220 Elk Path, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

PREAPPROVED BUYERS WELCOME - 2.5% BUYER'S AGENTS COMMISSION - CALL: 719-660-2400 This fully renovated and updated one level stucco home is located in the heart of Manitou Springs surrounded by mountains with incredible views. The landscaped ¾ acre property is fully fenced and includes a hand made wooden gate and stucco wall creating your own private resort. The blue water of your in ground, heated pool twinkles in the sun as you sit on the deep wraparound porch enjoying the green lawn. Later, prepare a meal for your friends on a huge 12 foot wide composite deck overlooking downtown Manitou with views of all the surrounding mountains and attractions. Explore hiking/biking trails just outside your door or stroll downtown to enjoy the many art galleries or simply to enjoy the many activities hosted in this wonderful community. As you enter the tiled entry hall through the front door a ½ bathroom on the right is immediately available for swimmers needing a break. On the left is a bedroom/office with large windows looking out on the yard and pool with stunning views of Redstone Castle. As you enter the carpeted great room through the arched entry hall the large windows frame beautiful views of William’s Canyon, Cliff Dwellings and Garden of the Gods. The great room is graced by the massive original red stone fireplace and red flagstone mantle and has recessed lighting throughout. The large windows, French doors and sliding glass door leading to the north deck allow natural light to fill this wonderful space. Nine foot ceilings with two ceiling fans and an open floor plan leading to the breakfast bar, dining area and kitchen give the spacious feeling of a resort. The open concept kitchen features stainless steel appliances. Under cabinet lighting provides a bright workspace on the granite countertops. With plenty of soft close drawers and cabinets which include roll out shelves, storing your cooking utensils is a breeze. Enjoy cooking for your friends using the smooth glass cooktop with stainless steel hood and double ovens. A huge pantry with space for a chest freezer opens into the kitchen. An arched hallway off the kitchen leads to a guest room with a full bath. Further down the hall is the laundry room with a full size washer and dryer, counter top space and cabinets. At the end of the hallway is the spacious master suite with French doors opening onto the wraparound porch and giving a wonderful view of the private yard. Another arched entry leads to the spacious five piece master bath with a glassless, tiled shower which includes instant hot water. Nearby is a huge soaking tub surrounded by artistically cut stone tile, granite top dressing table and double sinks. A pocket door opens to the master closet with its many shelves for shoes, massive built-in four drawer chest and wraparound clothes bars. This home features recessed LED lighting for wraparound porch, great room, dining area and kitchen, cellular blinds on all windows and master keyed entry for all doors. Outdoor entertaining includes a 13,000 gallon plaster/tiled in-ground resort pool with sun shelf and oversized natural gas heater capable of maintaining a pool temperature above 100 degrees. Pool includes locking automated electric cover, winter cover, and volleyball net. Landscaping includes automatic sprinklers and drip system, mature trees, waterfall feature near pool and a sandbox with umbrella. All decks are composite with the north deck featuring a natural gas barbeque hookup. The main house is stucco and entirely spray foam insulated providing a very stable temperature envelope. Attached 2 car garage is oversized and insulated with a large driveway including additional parking space. There are three outbuildings for storage and workshop. Property includes full outside video surveillance with DVR, remote controlled automated entry gate. Prewired service for a hot tub located just outside the great room sliding doors is available.