Fort Collins A-Frame Horsetooth Reservoir Views
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There are homes you buy for the square footage. And then there are homes you buy for the feeling you get the first time you walk out onto the deck. 4616 Cliff View Lane is a Fort Collins A-Frame with Horsetooth Reservoir views — and it’s the second kind.
This 1967 A-Frame sits on a hilltop .42-acre lot in Horsetooth Lake Estates — a small, close-knit foothills neighborhood west of Fort Collins — with direct views of Horsetooth Reservoir to the east and Horsetooth Mountain to the north. The sellers have lived here for nearly ten years, and in that time, they’ve put genuine effort into making this home efficient, livable, and beautiful. It’s ready for its next chapter.
Why This Fort Collins A-Frame Stands Out
The sellers invested in the things that actually matter.
The solar panels are fully paid off. No lease, and no power purchase agreement. The new owner takes over the system on day one, free and clear — and starts benefiting from it immediately.
But the energy efficiency story doesn’t stop there. They also added a ductless heat pump for both heating and cooling (a major step up from the original baseboard heat), a heat pump water heater, and new windows throughout. Taken together, these upgrades mean this 1967 home operates like something much newer — and costs significantly less to run.
Beyond the mechanicals, they landscaped the entire .42-acre lot with mostly native Colorado plants — species that are hardy, beautiful, and don’t require irrigation. The sellers added a flagstone patio, a fenced yard, and a storage shed addition to the detached garage. They remodeled the back room with new flooring, paint, and a herringbone accent wall. They painted the interior and exterior, replaced the garage door, the stove cooktop, and the washer. A closet organizer. New trees.
One of our favorite details: the garden. The sellers are most proud of it, and once you see it, you’ll understand why. It doesn’t need to be watered. It just grows.
At a Glance
Property Details
- 1,096 sq ft | A-Frame style | Built 1967
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 full bath (main level)
- .42-acre lot | 2-car detached garage + storage shed
- Annual HOA: $270/year (Horsetooth Lake Estates)
- Septic system | City of Fort Collins water
- Outside Fort Collins city limits
- Poudre School District: McGraw Elementary | Webber Middle School | Rocky Mountain High School
Notable Features
- Direct views of Horsetooth Reservoir (east) and Horsetooth Mountain (north)
- Paid-off solar panels — no lease, no balance, transfers to buyer
- Ductless heat pump for heating and cooling
- Heat pump water heater
- New windows throughout + new sliding glass door
- Cathedral/vaulted ceilings
- Hardwood floors on main level
- Wood-burning fireplace insert
- Self-sustaining native Colorado garden
- Flagstone patio + multi-level wood decks
- Fenced yard
A Home That Lives Well
The Living Room The main gathering space centers on a wood-burning fireplace insert with a view out the front windows that stops you mid-conversation. Cathedral ceilings open the room up, hardwood floors run underfoot, and the light here changes beautifully through the day. The sellers told us this is their favorite room — “the fireplace and the view” — and we’d say the same.
The Kitchen A functional kitchen (12×10) with hardwood floors, a cooktop, dishwasher, and microwave. It connects naturally to the laundry area on the main level, keeping daily logistics contained and easy to manage.
The Back Room The sellers remodeled this room during their time here — new flooring, fresh paint, and a herringbone accent wall that makes it feel finished and intentional. It works well as a home office, a creative space, or a TV room. Flexible and well-done.
The Upper Loft Up the spiral staircase is the primary bedroom (17×10, carpet) — and the views up here are even better than the main level. Worth knowing: this space is accessed by a spiral staircase, which is very much part of the A-Frame’s character. If that sounds like your style, you’ll love it up there.
The Outdoor Spaces The deck and patio are where this home really lives. East-facing decks catch the morning light and the reservoir view; the flagstone patio is the sellers’ preferred spot for entertaining. The native garden surrounds it all — planted deliberately, low-maintenance by design, and genuinely beautiful right now.
Living in Horsetooth Lake Estates
Horsetooth Lake Estates is a small, established neighborhood — the kind where people actually know their neighbors. The sellers describe the community on their street as one of the things they’ll miss most. Warm neighbors, a sense of looking out for each other, and access to some of the best outdoor recreation in Northern Colorado without having to drive far to find it.
As the sellers put it: “This house can really price you into a nice neighborhood with access to some of the most beautiful places.”
There is no Metro District fee here. The annual HOA is $270/year — among the lowest you’ll find anywhere in the area.
Close to What You’ll Use Most
Loveland — short drive for additional dining, shopping, and services
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space and Park — one of the Front Range’s most popular trail networks, with routes for hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners of all abilities
Inlet Bay Marina — boat, paddleboard, and watercraft access to Horsetooth Reservoir, which is also popular for fishing, swimming, and sailing
Horsetooth Tavern — the neighborhood’s gathering spot for live music, good company, and the kind of regulars who become regulars
Fort Collins — easy drive to Old Town, restaurants, breweries, Colorado State University, shopping, and everything the city offers
Take a Closer Look
Want to walk through before you visit? Watch the full video tour above to get a real sense of the layout, the light, and the views.
By the Numbers
Lauren & Jennifer’s Take
When I first walked this property, I understood why the sellers had such a hard time describing it by talking about features. The house itself is interesting. The improvements are meaningful. The paid-off solar is a real benefit. But none of those things are what I’d want a buyer to remember after seeing it. But none of those things are what I’d want a buyer to remember after seeing it. I’d want them to remember standing outside and looking toward Horsetooth.
The sellers used the phrase “healing vibes” when they described living here—the quiet inside the house, the reservoir, the mountain and the wildlife around them. That may sound a little unconventional for a real estate listing. Then again, this isn’t a particularly conventional house. And I think that’s exactly the point.
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