"Chip & Joanna Gaines--but real!" is how one guest described it. Enjoy the country feel with city access. This magnificent almost 100-year-old historic farm house is an icon with the original charm and updated with modern amenities. Its four bedrooms have a simple elegance, and everything you need for a restful and pleasant stay. The three-story home includes a sun room, living room with fireplace, and dining room that serves 8, as well as a sunlit kitchen available for guest use.
The kitchen is built for entertaining, with a gas stainless steel convection oven with four top burners and a double-door fridge. It is fully stocked with dishware, silverware, coffee makers, pots and pans, and cooking essentials. Soapstone counters overlook a nook perfect for a relaxing breakfast. Just outside, enjoy the outdoor spaces for meals or morning coffee, or to enjoy the sunrise or sunsets during summer. Nearby are happy goats and a 2 horses named Tennessee and Roanoke.
Situated on 18 acres of pasture with wetlands and a waterway, the farm is in the countryside west of Eaton overlooking the Rocky Mountain range. Walks around the property reveal the charm of country life. The farm is located alongside the Great Western Trailway that travels between Eaton and Severance and is open to pedestrians and bicyclists.
This location is ideal for visitors traveling in the Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, and Cheyenne areas as well as to the Pawnee Grasslands, and is conveniently located approximately 15 minutes from I-25 and just minutes from Hwy 14 and 85. Nearby towns and cities offer many opportunities for fine dining, golfing, recreation facilities, water sports, skiing, hiking, antiquing, and shopping. Chimney Park restaurant in Windsor has one of Colorado’s top rated chefs. Eaton has a full-service grocery store, unique shops, and an old town flavor. Fort Collins is a trendy, vibrant city with an array of award-winning microbreweries. Greeley offers a slower feel with city conveniences, local breweries, civic center, rec facilities and the historic Stampede Rodeo.
The owners do their best to live sustainably, raising healthy and happy goats, chickens, and assorted farm animals along with flowers, organic garden vegetables and native pasture grasses. Solar panels collect energy, and recycling and composting are encouraged. Eggs, honey products, and handcrafted items are also for sale. In 2022, geothermal was added to heat and cool the home and heat the water. We also have a PureWash Pro laundry system for doing laundry without detergents--just cold water!
This home and its individual rooms are perfect for families visiting students, visitors attending weddings, corporate stays for traveling professionals, artists and writers or anyone looking to have a relaxing Colorado country experience. The owners are onsite to address questions and offer a cup of coffee or tea, tours, or just a conversation.
***All bedrooms and the main bathroom are located on the second story, so please be aware that you will need to be able to use stairs during your stay. Studio is up an additional flight of stairs.
***Pets allowed with preapproval at $50/pet/night. Must be leashed and follow house rules (kenneled if you are away and stay off furnishings). Up to 2 pets.
***Please inquire about hosting an event, gathering, retreat, or longer stay. Additional contracts and fees apply. Home is for registered guests only.
We look forward to hearing from you.
