Arriving Creekside at the front of this property is a bridge over the creek which leads to fishing spot and a stairway up to the top of the cliff there is a picnic area that overlooks the creek, up the paver stairs to the gravel road (maintained & plowed) that crosses in front of the craftsman home. Designed & built by the owner, this house is perched up on the site and orientates front to back, this creates a sense of security and privacy while maximizing openness and views. Note, the exterior quality materials, ‘Sierra Pacific’ custom aluminum clad & stain wood interior windows, Wisconsin limestone, R.S. cedar trim, and cedar shingle siding. This home was built to last with beauty. The heavy cedar custom 8’ ht. garage door conceals an insulated & drywalled 500SF oversized two car space with enough room for winter and summer gear, along with six mountain bikes and auto rack for day trips on Chicago Creek trails. Also, there’s a mechanical & storage closet off the garage.
Entering the front door by programmable lock, there’s a solid oak stairway rising to the upper level. To the left is access to the garage.and to the right you’ll find a large lock off closet for cleaning supplies, a large laundry room and a large bedroom suite with an attached bath, walk-in closet and a remote controlled gas stone fireplace. Wood ‘Hunter-Douglas’ blinds (on all windows). Up the staircase at the top landing is a study table to watch the eagles feed their young. To the right is the front bedroom with a walk-in closet and cliff views. The expansive master suite with two walk-in closets and attached full bath with a Jacuzzi tub, stone tops and tile floor. To the left of the landing is a large, vaulted, open concept living, dining, and kitchen area with hardwood floors, furnishings, and stone fireplace. The kitchen with knotty alder cabinets, granite countertops, and is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and a Jenn-air gas range. French doors open from the kitchen to the outdoor entertainment area with a 8 person gas fire-table, NG grille, and a six person salt water hot tub with 45 jets & bench seating. A path leads up through the trees to a trail at the back of the property.
All exclusion to contents will be outlined in the sell agreement-which will exclude personal items, artwork, accessories, tools, and some kitchen items. All items for a functioning short-term rental will be left-which will include, but not limited to furniture, garden tools, fully equipped kitchen, snow shovels, vacuum, and cleaning supplies ,etc. The home is automated to control the mechanical systems, front door lock, water main shut-off and hot tub for easy management when you are away or having short-term guest.
For Sale by Owner (Seller) will co-op a sole Buyer’s realtor commission of 2.8%.
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Sold for $830,000 on 02/27/23
$830,000
738 Skyline Dr, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
3beds
2,100sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2004
0.75 Acres Lot
$753,900 Zestimate®
$395/sqft
$2,836 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Slate
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Shingle, Stone, Wood, Wood products
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Mountain
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 196102301013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Idaho Springs
Services availability

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