Maybe an Offer

Maybe. Depends on price and the 112 acres of agricultural land surrounding it (if permanently not to be developed, not an issue)

So we headed into Boulder



Approaching the neighbourhood. One benefit is it feels that you're in the mountains without being in the mountains (which as you know means disastrous wildfires). Actually, we would be at the foothills (maybe 600 yards)



Bonus - an Inn for good food and cocktails - walking distance. Plus a bit of history. Not a great photo

http://greenbriarinn.com/



It's also close to Lefthand Canyon - gateway to old mining towns



The neighbourhood. 15 homes on anywhere from 1.4 - 2.3 acres. The way the homes are built it feels very private



The house



Looking North from the driveway. The house is about 7 minutes north of Boulder and 12 minutes south of the town of Lyons



A few of the rooms









View looking south - the Flatirons



The cows seem to rotate around the 112 acres that surround the neighbourhood. We've been here 3 times and each time they are somewhere new. Bonus



The two cats were here again - obviously. The black one is like a smaller Henry



Backyard shots





We cruised around Boulder afterwards and saw these guys and gals



More to come. I guess buying a house would end the "Secret Voyage" - no worry, will change the blog's focus to my training for some crazy life-threatenng race...

F*ck - More House Hunting

The search continues as we have (for now) given up on the mountains. Today we looked at 4 houses

The first was in Boulder, 10-12 minutes to downtown on an acre but $899K. It's probably off the list



It does have a tennis court with views of the Flatirons



Hockey stick autographed by the Colorado Avalanche



The second house is also in Boulder - barely. Maybe 20 minutes from downtown. I thought this was the most likely of the four but it is also off the list



Pool table would come with the house...







The third house remains on the list. 6,000 sq ft (geez) on 1.3 acres with good views and cows on one side. $799K - started out at $1.299M 3 years ago. 21 minutes to Whole Foods on Pearl Street

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5311-Highlands-Dr-Longmont-CO-80503/13252443_zpid/#{scid=hdp-site-map-bubble-address}







Photo they had - for Pops





Closest neighbour



The Flatirons



The cow neighbours





The final house is our favorite but also the most expensive at $979K. We may make an offer way under that - nothing to lose. It is 5,000 sq ft on 2.3 acres - with pastures out the front and County Open Space out the back

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8862-Sage-Valley-Rd-Longmont-CO-80503/13245850_zpid/#{scid=hdp-site-map-bubble-address}



This would be fenced for The Hud











Finches - this one sitting on three eggs. They don't come with the house



They had several signs saying "keep door with finches closed - keep cats out"





We'll see...getting frustrating...

More House Hunting

So...sadly we realized we would be unable to get over the fire danger in the mountains west of Boulder. We walked from the perfect home up there

We cruised out to Boulder today in the Subaru and found two good possibilities - one in Boulder itself (east) and one in Longmont just north of Boulder

Here's the first - on 3 acres. The house is near Niwot and maybe 10-12 minutes to downtown Boulder. It is completely surrounded by Open Space (owned by Boulder / Boulder County and not for development)







Running trail across the street (you can just see the woman)



The second is just off Highway 36 close to the mountains, maybe 6-7 minutes to North Boulder. It is on 2.6 acres and also surrounded by Open Space - except across the street (like 40 yards) is agricultural land with cattle and a donkey









Mountains - we think the area burned recently in the Left Hand fire (but not sure)



Boulder Reservoir (where many races are held)



The Flatirons in the distance



We'll see these Friday...