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Miles and miles of National Forest and open space border this 40 acre forested mountain hideaway situated off Magnolia Drive just 25 minutes from Boulder, recently voted the number one city in America in which to live by Outside Magazine. The quaint mountain town of Nederland is just west, a lovely ride by horseback or mountain bike through National Forest. Gently sloping meadow land, this wonderful horse property also has thick stands of pine and aspen trees amid spectacular granite rock outcroppings. Improvements include an architect designed 3,480 sq. ft. home, with spectacular views, garages for four cars, plus a four stall barn. Enjoy secluded mountain living with the convenience of the city.

Location
The Foothills Equestrian Estate is approximately twelve miles from downtown Boulder on Magnolia Drive. From the property it is only six miles to the charming town of Nederland, where you’ll find dining, shopping and K-12 schools. The scenic Peak to Peak Hwy (Colorado State Hwy 119/72) connects you with Blackhawk and I-70 to the South, and Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park 38 miles to the North. Southeast on Hwy 72 brings you to Broomfield, Golden and Arvada.

Property Details
Accessed through an automatic solar security gate is a quarter mile of tree lined private road that winds past the barn, pasture and garage/studio to arrive at the owners home. The 40 acres are shaped in a large square configuration, with National Forest boundary on the north and west sides, and National Forest across Magnolia Drive on the southeast corner that leads to Forsythe Canyon and Creek. The property is gently sloping with an average elevation of 8,200 ft. that includes grass meadows, with thick healthy stands of pine and groves of aspen trees along with several spectacular rock outcroppings. Elk, deer, bobcats and wild turkey are a common sight on the property. The house and property offer spectacular long distance mountain views: to the east Twin Sisters Peak, Forsythe Rock, and the Front Range plains, Sugarloaf and Comforter Mountain to the North, and to the West the snow-capped Continental Divide.

Improvements
Designed by David Barrett, AIA’s 2003 Colorado Architect of the Year, this two level contemporary home was sited on the ideal spot for maximum solar gain, views and privacy. Built with colors and materials of the surrounding landscape in mind, the house is finished with high R-value stucco and granite moss rock. The roof is of hand-laid fire resistant clay tile imported by the owners from France, and rimmed with copper gutters. The property is naturally landscaped and along most of one side of the home is a south-facing flagstone terrace with built-in BBQ. On the main level off the entry is a great room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and a moss rock wood burning fireplace. Flooring is done in oak and imported tile with carpeting in all bedrooms. There is a formal dining room, large kitchen with sunny breakfast area that features butcher-block countertops, an 11-foot center island, custom ash cabinets and patio access. The master bedroom off the main level has two walk-in closets, lavish bath with imported Italian tile, 2-person tub and shower along with a two sink granite counter top. The kitchen, dining, living and master bedroom all have direct access to the expansive terrace through large sliding glass doors which fill the house with natural light. Rounding out the main level is a private office with built-in computer stations and a media room. Two more bedrooms, each with a private bathroom are on the lower level. The attached two car finished garage leads into the mudroom off the kitchen and gives direct access to a separate workshop.

Between the house and barn is an additional two car heated garage/studio building with roll down door. The Barn is an attractive post and beam structure with the same lifetime tile roof and copper gutters. There are four lighted 12 X 12 stalls with heated automatic waterers, a large covered saddling and grooming area, along with a tack room and indoor storage for 15 tons of hay.

Area Attractions
In addition to riding, hiking, biking on the property and directly into National Forest, the Foothills Equestrian Estate has several other recreational features nearby. Alpine skiing is available at Eldora Ski Area 10 minutes away and there is cross country and snow shoeing in every direction. Along with the proximity to Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National park the property is close to Gross Reservoir and Indian Peaks Wilderness along with a host of other attractions.

Utilities/Real Estate Taxes
The property has one well at a depth of 350 ft. producing ten gallons per minute. Sewage is by septic and leach field and there is a 1,000 gallon propane tank. All utility lines are buried, electric is furnished by Excel, and there are three phone lines to the house. Real estate taxes paid in 2005 are about $6,200.00.


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Secluded Foothills Equestrian Estate - Nederland, CO