Located less than ten minutes from the casinos and restaurants of Black Hawk and Central City, this contemporary timber and steel framed executive mountain retreat on 5 acres and designed by architect Gerber Berend will please the most discriminating of tastes. The recently remodeled chef's kitchen features custom Crystal cabinets, a 60" Wolf Dual Fuel range with griddle and double oven, Wolf microwave, Cove dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerators, including undercounter refrigerator drawers, ice maker and a wine cooler in the large island topped with exotic leathered granite, and an oversized pantry. The kitchen opens to a marvelous great room with soaring walls of windows, complemented by reclaimed wide-plank oak flooring, a wood burning stone fireplace and panoramic views of Mt Evans, Grays, and Torreys Peaks. A high efficiency boiler with in-floor heating keeps everything and everyone cozy and comfortable. Move the party from the great room out onto a hardscape patio oasis with gas fire pit, waterfall feature, 10' natural gas heater, lighting, and Viking natural gas outdoor kitchen all surrounded by a 6' iron security fence. Or choose the large adjoining deck made of durable Brazilian Ipe and from there to a main level mother-in-law suite. The thoughtfully designed master suite upstairs includes double vanities, a large shower, relaxing jetted tub and a large walk-in California Closet. Equipped with Smart Home Technology including Moen Water Leak/Flood alarm with auto shutoff, HAI Home Security System, Lutron Home Works lighting, Kohler 20 KW Whole Home Backup Generator, Whole Home Audio with Sirius/XM radio with outdoor and garage speakers, Commercial Electrical Panel with 50 amp circuit for RV and Whole Home Surge Protection, and Cat-5 in every room. All first floor windows have been protected with shatterproof film. 15 minutes to I-70, 30 minutes to Eldora ski resort, and 45 minutes to Denver. Gilpin County has the lowest property taxes in the state!