N County Highway 67

1 bed, 1 bath

FURNISHED + STUNNING VIEWS!! COME LIVE THE COLORADO DREAM COOCONED IN THE FOREST . . . privacy, peace & play! Sunny 1 bed/1 bath modern-mountain Carriage House apartment on 11-acre sanctuary in Sedalia, 15 miles west of Castle Rock. Wilderness, waterways & adventure awaits you, PLUS every country and city amenity with shops & dining minutes away! A rare treasure with PRIVATE gate to Pike Nat'l Forest & The Colorado Trail, designer touches, central heat, hi-speed Wi-Fi and garage storage bay. ALL utilities included & SO MUCH MORE to discover as you read on! (ALSO AVAILABLE IS 1st FLOOR STUDIO APARTMENT WITH LOFT, PRIVATE ENTRANCE & STORAGE BAY) IDEAL LIVE/WORK SPACE in a serene paradise surrounded by authentic 167-year-old rustic charm and patina that just soothes the soul! Enjoy year-round pleasures meandering the rich flora and fauna and experience grounded focus out in a lush forested playground. A vacation-like home nestled in nature to disconnect, balance and recharge naturally... drinking delicious, spring fed artesian water... and breathing in fresh mountain air as you . Come soak up sunshine, snow, and clear starry nights... surrounded by pure serenity! WE ARE INVITING MATURE NATURE & ANIMAL LOVERS AGE 25+ that will consciously co-exist with our tranquil, no-drama sanctuary. Must be considerate, responsible and respectful of the wildlife refuge we share and lovingly steward. For the safety and enjoyment of all as a holistic & clean-living environment, NO smoking/vaping/drug-using/excessive drinking (indoors or on the property) and NO hunting allowed. IN THE SPIRIT OF LIVING MORE SIMPLY IN HARMONY WITH NATURE AND LEAVING A SMALLER CARBON FOOTPRINT, IN LIES OUR INSPIRATION FOR OFFERING AN IMMERSIVE ANIMAL/NATURE/HUMAN LIVING ENVIRONMENT THAT ATTRACTS SPECIAL TENANTS NEAR & FAR. Many writers, artisans, biologists, ecologists, spiritualists and naturalists have enjoyed that transformational experience of enjoying "A bigger, yet smaller and more connected life with nature", nurtured by our intentional and smartly designed spaces that brings the wilderness indoors. And now perhaps YOU can too! EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF TWO WORLDS! SEDALIA'S SPECTACULAR WIDE-OPEN WILDERNESS, FERTILE FARMS & RURAL RANCHES CONVENIENTLY ADJOIN CASTLE ROCK'S WORLD-CLASS COMMUNITY WITH SMALL-TOWN CHARACTER... AWARDED #20 BEST SMALL CITY IN AMERICA! A retreat-like place tucked into seclusion to settle in and sprout new roots, if a taste of the 'old west' is tugging at your heart for year-round outdoor relaxation, exploration and adventure. Then just head down the road to open air festivals, riverwalk shops and miles of paved pathways for biking and strolling, topped off with fantastic food, fresh farmers markets, and fun brew and wine tastings. Add LIVE headliner concerts, exquisite art fairs, PGA golf, and rodeos to make this a paradise like no other. ARTISTICALLY APPOINTED SPACES & MODERN AMENITIES WITH A NOD TO THE PAST are found throughout this bright and spacious upper dwelling with... hand honed live-edge wood shelving and natural stone accents... fresh white subway tile and modern cabinetry... stainless steel appliances... and easy to clean Aquaguard wood plank engineered floors... with a backdrop of light taupe walls and earthy-green accents create a gender neutral palate. Every window highlights exceptional unobscured views and stunning historic log dwellings that speckle the landscape. LET YOUR CREATIVITY SPARK ENDLESS WAYS TO USE EACH ROOM AND REARRANGE FURNISHINGS accommodating your particular needs and wants! Apartment has 1 QUEEN BEDROOM w/FARMHOUSE DOOR (with views of mountains, lush trees, meadow and pond) + LARGE VAULTED LIVING ROOM w/PICTURE WINDOWS (overlooking forest) + EUROPEAN GALLEY KITCHEN w/LIVE EDGE WOOD SHELVING + BRIGHT 3/4 BATH + LOTS OF STORAGE + SHARED LAUNDRY (on main floor) + DEDICATED LARGE STORAGE BAY. RENTER ONLY SUPPLIES KITCHEN ITEMS & LINENS (read detailed description of furnishing at the very end). JUST IMAGINE THE LUXURIES OF MOUNTAIN LIVING . . . Relaxing on a stunning shared patio watching abundant birds and wildlife saunter on by... daydreaming by the pond under a cool canopy of century old groves of oak, willow, and aspen... bushwalking thru the towering pines to discover your special secret spot... getting your heart pumping exploring a hundred miles of groomed paths hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing thru Nat'l Forest... or popping down to the Platte river for some watery fun! EQUIDISTANT FROM DENVER & COLORADO SPRINGS via I-25, exiting Castle Rock to Santa Fe Drive. A gorgeous, easy 25 minutes drive takes you through Sedalia's countryside, foothills and into the mountains on Hwy 67 county maintained road. (NOTE: 4-W drive vehicle required in winter months.) SLEEPY SEDALIA IS KNOWN FOR IT'S NO FUSS bar & billiards high on the mountain, and at the base is the best burgers, cowboy haunts, and live music around! Though true foodies will love the fine international cuisine with alfresco style summer dining accompanied by soothing acoustic guitar, as well as homestyle cooking, ice cream and fresh bakery delights that never disappoints. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS CASTLE ROCK'S ANNUAL Wine Festival, Colorado Art Fest, Hometown Rodeo & Fair, outdoor Amphitheatre with world class performances, First Friday summer events and street concert series, the ever popular Star Lighting Ceremony each year, and nationally acclaimed Miller Activity Complex and Outdoor Adventure Park! Enjoy close-in boutique shopping and fine dining at Castle Pines Village, or Castle Rock's famed outdoor Outlet mall, and charming historic downtown where historic meets uptown river walk chic and our community gathers. CONNECT WITH OTHERS OUTDOORS AT CASTLE ROCK'S EPIC MAC (Miller Activity Complex and Outdoor Adventure Park) to discover an unparalleled 300-acre outdoor wonderland with miles of amazing experiences that include paved and off road walking and biking trails, incline steps, fitness circuit training, soccer fields, picnic pavilions, fire pits, the Mill House, pond, Amphitheater concerts and more! Hardcore thrill seekers won't want to miss our epic Sky Trec Obstacle Course, Zipline, Adventure Tower, and Ninja Warrior Course. DOUGLAS COUNTY'S CLAIM TO FAME is its dozens of Open Space Parks with miles of Multi-use Trails, several Golf Courses, and the town crown jewel, the MAC's 64,443 sq. ft. world class Indoor Adventure Complex with pools, batting cages, trampolines, synthetic fields, functional fitness areas, and fireside lounges. EVERY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AWAITS YOU NEARBY! Coveted backdoor access to private 12 acres and Pike National Forest that connects to the Colorado Trail with 100+ miles of groomed paths to walk, run, bike, horseback ride, snowshoe or cross country ski...dipping your toes in the Platte River's water for gold medal fishing, tubing, rafting, kayaking... as well as phenomenal bird watching and nature photography opportunities everywhere you look! .5 mile to Colorado Bowman Archery Range 1 mile to Indian Creek Campground and Horseback Riding trail loop 2 miles to Rampart Range Road off road recreation and hike to Devil's Head 2 miles to Sprucewood Bar & Billiards 3 miles to the South Platte River award winning Blue Ribbon fishing/floating/kayaking 15 miles to Deckers 15 miles to Castle Rock shopping, dining & entertainment, golf courses and the MAC world-class outdoor adventure park, zip lines and concerts 25 miles to Denver Tech Center 27 miles to Littleton 37 miles to Denver 50 miles to Colorado Springs 50 miles to DIA HEAD FURTHER SOUTH TO EXPLORE Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods ancient red rock formations by horseback, on foot, or by repelling, and Manitou's phenomenal hot spring tubs for natural year round R&R! A drive north to Rocky Mountain National Forest you'll be wowed by herds of bighorn sheep, moose, and elk bugling displays during the much anticipated fall rut. AS ONE OF THE OLDEST COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOMESTEADS, THIS PROPERTY'S ROOTS ARE STEEPED IN SOME PRETTY COOL HISTORY DATING BACK OVER 66 MILLION YEARS to the days of dinosaurs, whose fossilized footprints and bones are memorialized in several locations just beyond the property's ridgeline! By the 1300's the Ute people began their migration to our southern Four Corners region, from where they continued to disperse across Colorado's Rocky Mountains over the next two centuries. As a nomadic tribe who followed the seasons, by the early 1800's they were known to enjoy Sedalia's high country's warm summers foraging the land to stock pile for winter. Their teepees graced the landscape, strategically assembled where water was easily retrieved near rivers, springs and seasonal