Cozy 4-bedroom, 3-bath raised rancher in Crystal Park, a 2,000-acre gated mountain community. This home is nestled among the trees & only 7 minutes from the gate! Sutherland Creek runs through the property & creates a wonderful atmosphere at this special home. The main level has oak floors throughout the living areas & features...light-filled great room with south, west & east-facing windows that beckon the lush forest indoors, vaulted ceilings, wood burning fireplace & patio door out to the wrap-around composite deck...kitchen with quality oak cabinetry, granite counters, 3 year old stainless steel appliances & undermount stainless steel sink...10'x15' primary bedroom with additional 6'x7' walk-in closet & ensuite full bath with deep jetted tub, slate tile walls, extended vanity & much-appreciated towel warmer...2 large additional main level bedrooms, one of which has double windows & the calming sounds of the creek when the windows are open...3/4 hall bath featuring a large vanity with granite counters & undermount sink, slate tile walls & linen closet. On the lower level, you'll find the...15'x18' family room, also with a wall of south-facing windows & 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 exits out to the 20'x21' lower deck...wet bar/mini-kitchen with full-size refrigerator space...sunny laundry room with included washer/dryer & 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 & curtains)...sitting around the firepit...having fun on the zipline...or enjoying all of Crystal Park's private amenities for owners including hiking & fishing! Only 12 minutes to Manitou, EASY access off the road, & nice flat driveway, too!