
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Idaho Springs, Colorado
257 Sunny Skies Trl, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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!
- Listed by Linda Johnson, (303) 570-2772, HomeSmart Realty
Location
- Street address
- 257 Sunny Skies Trl
- County
- Clear Creek County
- School district
- Clear Creek RE-1
- Elevation
- 9,553 feet
Directions
Take Stanley Rd 2.9 miles west to Trail Creek Rd. Go south on Trail Creek Rd 2.9 miles. Road will fork. Stay right and head up Sunny Skies Trail. Go approximately .2 miles, then go left. DO NOT MAKE SHARP HAIRPIN TURN! Just make a regular left turn and follow the signs. Initial portion of driveway is a little steep, but once you are past that the road is fine.
Property details
- Acreage
- 39.14 acres
- Zoning
- M1 & M2
- Access
- Easement
- MLS #
- REcolorado 1806647
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $2,133
Parcels
- 1835-312-00-006
Legal description
MINE: 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 - 643/478
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, Jumbo, VA Loan
- Exclusions
- Home Is Being Sold Furnished, Although 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.
- Possession
- Immediate
Lot
- Vegetation
- Aspen, Natural State, Pine, Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Easement, Private Road, Public
- Road Surface
- Dirt, Gravel
- Road Responsibility
- Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road
- Exposure
- South
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Well Type
- Private
- Well Usage
- Domestic
- Well Permits
- 297299
- Rights
- Mineral Rights, Water Rights
- Features
- Borders Public Land, Fire Mitigation, Many Trees, Meadow, Mountainous, Rolling Slope, Subdividable
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 8
- Outdoor Spaces
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Features
- Gas Grill
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Mountain Contemporary
- Levels
- Two
- Basement
- Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Active Solar, Radiant Floor
- Cooling
- None
- Materials
- Concrete, Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bedroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Loft
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Fireplace Count
- 1
- Fireplaces
- Great Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Furnished
- Furnished
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Smoke Free, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Carlson | Elementary | Clear Creek RE-1 |
| Clear Creek | Middle | Clear Creek RE-1 |
| Clear Creek | High | Clear Creek RE-1 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | New listing | $900,000 | — | REcolorado |















































