Natural light filtered through majestic pines and a deciduous canopy of summer leaves gives this beautifully updated 3br/2ba Highlands Ranch home the feeling of being in a forest. With HOA maintained front yard and xeriscape backyard, this "lock and leave" style home near Town Center offers 3 living levels and gives the benefits of living in a house, but without the work. The main floor living room has a sliding glass door that leads to the backyard deck, perfect for letting the summer breezes in and extending entertaining space. The pristine walnut-stained hardwood flooring adds a warm feel and carries up the short staircase into the upper level kitchen. The kitchen overlooks the living room, window encased dining area and backyard. A kitchen island, contemporary counters, white cabinets with pull out shelves, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, range with glass top and a large pantry offers the chef plenty of space to create tapas and drinks to enjoy on the backyard deck. The upstairs master bedroom suite has a gorgeous wood accent wall, an attached full bathroom and walk-in closet. Use the 2 lower-level bedrooms as office space or for additional sleeping areas and shares an additional full bathroom. The attached 2-car garage allows for easy parking and storage. Situated on a small cul-de-sac of homes, the layout of this community provides clusters of homes with a central community pool. Located a few streets from Lucent and near Town Center's many shops and restaurants, this home offers easy access to the nearby trail system, rec center, medical facilities, freeways, and Douglas County schools. Conveniently located, impeccably maintained and the definition of low maintenance, this house in the trees is ready to be called home.