Welcome to Rancho Bendito, a 411-acre off-grid luxury estate in Cotopaxi Colorado, nestled beneath the breathtaking Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Designed for self-sufficiency, sustainability, and spiritual connection, this rare property blends architectural excellence w/regenerative living. Powered by solar, wind, & backup generator, the estate includes a 3,210 SF main residence w/3 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, radiant in-floor heating, 2 fireplaces (convertible between gas and wood), & walls crafted from New Mexico sandstone & hand-finished plaster. A chef’s kitchen features a Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, & a built-in Kohler steamer-pot-filler. A 1,800 SF 3-bedroom, 1-bath casita offers guests or caretakers privacy & comfort. Additional structures include a finished, heated workshop/garage (space for 4–6 vehicles), a subterranean greenhouse (heated & irrigated for year-round food production), an outdoor garden, pine tree nursery, European-style labyrinth, meditation chapel, & a professional-grade observatory w/17-inch telescope under some of Colorado’s clearest dark skies. Private trails wind through meadows & forested hills, teeming w/wildlife. A private well & septic system support the property. Protected by a conservation trust & bordered by public lands, Rancho Bendito offers exceptional privacy & natural beauty. Ideal for a legacy estate, wellness retreat, or conservation-minded buyer. Come for the mountains. Stay for the stars. Live in wonder.
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Price
$4,950,000
Days On Site
255 Days
Bedrooms
6
Inside Area (SqFt)
4,686 sqft
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
4
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
411 Acres
Year Built
2004
MLS® Number
5238198
Status
Active
Property Tax
$2,605
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
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Level - MainDescription - Attached to the Office/bedroom
Bathroom Half
Level - MainDescription - Hall bathroom
Bedroom
Level - MainDescription - Guest House Bedroom w/attached bathroom
Dining Room
Level - MainDescription - Dining Area, Formal, Separate Dining, See Remarks
Family Room
Level - MainDescription - Guest House Family Room
Kitchen
Level - MainDescription - Guest House Kitchen
Laundry
Level - MainDescription - Electric Hook-up, Sink, Window
Living Room
Level - MainDescription - Fireplace, Formal, Other, See Remarks
Sun Room
Level - MainDescription - Entry/Atrium
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
FrameStone
Exterior
Dog RunGardenLightingPrivate YardRain Gutters
Fencing
FencedFull
Lot Features
SlopedWoodedMany TreesMeadowSecludedSprinklers In FrontSprinklers In Rear
Patio And Porch
Covered
Road Frontage
Private Road
Roof
MetalOther
View
MeadowMountain(s)Valley
Waterview
MeadowMountain(s)Valley
Windows/Doors
Skylight(s)Triple Pane WindowsWindow Coverings
Community Features
Building Access
Ground
Financing Terms Available
CashConventional
Horse Allowed
Yes
Roads
GravelPaved
School District
Cotopaxi RE-3
Schools
School District
Cotopaxi RE-3
Elementary School
Cotopaxi
Middle School
Cotopaxi
High School
Cotopaxi
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