Great home in historic Idaho Springs! This home is perched up high above the town with views of the mountains and Echo Mtn. Ski area. The home is on a quiet street but it is only 2 blocks to the hopping old town district. It is only 7 blocks to the remodeled rec center with, gym, sauna, hot tub & pool. Take advantage of the Clear Creek Greenway bike path and the new Virginia Canyon Mountain bike park within 4 blocks. Idaho Springs is a fun town and is enjoying a renaissance with new development including a gondola, new parks and many new amenities. The house gets full sun and there is a side yard and a small elevated back deck with nice views. In the back there is a large shed that would make a great office, studio or hangout area. There are 2 more storage areas for all your mountain gear & toys. The home is open and airy with vaulted ceilings & skylights let in the sunshine. The living room is large and there is a wood stove to get cozy on snowy nights. The kitchen opens to a sunroom and side yard for easy grilling & entertaining. Upstairs there are 2 good-size bedrooms and one small room that would make a great office or guest room. The furnace area could be reconfigured to make room for a 2nd bathroom upstairs. Make this your new base camp for endless adventures. Enjoy unique shops, bistros, brew pubs, distilleries, casinos, rafting, mountain biking, zip lines and more! It is just 25 min to Loveland ski area, 30 min to the Metro area, 45 minutes to Lake Dillon and within 1.5 hours of multiple world class ski areas. Schedule your tour today! No FHA, VA or USDA loans please.