257 Sunny Skies Trail, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

• 1 bed |
• 2 baths |
• 1,260 sqft

Property Description

Off-Grid Living Made Easy! Enjoy 39 private acres bordering another 351 acres of State Land Board property along with a fully furnished solar powered home just 45 minutes from Denver! Built in 2016 and perched up high at 9,710 ft you’ll enjoy stunning layered mountain vistas, abundant pine and aspen, along with wildlife that will all take your breath away! The thoughtfully designed layout includes 1 conforming bedroom, 1.5 baths, and a spacious loft with additional non-conforming sleeping areas or office space. The sun-filled Great Room features vaulted ceilings, a Hearthstone Soapstone wood stove, rustic brick accents, and panoramic views. The kitchen includes hickory cabinets, slab granite counters, a hammered copper farmhouse sink, island storage, and a custom antler chandelier. Enjoy radiant heated LVP flooring throughout, plus for peace of mind a 14KW Kohler whole-house back up generator. Outdoor living includes two expansive decks, storage shed, a shipping container, and a large crawl space for gear and toys. There's also a metal roof. The area around the home has been fire mitigated for added protection. Enjoy bountiful wildlife including deer, elk, moose, wild turkeys, foxes and bears. If you’re looking for a private retreat above the clouds that is convenient to I-70, 30 minutes to Loveland Ski Area, hiking, rafting, hunting, Tommy Knockers and Westbound & Down breweries, Main Street Restaurant, Smokin Yards, Mtn Prime as well as funky retail shops and the new Mighty Argo Mine Cable Car for touring plus the gondola ride to the top to the Virginia Canyon 28 Mile Mountain Bike Park- this is it! Also close to Central City and Black Hawk Casinos. 4-Wheel drive recommended and winter snow plowing required. See Supplements for a complete list of all included items. This is a great home and excellent value for any mountain enthusiast

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 28, 2026

Data Last Updated:

October 5, 2026 at 7:08AM

Listing Office:

HomeSmart Realty : LINDAJHOMES@HOTMAIL.COM,303-570-2772

Listing Agent:

Linda Johnson :

Contact:

LINDAJHOMES@HOTMAIL.COM,303-570-2772

MLS ID:

1806647

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fan(s)Eat-in KitchenGranite CountersSmoke FreeVaulted Ceiling(s)
• Appliances: DishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator
• Basement: Crawl SpaceInterior EntryUnfinished
• Flooring: Laminate
• A/C: None
• Heating: Active SolarRadiant Floor
• Fireplace: Great RoomWood Burning StoveFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: Gas Grill
• Style: Mountain Contemporary
• Other Structures: Front PorchDeckPatioCovered

Construction

• Roofing: Metal
• Windows: Double Pane WindowsWindow Treatments
• General: ConcreteFrameTwoConcrete Perimeter

Location

• Originating MLS: REcolorado
• School District: Clear Creek RE-1
• County: Clear Creek

Lot

• Zoning: M1 & M21835-312-00-006
• View: Mountain(s)

Utilities

• Utilities: Off Grid
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: REcolorado