Live the Colorado dream here in the gated community of Big Elk Meadows. This attractive solidly built home sits on a 0.47-acre lot surrounded by mountains, rock, outcroppings and evergreen trees, a peaceful retreat. Home has 3 bedrooms, three baths, an office, decks/balconies, two wood burning fireplaces and an oversized garage with 10-foot doors and adjoining shop. Radiant heat hot water system that is under floors and baseboard. Windows are energy efficient. The main floor is an open floor plan concept with large windows and plenty of light. Halfway between Estes Park and Lyons, follow the Little Thompson River up the fully maintained roads and pass two community lakes to reach this home. Enjoy the many amenities or activities within the community such as fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, heated swimming pool, youth park, tennis courts, volleyball court and horseshoe pit. Fish in the five trout stocked lakes and keep your horses in the upper pasture which overlooks Longs Peak Mountain. With wildlife such as elk, deer, moose, turkeys, bobcats, bald eagles and osprey in and around the community and the numerous recreational sports at your fingertips. This is Colorado Rocky Mountain Living at its best and it's right outside of your door!