Historic mountain home located in the town of Ward.Just 5 minutes from Brainard Lake Recreational area,it is truly Gateway to the Indian Peaks Wilderness,one of the Front Range's most popular destinations for hiking, backpacking, snow shoeing and fishing,yet only 20min to Nederland,and 30 to Boulder,all on paved roads.This updated mountain home offers a large eat-in kitchen w/ss gas range/oven,a cozy family room with wide plank flooring and wood stove,a bright living room w/wall2wall windows,2 updated bathrooms w/custom stone/tile work,large primary bedroom w/wood stove and separate seating area featuring exposed log wall from the original 1910 cabin, a bonus room perfect for an in-home office and a NEW county approved septic system in 2020. Would make a great long-term and/or vacation rental.Additional updates/features include-dual-zone propane central heat, newly stained front deck, new fire-resistant James Hardie siding, and unmetered pure spring water from Town of Ward.