1315 Ruedi Creek Road, Basalt, CO 81621

Real timber. Real history. Real Colorado. Set on 9.77 acres bordering White River National Forest, this Basalt-area retreat brings together a home with a story, Ruedi Creek, three ponds, and a substantial heated shop. The character is not an accent. It is the architecture. Built from reclaimed Civil War-era barn wood using traditional mortise-and-tenon construction, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,546 square feet of unmistakable personality. Exposed posts and beams, richly textured wood, and distinctive joinery give the interiors a presence that decorative finishes alone cannot provide. This is a home for someone who appreciates the materials, the workmanship, and the story behind them. From the first beam to the last stretch of deck, the appeal is personal, textured, and rooted in place. A south-facing orientation and broad windows bring daylight and the surrounding trees into view. The kitchen, dining, and gathering spaces keep that timber character in focus, while the decks...