First time on the market for this amazing, one of a kind, Southwest Home in prestigious Hidden Hills Subdivision. Hybrid Straw Bale and ICF built home. Lower and main floor constructed with 2 X 4 straw bales and upper floor being post and beam with ICF exterior walls provide exceptional insulation value. Custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets by Jerry's Cabinets of Howard. Chef's kitchen with Viking range, grille, and hood. Breakfast nook, kitchen bar, and formal dining room with custom drift wood accents. Large pantry with custom, arched, country door and hinges. Beautiful hand hewn log accent posts and ceiling beams with Aspen tongue and groove ceiling with recessed lighting. Lots of windows and high ceilings give the whole home a bright and open feel. High efficiency fireplace insert for wood heat and cozy atmosphere in the living room with fireplace and chimney made from river rock off the property. Oak flooring in the master bedroom, a corner gas fireplace Kiva, and Jacuzzi bath tub. Home was originally off grid before connecting to Sangre De Cristo. Invertor system uses no batteries. Solar currently provides about 30% of the homes power usage. Propane plumbed generator can be turned on from within the home in a power outage situation. Property borders State land to the south and north. The south section ties into National Forest. Several walking paths have been made on the property. Terraced flower beds with drip systems on the north and south sides of the home. Wraparound patio with unbelievable Sawatch Mountain views provides a relaxing area for grilling and outdoor dining and summer activities. Redwood Balcony off the upper floor has breathtaking views back to the east of Salida and the Arkansas River Valley and Arroyos to the southwest. Not a bad view anywhere in this house or property. Oversized garage with vented work shop area and lots of storage. High producing Domestic well. You cannot describe this home with words and pictures. You must experience it.