This is why we live in Colorado! A simply stunning and rare 3 acre, gated property within 5 minutes to downtown Golden and 20 minutes to downtown Denver! Relaxed living will come easy in this beautiful ranch style home with nearly 6000 finished sq ft and 6 garage spaces! The moment you enter you will fall in love with the bold timbers and stone work as well as the custom alder woodwork! The formal dining room and the vaulted great room with a gorgeous stone fireplace welcome you into this warm and inviting foothills retreat! The large, gourmet kitchen has a sub zero fridge, 6 burner viking range,  and a wet bar complete with a wine fridge! Exit the kitchen directly to the glorious back patio and enjoy a Colorado sunset while using the built in BBQ, hot tub and a covered outdoor dining area. The large master suite has a huge closet, a 5 piece bath with a large steam shower and 2 separate doors to the back patio area! The main floor is capped off by 2 other large bedrooms, a jack and jill bath, a powder room, laundry and an office! The walkout basement is a true area for entertaining with its own fireplace and plenty of room for ping pong and pool.  There is also a custom built in wet bar and a guest quarters with its own bathroom! The bonus room is perfect for another office or a home gym! Enjoy fresh vegetables going garden to table with 6 raised garden beds! This is truly a magical setting with great views, a fully fenced pasture and a 2500 sq. ft metal barn/outbuilding for RV storage and toys! There is tons of storage in this house including over 500 sq. ft above the heated 2 car detached garage! You will share the great Colorado outdoors with Elk, Deer, Eagles, and others! Very close to shopping and great Golden restaurants! Ride your bike less than a mile to White Ranch open space!  Easy access to Boulder, Denver and I 70 to the mountains! This home really does epitomize everything we love about Colorado. GO TO 5335PINERIDGE.COM FOR DRONE VIDEO AND AERIALS!