2056 sq ft custom home, 2 stall barn, loafing shed and other miscellaneous outbuildings, all on 40 acres with seasonal creek frontage, and bordering National Forest. No HOA and No Covenants makes for an excellent opportunity to turn this into a fabulous vacation rental. 18,000+acres of the San Juan National Forest are right out your front door via the Sauls Creek Recreational Area. Located at 7,000' elevation amongst the deer, turkey and elk. This property offers fabulous southern exposure and is only a short 5 minute drive to downtown Bayfield. Features include a huge vaulted ceiling with gorgeous post & beam construction, an open floor plan with a large kitchen with center island, and a beautiful back yard sitting area with a fireplace. Seller has used the free standing building in the back yard as an office, but this would make a great flex space for additional hobbies. Annual taxes are $1,927.96. Exceptional recreational opportunities surround this property including horse back riding, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing and fabulous big game hunting for elk, mule deer and turkey.