Charming Family Home or Bed & Breakfast

Named for the stand of large willow trees and the artesian well that grace the property, the Willow Springs B&B has been in operation since 1997. Built in 1910 as the Forbes Hotel, it has also been the site of the local telephone company, and in 1988 a location for the movie Land of Little Rain staring Helen Hunt.

Ideally located near the Crestone/Baca Grande mountain community and the central valley, this historic brick building emanates old world charm and the rich warmth of antique furnishings. Approx. 3600 sq. ft., this two-story home has been fully restored. A large 300 sq. ft. covered front porch frames stunning mountain and valley views, inviting all to relax and unwind. The threshold opens to a large living room and stately Fir post staircase and to the side, a roomy parlor and under-stairs powder room. Downstairs is also the ample dining room with its wide doorway. Off of the dining room through double swinging “waiter” doors is a large country kitchen with a commercial gas six-burner stove, two refrigerators, dishwasher, sink, and the refinished hotel lobby serving as a decorative and functional large island. A sitting room / office, bedroom, two closets, large full bath with claw foot tub, and laundry room / pantry complete the downstairs. Antique light fixtures, wood molding, and wallpaper borders throughout, add grace and old world charm. Heating is forced air gas with 2 furnaces, one upstairs, one downstairs.

Upstairs are 9 guestrooms and 3 bathrooms. Each room has a sink and mirror and either a double bed, king size bed, or two twin beds. At each end of the hall are bathrooms with showers. The rooms are wonderfully decorated with wallpaper borders, museum quality American antique furnishing, and tasteful linens, quilts and comforters. Also upstairs is a large utility room with ample storage. Windows and views abound.

Consisting of 9 town lots, totaling almost an acre, 10 huge willows on the west and south provide shade and wind screen. A deep, naturally flowing registered 500’ deep artesian well feeds the house. Overflow from the constantly flowing well feeds the water lily and koi ponds and a vegetable garden. Additional structures include a decorative well house, the original wood large outhouse now used for storage, and a new metal 22’ x 24’ building with propane forced air heating and electricity, a deck, large panoramic windows, a side entrance and 10’ garage door. One half is fully finished and serves as an art studio, meditation / retreat area, meeting place, or office. The other half has been a wood and metalworking shop and art studio.

Enjoy this fabulous historic setting as a family home or turnkey B&B. The sale price includes the real estate, water rights, fixtures, appliances, bedding and linen, and functional cooking and serving requirements for a turnkey operation.

For more information, email Jillian, MLS #212115