Ideally situated outside Ft. Carson Gate 20, this home is only a 10-minute drive to post. Also, minutes away from I-25 and Powers Blvd, offering easy access to shopping, dining, and more. Enjoy a short walk to open space, trails, and Crosscreek Regional Park, featuring a BMX track, fishing pond, soccer fields, pavilions, and a members-only community garden. Built in 2012, this spacious home offers 4 beds, 3 baths, an oversized 3-car garage, loft, private office, unfinished walk-out basement ready for your designs. Add'l highlights include paid-off solar panels, a new composite deck (2024), and backs to open space. Welcomeing you w/covered front porch overlooking the front lawn, complete w/sprinkler system. Inside, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, high ceilings, neutral paint tones, and plenty of natural light. French doors open to a private office, which could serve as a bedroom or work area. Great Room features a ceiling fan, built-in entertainment center, and flows into the dining area w/walk-out access to the new composite deck, perfect for family gatherings and offering serene views of the open space behind the home. Open kitchen is designed for the home chef, w/SS appliances, 42-inch dark wood cabinets, smooth granite counters, ample storage, and a redesigned pantry w/pull-out shelving. 1/2 bath w/built-in shelving, a basement access door, and the owner's entry to 3-car garage complete the main level. Oversized garage boasts high ceilings, openers, and heavy-duty shelving. Unfinished walk-out basement is ready for your creative touches and opens to a backyard w/sprinkler system, featuring 5 grafted fruit trees that yield 4 types of fruit, plus room to grow. Upstairs, loft offers space for all ages. Steps away are 3 beds, some w/mountain views, full bath w/dual sinks, laundry room. Primary, offers some mountain views, walk-in closet w/system, dual sinks, oval tub, and stand-alone shower. Part of Mesa Ridge Metro Distirct.