Located 12 minutes from downtown Boulder on a quiet almost 6-acre lot bordered by the Betasso Preserve, this custom built mountain home offers easy access to nature and city life. Drive up to the front entry landscaped with perennial and rock gardens, aspen trees and stone pathways. The interior showcases rich wood paneling, high-end finishes and reclaimed hardwood floors from a 19th century school. Views of the forest from every room inspire a treehouse-like escape. A custom staircase, fireplace and dining room buffet create the perfect setting for open lifestyle living. The versatile layout includes a main-floor guest suite, a large, comfortable home office with custom cabinetry, an upstairs primary bedroom and sitting room with skylights and large windows bathing the room in natural light. The ground level has 2 additional rooms, a gym, loads of storage space and a large 2 car garage leading to a heated driveway. Enjoy effortless indoor/outdoor living, lounging, dining  and entertaining with the tiered wrap around deck overlooking pine forests and mountains. Extra amenities include a large fenced in area, brand new septic system, filtered water throughout, professional infrared outdoor grill, and a generator.