Nestled in the forest near Idaho Springs this home offers a serene setting backing to Mill Creek. Just imagine enjoying your coffee from your expansive back patio while listening to the creek flow past… If “forest bathing” is your perfect type of mental & physical wellness this home will not disappoint you. There is a pergola-covered deck w/ a porch swing & so many places for a hammock that create ideal spaces for entertaining or relaxing.
Inside, the updated kitchen is both functional & inviting w/ quartz countertops, new fixtures & lighting, double oven, dishwasher, & SS refrigerator. There is ample room at the counter for entertaining & a large dining area for your get-togethers. The bonus room would make a great office or potential for 3rd bedroom w/ built in seating, storage & an updated half bathroom. The living room is a showstopper with soaring T&G ceilings and 2 stories of floor to ceiling windows. Updated LVP flooring, storage and a gorgeous wood burning fireplace. The living room opens to the back deck that spans the back of the house and overlooks Mill Creek.
Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is large and open with vaulted ceilings, a private patio to enjoy the forest and creek, and a luxurious bath with vaulted ceilings, a soaking tub framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, glass shower and a dry sauna. An additional large bedroom, full bath, laundry room, and a large loft with vaulted ceilings—ideal for a studio, yoga space, or observatory—complete the upper level.The walk-out lower level features a cozy den with a wood-burning stove, backyard access, generous storage, and entry from the garage.
Surrounded by walking trails and located just 40 minutes to Golden and 45 minutes to world-class skiing at Winter Park or Copper Mountain, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquility and adventure. Just minutes from the new Idaho Springs Gondola which is part of the Virginia Canyon Mountain Bike Park. Long term and short term rentals allowed.