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.
Listing Office: LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Contemporary, Mountain Contemporary
Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane
220 Volts, Concrete, Gravel, Finished Garage, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Lighted, Oversized, Tandem
Meadow, Mountain(s), Plains, Valley
Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Five Piece Bath, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, No Stairs, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Suite, Smoke Free, Sound System, Walk-In Closet(s)
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Purifier
Active Solar, Forced Air, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Solar
Air Conditioning-Room, Central Air
Family Room, Gas, Great Room, KIVA, Living Room, Wood Burning
Dog Run, Garden, Gas Valve, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Water Feature
Borders Public Land, Many Trees, Meadow, Mountainous, Open Space, Secluded, Sloped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Skylight(s), Triple Pane Windows, Window Coverings
LIV Sotheby's International Realty
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Listing information last updated on October 7th, 2025 at 1:19pm MDT.