Luxury mountain retreat with privacy and views! Discover the opportunity to own an extraordinary home where tranquility meets accessibility. Located on 8.5 acres with an historic well, this property borders the national forest and offers year-round recreation with trails outside your front door. Just 25 scenic minutes to Boulder, 8 mins to Lyons, home to one of Colorado’s top-ranked school districts, and 20 mins to Estes Park, with dining, shopping, festivals, arts, and RMNP. The south-facing great room features cathedral ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and abundant natural light. It flows into a spacious kitchen with custom aspen cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, and walk-in pantries. A loft with living area, half bath, and 2 reading rooms overlooks the great room. This home also features a fire suppression sprinkler system. The spa-like master suite with cathedral ceilings has walk-in closets and vanities, laundry, an oversized soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. A platform is ready for your jacuzzi just steps from the master suite balcony. The walkout basement features a living room, 2 bedrooms, full bath, walk-in closets, and utility room w/fridge, sink, and W/D hook-ups, making it ideal as an in-law suite or rental opportunity. Starlink internet and 5G cell service make this home ideal to work remotely. Recent upgrades include a premium fire-rated roof, kitchen appliances, carpet, energy-efficient cellular window shades, two-level wrap-around flagstone patio with grass lawn, fixtures, and new paint throughout. Bonus-NEW 2-story soundproof studio/bedroom located just 80 yards away is ideal for artists, musicians, remote workers, and holistic practitioners. Studio features 6-guage electrical wiring for applications (ie. smart TV, gaming, computing) and satellite internet hook-up. Additionally, there are outdoor fire pits for s’mores and stargazing. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this private paradise so close to the best Colorado has to offer!