runoff from snow melt, thus our winding waterway down the canyon being named "Indian Creek". With this particular property having two naturally occurring artesian springs that feed our seasonal pond, along with ultra lush meadows, it was likely an ideal location to set up a summer village and graze a herd horses. Eventually, the promise of Colorado's Gold Rush and the Homestead Act of 1862, brought brave pioneers arriving by horse drawn chuck wagons over our rugged mountain terrain to lay claim the west, who ultimately masterfully hand crafted our property's magnificent log structures, by felling trees straight off our land, hand hueing and chiseling each beam, then erecting them by hand. With two diverse peoples and abundant wildlife co-mingling the same land, generations of local families today still tell happy tales of the Ute and some white people creating warm friendships, as they co-shared the spoils of the wilderness and traded valuable goods. There's even rumored to be a photo of President Theodore Roosevelt in the early 1900's enjoying the view from the main cabins' 1889 log porch, on his journey throughout the state to declare our country's National Forests to preserve this great land for centuries more to come. And then in the 1920s, the property became a bit infamous during prohibition for being a secret bootlegger hideout, with a uniquely identifiable tree marking the spot for travelers. Avid hikers have female trailblazer Gudy Gaskill to thank for her contributions to create the Colorado Trail, the 486-mile trail that stretches from the mouth of Waterton Canyon near Denver to Durango, accessible just steps out our back gate! In 1973, efforts to establish the Colorado Trail began when she chaired the Colorado Mountain Club's Huts and Trails Committee. She spearheaded the charge, seeing it to completion over the next thirty years. And now in present time, our nonprofit has declared our 12-acre plot as an animal and nature refuge, along with being a special 'soul sabbatical space' for guests to enjoy from near and far, ensuring this marvelous land has even more exciting tales to tell in the future! (UNIT #2) UPPER LEVEL UNIT DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL . . . This ultra private upstairs unit is accessed by a private outdoor staircase leading to a small porch landing. The spacious living room has a wall of windows overlooking the western forest and southern sky. Vaulted ceilings and two fans circulate the forest's naturally cool breeze in the summer, with separate thermostat controlled forced air heat regulating this upstairs. A large accent wall painted sage green beautifully contrasts with winter's wonderland of snow which create a cozy sense of calm. Two double-door coat closets allow for storing all your seasonal items and easily stows away work items, conveniently located next to a well lit desk alcove. The bedroom's earthy terracotta paint frames the bed, hugging you like a cocoon as you wind down for a peaceful night's rest. As the eastern sunrise slowly wakes up the valley and your bedroom with it's gentle multi-colored glow, it's illuminates a mesmerizing view overlooking the pond, meadow and mountain scape below. (Alternatively, this is a beautiful space for a home office, yoga and meditation). A farmhouse door slides open to a smartly designed European galley kitchen with clean white wood cabinets and subway tile backsplash, equipped with a full size 4-burner electric range with oven, stainless fridge/freezer, and microwave with lots of smart built-in shelving and closet space. Live edge wood plank shelving displays your favorite accessories and houses small appliances, also perfect for growing a small herb garden with the bright natural light that flows through. The bathroom is fresh and well lit, also tastefully finished with fresh white subway wall tile and penny floor, with soothing views of the forest. (Modern-mountain style decor furnishings in this space include: Queen size Sealy Posturepedic bed, 2 night stands with drawer and cubby plus 2 lamps, lowboy dresser, vintage wicker hoop chair, sage green couch and matching overstuffed chair with ottoman, rustic iron and wood console table, rustic black dining table with 4 upholstered chairs, black writing desk, 4 teal stackable metal chairs, coat rack, metal boot rack, optional basic kitchen items, rug, and tasteful art.)

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