Cozy convenient mountain living only 1 mile from Idaho Springs. This 1890 home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom sits on a 1/3 acre lot including a fenced yard, off-street parking and large garage with storage. Sit on the covered patio overlooking the fenced yard with plenty of room for garden, play area, firepit and access to the garage. Walk in to the living room open to the dining area and free standing wood stove. Walkthrough kitchen with a good amount of counterspace. The Mudroom provides another entry to the home and into the utility room off the kitchen. While you get the rustic homestead feeling, this home has many meaningful modern updates: new carpet, 2019 Furnace and Water Heater, Radon Mitigation System, Newer Sewer line with cleanouts. Plus NEW Windows! The location can't be beat, you're only 1/2 mile from the amenities of Idaho Springs while on a beautiful and quiet piece of land next to Chicago Creek that invites you to relax and enjoy the Wilderness and Open Space with an abundance of recreation opportunities: Off-Roading, Fishing, Hunting, Backcountry Adventures.... You name it! Right out your door you are only 25 minutes to Loveland Ski Area and 45 minutes to Denver.