1.5 Acres in Red Feather Lakes, CO - $784,000

The log cabin and adjoining property of approx. 1.5 +/- acres sit on a waterfront rock outcropping. From the cabin porch, enjoy views through an aspen grove of Hiawatha Lake and the Three-Sisters rock formation. Fishing, boating (non-motorized), and paddle boarding are available for members of the lake. The Mitchell ditch runs through the property’s southwest corner from May to August, giving rainbow trout ample access to fresh running water and deep boulder pools. A large fire pit, comfortable bunkhouse, outhouse with a 500-gallon tank, and R.V hookups make it easy for friends and family to enjoy the property.

Improvements

Built in 1939, the cabin is constructed of beautiful pine logs recently corn blasted and re-chinked on both interior and exterior. The 900-square-foot cabin has two bedrooms and one bath. Hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen and a beautiful bathroom are prime features of the residence. Copper plumbing and a 50 year roof are a few of the many things done to keep this cabin updated and stunning.  In 2004, the electrical was rewired and grounded. The detached 3-car garage with automatic doors and a large shop area is fully insulated and finished with drywall. The driveway and parking area are rocked to ensure good drainage and traction and the property well has a depth of 395 feet. The cabin sits on four lots, each amended on separate titles while the five additional lots in the aspen grove are individually titled and may be amended to create a single lot for another building site. The boat house has storage for fishing and boating equipment and is located near the beach area/dock which makes for easy boat launching, fishing, and lakefront picnics.

Recreation

Hiawatha lake, located in the central part of Red Feather Lakes, is the largest lake and a very good fishery with varieties of trout. Hiawatha is a 40 acre private lake for members to enjoy boating and fishing amongst wildlife such as waterfowl, eagles, and moose. It is 21 feet at its deepest point and has 22 natural springs. It supports an array of trout such as rainbows, cutbows, palominos, brooks, and browns. There is a put-in point on the north side for docking boats.

Region & Climate

Red Feather Lakes is surrounded by Roosevelt National Forest, providing copious recreational opportunities. This area is the epitome of Colorado living!

Hiawatha Lake Cabin is a scenic 40-minute drive to Fort Collins, Colorado, offering excellent access to shopping, fine dining, and nightlife. Rated no. 1 in 2020 for the Top 100 Places to Live in America, Fort Collins boasts several other attractive community awards. The Historic Old Town is lined with shops, bars, and restaurants, making it a wonderful place to spend the day or evening with family and friends. Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University.

Just west of Fort Collins, Horsetooth Reservoir is a large public lake with access to boating, fishing, and water sports. The marina in Inlet Bay makes it easy to dock, buy on-the-water necessities, and put fuel in the boat.

The cabin is also only one mile from the Village which features a grocery store, fuel,  hardware store, RFL Fire Department with heliport and ambulance service, library, and a restaurant.  One mile beyond the village is the Fox Acres Country Club and golf course.

The proximity to Fort Collins, the semi-remoteness of Red Feather Lakes, endless recreation, breathtaking scenery, and a lakefront property makes the Hiawatha Lake cabin a truly special place to spend time.

History

Hiawatha is the crown jewel for Red Feather Lakes. It’s RFS&I’s oldest lake and stores the largest volume of water. Hiawatha was decreed in 1888 and served as a classic irrigation reservoir, supplied by the Mitchell Ditch. In the 1920’s it was prominently featured as part of Red Feather’s recreation “scene”, and in fact the subject of many photos. During the 1970’s through 90’s, the outlet structure, saddle dam, and spill way were overhauled. Then in 2010 the main dam and outlet structure were reconstructed. From the 1970’s through 2002, the upper Mitchell Ditch was piped which greatly improved the ability to fill not only Hiawatha, but all the lakes.