If you’ve ever dreamed of holing up in rubble retreat with all the mod cons, like something straight out of the Flintstones, then now is your chance.

Overlooking 52 acres of Montezuma Canyon, Utah, a spectacular three-bedroom house carved inside a mountain is up for auction.

The ultimate couple’s cave, Cliff Haven, offers prospective owners solar panels, a fresh clean water system, an orchard, a vineyard, a garden and historic treasure trails dating back more than a thousand years to explore. 

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Overlooking 52 acres of Montezuma Canyon, Utah, a spectacular three-bedroom house carved inside a mountain is up for auction

Overlooking 52 acres of Montezuma Canyon, Utah, a spectacular three-bedroom house carved inside a mountain is up for auction

Built in 1986 by owners Phil and Barbara Houghton, the 21,000 square foot home was designed to support total off-grid living and now has Wi-Fi, phones and electricity

Built in 1986 by owners Phil and Barbara Houghton, the 21,000 square foot home was designed to support total off-grid living and now has Wi-Fi, phones and electricity

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Built in 1986 by owners Phil and Barbara Houghton, the 21,000 square foot home was designed to support total off-grid living and now has Wi-Fi, phones and electricity included.

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The energy efficient house is powered by solar panels and a well ensures its inhabitants have fresh clean water with a cistern also collecting rainwater and run-off. 

In keeping with the rugged terrain, the three bedrooms have exposed brick walls and in addition to a living room, kitchen and two bathrooms there are three garages in the grounds. 

The energy efficient house is powered by solar panels and a well ensures its inhabitants have fresh clean water, with a cistern also collecting rainwater and run-off. There is also a tunnel at the back of the house in which to collect water and which provides a fire escape

The energy efficient house is powered by solar panels and a well ensures its inhabitants have fresh clean water, with a cistern also collecting rainwater and run-off. There is also a tunnel at the back of the house in which to collect water and which provides a fire escape

There are nine rooms in the retreat including a living room, kitchen and two bathrooms. There are also three garages in the grounds

There are nine rooms in the retreat including a living room, kitchen and two bathrooms. There are also three garages in the grounds

In keeping with the rugged terrain, the three bedrooms have exposed brick walls that look like they're straight out of The Flintstones

In keeping with the rugged terrain, the three bedrooms have exposed brick walls that look like they're straight out of The Flintstones

There is also a tunnel running behind the back of the house in which to collect water - and which provides a fire escape.

The fruit trees in the orchard, planted 25 years ago, are rich with apples, cherries, apricots, plums peaches and pears.

Situated less than 90 minutes from iconic tourist attractions including Lake Powell and Monument Valley, the property is steeped in history with the land being previously home to the Anasazi people, thousands of years ago. 

Situated less than 90 minutes from iconic tourist attractions including Lake Powell and Monument Valley, the property is steeped in history with the land being previously home to the Anasazi people, thousands of years ago

Situated less than 90 minutes from iconic tourist attractions including Lake Powell and Monument Valley, the property is steeped in history with the land being previously home to the Anasazi people, thousands of years ago

Owners can dine on the what they grow. The fruit trees in the orchard, planted 25 years ago, are rich with apples, cherries, apricots, plums peaches and pears

Owners can dine on the what they grow. The fruit trees in the orchard, planted 25 years ago, are rich with apples, cherries, apricots, plums peaches and pears

Now the couple have grown older they are ready to hand their beloved home's stewardship over to new owners and are putting the property up for auction on January 21

Now the couple have grown older they are ready to hand their beloved home's stewardship over to new owners and are putting the property up for auction on January 21

Archaeology buffs will be pleased to discover relics and artefacts such as arrow heads and pottery littered across the red, rocky trails surrounding the house.

The sellers claim that in addition to the endless serenity the big skies and stunning vistas provide there is also a strong sense of community in the neighbourhood.

Other cliff dwellers live around the canyon, which is just 20 minutes away from Monticello.

Other cliff dwellers live across the canyon, which is just 20 minutes away from Monticello

Other cliff dwellers live across the canyon, which is just 20 minutes away from Monticello

The sellers claim that in addition to the endless serenity the big skies and stunning vistas provide there is also a strong sense of community in the neighbourhood

The sellers claim that in addition to the endless serenity the big skies and stunning vistas provide there is also a strong sense of community in the neighbourhood

Now the couple have grown older they are ready to hand their beloved home's stewardship over to new owners and are putting the property up for auction on January 21.

The current home owners are asking prospective buyers to name their price for the upcoming auction.

For more information on Cliff Haven visit the seller's site. 

 

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