Unique Gem for Sale or Rent in Boulder, CO

by Nancy Monson
Category
Housing For Rent + Shared Real Estate For Sale
Location
4586 N. 95th St., Lafayette, CO

Uniquely suited for communal living! A long tradition of use as a community, church retreat, and farm—many buildings can accommodate up to 10 people who want to create a peaceful, shared intentional lifestyle on a 3.68-acre sanctuary. An idyllic rural property, perched on a hilltop plateau, with unexcelled seclusion and privacy, wonderful for meditation and upgrading personal practices, overlooking a wide valley dotted with wetlands, ponds and meadows, and stunning views of the Boulder foothills and high peaks of the Rockies. Within walking distance of White Rocks and Boulder Valley Ranch open spaces, and near Teller Farms and Cottontail, there is ample and ready access to biking/running/hiking trails. Expect daily viewings of eagles, great horned owls, osprey, herons, hawks, geese, pelicans, meadowlarks and diverse wild life—deer, elk, fox, bobcat, coyotes and bunnies. The skies are huge! Awaken to crimson sunrises, nightly behold vivid sunsets, and a starlit sky—rare near a city. A unique one of a kind gem, yet still a quick trip to the cultural and community amenities of Boulder.

A village cluster of 3164 sf main house, plus guest house and 7 outbuildings total 5868 sf of indoor living and working areas, plus copious additional storage. Spacious kitchen with large stove allows for big meals. Outback Office was a child and family therapist’s office, and before that a physical therapist’s office: private, quiet, and sunny, with a big window looking out on the back property, grassy and open, with unaware animals passing by. The Teaching Space is a large meeting room with outdoor deck that could be used for chapel, workshops, dancing, plays, other gatherings, yoga, mat work, music,…who knows? Guest house and ample parking make it easy to host guests. Intimate spaces of quonset hut and other special rooms have to be seen to realize their many potential uses. Bird baths, benches, and even a playground. Lovingly tended organic, regenerative no-till 400 sf garden offers 360-degree views. We grew every kind of vegetable possible in Colorado, along with flowers, herbs and teas. This healthy soil is waiting for you along with two little garden sheds, and two compost bins (that are full and ready to be used and refilled).

Great and varied views from all over the property. That, along with the diverse indoor spaces and outdoor decks, lawns, and open fields, makes it easy to find inspiration and a perfect space for pursuing your hobbies and passions. Along with the amazing location, this place also presents an excellent opportunity for an imaginative, innovative, creatively engaged owner or occupant looking for multiple uses, income-producing or otherwise.  Virtual Tour here.

If you are interested in renting for one year, we are looking for a group of 8-10 people for a one-year lease, who can live together, take good care of the house, and be willing to keep it looking clean and neat enough for prospective buyers to view the property.  We have a wonderful caretaker living on the property as well, who will be in charge of caring for the outbuildings and lawns, and communicating with realtors about showing times.

For more information on the property, buildings, and all available rooms, contact Nancy at nmm116@gmail.com. You can also plug the address into Redfin for more rental information, or if you are looking to buy, look on Zillow here, or ask your realtor to get more data on other MLS listings.

Sale price is $1.8 million

Rental price is $7000/mo plus utilities (Xcel, Western Disposal (trash and recycle), Wifi and Lefthand Water.  Owners will pay for irrigation of the lawns.
Security deposit $10,000 returned after 30 days of renter’s termination
Pets allowed with damage deposit, to be determined based on kind and number of pets.
Late fees for rent: Rent is due on the first of the month, or the first Monday if the first is on a weekend. The late fee is $200 if not paid by the 5th and $50 more each day after that.