This home lives and feels as if you stepped into an Architectural Digest available for a discerning buyer seeking privacy and tranquility on almost 5 horse friendly acres perfectly suited to enjoy the best Colorado has to offer in close proximity to Denver and Colorado Springs. A true equestrian's dream property with stellar close-in location in Monument perched at the tree line giving you the perfect mixture of sweeping mountain views, towering ponderosa pines and lush green meadows. Quick access to Pike National Forest and nearby horse friendly trails. No expense was sparred on the barn's construction. The barn features a heated workshop, 3 stalls w/ heated auto waterers, hay storage, wash bay, floor drains, high end windows, fly suppression system, a heated tack room, multiple frost free hydrants and three pastures with an outdoor riding arena. The exterior of the home is truly special and magazine like evoking the idea of Colorado living w/ massive logs, an abundance of stone, mixture of shake siding and a serene front porch. The grounds are gorgeous w/ lush lawns, mixture of trees, stacked stone garden beds w/ professional landscaping, asphalt driveway w/ plenty of parking, stone entry pillars, iron electric gate and split rail fencing. Upon entering through the double doors you are immediately drawn into the great room w/ towering ceilings, an over-sized high end fireplace, large high quality casement windows, exposed logs, formal dining and glowing hardwood floors. The kitchen is open to the family room with a double oven, dining nook, 5 burner gas cook-top, granite counters and stone backsplash. The family room w/ a 2 story wall of windows, hardwood floors, 3 sided fireplace and walk-out to the 58x13 composite deck. Main level primary suite w/ fireplace, tons of windows and 5 piece bath. 5 bedrooms (3 main level), 5 baths, an office and attached 3 car garage. No HOA. Award winning School District 38.