11625 Brinkerhoff Rd, Elbert, CO 80106

Rare black forest gem in the rough. Nearly 20 acres of ponderosa forest zoned for horses w very modern (but historic-looking) log cabin. In-floor hot water heat, energy star pella windows w built in blinds,steel roof, high-tech ch__ing for great insulating. Snug in winter, cool in summer. Flat-hewn logs laboriously hand-hewn with an adz for beauty, character, charm & genuine longevity (round logs don't shed water well, so they rot & require high maintenance). Delicious well water can be used for animals & 1 acre of irrigation. Separated from meridian by 1/4 ml of forest, this site is conveniently located only 7 minutes from falcon shopping. Last flicker of 2013 blk forest fire sneaked in from side-rear, taking down the original 1978 home built by seller's dad. It's slab foundation is now an rv pad with dump & water hookup. West neighbor lost more trees along fence, so current view does include a long pile of skinned trees next door, now being cleaned up. No neighboring houses can be seen from this home. After 7 years, the area is greening up nicely w many wildflowers. Cabin could serve as guest house, if big house were built here. No crops were ever raised here, so no chemicals in soil. Intermittent drainage angles across the rear forest, creating wide & lush green shade-dappled meadows w grazing grass, not soggy marsh grass. Fire destroyed probably less than 30% of trees & actually made area safer from any future blaze. The big fire area is hidden by near forest, but it does help protect. Cabin is a custom by hearthstone log homes & is honestly built to last because this style sheds rain. (same as 1859 territorial bldg in occ's bancroft park). Black forest is an oasis crowning monument hill, wettest place on front range because hill acts as a foot, sticking out east-west, tripping winds along mnts & creating special weather. Forest only grows where underground rock traps water for roots. No rock, no oasis & result is prairie. Grass stays greener here than on prairie!