Nestled at the foothills of Golden, the coveted location of this Applewood Mesa sprawling ranch is highlighted by panoramic mountain views that offer a one-of-a-kind natural sanctuary as your personal backdrop. The dramatic setting blends perfectly with the subtle modern architecture of the home - blonde brick clad exterior & artfully-textured landscaping, double-door entry & vaulted skylit foyer, Lindura wide-plank wood flooring, wall-cladding & floor-to-ceiling windows. Defined by natural light throughout, the open concept floorplan also features a designer kitchen with porcelain tile floors, granite countertops, subway tile surround, newer GE Profile gas range & dishwasher, walk-in pantry & a bay window with granite top. In the spacious living room, a wood-burning fireplace is amplified by vaulted ceilings & exposed beams. On the north wing, the expansive primary suite offers stunning views of nearby South Table Mountain; the ensuite boasts dual-vanities, stacked-stone surround soaker tub, private water closet & a walk-in closet with cedarwood-flooring. Adjoining the primary bedroom, the laundry is adorned w/sleek-shelving, utility sink & exterior door to the oversized 2-car garage.The home office or secondary bedroom is customized w/built-in bookshelves & interior glass-windows. On the south wing, a shared ensuite w/offset subway-tile shower-surround, marble top vanity & hexagonal ceramic-tile floors connects a non-conforming flex space to an oversized bedroom featuring dual sliding-glass doors for access to a gorgeous sunroom lined with skylights & painted concrete floors. An exterior workspace ADU (or "shoffice") in the backyard is outfitted w/insulation/electricity & a custom-built treehouse/overlook deck to maximize views of the golf course & nearby reservoir. 5-mins to downtown Golden, Maple Grove Elementary & The Manning School, hiking/biking/trail access & restaurants/shopping at the future Clear Creek Crossing-this true original has amenities for all!