Backing up to public lands in West Evergreen, this property offers something genuinely hard to find in the mountains: real backcountry access paired with everyday convenience. Step out your back door for a hike up Mount Pence – not a trailhead you drive to, but one that starts at your property. For those who need to bring their gear with them, the property delivers where most mountain homes fall short. A paved driveway and year-round maintained accessibility mean no white-knuckle winter mornings. An oversized detached garage/workshop – a genuinely scarce find at this price point – gives you real space to build, tinker, or store. Beside and behind it, a generous parking area handles the RV, the boat, the trailer, or whatever else the adventure requires. This is a property built for people who don’t just visit the mountains, but live an active life in them. The land itself has character. Fortuitously placed rock outcroppings and landscaping incorporate an authentic antique ore cart, a quiet nod to the area’s mining history and a distinctive feature you won’t find on a comp sheet. Southern sun exposure fills the home and outdoor living spaces with light, while cross-valley views stretch out to city lights after dark. Easy access to both Evergreen and Idaho Springs for shopping and dining, under 2.5 miles to the Beaver Brook Watershed trailhead, 15 min to Echo Mtn Ski Area, ~14 miles to Echo Lake and entrance to Mt. Blue Sky, and 15 min to the Buchanan Rec Center-all without I-70 traffic. A fenced yard and shelter is ready for pups, and fresh exterior paint means the work is already done. Whether you’re raising a family with room to roam, splitting time between here and elsewhere, or planning a multi-generational setup using the available 1 acre adjacent lot (MLS#3362783), this home offers a rare combination: the adventure of the mountains with the practicality to actually enjoy it. Video, floorplans, & more at: https://qrco.de/bgzCRG – Call us today to see in person!