Set along picturesque Riverside Drive on the sunny side, this rare 1.6-acre mountain retreat offers an exceptional combination of privacy, water, flexibility, and easy year-round access. Although the home is across from the South St. Vrain River, the river is beautifully present from the property — easily seen and heard from the home and from two south-facing balconies. It is the kind of setting where the sound of moving water becomes part of everyday life.
The land itself is a special feature, with a long-established waterway running through the backyard oasis, along with a peaceful pond that enhances the natural beauty of the setting. The result is a lush, inviting outdoor environment that feels private, serene, and deeply connected to the landscape.
Inside, the home offers warmth, character, and thoughtful updates. The generous open kitchen was recently remodeled with knotty alder cabinetry, granite counters, a large gathering island, and a dual-fuel oven, while three large windows overlook the lush landscaping — creating a beautiful and functional heart of the home. The living room’s inviting wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and ambiance, and the nearby screened-in balcony is a perfect place to relax, dine, or simply listen to the sounds of the South St. Vrain.
The main-floor primary bedroom, originally two bedrooms, is now an expansive retreat with a cozy gas fireplace, bay window, and direct access to a breezeway with 220V power for a future hot tub. The attached primary bath boasts a steam shower and is already roughed in for a future soaking tub, offering the potential for a true spa-like retreat. A secondary bedroom features a private balcony with views toward the river, creating another peaceful place to take in the sights and sounds of this special setting.
The walkout lower level expands the possibilities with a very large third bedroom or family room, complete with a half bath and dry bar. This level also includes an attached workshop with a separate exterior entrance, an attached one-car garage, and generous storage space.
Adding even more versatility, the property includes a cabin with propane, electric, and septic. Both the main home and the cabin enjoy easy access from a paved road, making the property especially practical for mountain living. The cabin offers wonderful possibilities as a studio, home office, guest cabin, creative retreat, or potential rental. Buyers should verify allowable uses and requirements with Boulder County.
A detached garage with carport adds valuable space for vehicles, gear, tools, or mountain toys, while high-speed satellite internet supports modern living and work-from-home flexibility. All of this is just 20 to 30 minutes from Lyons and Boulder, yet the setting feels like a world away — a rare opportunity to enjoy space, sunshine, water, privacy, and flexibility in one unforgettable mountain property.