600 Waltonia Rd, Drake, CO 80515

Discover your dream home in the Colorado Rockies! This stunning south facing home, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat spans 16.7 acres adjacent to Roosevelt National Forest, just 15 minutes from Estes Park and 20 minutes from Loveland.Located 7/10th of a mile off Highway 34 and the Big Thompson River on upper Waltonia Road, the property offers a peaceful setting with easy access. The road is plowed by the Waltonia Road Association. The home boasts 1,946 square feet across three levels, plus an additional 411 square feet in the heated, finished garage. Enjoy over 1,300 square feet of deck and covered patio space, with a front deck overlooking a seasonal stream. The two-story great room features floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed beams, a Pennsylvania Harmon wood stove, and a built-in desk. The remodeled kitchen includes Diamond cabinetry, quartz counters, a glass tile backsplash, and new appliances (May 2024).The versatile layout offers bedrooms, baths, and walk-in closets on each level, and upper bedroom has his and her walk-in closets, ideal for full-time or vacation living. The lower-level bedroom offers a private entrance, studio kitchenette and radiant floor heating in the bath. The heated garage with workshop space, RV pad with electric hook-up, and one-car carport offer ample parking and storage options.Quality finishes include hardwood floors, tile in bathrooms, and plush carpet in bedrooms. Utilities include well water, a septic tank, and high-speed internet by Pulse Broadband. The property is close to fly fishing on the Big Thompson River and Crosier Mountain trail systems.Recent upgrades include the addition of a lower-level bedroom, bath, and studio kitchenette, a flagstone patio and hot tub, exterior paint, a rear deck, a remodeled kitchen, new appliances (May 2024), new lighting, and a pea gravel drive.Perfect for fishing, hiking, wildlife watching, or relaxing by the stream, this home offers a serene and convenient mountain living experience.