4003 Forest Lakes Dr, Monument, CO 80132

As you drive into the West Valley at Forest Lakes you can feel the stress of city living melt away. This peaceful special enclave is tucked back against the foothills & feels like living in a nature preserve. The surrounding hills keep the noise of the city at bay & you have your own community lake in which you can enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, & fishing. There is also a playground & gazebo area for picnics. This special home backs to a forested open space with a stream & miles of hiking & biking trails. You will see deer, elk & a wide range of birds visiting the open space & the giant hardwood trees directly behind the home. An open floor plan with windows that give you lots of natural light, a panoramic view of the stream, the valley & the mountains. Gourmet kitchen with Kitchen Aid appliances, under cabinet lighting & large kitchen pantry. Custom soft close Hickory cabinets & granite countertops in kitchen & all bathrooms. Kitchen opens to the dining room & living room with a cozy gas fireplace against a ceramic accent wall, & walk-out to the deck. A large covered deck on the back of the home gives you a great viewing area for relaxing, watching wildlife & a great venue for entertaining. The large master bedroom faces the open space & has a walk-out to the deck. Master bathroom has a barn door, double shower heads with a smooth rock bottom shower, double sinks, & a large master walk-in closet. The 3 car garage has been extended & new solar panels greatly reduce your electric bills. Walk-out basement patio has a 220 volt hot tub connection & a lovely paved patio extension into the back yard. Extensive landscaping throughout the front & back yards. Basement has a large family room, with gas fireplace, two bedrooms, wet bar & unfinished space for storage/workshop or finish for a fifth bedroom. Smart Home System throughout. So many builder upgrades. HOA socials & concerts promote a great community. This rare gem of a home could be your own private retreat.