Escape to your own secluded mountain retreat — a quaint 1955 seasonal cabin (CANNOT BE USED AS PRIMARY/FULL TIME RESIDENCE ) that has been lovingly cared for by the Brashear family since it was first built. Nestled along babbling W Chicago Creek and surrounded by pristine National Forest, this "Cabin in the Woods" as part of the Recreational Residence Program offers peaceful solitude, rich history, and rustic charm in an idyllic setting. Cabin is being sold fully furnished and move-in ready, complete with a player piano, games, books, and cozy wb fireplace comforts for your getaway. Inside you’ll find a well-equipped kitchen with refrigerator, electric range/oven, antique wood-burning stove and sink with running hot/cold water. Water is delivered to a pressure tank through an underground pipe from a seasonally installed pump in the adjacent creek. The bathroom includes a shower, sink and commercial composting toilet with gray water discharged naturally to gravel beds on the forest floor. A new asphalt shingle roof (2024) adds peace of mind. Electricity is provided by Xcel Energy and potable water should be brought to the cabin. Enjoy cool mountain air, forest service gated access and close proximity to hiking trailheads. The road is not maintained in winter, though access through the campground gate remains available. This recreational mountain getaway has been cherished by generations of the Brashear family and offers the perfect escape for outdoor lovers seeking tranquility, seclusion, and timeless charm. NATIONAL FOREST RECREATIONAL LEASE THROUGH 2028 ($1,353/YEAR LEASE FEE + $1,200 TRANSFER FEE) EXPECTED TO RENEW IN 20 YEAR INCREMENTS. PROPERTY MUST BE USED A MINIMUM OF 15 DAYS/YR CABIN ONLY NO LAND INCLUDED. LIMITED RENTAL USE (SEE NF LEASE SEC 7) PLEASE SEE LEASE AGREEMENT INCLUDED IN SUPPLEMENTS FOR MORE DETAILS.LEARN MORE ABOUT NATIONAL FOREST HOMEOWNER GUIDELINES AT HTTPS://WWW.NATIONALFORESTHOMEOWNERS.ORG.
Exterior Features
Style Cottage
Construction Single Family Residence
Siding Wood Siding
Exterior Balcony, Private Yard
Roof Metal
Garage No
Sewer Septic Tank
Lot Description Borders National Forest, Many Trees, Mountainous, Secluded, Spring(s)
Interior Features
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Heating Electric
Cooling None
Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Description Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Year Built 1956
Neighborhood & Schools
Subdivision Indian Flats
Elementary School Carlson
Middle School Clear Creek
High School Clear Creek
Financial Information
Parcel ID 1959-271-00-010
Zoning NR-PC
Listing Information
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