49756 HWY 285, Grant, CO

📍 Located in Grant, Colorado , this riverfront mountain retreat offers rare, private access to the North Fork of the South Platte River. Set on nearly 2 acres of flat, fully fenced land 🌲, the updated cabin backs directly to the river 🏞️, complete with a private gate for effortless water access. Tucked just off Highway 285 🚗, the property provides reliable year-round access while remaining quiet and private, with quick connectivity to Bailey for shopping, dining, and daily essentials.

Inside, the cabin is warm and inviting ✨, featuring beetle-kill pine accents and original hardwood floors that reflect classic mountain character. The efficient galley kitchen 🍳 includes all appliances and opens into a comfortable living and sleeping area. Heating is handled by a newer gas stove with remote 🔥, supplemented by a wall furnace in the kitchen. A tastefully updated ¾ bath 🚿 is accessed through a modern barn door.

Recent improvements add significant value and longevity, including new siding (2018), new windows and doors (2019), and a sliding glass door that opens onto a newer 16’ x 10’ partially covered wood patio 🌅 overlooking a peaceful meadow with frequent wildlife sightings 🦌. Extensive fire mitigation has been completed, and the property is well positioned for storage or future expansion with two sheds (one with electricity ⚡) and a heated pump house.

Additional features include an owned propane tank, an updated 1,000-gallon septic system with new line and cleanouts, and ample flat parking, making the property easy to enjoy in all seasons ❄️☀️.

Located in historic Grant, just minutes from Pike National Forest 🌲, this property delivers an authentic Colorado mountain lifestyle. The Shaggy Sheep ☕🍺—open year-round for coffee, meals, or a drink—is only a short walk away. With river frontage, highway access, proximity to Bailey, and room to build a future dream home 🏡, this is a versatile mountain getaway—or rebuild opportunity—that is becoming increasingly rare.