While not in the town of Bedrock, this home has taken a page right out of history.
It’s a Flintstones lovers’ paradise, built on the cusp of a 45-foot high section of rock dating from about 200 million years ago, the Jurassic period, and surrounded by views of open space where dinosaurs once roamed.
It can be found in the canyons of Larkspur, Colorado, and costs just under $1million.
Perfectly integrated into the surrounding landscape, it includes amenities such as a ‘mud room’, balcony, barbecue, and private yard – as well as breathtaking views of the famed Rocky Mountains.
The owners are said to have ‘diligently’ updated the original home built by the previous owner, who built the two-bedroom in 2000. Painted the same hue of red as the rocks looming over it, the home only changed hands that one time.
‘Welcome to The Rock House!’ the listing begins, after being posted just this month.
‘Entering through the pergola covered, double custom iron front doors, you will realize this isn’t your average home.’
The entry features a ‘mud room’ for storage, closet use, and additional washer/dryer hookups. It also comes pre-plumbed for a sink.
‘Up the first set of stairs is the guest suite with barn doors and updated five piece bath,’ the listing, shared by The Thayer Group at Keller Williams Action Realty in Castle Rock, Colorado, says.
‘With a walk-in closet and additional bonus room – currently used as an office nestled against the rock wall – this suite is complete,’ it continues.
The profile notes how the home also has two HRV fresh air exchange units for ventilation, as well as a fully updated kitchen and dining room with stainless steel appliances.
It also has a wine fridge, butcher block countertops and a professional six-burner Kucht stove, along with a two-tiered deck that offers some impressive views.
‘Travel upstairs to the landing where you’ll find an entrance to the home’s featured outdoor deck and viewing space,’ the listing states.
‘Turn away (if you can) from the spectacular red rock views from nearly every single window, and relax in the den.’
There, tenants will have access to the homes back deck on the first-floor, where they can cook a meal on a state-of-the-art outdoor grill, or retreat upstairs to the master suite.
Up there, they will find modern features like an electric fireplace, and along the way, they will see installations of rock taken from the surrounding environment.
The listing bills the top floor as its own sort of ‘vacation retreat’, thanks to its own private deck and enclosed yoga studio and green house, perpetually soaked in the Colorado sun.
The top floor also opens out to a large rock wall and walk-in closet, and links to a five-piece bath that appears more like a spa than a restroom.
There is also a laundry area and a bonus room that can be used as an office, along with several different sized windows that emanate a more modern feel.
It thus feels a bit like a mountain resort, all while seamlessly blending modern living with the organic nature of the land.
‘Enjoy your own, private “Garden of the Gods” like surroundings, picnic area, Milky Way views from the private hot tub, and all the peace and serenity you could wish for,’ the listing concludes, in reference to the near-acre the property sits on.
The stunning red rocks, however, are what steals the show – as majestic as they are towering.
It can be found in a quiet cul-de-sac in Larkspur, in between Colorado Springs and Denver.
The town of 200 can be found nestled in the foothills of the Rockies, and is a tight-knit growing community in an area known for its natural beauty.
It’s about an hour’s drive from Denver International Airport, and has two full bathrooms.