Welcome to the Canterbury East subdivision in MONUMENT, A development that features 5 ACRE lots, with forest, privacy, and rural EQUESTRAIN lots, all within the top-rated district 38 schools. This CUSTOM home is a RARE OPPORTUNITY: a 5 bed, 4 bath ranch home, on acreage just outside of Monument. This is a ONE-OWNER home. During the 30+ years of owning the property, the owner, a professional forester, meticulously planned out this property to make it what it is today. You will see the dedication and hard work as you see all the diverse vegetation and trees! With over 3,850 sq ft, you will walk into a BRIGHT main level with UPDATED WOOD FLOORS as you move along to the formal dining area separately SUNK IN FORMAL LIVING AREA. Picture yourself on a cold winter day relaxing in the living room next to the WOOD BURNING floor to ceiling fireplace, this is where memories are made. Bring all your friends and family and enjoy the UPDATED OVERSIZED KITCHEN, with a LARGE Granite Island and GLASS DISPLAY cabinets. The primary suite offers peaceful views and a private EN SUITE BATHE, attached is also a nursery or office area. Outdoors is an expansive 633 sq ft composite DECK with lighted steps, 6' glass wind screens, and a BUILT- IN grill alcove-perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The lower level includes a SECOND MASTER SUITE, two large bedrooms, a fitness room, a spacious 2nd family room with a GAS FIREPLACE. This level is a walk out with its own private oasis featuring a STAMPED PATIO, a water feature and mature landscaping. The lower level has been used as a short-term rental/Airbnb, offering flexible income potential or private guest accommodations. OUTDOOR features include a LIGHTED FULL-SIZE SPORT COURT for pickleball, basketball, short-court tennis, or volleyball, a fenced garden area, and peaceful TRAILS through your PRIVATE forest. Visit this home and experience Colorado living at its finest.