Property Overview
Casa del Rio offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial residential property encompassing 13.9± acres within Parowan, Utah’s city limits. This expansive estate offers a unique blend of privacy, space, and convenient access to town amenities, making it a distinctive offering in Southern Utah. The main residence, a true pioneer log cabin built in 1983, spans approximately 6,956 square feet across three levels and features rustic log construction and a metal roof. Its design embraces lodge-style living, highlighted by a grand porte-cochère and a grand foyer entryway with multiple gas fireplaces that create a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Beyond the main home, the property includes a 1,140± square foot guest house and an array of versatile outbuildings, including a three-car garage, a toy garage, a workout room, a woodshop, and an art studio. An in-ground pool with a dedicated log pool house and an outdoor barbecue entertainment island provide ample opportunities for leisure and gatherings. The property also holds historical significance, with one of its structures believed to have served as Parowan’s first land office, retaining the unique charm and original desk.
Strategically located on the east side of State Route 143, Casa del Rio offers direct access to premier year-round recreational destinations, including Brian Head Ski Resort, Cedar Breaks National Park, Bryce Canyon, Panguitch Lake, and Zion National Park. The generous acreage, bordering BLM lands on its eastern boundary, supports diverse vegetation, cedar trees, an apple orchard, and garden beds, appealing to those seeking an outdoor lifestyle. With its thoughtful improvements, historical character, and proximity to Southern Utah’s natural beauty, Casa del Rio offers a compelling investment for a discerning buyer.
Property Facts
- 13.9± deeded acres in Iron County, Utah
- Direct access from State Route 143 via an electric iron gate entryway
- 6,956± SF main log residence, 1,140± SF guest house, pool house, and multiple outbuildings
- Proximity to Brian Head Ski Resort and national parks offers extensive outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing
- Generous acreage within city limits offers space and long-term versatility
- Private setting with mountain views, bordering Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land
- Culinary city water, and a pressurized secondary landscape water system
- Conveniently located near Brian Head Ski Resort, Cedar Breaks, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks
- Mature cedar trees, junipers, an apple orchard, and garden beds
- Lodge-style entertaining areas
- Includes a Fort Knox safe room, whole-house natural gas generator, and extensive covered porches
Steve Atkinson
Principal Broker, UT
Licensed in UT, ID
ID: Broker ID # AB38834
UT: Broker ID #7591125-AB00
