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Rustic Retreat
One of Windcliff’s Finest View Properties
Perched atop prestigious Windcliff Estates at nearly 8,600 feet, Rustic Retreat occupies what many longtime Windcliff homeowners consider one of the community’s most coveted homesites. Bordering neighborhood green space and just steps from Roosevelt National Forest, the home enjoys an uninterrupted panorama that stretches across Rocky Mountain National Park, Longs Peak, and the snow-capped Continental Divide. Protected from future development, these extraordinary views are among the finest in Colorado—and arguably anywhere in North America.
Completely reimagined in 2021, Rustic Retreat combines timeless mountain architecture with the confidence of modern construction and finishes. Virtually every surface has been renewed, including doors, windows, hardwood flooring, granite countertops, custom soft-close cabinetry with dovetailed wood drawers, stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, luxurious bathrooms, fresh paint, and carefully selected fixtures throughout. The result is a home that feels both comfortably rustic and refreshingly contemporary.
Occupying the upper residence of an over-under duplex, the home offers two bedrooms, two full baths, and two inviting living spaces. The soaring vaulted great room is anchored by a dramatic sandstone wood-burning fireplace, while a second family room with its own matching fireplace creates the perfect place for guests to gather after a day in Rocky Mountain National Park. Expansive composite decks with aluminum railings invite you outdoors, where morning coffee, evening alpenglow, and brilliant starlit skies become part of everyday life. Nearly every window frames another spectacular mountain vista.
Wildlife is simply part of the neighborhood. Elk wander past the decks, mule deer browse nearby, hawks soar overhead, and sightings of moose, foxes, bobcats, bears, coyotes, and even the occasional mountain lion remind you that you’re living on the doorstep of true wilderness.
Beyond its remarkable lifestyle appeal, Rustic Retreat is also an exceptional investment. Sold fully furnished as a turn-key licensed vacation rental, the property conveys with future reservations already on the calendar and participation in Windcliff’s professionally managed on-site vacation rental program. Recent rental performance has generated sufficient income to cover annual ownership costs while producing an average of approximately $4,000 in positive annual cash flow over the past two years. The Larimer County short-term rental license transfers one time to the buyer, allowing a seamless continuation of rental operations.
Modern conveniences include gigabit fiber broadband, reliable cell service from all major carriers, a shared three-car attached garage, maintenance-free composite decking, radon mitigation, a 50-year architectural roof, and professionally maintained private roads and utilities through the Windcliff Property Owners’ Association.
Rustic Retreat is more than a mountain condominium. It is an opportunity to own one of Windcliff’s premier view properties—a home where unforgettable scenery, exceptional craftsmanship, and proven investment performance come together in one remarkable package.
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