Sunrise And Starlight

Just outside of Westcliffe, the property offers a private, peaceful setting with convenient access to town. Westcliffe and Silver Cliff provide groceries, restaurants, schools, shops, medical services, and a welcoming small-town community. Nearby mountain trails, high-country lakes, national forest, and the Arkansas River Valley offer year-round opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and exploring the Colorado outdoors.

Land

Sunrise & Starlight is tucked among whispering pine trees along a peaceful road. The decks provide a front-row seat to the property’s natural surroundings, from hummingbirds and songbirds to elk, wild turkeys, and friendly neighborhood deer.
The adjoining lot may also be included with an acceptable offer near the asking price, providing the opportunity for additional acreage, privacy, or future possibilities. Inclusion of the adjoining parcel will be subject to the final terms agreed upon by Buyer and Seller.
 

Improvements

Welcome to Sunrise & Starlight, a well-built mountain home just outside Westcliffe, where mornings begin with the sun rising over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and evenings end beneath Colorado’s brilliant dark skies. The home offers 2,305 square feet of heated living space, a 678-square-foot heated basement, and a 696-square-foot heated garage, totaling 3,679 square feet.
Spray-foam insulation in the walls and ceilings, an ICF foundation, metal siding, and a metal roof provide energy efficiency and low-maintenance living. Large windows fill the home with sunshine and create a wonderful environment for houseplants. With 888 square feet of decks and porches, there is plenty of room to enjoy morning coffee at sunrise, watch wildlife during the day, and gather beneath the stars at night.

Shop & Outbuildings

The 2,592-square-foot shop provides outstanding space for equipment, projects, storage, or a home-based business. It includes a 16-by-36-foot loft, a 16-by-18-foot office with a closet, an 8-by-10-foot bathroom, a 10-by-16-foot storage room with a washer and dryer, and an attached mechanical room.
The shop’s walls and ceiling are spray-foam insulated, and radiant in-floor heat keeps the space comfortable during the colder months. It is also set up for a gas forced-air heater if desired. Numerous electrical outlets include 30-amp and 50-amp service, and the shop has its own dedicated electrical meter. Durable metal siding and roofing provide easy upkeep.
An 8-by-48-foot covered shop porch adds 384 square feet of sheltered outdoor space. A 50-amp exterior box is already installed for a future hot tub—an ideal place to relax beneath the starlight. The shop’s propane tank will transfer full.
The 354-square-foot insulated shed features OSB interior walls, electricity, lighting, outlets, and a three-quarter loft for additional storage.
 

Recreation

Life at Sunrise & Starlight follows the rhythm of the outdoors. Begin the day watching the first light spread across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Spend quiet afternoons listening to the wind move through the pines or walking the neighborhood’s peaceful roads. As night falls, head to the upper deck and enjoy exceptional stargazing beneath Westcliffe’s famous dark skies.
Wildlife is part of everyday life here, with abundant birds, deer, elk, and turkeys frequently passing through. Nearby trails, national forest, high-country lakes, and the Arkansas River Valley offer additional opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and exploring.
 

Region & Climate

Westcliffe and Silver Cliff Weather
Climate in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado
Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Westcliffe/Silver Cliff averages 70 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Westcliffe/Silver Cliff gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted, you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year

Location

Located just outside Westcliffe, Sunrise & Starlight offers privacy and quiet while remaining convenient to the neighboring towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff. Local amenities include groceries, restaurants, schools, shops, and medical services. This is a place where peaceful mountain mornings, welcoming neighbors, wide-open views, and star-filled nights come together to create a true Colorado lifestyle.