Black Forest Country Estate
Colorado Springs, Colorado | El Paso County County | 5.34 Acres
Property Information
This Black Forest Country Estate consists of a striking custom estate home on a 5.34 acres pine tree covered lot with outstanding views of Pikes Peak. The property has excellent location just a few miles north on Highway 83 from Colorado Springs. The home is in excellent condition (built in 2004) and has numerous upgrades and custom features. The property lies at the end of the road and offers unparallel privacy for the area. The home consists of 6,258 finished square feet of living space with a main floor and full basement that offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Close DetailsLOCATION
The property is located approximately 15 to 20 minutes north of downtown Colorado Springs, just off of Highway 83 at the end of paved Old Lasso Point. The address is 14475 Old Lasso Point. All showings are by APPOINTMENT ONLY! Please contact the listing agents to arrange a showing time.
IMPROVEMENTS
The property is a 330 x 705 rectangular lot with superior views of Pikes Peak. The lot is serviced with electricity (400 amp), natural gas and operates on a domestic well (300 feet and 15 gpm) and septic system. The zoning is R-55 Rural Residential.
The home is extremely efficient and features a 9 zone in-floor radiant heating system with R23 insulation in the walls and R48 insulation in the ceiling. The roofing is 50 year presidential shingles. The exterior is stucco siding. The owner occupants have not smoked in the home or housed inside pets.
The home interior has on “Old World” or “Tuscan” feel to it with many upgraded custom features throughout including hand-trowel texture paint and faux paint finish, wall paper, Crown molding in the kitchen and master, a recessed ceiling in the master bedroom with a hand painted ceiling mural to mention a few.
The above grade main floor offers a beautifully appointed kitchen with hardwood cherry floors, granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry and appliances and 12 foot ceilings. The carpeted great room features 14 foot ceilings with 11 foot windows, large wooden ceiling beams and many custom features including a main entry door from Honduras. In addition to an office with tray ceiling, entry room and bathroom, there is a spacious main floor master bedroom, walk in closets and master bathroom with a tiled Jacuzzi tub and walk in dual head shower with travertine tile and walk-in closet with laundry washer/dryer. The engineering design would allow for the addition of an elevator to the lower level if desired.
The basement offers a walkout with additional views of Pikes Peak, a great room with 10 foot ceilings, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, craft room, laundry facility and a home theatre. The home otherwise has a minimum of 8 foot ceilings with upgraded hardware on the doors, security system, two gas fireplaces, two wet bars, two covered patios, a covered porch, instant hot water system, central vacuum (toe kick) and sound systems. The home has a 3 car heated garage and is designed for an additional boiler for driveway and walkway de-icing. There are no known defects and a property disclosure will be provided to qualified buyers.
A separate 1800 square foot metal shop (36x50) rounds out the improvements. The shop has two access doors, one overhead door, 220-volt electric service and is plumbed for a bathroom. The property has insulated RV hookups with electricity, water and sewage dump. While not in an HOA, there is a $150 annual assessment for road maintenance.
SUMMARY
The property offers is considered high quality in excellent condition with a superb location and outstanding views. There is a May 2011 qualified appraisal of $1,100,000 and the price was established by the seller to motivate buyers for a quick sale.
TAXES $3,900 year
Cooperative Marketing Agreement with Bahr and Bahr and Associates of the Platinum Group