Your mountain dream home has arrived! Incredible opportunity to own a custom built home surrounded by majestic natural surroundings with historic ambiance. You can have the BEST of ALL worlds as you live in gorgeous secluded surroundings immersed with beauty and an abundance of wildlife, yet you are just 3.4 miles to actual Idaho Springs, 35 minutes to Denver and quick access to ski resorts! This is living. So, let's talk about this home and the 4.32 acres of breathtaking surroundings, including the homeowners that put heart, soul and physical stamina into building their "forever home." Though their direction changed, you are offered a home that has so many QUALITY standards in building, well thought out space for a huge garage + storage, and the ability to add another 1/2 bath in the lower level, make sense OPEN floorplan with a versatile upper level that can be a total private oasis for the owner, or supplement the needs of a family. See the Supplement for the extensive list of property attributes. Some of the key features are LED lighting throughout the home, lighted closets, woodburning stove, jetted bathtub, 500 gallon propane tank that is owned, high end Rainsoft Water System, RGF Air Purification System, generator with power adapter box tied into the main house wiring, forced air furnace with electronic air filter, Rinnai Tankless water heater and more. Stainless steel appliances are all name brand, plus the kitchen island has a gas line if you prefer - options. Mineral Rights are included. Total cool factor is that an actual gold mining operation took place on this land. Sit back on the fabulous front porch and embrace the history, solitude and natural surroundings of some of the best of Colorado. The expansive property provides for ample parking for toys, vehicles and RVs, access to ATV/Jeep trails, wood supply, ease of in and out access from property and your own private trails allowing for healthy exercise and fulfillment. Life at its best!