When property borders a National Monument, you know it's special! The Fossil Beds National Monument borders this great 2,643 sq ft home on 2 quiet acres. Peaceful setting at the end of cul-de-sac with panoramic westerly mountain views of the Sangres! Relax, and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and visiting wildlife. Great hiking right from the front door, with rock outcroppings, forest and meadows, and a seasonal pond nearby. The Great Room features spacious, open-design Kitchen, Dining and Living Room with wood burning fireplace and a grand wall-of-windows looking out at the expansive mountain vistas. Walk-out to large south-facing sun deck where morning coffee and night-time stargazing is a must! The Master Bedroom has adjoining full Bath and private slider to the deck. Upper level has 3/4 shared Bath and two Bedrooms with several, unique windows for lots of natural light. Open FLEX space between rooms at top of stairs can be used as an office, hobby, or home-schooling space. Walk-out basement is unfinished but framed and ready to make it your own! Lots of space for your toys: 2-car Detached Garage and 1-car Detached Garage/workshop, both built 2 years ago. Roads are county maintained with easy access to Highways 24 & 67, and Teller County Rd 1. Area is surrounded by the Fossil Beds, Pike National Forest and pristine mountains...giving residents access to tons of hiking and biking trails, fishing at nearby reservoirs and creeks, and so much more to do in the great outdoors! Don't miss this fabulous opportunity to live and play in the Colorado mountains!