257 Sunny Skies Trail, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

• 1 bed |
• 2 baths |
• 1,260 sqft

Property Description

Perched high above the front range on 39 private acres, this fully furnished custom mountain retreat captures breathtaking, unobstructed views stretching all the way to the Denver skyline. Layered mountain vistas, with seasonal aspen color across the valley, create a dynamic landscape that changes beautifully throughout the year. This home has a thoughtfully designed layout with one conforming bedroom, 1 and ½ baths and an expansive loft space currently used as additional sleeping quarters or office space. The Great Room is drenched in natural sunlight and features a vaulted ceiling, Hearthstone Soapstone wood burning stove and a rustic brick accent wall. The fully equipped kitchen offers hickory cabinets with under cabinet lighting, slab granite counters, a hammered copper farmhouse sink, kitchen island with storage and a stunning custom-made antler light fixture perched above the eat-in dining area. The stylish primary bedroom has authentic barnwood closet doors and accent wall and opens to a 8x32’ private porch. On the upper loft style level you’ll find a rustic cable railing overlooking the Great Room, 2 non-conforming sleeping areas, a full bath and mechanical/storage room with W/D hookups. Enjoy handsome distressed wood LVP flooring with radiant heat throughout and views from every room. The 14 KW Kohler Whole House backup Generator adds extra comfort and security. Outside you’ll find an 8x36’ south facing covered deck, as well as an east facing 2nd 12x32 deck. There’s also a Shipping Container, a Tuffshed and 5’ tall, 24x36’ crawl space for extra storage for all your recreational toys! This above the clouds, off-grid luxury retreat is one of a kind and designed to provide privacy and impeccable views. Escape the city chaos and enjoy your private retreat bordering 351 acres of State Land Board property. Build your own private compound! This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity you don’t want to miss! Only 45 minutes to Denver, your outdoor escape awaits you!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

May 31, 2026 at 3:21AM

Listing Office:

HomeSmart Realty : 303-858-8100

Listing Agent:

Linda Johnson : 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
• Parking: Parking spaces: 8

Construction

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

Location

• Road/Access: EasementPrivate RoadPublic
• Originating MLS: recolorado
• School District: Clear Creek RE-1
• County: Clear Creek

Lot

• Zoning: M1 & M2MINE: VERMONT - 16564 3.23 ACRESTC 31-3-73 & TWO TRACTS SW4 31-3-73 BLM TR ZONED M-1 & M-2 (ACREAGE BLM TR M-1 1.59AC & M-2 25.97AC) 637/728 ESMT 743/722 MINE: NEW HAMPSHIRE - 16564A 4.177 ACRESMA TC 31-3-73 324/78 424/178-182 577/779 - 643/478 MINE: MAINE - 16564A 4.177 ACRESMA & TC 31-3-73 324/78 424/178-182 584/545 - 643/4781835-312-00-006
• View: Mountain(s)

Utilities

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

Financial

• Source: recolorado
• Ownership: Individual
• Exclusions: Home is being sold furnishedalthough seller will be removing some personal property/staging items. The 2 ATV's in the Conex are negotiable. A complete list of inclusions are in the Supplements Section.