1200 3rd street

Downsize to your perfect move-in ready, Vista Drive location in the Silver Leaf 55+ Community* near the heart of Paonia. This 2 bedroom/1.5-bath home features hard wood soft-close cabinetry, Bosch stainless steel appliances, large pantry, walk-in tiled shower, washer and dryer, Wi Fi-controlled Nest thermostat, and off street parking into your own private carport, with extra storage closet. The outdoor patio area, surrounded by custom landscaping with Wi Fi-controlled irrigation system. These tastefully designed and constructed green-built, energy-efficient stucco units nestled in mature, professionally maintained beautifully landscaped common areas offer a quiet end-of-the-street location. Each individually-owned home is constructed of 18” Pumice-Crete with metal roofing, featuring spacious great room light from the double-pane low-emittance south-facing picture windows, bamboo flooring within-floor radiant heat, solid wood interior doors, 12-ft vaulted pine wood ceilings, ceiling fans, and four clerestory windows adding to the natural lighting and fresh air of your space. This intentional community designed for aging in place includes membership share in one of largest photovoltaic solar banks in the county; professionally landscaped and maintained outdoor community common areas with picnic table and umbrella; and a lovely Common House for entertaining family, groups, and overnight guests. Not far from town amenities, enjoy bountiful local farmers markets, restaurants, galleries and wineries, as well as the beautiful city park, Apple Valley Park for tennis and pickleball, and open space trails of Jumbo Mountain for a peaceful hike or bike ride. Reduce your carbon footprint in the North Fork Valley of orchards, vineyards, and the unique lifestyle of this rural mountain river valley community, only an hour to Montrose and Grand Junction airports, and a short drive through pristine wilderness in every direction to numerous destination locations of colorful Colorado. Pets allowed! Unit also comes with one designated covered parking spot and EV charging unit.