257 sunny skies trl, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

$849,950

1 BED 2 BATHS
1,260 SQFT39.13 AC LOT
Residential - Single Family
Image 1: Aerial View of Home
Image 2: Front of Home
Image 3: Map of Idaho Springs
Image 4: Dining Area Looking Into Great Room
Bedrooms 1
Total Baths 2
Full Baths 1
Square Feet 1260
Acreage 39.14
Status Active
MLS # 1806647
County Clear Creek
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Category Residential - Single Family
Status Active
Square Feet 1260
Acreage 39.14
MLS # 1806647
County Clear Creek
Listed By: Listing Agent Linda Johnson
HomeSmart Realty - (303) 570-2772
Off-Grid Living Made Easy! Enjoy 39 private acres bordering another 351 acres of State Land Board property along with a fully furnished solar powered home just 45 minutes from Denver! Built in 2016 and perched up high at 9,710 ft you'll enjoy stunning layered mountain vistas, abundant pine and aspen, along with wildlife that will all take your breath away! The thoughtfully designed layout includes 1 conforming bedroom, 1.5 baths, and a spacious loft with additional non-conforming sleeping areas or office space. The sun-filled Great Room features vaulted ceilings, a Hearthstone Soapstone wood stove, rustic brick accents, and panoramic views. The kitchen includes hickory cabinets, slab granite counters, a hammered copper farmhouse sink, island storage, and a custom antler chandelier. Enjoy radiant heated LVP flooring throughout, plus for peace of mind a 14KW Kohler whole-house back up generator. Outdoor living includes two expansive decks, storage shed, a shipping container, and a large crawl space for gear and toys. There's also a metal roof. The area around the home has been fire mitigated for added protection. Enjoy bountiful wildlife including deer, elk, moose, wild turkeys, foxes and bears. If you're looking for a private retreat above the clouds that is convenient to I-70, 30 minutes to Loveland Ski Area, hiking, rafting, hunting, Tommy Knockers and Westbound & Down breweries, Main Street Restaurant, Smokin Yards, Mtn Prime as well as funky retail shops and the new Mighty Argo Mine Cable Car for touring plus the gondola ride to the top to the Virginia Canyon 28 Mile Mountain Bike Park- this is it! Also close to Central City and Black Hawk Casinos. 4-Wheel drive recommended and winter snow plowing required. See Supplements for a complete list of all included items. This is a great home and excellent value for any mountain enthusiast

Exterior Features

  • Style Chalet
  • Construction Single Family Residence
  • Siding Frame, Concrete
  • Roof Metal
  • Garage Yes
  • Garage Description Off Street
  • Water Well
  • Sewer Septic Tank
  • Lot Description Wooded, Deciduous Trees, Rolling Lot, Abuts Public Open Space, Meadow, Outbuildings, House Faces South, Mineral Rights Included

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Bar-B-Q, Fire Alarm
  • Heating Wood Stove, Radiant
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement Unfinished, Crawl Space
  • Fireplaces Description Great Room, One
  • Living Area 1,260 SQFT
  • Year Built 2016
  • Stories Two

Neighborhood & Schools

  • Subdivision N/A
  • School Disrict Clear Creek
  • Elementary School Carlson
  • Middle School Clear Creek
  • High School Clear Creek

Financial Information

  • Zoning M1 & M2

Listing Information

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