$615,000

Light, bright, and wide open from the moment you walk in. This ranch style home in Tollgate Crossing offers easy main floor living with vaulted ceilings throughout the living, dining, kitchen, and primary bedroom. Archways frame the entry, hardwood floors carry through the main level, and large windows and sliders fill the home with natural light and open straight to the backyard. And that's where this home really shines. The private, fully fenced backyard is exceptionally landscaped on a large corner lot. A covered patio off the main living area is perfect for dining, lounging, and entertaining, while an extended patio offers additional sun and shade. A paver pathway leads to a second sitting area ideal for a fire pit or patio table. Mature trees, green lawn, and flower beds ready for plants or vegetable gardens complete a yard you'll actually live in. The spacious main floor primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a large bay window overlooking the backyard, and a generous walk-in closet. The open kitchen offers a huge peninsula for casual dining and entertaining, plus a roomy pantry and plenty of cabinetry. An open banister leads to the basement, where archways define three flexible spaces for a theater, gym, playroom, office, or entertaining. A large bedroom and full bath are already in place. With approximately 1,000 of 1,800 sq ft finished, there's still plenty of room to grow. The south facing 3-car attached garage gets plenty of winter sunshine to help melt snow and ice and offers ample space for vehicles,tools, and toys. Tollgate Crossing is made for getting outside, with the pool and clubhouse just 5 blocks away, plus greenbelts, bike paths, and 2 large parks with playgrounds, basketball, sand volleyball, and covered picnic areas. Southlands is about 2 miles away for dining & shopping. Aurora Reservoir is minutes away for its 8-mile trail, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Located in the Cherry Creek School District with quick access to E-470.