10212 Dowdle Dr

This Stanton Acres home is positioned for sunlight and stunning views of Star Peak, verdant pine forest and wildlife. Located one mile from Golden Gate Canyon State Park this 1.2 acre lot sits in a special high alpine environment at the top of Coal Creek Canyon, which is known for its beauty, community spirit and pride of ownership. A stunning, tree-top primary bedroom with upper patio and skylights for stargazing opens to a hardwood floor rec room with cathedral ceiling, reading nook and walk-in closet. The upper level is completed by a sitting room loft full of light and warmth from the chimney. The bottom level flows in a feng shui balanced circle around an open concept stairway. The open kitchen and dining room are flooded year-round with light and the beauty of the woods. The kitchen features a newish dishwasher and the convenience of a double oven. A moss rock wall and wood stove insert offer the warmth only wood heat can provide. The spacious first floor bedroom has two large closets. The lower level includes a mud room/laundry room off of the garage. Renovation and additions modernize while retaining the original quality wood and mountain-house-charm; cork flooring, updated bathrooms, cedar garden shed/play house; newer roof, gutters, garage door with walk-through door and kick-space heaters. Additional attractions include a lower yoga deck with brand new Finnish wood burning sauna for six, auxiliary shed with sitting area and upstairs bedroom, as well as a fenced yard with garden beds, wrap around porch with upper level, and over-sized two-car garage. A mountain dream with flexible living space in an ideal location with easy access to South Boulder, Nederland, Indian Peaks Wilderness and DIA.