Welcome to this custom home that checks so many boxes for an exceptional foothills lifestyle: expansive views of the Continental Divide, well built for mountain living and low maintenance comfort, impressive views and privacy abound on any of the three decks, room for entertaining with cozy spaces for intimate conversation or study, wood fired kiva for long lasting heat, fiber optic internet for connectivity, a drive through lot ideal for an RV or trailered toys, an idyllic mountain retreat with 25-minute access to Boulder, Arvada, Nederland or Golden- from within Gilpin County! The view of Eldora Ski Area may push you to enjoy the short drive a little earlier for your favorite conditions. The ample closets throughout allow for plenty of storage and organization. The large primary bedroom with bath on its own floor offers additional privacy and broad views, and you'll love the attached, sunlit office/ hobby room. Main-level laundry for easy access, and extra shower directly inside the back door for a rinse after you've watched the stars from the hot tub. Oversized, attached garage with extra spaces for storage and workspaces. Natural rock outcroppings, wildflowers, aspen trees, and lodgepole pines ensure the quintessential Colorado foothill experience. With this mountain retreat, you may never need to go on vacation again!