Adjacent to open space with mature cottonwoods framing the property, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath two-story offers a smart layout, great location, and is complete with a 2-car garage and a spacious lot. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings and an open, light-filled great room with luxury vinyl plank flooring and a sliding door to the back patio. The adjacent dining area flows into a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a breakfast bar. A convenient half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a comfortable and spacious retreat with an attached bath featuring a dual-sink vanity and tub/shower combo. Two additional bedrooms with ceiling fans share easy access to a full bath with custom tile surround. The finished basement adds flexible living space-media room, playroom, home gym, or guest quarters, you decide. Out back, a paver patio anchored by a wood pergola with shade canopy and privacy screen sets the stage for Colorado evenings, complete with a fire pit and storage shed. The large, fully fenced yard is a blank canvas ready for your landscaping vision. This home has served as a successful short-term rental and comes turnkey if you want to use as an investment or move on in! It is ideally located minutes from Powers Boulevard, Peterson SFB, shopping, dining, and schools, with quick access to downtown Colorado Springs and the mountains.