Aerial view of Berthoud custom home, overlooking Heron Lakes and mountain vistas.

Year:

2024

Location:

Berthoud, Colorado

Project Type:

New Construction, Custom Home

Client / Entity:

Private

Lakeside Luxury with Montana Roots: A Custom Retreat in The Rookery

This 9,000-square-foot custom home in the gated Rookery area of Heron Lakes was designed to blend the rugged outdoor lifestyle with modern luxury. The home, overlooking Lonetree Reservoir with views of Longs Peak, was crafted for a private client and his family, drawing inspiration from their Montana roots.

Principal Jordan Lockner and Job Captain Andrea Eichacker of Collab Architecture worked closely with the homeowners and interior designer, Alison Schuman of Springhaus, to combine reclaimed wood, stone, metal, and glass, balancing rustic warmth with sleek, contemporary design. Key features include expansive west-facing windows that frame the Rocky Mountains, a vaulted ceiling with reclaimed wood beams, a massive patinated fireplace, and custom light fixtures. Also incorporated into the design is a chef’s kitchen with accordion windows opening to an outdoor kitchen, a spacious deck that feels like it floats above the water, and a basement complete with a full bar, game area, and a private dock leading to the lake.

Purposeful spaces include a cozy primary suite with clay-textured walls and radiant heated floors, a bunk room for grandchildren with a lodge-like ambiance, and an exercise room with a sauna. Every detail, from the custom finishes to the thoughtful layout, reflects a deep connection to nature while maintaining modern elegance.

Modern mountain-style home exterior with wood and stone finishes, three-car garage, and lake in the background.
Framed view of the lake and mountains from a covered deck, featuring two red Adirondack chairs and a firepit.
Chef's kitchen with large island, reclaimed wood beams, and one wall of windows that fully open to the exterior patio kitchen.
Two-story great room in main living area with large patinaed fireplace feature and full floor to ceiling window wall overlooking the lake and mountain vistas.
Large bedroom space with vaulted ceilings and fireplace that opens out onto a private balcony overlooking the lakes and mountain visatas.
Lower level living space with full bar, pool table, and other areas for the family to spread out and entertain.
Additional exterior living and entertaining space showing multiple levels of patio and decking that all overlooks the lakes and capitalizes on the mountain vistas.
Large guest bathroom with modern wall feature that mimics the mountain vistas seen from nearly every room in the home.
Large bedroom with vaulted ceilings set up to host kids and grandkids together in one space that ensures playtime and midnight giggles.