This stunning mountain home is an absolute must see! With over 3,200 finished square feet, this beautifully updated home is mountain living at its best! Very rare mountain home that backs to U.S. Forest Service land, has both public water & sewer, located only a mile from I-70 along a county-maintained road & is still less than 25 minutes from the Denver metro. This home is full of natural light & amazing views. Updated kitchen 42" cabinets, stainless steel appliance package w/ gas cooktop, breakfast bar, open design to dining area w/ hardwood floors, brick accent walls. Exposed wood beams, tongue & groove ceilings throughout the main level, relaxing family/living room with handcrafted stone/brick fireplace with new fireplace insert and hardwood floors, walkout to wrap around deck. 2nd level features, expansive master suite, updated full bath with large 2nd bedroom as well as an additional upper-level private office/bedroom with a separate bath. Backyard patio with handcrafted stone wall and stairs that walk up to recently constructed additional outdoor deck area with hot tub nestled among the trees! The home has a newly installed boiler, a recently paved driveway, a newer roof and an oversized two-car garage. The property has the feel of an expansive private mountain park since it backs to undeveloped forest area. The absolute perfect location providing an easy commute to Denver and just minutes away from tons of restaurant/retail/grocery amenities in charming Idaho Springs and approximately 15 minutes from historic Georgetown. The location provides a quick drive to endless mountain trails, wilderness areas, numerous 14K+ Colorado peaks including nearby Mount Evans & only approximately 30 minutes to multiple world-class ski areas.