1575 York Gulch Road, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Fully off-grid unique castle is calling you home to the mountains! Come escape to secluded 5-acres with the most unique home in the mountains - with spectacular views surrounded by forest service, and magical aspens and pines. Only 7 mins to I-70, 30 mins to Loveland, 45 mins to LODO - perfect location for work and play! As you enter the front doors and entry hall, you immediately see the natural beauty of the custom-built wood from all over the world! Trombe Walls and other solid architectural aspects allow the home to take in sunlight during the day, releasing the heat during the night from the stone features in the night, but cool in the summer - no A/C needed. The main level sports a cozy living room with wood stove, and plenty of room to entertain with your fully upgraded kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and a lavish dining room and deck. Head up to the primary suite, which encompasses the full 3rd and 4th floor loft with wood burning stove. Immaculate bathroom with heated floor/bench, jacuzzi tub and shower for 2. Primary suite with vaulted ceilings also includes an office with views of Mt Blue Sky, Yoga room, Study/Den area, large walk-in closet, and loft/zen room with access to the 4th floor deck which is fun to sleep out on in the summer! The ground floor is a large apartment being used as a STR but makes a great family/game room or cozy guest quarters with wood stove. This is also an investment property (STR permit). In addition to the main house, there is an attached workshop and a separate detached 1 car garage with plenty of storage and work space. Across the lane, 4 flat tent sites and a bonfire pit are nestled next to a seasonal creek also welcome your friends to play in the mountains with friends & family. Plenty of parking for group gatherings! Find your own solace or invite your friends & family to join you in finding respite, and play in the hills as you do nothing, but listen to the Aspens quake...