Cozy 4 bedroom, 3 bath raised rancher in Crystal Park, a 2,000 acre gated mountain community. This home is nestled among the trees and only 7 minutes from the gate! Sutherland Creek runs through the property, and creates a wonderful atmosphere at this special home. The main level has oak floors throughout the living areas and features...light-filled great room with south, west and east-facing windows that beckon the lush forest indoors, vaulted ceilings, wood burning fireplace and patio door out to the wrap-around composite deck...kitchen with quality oak cabinetry, granite counters, 3yo SS appliances and undermount SS sink...10'x15' primary bedroom with additional 6'x7' walk-in closet and ensuite full bath with deep jetted tub, slate tile walls, extended vanity and much-appreciated towel warmer...2 large additional main level bedrooms, one of which has double windows and the calming sounds of the creek when the windows are open...3/4 hall bath featuring a large vanity with granite counters and undermount sink, slate tile walls and linen closet. On the lower level, you'll find the...15'x18' family room, also with a wall of south-facing windows and free-standing gas stove to keep things cozy in winter, surrounded by walls of native stone...4th bedroom that overlooks the front of the property...large flex room that walks out to the 20'x21' lower deck...wet bar/mini-kitchen with full-size refrigerator space...3/4 hall bath...sunny laundry room with included W/D and storage shelving. Outside, it's hard to decide where to spend your time enjoying nature...soaking up the sun on the upper wrap-around decks, listening to the sounds of the creek on the lower deck from underneath the new pergola (with its sun shades and curtains)...having fun on the zipline... or enjoying all of Crystal Park's private amenities for owners incl. hiking and fishing! Only 12 minutes to Manitou, EASY access off the road and nice flat driveway, too!