317 Ridge Rd, Ward, CO, 80481

Rare opportunity to own a true mountain retreat with equestrian amenities, usable acreage, and direct access to national forest trails right from your neighborhood. Tucked among towering trees, this charming chalet-style home sits on approximately 1 acre, offering the space, privacy, and lifestyle today's mountain buyers are seeking. What truly sets this property apart is the exceptional community and outdoor access. Residents enjoy horse stables, three large horse pastures, three stocked fishing ponds, and a community garden. With direct Bar-K access to national forest and neighborhood hiking and riding trails, you can bring your horses and ride straight into the forest just up the road with no trailer needed. A welcoming front porch leads into a warm and inviting interior. Inside, a spacious hallway opens to a great room featuring wood floors, vaulted and beamed ceilings, recessed lighting, custom paint, fire sprinklers, and both electric and wood-burning stoves, creating a cozy mountain ambiance year-round. The kitchen features wood cabinetry, built-in appliances, tile countertops, a breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main level includes two comfortable bedrooms with bay windows that bring in natural light and forest views. Upstairs, the private primary retreat offers plush carpeting, a spacious walk-in closet, and a bathroom complete with a soaking tub and step-in shower. The walk-out basement adds an additional bedroom and flexible space ideal for a media room, game room, or guest area. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings from the deck and covered patio. A detached garage with loft space provides flexibility for an office, studio, or storage, along with a storage shed. Conveniently located just 12 minutes from the Merc in Jamestown and within easy reach of Indian Peaks Wilderness, Rocky Mountain National Park, Brainard Lake, and the St. Vrain trail, plus only 30 minutes to Boulder.