Colorado Cabin for Sale - Idaho Springs Real Estate

A Creek Runs Through It! Charming Creekside Property with Private Deck and Hot Tub!

Just Imagine...

Just imagine spending your evenings relaxing in the privacy of your outdoor hot tub surrounded by the meditative sounds of nature…crickets chirping… leaves rustling… the gentle babbling of the creek… an elk bugling in the distance…

Just imagine breathing in the refreshing mountain air and marveling at the shooting stars streaking across the unpolluted night sky.

Just imagine the crackling and popping of the fire in your pellet stove as you turn in for the night in the comfort and warmth of your very own Colorado mountain cabin!

Rear view of the cabin home featuring private deck and hot tub / Jacuzzi. Located 10 minutes from Idaho Springs, Colorado, this creekside cabin home can be a primary residence, get-away retreat, vacation home, or investment real estate.

Comfortably Sized Mountain Cabin With All the Luxuries Of Home

Your Colorado mountain cabin is comfortably sized at 1480 square feet on approximately .32 acres of land. Built in 1965, the cabin has been remodeled to bring it into the 21st Century, with brand new carpet throughout the entire house as well as other numerous upgrades.

The main floor features an oversized living room with large windows and a brand new Harman self-igniting pellet stove that will keep you toasty warm during the winter months. From the living room, step out onto your private backyard deck. Soak in the mountain sun, unwind in the bubbly hot tub, and watch the deer stop and drink at your private mountain creek. The formal dining room connects the living room to the kitchen and features four ceiling to floor windows. Bask in the Colorado sunshine and soak in the mountain scenery while you dine. The bathroom has been completely remodeled and features a brand new bathtub with shower, as well as a new tile floor, new toilet, vanity, medicine cabinet, light fixture and fan.

Front view of house featuring a professionally installed modular retaining wall, steps and landing.

The kitchen features custom-made pine cabinets with melamine shelves and pull-out drawers.

The kitchen is open and spacious and features a tile floor and custom-made pine cabinets with pullout drawers. Most of the appliances have been updated and included in your purchase is a ceramic electric stove, a built-in microwave, built-in dishwasher and refrigerator. The laundry room comes with a washer and dryer is located directly off the kitchen for easy access and features plenty of storage space. A spacious workshop with a wood stove is also located off the kitchen. It features ample room for storing firewood as well as additional storage space. The upstairs features two spacious bedrooms with large, roomy closets and big windows. Enjoy brand new paint, pine doors and beautiful wood trim.

With the luxuries of indoor plumbing, a septic system and county-maintained roads, this Colorado mountain cabin can be lived in year-round or used as a get-away summer cabin or winter retreat.

Easy Access to Year-Round Outdoor and Recreational Activities

A gentle creek runs through the backside of the property.

Spend leisure summer days hiking, mountain biking, four-wheeling and photographing the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. Or head into Idaho Springs for fly-fishing, river rafting, or gold panning. Spend romantic evenings soaking in the outdoor hot tub or huddling around a crackling bon-fire roasting marshmallows. Fall offers breath-taking scenery as the aspens explode into stunning hues of red, orange and yellow. Enjoy the musty scent of the forest floor as you four-wheel or hike through the woods and watch for bighorn sheep, elk, deer, and other critters. If hunting is your thing, big game hunting is available in several locations just minutes away. For a rare and exciting experience, head out west to snag for Kokanee salmon during their October spawning run.

Enjoy the views of snow-capped mountains while you spend your winter days snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing through the woods. Or head to the nearby mountain lakes and go ice fishing for cold water trout. Downhill skiing and snowboard parks are just minutes away. End your days in your romantic Colorado cabin curled up in front of your pellet stove with a cup of steaming hot chocolate and a hearty bowl of chili.

A Mountain Cabin With A Remote And Private Atmosphere, But Close To Everything

Located just 32 miles west of Denver and just 5 miles south of Idaho Springs in Clear Creek County, Colorado, your Colorado mountain cabin is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. You are mere minutes away from Echo Mountain Ski Park, the upcoming Eclipse Snow Park at St. Mary’s Glacier, Roosevelt National Forest, Mount Evans Wilderness, the Beaver Brook Watershed and the Indian Hot Springs.

With all there is to see and do, it’s easy to why “Drive Less, Play More!” is Clear Creek County’s motto!

Skiing
In addition to all this, you are within an hours drive to many of the major ski resorts, including Loveland, Winter Park, Arapahoe Basin (aka A-Basin), Copper Mountain, Breckenridge and Keystone.

Dining
Eating out in Clear Creek County is a real treat! Idaho Springs boasts some exceptional restaurants including Beau Jos, Tommy Knockers, The Buffalo Restaurant & Bar and more.

Entertainment
Just under 20 miles away, Black Hawk and Central City have over 25 casinos to choose from and also offer a wide variety of dining and entertainment

Shopping
Historic downtown Idaho Springs offers a unique small-town shopping experience. Or head out west to the Silverthorne Outlet Stores for some real bargains. If large shopping malls are your thing, Denver boasts a multitude of them, all less than an hour's drive away.

Downtown Idaho Springs, Colorado boasts a friendly, small town mountain atmosphere and features a multitude of restaurants and shops.

This page was last updated on: Thursday, April 10, 2008

Colorado Cabin For Sale
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THE CABIN
THE LOCATION
THE ATMOSPHERE
PHOTO GALLERY
DIRECTIONS
CONTACT

The Cabin...

	$189,900. Seller will help with closing costs or down payment.
	Can be used as a primary residence, get-away retreat, vacation home or investment real estate
	1480 square feet
	.32 acres of land
	Open floor plan
	2 spacious bedrooms
	1 bathroom, completely remodeled
	Neutral color scheme
	Large kitchen with custom pine cabinets & pullout drawers
	Newer appliances
	Main floor laundry
	Oversized living room
	Open floor plan
	Formal dining room with ceiling to floor windows
	Brand new carpet throughout
	Attached workshop
	Septic
	Well
	Electric heating, wood stove, pellet stove
	Private deck
	Metal roof
	Outdoor hot tub / Jacuzzi
	Private creek
	County maintained roads
	Modular and rock retaining walls
	Large storage shed

The Location...

	243 Ridgeview Trail, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
	Located 32 miles west of Denver, Colorado, 5 miles south of Idaho Springs, in Clear Creek County
	Blue Valley Acres subdivision
	Less than 5 miles to Echo Ski Park
	10 minutes away from hunting
	Less than 20 miles to the Blackhawk & Central City casinos
	60 miles to DIA (Denver International Airport)
	40 minutes to major shopping malls (Park Meadows, Flat Iron Crossing, & Cherry Creek)

The Atmosphere...

	Serene, quiet, private, romantic
	Creek side setting
	Outdoor Hot tub / Jacuzzi
	Surrounded by beautiful, mature aspens and pine trees
	Abundant wildlife including deer, elk, and fox
	Minutes to hiking, skiing, river rafting, kayaking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, 4-wheeling, hot springs, gold panning

Directions

	From Idaho Springs
	From Bergen Park/Evergreen
	From Echo Ski Park

Contact...

Colorado Cabin Photo Gallery. . .

The cedar siding gives the living room a warm, cozy, cabin-like atmosphere.

The living room and dining room feature new carpet. The neutral shade with flecks of color will compliment any color scheme.

The Corian bathroom sink/countertop is a neutral shade with flecks of color throughout.