Mountain home retreat! Set among Aspens and Ponderosa Pines is this well maintained 4 bedroom 2 bath home in the coveted Dory Lakes Subdivision has an open concept living, dining, and kitchen area on the upper floor, with great south and west exposure for abundant sunshine and natural light, and views through the large picture windows. The upper floor also has 2 bedrooms and the main bath, while the daylight lower level has 2 bedrooms with optional office, and 1 bath, along with a large family room, the laundry/utility room, and a separate lower level entry door and porch. Custom updates on both levels elevate the rustic charm with a modern touch. Updates include a renovated kitchen with new SS appliances and granite countertops, new Milgard double pane windows, new engineered oak hardwood floors, new carpet, beautiful Travertine tiled main bath with walk in shower, asphalt driveway, new flagstone entry walkway, new exterior paint in 2021, newer energy efficient wood stove, newly painted deck and front entry stairs, new tile at lower level entry, covered lower entry porch, newer 8'x10' Tuff Shed, and updated light and plumbing fixtures throughout. Enjoy the views and sitting in the summer sun from the upper deck off the kitchen. Perfect for BBQ's, or summer morning coffee! Nature has landscaped the 1.2 acre yard as a wildlife habitat with moose, deer, and the occasional bear. There is also a large fenced dog yard. This mountain home has high speed fiber optic internet for working remotely, and is on a county maintained road and school bus route. And enjoy the benefits of low Gilpin County property taxes, and excellent K-12 Gilpin schools. Golden, Boulder, and Denver are within a 35-55 minute drive. Come see this lovely foothills home for yourself, and you will fall in love!