This beautiful mountain home will be your respite from the hustle and bustle of life. Nestled in the pines, this home on an oversized lot offers charm and tranquility. The spacious fenced back yard borders a greenbelt that leads to Lovell Gulch Trail that is in the Pike National Forest. You'll never have to load up your car and drive to the trail-head again. Pride of ownership is evident and recently renovated, this home boasts newer gutters and landscaping with drip irrigation, recently resurfaced driveway, Milgard windows, and closed-circuit security cameras. You'll feel right at home in the living room with slate entry, vaulted ceiling, tongue and groove paneling, and cozy fireplace complete with slate hearth and beetle kill pine mantel. The blower on the fireplace can be turned on to help warm up the home on chilly evenings. Beautiful oak floors and large picture windows throughout the main level help the home feel light and open. The well-appointed gourmet kitchen and dining area are perfect for entertaining friends or spending a quiet evening at home. Brazilian granite countertops, marble backsplash, knotty alder cabinets, stainless appliances, oversized farm sink, and pull-out pantry are just some of the gems you'll find here. The dining area walks-out to the deck and backyard which is completely enclosed by a split-rail fence. On the upper level, you'll find 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Bathrooms boast granite countertops, tile floors and backsplashes. Other features include whole-house humidifier that was installed in 2018, furnace replaced in 2012, and radon mitigation system installed in 2018. Window treatments, washer, dryer, and kitchen appliances included. Laundry on the main level. Crawl space offers extra storage. City utilities, paved streets and a short 25 min drive to Colorado Springs are added bonuses. Make this your home away from home or home for a lifetime! Schedule an appointment today to see this lovely mountain retreat!