96 Montane Dr, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Hit the slopes early and beat the traffic with a 25-minute drive to Loveland Ski Resort and 45 minutes to Winter Park. Echo Lake and Mountain Evans Wilderness are an easy half-hour drive or walk or bike to National Forest trails right from your doorstep. 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath in a hidden suburban neighborhood in Idaho Springs. These homes don’t come up for sale very often. Idaho Springs is 28 miles west of Lakewood Colorado. There is public bus service from downtown Idaho Springs with a first stop at the Federal Center on Union Blvd. in Lakewood. Situated in a mature mixed forest on the south rim of Clear Creek Canyon. Property has Aspen, Ponderosa, Pinion, Fir, Juniper, and Oak trees. Many native ornamental plants including Columbine and old Lilac trees, with a mulched raised bed ready for planting fruit trees. Gently sloping large lot, one of the best views of the town of Idaho Springs below, this house was once owned by a famous 60s-70s musician who still plays locally. Natural, low-maintenance, very private city lot high above Idaho Springs but within the city limits. City water and sewer are low cost, and the road to this unique neighborhood above Indian Hot Springs was newly paved in 2022. Secure and private fenced side yard with tons of shade perfect for kids and dogs or your own flower or vegetable garden. Warm up and soak peacefully in your hot tub with all these views while overlooking your own secluded grassland hillside full of wildflowers and pollinators including hummingbirds. Many diverse forest birds make birdwatching an everyday affair. Wine bar and cozy coffee nook with a handy pellet stove in an oversized kitchen. Includes stainless steel appliances and this cook’s kitchen has a convenient half bath. Gorgeous stone countertops and tile floor in kitchen, transitioning to bamboo in dining room where you’ll be stunned by the canyon and meadow views through giant picture windows. Two-car garage off Montane Drive in desirable Montane Park has a heated shop below, leading to a forest hillside boardwalk to the patio and deck with sunset views. Refinished deck and brick patio beneath the tall pine trees, with snow-capped Continental Divide views. Also, canyon views that feature local public foothill parks and rocky cliffs in the distance. Gas boiler and zoned hydronic baseboard heating allow for reduced utility costs, especially when the kitchen and living room wood stoves are put to use. New carpet, plumbing, paint/stain, landscaping, and driveway sealing (August-September 2023). Lower level fully refurbished (Summer 2023) is a cool, quiet and relaxing potential rental unit with bedroom, full bath, and private meadow views. Miles of locals-only trails everywhere and National Forest is a 3-minute walk from your front door. Less than a mile walk to downtown, and a quarter mile by trail to the hot springs.