2072 Summit Street, Franktown, CO 80116

Thistle Hill Farm draws from the symmetry and grace of Georgian architecture, but life here is effortless, more in tune with the relaxed rhythm of Colorado country living. Set on 80 acres of rolling hills, whispering pines, and golden pastures, it’s the kind of place where mornings begin in the saddle or with coffee by the fountain, and end with boots kicked off by the fire. A gated drive circles a stately red-brick home that anchors the stables and garages in a graceful crescent. Dormered rooflines, ivy-climbed archways, and quoined corners nod to heritage, while inside, the mood softens with 20-foot ceilings in the great room, sunlight spilling across white-oak floors, and a kitchen made for cooking around a hand-painted tile backsplash and butcher-block island. The dining room seats a crowd yet still feels intimate when the night winds down. A private wing offers retreat with a serene primary suite and a study warmed by a custom fireplace. The flex room is an integral extension … read more …