80 Acre Estate, Multiple Barns, And Guest Apartment In Franktown, Colorado

80 acres of ponderosa pines, native grasses, and seasonal wildflowers - Thistle Hill Farm is a home designed equally for equestrians and those drawn to the quiet beauty of country living. A gated drive arrives at a circular courtyard and the stately residence with stables, a flex room, separate apartment, and garages on two sides. The entry hall is an architectural statement, passing through the home from east to west. It opens into the dining room and great room, where 20-foot ceilings and a full wall of windows bathe oak floors in daylight. The dining room seats 14 to 16 guests while retaining an intimate atmosphere. The kitchen features a butcher-block island and a hand-painted tile backsplash that adds warmth and artistry. The private wing houses a serene primary suite, a study with custom fireplace, and a sunlit exercise room with woodland views. Gallery access connects to the flex room, a distinctive space adaptable as a gym, studio, entertaining hall, or collection display area. Outside, terraces and patios wrap every side of the home, an open invitation to enjoy the park that surrounds you. The west terrace highlights spectacular sunsets, while the kitchen patio with its fireplace, awning, and herb garden is a lovely spot day or night. With magnificent terrain and beautifully designed barns, Thistle Hill Farm is a horse property perfect for most disciplines. Indoor access leads to the heated stable with seven stalls, a wash stall, four tie stalls, tack room, hay storage, and a full bath with laundry. A second barn adds 4 stalls, an indoor round pen, and covered hay storage. The existing outdoor arena offers an ideal site for an indoor arena, with another location nearby perfectly suited for an outdoor arena. A two-bedroom apartment offers flexible accommodations for guests or caretakers. Mineral and water rights included.