Charming 1500+sqft rancher on a .22 acre lot in the Town of Palmer Lake! Ideal location for lovers of nature's playground, with two National Forest trailheads just a short walk from the front door! Award winning District 38 schools, with Palmer Lake Elem. about a mile away. Enjoy the views of Raspberry Mountain at the top of this serene property from the new swinging bench. Or, sit on the back deck, and listen to the peaceful sounds of the frogs in the neighbor's pond. Inside, this light, bright and open home has vaulted ceilings, crown molding & newer carpet/LVP throughout & features...19'x19' living room w/large window, efficient updated wood burning FP, display shelves & desk nook w/built-in bookshelves...adjacent dining area...12'x16' country kitchen w/charming wainscoting, ample oak cabinets, newer countertops, all black appliances, including 5-burner gas range & side-by-side fridge, large built-in pantry cabinet & cozy breakfast nook overlooking the backyard area...12'x16' primary bedroom w/corner windows, walk-in closet & French doors to the ensuite 5-pc bath w/updated double vanities & integrated sinks, plenty of linen cabinet storage, corner jetted tub w/charming candle chandelier & frosted octagon window, & newer shower enclosure...tucked away 2nd & 3rd bedrooms, one w/partial walk-in closet...updated full hall bath w/shower enclosure & linen cabinet...and mud/laundry room off the kitchen, w/included W/D, that takes you out to the back deck w/partial pergola. Outside, you'll enjoy the...partially fenced back yard area...plenty of scrub oak, mature trees & natural vegetation...tree fort...10'x20' shed...and level parking for three vehicles. Less than 1/2 mile to Glen Park, 1 mile to the Town restaurants/shops and Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area, and 4 miles to the amenities of Monument and I-25, too! Washer('25) ;furnace('24); shed('23); kit. counters('22); water heater, carpet, LVP flooring, primary bath shower, main bath vanity('20); roof('16).