An elegant ranch-style property sited on 3+ acres with mountain views, an attached casita, cedar sauna and pool, The large lot offers complete privacy – less than 5 minutes from downtown. This house has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths—with a bright, open floor plan that includes two porches and plenty of outdoor space, complete with a large private pool, a cedar sauna in the casita and sunbathing decks. The attached casita with private access is fully equipped to offer guests a private retreat with kitchenette, sauna and pool access - or the casita could be a rental unit. The most striking highlights of the house are the sunken great room with high wood-beam ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplaces in most rooms, original Mexican tile in kitchen and bathrooms, cozy nooks, and much more. The great room opens onto a covered patio with access to an upper-level star gazing party deck. The open concept dining room, an eat-in kitchen with brick fireplace and a master suite, also with a fireplace and walk-in closet, and a reading/sunroom with large, built-in bookshelves--are just some of this property’s amenities. This well-appointed home has great light and custom details that make it one-of-a-kind. The property has a 2-car garage, a storage shed and a large driveway and parking area for easy access and turn around. The owner recently re-stucco’d the house and the fire-pit, replaced heat and added AC, landscaped the home with walks and grass – and more! And a private well! Come see this one!