Thoughtfully updated and priced to sell, this home is worth seeing in person! Tucked into a towering aspen grove and fronted by a seasonal stream, 1221 Hughesville Road is a sun-drenched 3 bedroom 3 bathroom mountain retreat. The main level living room offers cathedral ceilings and a wall of windows that brings the outside in. A loft area with views of Mt. Blue Sky (Evans) opens onto the living room. Southern exposure maximizes light and solar gain. Spacious, sunny kitchen has a new electric stove and new stainless sink. Main level primary bedroom and full bathroom. A large deck extends the main level living space outdoors to enjoy the seasonal stream and the birds in the aspen grove. Fully enclosed fenced area for pets. The walk-out lower level opens up to a patio complete with hot tub hookup. It offers a family room, a bedroom, a bathroom and a spacious laundry room. A short flight down leads to another bedroom, a bathroom and and an office/ flex space. Refreshed and move-in ready, this home has fresh paint throughout, and new carpet in all bedrooms. The bathrooms feature new flooring, sinks, vanities, shower fixtures and mirrors. There are new light fixtures throughout the home inside and out. Brand new UV filter on the well. The oversized 2-car garage features a workshop, a huge storage loft accessible by stairs, and electrical for EV hookup. Just off the Peak to Peak scenic byway and about 30 minutes from Eldora Mountain Resort, this home is a great basecamp for world-class adventure. Golden Gate State Park, James Peak Wilderness Area, and Loveland Basin Ski area are all easily accessible. Private fishing, boating, and swimming in 4 neighborhood lakes and ponds. ~ 5 minute drive to the Gilpin County Community Center which offers yoga, aquatics, pickle ball and a pottery studio. The excellent Gilpin County Library is also nearby. All this while enjoying Gilpin County's low property tax! Gilpin county offers authentic mountain living just an hour from Denver.