Description
Custom stucco home sits on 35 acre treed lot has many upgrades. The main level opens to the formal dining area with imported Italian Limestone floors crown moldings and coffered ceilings. The great room features a double sided gas fireplace, Italian Limestone floors, 2 story high ceilings, and atrium doors to the patio. The kitchen has granite counters, 42” solid cherry carved cabinets, a center island with sink, stainless appliances including 48” GE Monogram gas range and exhaust hood. Adjacent to the kitchen is a hearth room that shares the double sided fireplace with the living room, room for a large table and walks out to the patio. The large family room has a gas fireplace, built in entertainment center, hardwood floors, French doors, atrium doors and a pass thru to the kitchen. Also on the main level is a large master suite with vaulted ceilings, atrium doors, and a double sided gas fireplace that is shared with the attached master bath that has Italian Limestone floors, a jetted ceiling filled tub, glass block shower duel vanity sinks, and huge walk in his and her closet. On the Upper level there is a large den that features a fireplace, built-in book cases, a fabulous wet bar, and atrium doors the upper level deck. The third bedroom is very large with vaulted ceilings and a window niche. Also on the upper level there is another bedroom and a third bath with a tiled counter sink. The lower level patio has a built in gas fireplace and a built in gas BBQ. The upper level sun deck also has a gas fireplace and tremendous views of the property. Upgrades also include a 6,000 reverse osmosis ultra violet water filter which can be used for three houses, pre-wire for security system and satellite, one domestic well and one agricultural well, and arched doorways through out the main level.
Ever dream of having your own private retreat that’s a wonderful nature preserve - within a 20 minute drive from downtown Colorado Springs? We have it for you!
Thirty five acres total. About 60% of the acreage is hardwood forest and shady glens and even contains a small wetlands area to enhance the wonderful biodiversity of this beautiful property. Enjoy quiet strolls thru the forest surrounded by wildlife and possibly see nature as you’ve never before experienced.
Here’s a short list of creatures identified on the property to date:
· White-tail deer
· Elk (the Ft. Carson herd sometimes visits)
· Black bear
· Bobcat
· Coyote
· Beaver
· Raccoon
· Rabbit
· Bald Eagle
· Red-tailed hawk
· Peregrine falcon
· Canada Goose’
· Ducks of all types
· Wild turkey
· Monarch butterfly (migration route)
· Bullfrogs
· And yes, in a wet summer, fireflies.
One of the reasons for the diversity is the elevation at 5,200 ft., it puts you in a different climate zone than most of El Paso County. The other is the riparian setting that is afforded by Fountain creek.
