This is a GEM with fabulous location boasting short-distance to charming downtown Golden; Restaurants galore, parks and community events, School of Mines, Clear Creek Regional Trail plus three different local mountain walking/running/biking trails! Charming mid-century ranch-style home is light-filled with newer windows, front yard xeriscape, sprinkler system, mountain views front and back and picture window in LR. Functional main level: Kitchen has granite countertops, pantry, gas cooktop, is open to dining room and has access to delightful backyard! Easy-living space in basement has non-conforming bedroom suite, full bath, laundry, spacious family/multi-purpose room and French-doored study/office/workout room. Detached garage, newer furnace, newer paint. Note the SURPRISES in the backyard: Multifunctional approx. 300 square feet livable space (finished with heat & skylights)--great for yoga or art/hobby studio, guest bedroom, large office, gym or combo! And, the studio is built in the corner of the lot attached to garage and adds even more privacy to the fantastic backyard with large covered & uncovered patio, fire pit, garden boxes and new privacy fencing to driveway.