17616 ABIQUA RD NE

Built on a bluff above a river called the Abiqua, this custom, architecturally designed (similar to Frank Lloyd Wright) one-level, South-facing home feels like it’s in a remote section of Colorado yet conveniently near population centers. With a highly functional layout, the home flows logically from one space to another. Commercial-size windows offer magnificent views and the pleasing sound of two year-round rapids, a gentle reminder of the flow of water and time. You enter the great room through nine-foot carved Hickory doors. A gourmet kitchen includes two dishwashers, 3 sinks and an expansive curved granite workspace designed for entertainment. The primary B/R has a unique view and deck, as well as a large bathroom with jacuzzi, shower and sauna, while a 2nd B/R also includes a full bath. An attached, private ADU has equally gorgeous but different river views and private deck, serving as a 3rd bedroom. It’s adjacent to a separate, 3rd garage for private use by a resident if desired. The house is as unique as the wild river below it, often providing a sudden reason to re-appreciate its setting with a moment of reflection. The house is elevation certified, well above the FEMA flood zone. A 20x24 concrete pad/foundation is ready for adding an additional outbuilding, also with a grand view. Three inside gas fireplaces, and one outside provide auxiliary heat and ambiance while its three decks mimic the finest of treetop lodge settings. Surrounded by mature deciduous trees that provide perfect summer shade, in Fall the colors are spectacular. It is truly difficult to find a more pleasant place to be or entertain no matter the weather. The high tree house feeling simulates a 15-acre private sanctuary. During rare, extra hot days of summer, easily accessible swimming holes offer cooling, slow-moving water from the Abiqua. Directly across the road is a 100-acre Vineyard and tasting room. Lots to discover in this home and its spectacular location.