Gorgeous 4 bedroom/ 3 1/2 bath home 2 miles outside the Town of Telluride. The space Want to see the famous Telluride Valley Floor Elk? Telluride Sunset Ridge Retreat offers all the comforts and a quiet setting for your group of explorers, just a short distance to the Town of Telluride and Mountain Village. With the 3-mile-long Telluride Valley Floor open space and San Miguel River below, the wildlife watching is intense, and year-round activities, including hiking, biking, Nordic skiing, and fly fishing, are steps away. The spacious home sits on a hillside with beautiful mountain, valley, and river views, and trees surrounding three sides. The home was built by one of Telluride’s most respected luxury builders, so the quality of materials and building practices is above and beyond! The entry level has ample room for coats, shoes, and boots. The one-car garage will keep the windshield scraping to a minimum and plenty of ski/board storage. There is on-street parking as well. Up one flight of stairs is the main level with an open concept kitchen, living and dining area, complete with high-end appliances and furnishings, as well as a telescope to enjoy the stars and Milky Way on a clear night. Cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy the views from the wall of windows. The main level has a half bath. Off the living room to the west is a large patio for terrific mountain and valley views, al fresco dining with a gas grill and dining table, and relaxing on the sofa and chairs surrounding a large natural gas fire pit. All bedrooms are beautifully appointed with luxurious bedding and windows. The main bedroom is on the level above the great room level with a king bed, and an en suite bathroom with a steam shower. The views will not disappoint. Another bedroom with a queen bed is on this level, as well as a full bathroom with a combo tub and shower. The top floor has two more bedrooms, one with a king bed, and the other with stunning views, a large balcony, a queen bed, a queen sofa bed, and a workspace. There is also another full bath with a shower on the floor. Located just 2 miles from the center of Telluride, the location is out of the hustle bustle of the town, but also easily accessible by car, public transportation, and a bike and walking path that runs to Telluride on the east and the Valley Floor, Lawson Hill and hiking along the river to the west. The retreat feeling of this home will keep you coming back year after to year to make your “Mountains of Memories!” BL352