Every once in a while, there is a home in Colorado that stops me in my tracks. Anything that I was doing before seeing the home has been put on pause for a while because I am so intrigued by the property.

Rob Hermann - thelakeatbigthompson.com
Rob Hermann - thelakeatbigthompson.com

Today, we have one of those places to tell you about. The best part is that this home is right here in Northern Colorado. Some homes have vast square footage, unique features, or outdoor features that will make you never want to leave home. 

Johnstown Estate With Private Lake Listed for $12.85 Million

This Johnstown home has all of these features and more. Located in Johnstown, The Lake at Big Thompson checks all of the boxes for the ultimate dream home. Built in 2024, this amazing home has over 8,000 square feet of living space, a guest home, and site plans for future construction that could include a lodge, event venue, and a boathouse. 

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This home would be ideal for an avid outdoor enthusiast looking to make the most of every square inch of the 71-acre property. Did we happen to mention there is a 28-acre private lake on the property with state record bluegill and green ear sunfish? 

Rob Hermann - thelakeatbigthompson.com
Rob Hermann - thelakeatbigthompson.com

Those aren’t the only fish you can set a hook on in the lake. Trophy walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, and catfish all reside in the private lake. When waterfowl season comes around, you'll have the best spot in Northern Colorado. There is a permanent blind, equipped with power and a kitchen. This feature of the property makes The Lake at Big Thompson not only a premier waterfowl-hunting location but also a comfortable one, too. 

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The Lake at Big Thompson offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your family to live every day on a resort-style property in the heart of Northern Colorado. Take a look at some of the many photos of The Lake at Big Thompson, located in Johnstown, Colorado. 

The Lake at Big Thompson

This is a once-in-a-lifetime property located in Johnstown, Colorado, that has hit the real estate market at $12.8 million. The 71-acre property has water rights, endless outdoor recreation options, and a 28-acre private lake.

Gallery Credit: Matt Sparx

Northern Colorado Property Offers Resort-Style Living

Listed for $12.8 million, The Lake at Big Thompson is considered an irreplaceable asset with a fishery, and endless outdoor recreation possibilities, just by walking out of the front door. Learn more about this truly one-of-a-kind property by visiting thelakeatbigthompson.com

INSIDE LOVELAND'S BASS PRO SHOPS

Given that Colorado is a destination for outdoor activities, having more than a couple of Bass Pro Shops in the state makes a lot of sense

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INSIDE ON THE HOOK FISH AND CHIPS DINE-IN IN JOHNSTOWN

2026 marked On the Hook Fish and Chips' 10th year of having their popular food trucks across the nation, and the year that they opened their first dine-in experience in Johnstown.

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