17575 Johnson Road , Paonia, CO 81428(Delta County)

This Off-grid strawbale, 1480 square foot, 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home has multiple possibilities including an artist?s studio, writer?s retreat, hunting cabin or 2nd home escape. This off-grid, straw bale home features has locked gate privacy, solar electricity, propane fuel, and two (2) 1,500-gallon buried cistern water tanks. Constructed in 2000, this home has a Swiss mountain cottage meets industrial downtown-loft feel to it. The open floor plan and vaulted ceilings give it roominess and the large windows offer spectacular views of the West Elk mountains and the North Fork Valley as well as to assist with the passive solar design. The home has solid pine doors and wood trim throughout with polished concrete flooring on the main level and wood flooring upstairs. The main level has radiant heat and there is a wood burning stove as well?with plenty of firewood to be gathered on the 38 acre property. The open kitchen of this off-grid strawbale home features a free-standing commercial style oven and cooktop which is included. A full bath is conveniently located on the main level and the bedroom is located upstairs and with the amazing light?it could be utilized as an artist?s studio if you prefer. A welded steel fence encloses the back of the home to offer a secure place for the family pets to play outdoors. With amazing quiet and peaceful solitude, this is the secluded mountain getaway that so many people are looking for.