The most affordable home in the highly sought-after Ute Creek Golf Course community! Experience the quintessential Colorado lifestyle in this charming south-facing ranch home, offering 2 bedrooms, a versatile den, 2 baths, and an unfinished basement, all nestled on a premium lot abutting a scenic community trail and park and trail on two sides! Conveniently located near picturesque walking trails, the Jim Hamm and Union Reservoir Natural Areas, perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding. Enjoy MAIN FLOOR LIVING with NO METRO DISTRIC in this smoke-free, pet-free home. As you enter, you're welcomed by elegant archways that lead into the bright and open living, dining, and kitchen areas. The kitchen is ideal for entertaining, featuring a large island, under-cabinet lighting, and custom pull-out pantry shelves. The spacious primary suite boasts an archway leading to a full bath with transom window and a large walk-in closet with built-in shelving. The den can easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom! A spacious laundry room with a closet comes equipped with a washer and dryer. The full unfinished basement offers endless possibilities for future expansion, a home gym, office, extra bedrooms, or storage. The low-maintenance yard, with no grass in the back, is a rare find, backing onto a park and abutting a greenbelt/trail that leads to the park. Updates include a new water heater and exterior paint in 2015, furnace in 2016, glass-top range in 2018, roof in 2019, and A/C and humidifier in 2022.This is just a short walk to Rough & Ready Park, with 9 acres of sports fields, picnic areas, public art, an off-leash dog park, game courts, and a playground. Enjoy easy access to charming Main Street for dining, wineries, breweries, shopping, and entertainment. Commuters will love the convenient access to I-25, Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park. This gem won't last long! Schedule your showing today!