Forest View Estates is a peaceful, spacious and scenic neighborhood located adjacent to Pike National Forest - 3.5 miles west of the Monument Exit of 1-25. Lot sizes average 3 acres. This home is located on the end of the cul-de-sac, on a level lot and faces east - which creates an ideal setup for enjoying sunrises and sunsets. Mountain views are enjoyed from most windows. Monument is a friendly small town with a bit of western flair and is ideally located mid-way between the Denver Tec Center and downtown Colorado Springs. Coming up the driveway - you will find a beautiful stucco and rock home with arched windows, a circular garden in the center of the driveway and a balcony overlying the grande entranceway. The great room catches your eyes first - a two story sun-filled and inviting space. The staircase to the upper level is reminiscent of the classic movie - Gone With the Wind. Quality & Craftsmanship abound in every room. Beautiful chandeliers, hand carved woodwork around the three fireplaces are just a few of the special touches. Six Bedrooms (one of which is the secondary master retreat on the main floor) & Six Bathrooms along with Two Offices, an Art Studio with a vent fan and an enormous home gym. This home has several options for office locations, school rooms, formal and informal entertaining, privacy for guests, outdoor seating & entertaining plus a shaded dog run connected an oversized & heated 3 car garage with lots of storage cabinets. The gourmet kitchen has an eat in area, spacious granite counters, dual dishwashers, 3 sinks, stainless steel appliances, high end cherry cabinetry, two pantries and an adjacent formal dining room with bay windows. The master suite is truly a suite - large bedroom with an adjoining master bath, sitting room and direct access to the balcony. QUALITY, SUN FILLED, PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP, OPTIONS, PRIVACY, ELBOW ROOM, ELEGANT yet WELCOMING, PRISTINE, ELEVATOR, MOTHER NATURE ----- YOUR HAPPY PLACE.