Located around the corner from two, small picturesque private lakes, this updated single-level home enjoys a great location within the coveted Dory Lakes neighborhood and the region. The home includes a light and bright open design with 3 bedrooms and a living area with custom barn door, wood stove, barstool counter and vaulted ceilings that make the living areas feel larger than their measurements. Interior finishes blend natural wood floors and walls with modern updates including new quartzite counters and updated bathrooms. The improvements made by the sellers include fresh interior and exterior paint, updated lighting, new washer and dryer, additional storage shed and circular driveway. If you love your mountain toys and extra storage, you'll really enjoy the oversized 2-car garage with EV charger and built-in cabinets. There are additional outbuildings including a green house and oversized shed that has been customized into a home gym. You'll love the efficiency and cost savings of the owned solar PV system. The home is ideally located on the 1-acre parcel of land so it's set back from the road and offers a large, level backyard with mature trees, a new split-log fence, a fire pit and space for outdoor entertaining. Dory Lakes offers wonderful private fishing access on stocked lakes and a community park with a pavilion you can reserve for private events. The location is an outdoor enthusiasts dream yet is in a commutable location just 5 minutes to Golden Gate State Park and Gilpin Rec Center (with pool, indoor courts and track), 10 minutes to downtown Black Hawk schools, casinos and restaurants and historic Central City, 20 minutes to charming Nederland or Eldora Ski Area, 45 minutes to Boulder and 60 minutes to the heart of Denver.