Mountain views & location make this charming home a rare find in historic Idaho Springs. This home is on a quiet block yet just blocks away from all the action in the heart of town. It has charming vintage detail throughout including wood floors, ornate wood trim, and soaring ceilings. The home has many updates inside over the years and is well maintained. The kitchen has been updated with newer appliances and updated cabinets. The basement is unfinished but has tall ceilings for extra SqFt & sweat equity. There is good parking in front plus an oversized 2 car garage and RV parking in the rear. The back yard is private with plenty of room for a garden and a dog run. There is a nice front porch with a beautiful mountain view. The large remodeled rec-center is within walking distance as are parks and hiking and biking trails. This home is all about the Colorado lifestyle! Enjoy historic mountain towns, hiking, biking, skiing, rafting, fishing, local bistros, brew pubs, galleries, casinos, zip-lining, ATV & 4WD trails and much more all within a short drive. The carport and shed will serve as basecamp for all your adventure gear. Just 35 min to the metro area, 30 minutes to skiing, 1.15 hr. to the airport and within 1 hour of 7 world class ski areas.