs is 470sf primary BD, full BA w/ clawfoot tub, den/office space w/ pellet stove & walk-in closet. Lg windows afford bright natural light & sweeping mtn/valley views. Beautiful stained glass artwork features local mtns & Sandhill cranes (latter is negotiable). Near Cottonwood Creek/greenbelt, Ziggurat, Liberty Trail. Less than 15-minutes to Crestone, mail, gas, 2 grocers, gallery, cafe, restaurant, brew pub, hardware, liquor, gift stores & more. Crestone is an International Dark Skies Community w/ two local schools, burgeoning community & 285 sunny days/yr, far from the hustle & bustle. The SLV offers access to camping, birding, hiking, hot springs, retreat, meditation, MTB, rock climbing, skiing, riding, hunting, fishing & more. Call for more details, or to schedule a showing. This unique home won't last long. See virtual tour & aerial video.