Price Improvement! Great investment opportunity to create your custom mountain home with this must-see property tucked on the corner of CR-72 and the coveted Long Ridge Drive in Bailey. The property sits minutes from Highway-285 and less than a one hour drive from Denver metro providing the opportunity for convenient commuting and access to the city. Towering pines and rock outcrops provide privacy and seclusion, as well as the beautiful reminder you are nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains. Take full advantage of this lightly sloped property with a small fenced-in pet area for your outdoor enjoyment, which provides an abundance of wildlife and opportunity for growth. There is a large turnaround driveway with additional space for buyers to park an RV. The property has a detached, oversized, heated, insulated, two-car garage with a water tank and additional space to create a workshop or gym. Peace of mind is yours with an upgraded three-bedroom septic tank (2021) and newly drilled well (2020). The home heating system is natural gas (2 gas stoves) and hydronic baseboard heaters. This includes an on-demand hot water heating system. Stay cozy with 3 bedrooms (one non-conforming) and 2 baths spread across nearly 2,200 square feet. With this uniquely tiered space, the living quarters can be tailored for the collector, outdoorsman, or art enthusiast. Enjoy nooks and tucked spaces sprawled through the home across a large open living space, master bedroom with walk-in closet, and a full bathroom upstairs. Retreat downstairs for a walk-out patio and the opportunity to choose a separate two bedroom space OR living area with a gas-burning stove and adjacent bedroom. Enjoy sun and shade on 2 upper decks and 2 walkout patios. Pick up your mail with ease from the locked mailboxes, and keep your property secure with front and back gates to control at your leisure. Metal Fence posts are pre-installed surrounding your entire property.