There are places you visit, and then there are places that change your pace the moment you arrive. Surrounded by a quiet, established forest beneath Colorado's wide open skies, this enchanting retreat feels truly removed from the outside world. Set on approximately six acres with open zoning, the land is wrapped in mature trees that create privacy, stillness, and a deep connection to nature. A trail leads directly from the property, inviting daily walks and peaceful exploration right outside your door. The custom-built residence is warm and inviting, anchored by a Rumford fireplace designed to efficiently heat the home while creating a natural gathering place for long conversations and quiet evenings. The home was thoughtfully crafted with intention and offers the next owner the rare opportunity to complete and personalize it. Beyond the main home, the property unfolds like a fairytale. A whimsical custom castle emerges from the forest, ideal as an art or music studio or creative retreat. A fully finished gypsy wagon adds charm and character. Water is supplied by a 1200-gallon cistern (2019) and a septic system (2019)is in place, supporting a self-sufficient lifestyle aligned with the land. Surrounded by lakes, hiking, camping, and open space, the setting offers views toward Longs Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park. Despite its secluded, forested feel, Fort Collins is approximately 45 minutes away and Denver roughly two hours away. This is not simply a home. It is a forest sanctuary filled with imagination, freedom, and possibility, waiting for its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
2019Year Built
6.45 acresLot Size
$579Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Anne Carlson• Coldwell Banker Realty- Fort Collins
Listed by Luxury Mountain Luxury Mountain Living• Coldwell Banker Realty- Fort Collins
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
0.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
6.45 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
766
Year built
2014
Style
Other
County
Larimer County
APN
R0257931
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
O
Open District
The O district is intended to accommodate a wide range of development patterns. It is primarily intended for rural residential uses and agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Jul 7, 2020 • Final
Detached utility new
ADU
New construction
Jul 11, 2018 • Final
Right of way
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Type: None
Garage Sq. Ft.: 0
Parking Features: None
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
All Bedrooms Conform: 0
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Additional): 1
Study Information
Has Study: 0
Family Room Information
Has Family Room: 0
Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Great Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None
Interior Features
Door Features: French Doors
Room Type: Loft
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
Appliances: No Inclusions
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Rubber
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Partial
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: Horse(s) Allowed
Property Information
Levels: One
Has Improvements: No
Sq. Ft. Main Floor: 733
New Construction Status: Not New, Previously Owned
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Mixed Use
Above Grade Finished Area: 733
Zoning: O
Land Information
Possible Use: Single Family, Multi-Family, Farm, Business
Lot Information
Flood Plain: Minimal Flood or C Rating
Lot Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Grass, Rolling Lot, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Meadow, House Faces South, Water Rights Excluded, Irrigation Well Excluded, Mineral Rights Excluded