This country lodge retreat feels like a true escape from the everyday, where wide-open views and warm rustic finishes create a place to exhale and unwind. Thoughtfully expanded with a stunning 24×36 great room and convenient mud room, this home lives large and cozy at the same time, offering inviting spaces to gather, relax, and soak up the quiet of the country. Exposed beams, rich wood accents, and lodge-style details set the tone the moment you step inside, drawing you toward walls of glass that frame the sweeping approach from the road and the rolling pasture beyond. The expansive great room is made for memorable evenings, with room for oversized furniture, a dramatic entertainment wall, and a generous dining area that can host holiday dinners or casual game nights with friends. Just off this space, the mud room keeps boots, coats, and gear neatly organized, creating an easy transition from the barn, pasture, or garden back into the heart of the home. The kitchen and original living areas flow effortlessly into this addition, giving you multiple options to arrange daily living spaces, reading nooks, or a work-from-home corner that still captures the view. The lower level offers even more flexibility—with a separate entrance and private access, it’s an ideal setup for a rental unit, guest quarters, or multi-generational suite. Outdoors, the property truly shines, with a long, picturesque drive that offers an “arrival” moment every time you turn in, established trees and open acreage framing the residence, and flat, usable pasture perfectly suited for gardens, small livestock, 4H projects, or a farm-to-table lifestyle. Out back, watch your horses graze while you unwind in the hot tub, coffee in hand for sunrise or a glass of wine at sunset. With room to grow, endless flexibility, and close proximity to Berthoud, Longmont, and Front Range amenities, this is a rare opportunity to own a home that combines lodge-style comfort with the freedom of true country living.