**Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated mountain home in desirable Dory Lakes near Black Hawk!** Major improvements include a **new roof, newer triple-pane windows for enhanced energy efficiency and quiet, newer boiler, updated kitchen with hickory cabinetry and granite countertops, updated bathrooms, beautiful wood floors, paved driveway, whole-house 3-stage water filtration, reverse osmosis/alkaline kitchen filtration, radon mitigation, and Starlink internet.** The functional floor plan offers comfortable main-level living and dining, an eat-in kitchen, and half bath. Upstairs features a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet and updated full bath, plus a guest bedroom. The lower level provides flexible space for a **third bedroom, office, family room, gym, or guest area**, along with a 3/4 bath, laundry, and storage. Enjoy private mountain living with a deck, fire pit, picnic area, swinging chair, and a large usable lot featuring a generous storage shed/shop with workbench and potential space for a future garage. Conveniently located near Eldora Mountain Resort and Golden Gate Canyon State Park, with easy access to skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and year-round recreation. **A rare combination of quiet, privacy, energy-conscious updates, flexible living space, and Colorado mountain lifestyle-ready for its next owner.**

**LIVE THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLE IN BIG ELK MEADOWS!** Ideally situated near **Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Lyons**, this gated mountain community offers an exceptional blend of **resort-style amenities, year-round recreation and natural beauty**. 760 Hickory Drive is just a short walk from **two private community lakes, the heated pool, pickleball courts and clubhouse**, making it easy to enjoy the best of Big Elk Meadows right from your doorstep.Beyond the nearby amenities, Big Elk Meadows offers **4 additional stocked lakes, fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking trails, tennis courts and a community horse pasture**, all surrounded by towering trees, mountain views and abundant wildlife.Situated on 2.85 acres, the home provides a private mountain retreat with a wood-burning fireplace, detached 2-car garage and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. **An ideal opportunity for a full-time residence, vacation or second home, or investment property/short-term rental, subject to applicable regulations.** Enjoy Colorado mountain living with recreation and adventure just steps away. Furnishings are negotiable.