Own your own piece of the woods with this custom home nestled on 5 acres in beautiful Black Forest. Located just 10 minutes from desirable D20 schools, top-tier hospitals, and great restaurants this property gives you all the privacy and tranquility of a woodsy retreat without compromising accessibility or convenience. The rustic woods paired with a fully landscaped yard welcome you in and invite you to stay. A stately foyer with vaulted ceilings, set between a private home office and formal dining room complete with tray ceiling and hand-textured walls, welcomes you into the main level. Views of the forest are the first to greet you as you enter the bright open living room flooded with natural light. Hickory floors and stone fireplaces are among the many features that bring the beauty of the outdoors in. The central gourmet and eat-in kitchen with its knotty Alder cabinets, walk-in pantry, breakfast nook, and double sink, is as functional as it is elegant. Just off the kitchen, you’ll find the large covered deck bringing the main level spaces together creating a seamless indoor/outdoor floor plan perfect for entertaining and enjoying the surrounding beauty. Main-level living is achieved by the west-facing master suite with ensuite 5-piece bath. The top floor includes a loft-style living space with beamed ceilings and fireplace, another of the homes three covered balconies/patios, junior sweet with attached private 3/4 bathroom, three more bedrooms all with generous closet space, an additional full bathroom, and plenty of windows offering even more views of Pikes Peak and the surrounding ponderosas. An already framed walk-out basement with rough-in for an additional bath gives you the ability to tailor this home to your unique needs, be it a mother-in-law suite or a rental. Other notable features include a brand new septic system, high-speed fiber internet, a new roof and gutters, mitigated and low burn score lot, fenced-in garden, and a 3-car garage.