11945 Columbine Hills Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Experience the best Colorado has to offer with this spectacular home offering the ultimate in seclusion and serenity. Perfectly nestled beneath 5 acres of towering Ponderosa pines and backs to La Foret Conference & Retreat Center with 400+ acres of peaceful and private scenery. Tucked away on a cul-de-sac lot boasting a solar panel system, detached 2 car garage with attached chicken coop, greenhouse and nearly 2,000 square feet of wrap around decking. With easy access to the city and D20 schools, this beautiful home offers convenience and privacy in the gorgeous forest setting in the Columbine Hills community. Complimenting this forest retreat is a unique, warm and inviting floor plan, where comfort meets functionality. The spacious layout offers 4,120 total sf, 3,727 finished sf, 3 bedrooms; two with adjoining baths, and a finished walkout basement, providing ideal usability to fit all of your needs. Upon arrival the gated flagstone front entry leads you inside where you are greeted with tile flooring that leads to gleaming hickory hardwood floors that extend throughout most of the main level. Step into the living room, which boasts a stunning floor to ceiling rock surround wood burning fireplace and is highlighted by a wall of windows, rising to soaring ceilings with skylights allowing an abundance of natural light. Complimented by a walk-out to the expansive deck with breathtaking views of the towering pines that surround the property. Off the living room is spacious eat-in dining area with gorgeous built-in display cabinets featuring adorned with crown molding, LED lighting and smooth granite counters. Continue to the updated kitchen boasting chip-edge granite countertops, granite backsplash that mimics the stunning mountains Colorado is known for, an abundance of mission style hickory cabinets, slow-close drawers, apron sink and 4 burner gas range. Escape to the main level master retreat with gleaming hickory hardwood floors, huge walk-in closet with shelving and island drawers, adjoining bath with stand-alone shower and private walk-out, just steps away from the hot tub area. Completing the main level and across from the entry are French doors that open to the spacious great room with tongue & groove wood slatted vaulted ceiling, surround sound speakers, stone surrounded gas fireplace, several walkouts and walls of windows bringing the outside woodland feeling indoors. Walk up the rustic wooden staircase adorned with log balusters to the loft; perfect for an office and overlooks the serene landscape. Down the hall is a full bathroom and a spacious bedroom with a small door leading to a hidden playroom or storage area. The finished walk-out basement boasts a recreational room with built-in bookcases and enough space for a gaming table or seating. Steps away is an exercise room which opens to separate room fitted with stand alone wood burning fireplace and walk-out to the backyard. Completing the lower level is a large bedroom with adjoining full bathroom and ample room for storage. Summer barbecues will be a delight on the outdoor patio with wood-burning fireplace and built in hot tub as you are pleasantly reminded as to why you call Colorado home while you watch the wildlife, smell the pines and listen to the wind rustle through the trees. All this, along with nearby parks, D20 Schools, and trails awaits you in this perfectly crafted dream home!