"Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining" Want to truly escape the world, yet be conveniently located? Get away from it all with your own custom-built mountain top retreat surrounded by National Forest and sweeping 180-degree views of the Continental Divide. Located on the historic Silver Cloud mining claim near Idaho Springs, this home is 100% off-grid living at its finest, with space galore both inside and out. Situated with the mountain views in mind, the open floor plan and towering ceilings will knock your socks off! The well-appointed kitchen has new Bosch energy-efficient appliances, granite counters, custom maple cabinets, stone accents, and a large walk-in pantry. Brand new wood laminate flooring that flows through the kitchen and into the rest of the open living space. The primary bedroom is large with two walk-in closets and an ensuite bath complete with an oversized slate tile walk-in shower. The halls are extra wide and there are no stairs, making this home wheelchair-friendly. The oversized garage could hold four vehicles parked tandem, with room to spare! Lots of additional parking in the outdoor spaces. Easily accessible with county-maintained primary roads; property owners share the maintenance of secondary roads. If you love the outdoors, look no further. Easy access to plenty of trails for 4x4ing, riding, biking, and hiking. In the evenings, sit out under the twinkling stars on the large patio and enjoy the night view in the peace and quiet, or cozy up by the beautiful wood burning fireplace as you unwind from your day. The fireplace insert is rated to heat 3,000+ sqft of space, making it ample to use as the primary heating source. The home also has radiant in-floor heat. **This home is completely off-grid.** Solar is owned (not leased), and includes a brand new whole-home propane-powered generator for power backup. This is truly a spectacular home that you must experience in person to appreciate!