Does the idea of living in one of Colorado's premiere resort-style communities sound appealing? Would it be beneficial to have easy and convenient access to just about everything (i.e., shopping, restaurants, health care services, etc.) that you could possibility need within a 5-10-minute drive of your home? Does the thought of joining an active, close-knit community excite you? What if I told you that you can have all the above with access to highly rated schools and some of the lowest taxes in the nation at an incredible price point? Does that sound like a compelling opportunity? If your answer is yes, then this former model home with loads of upgrades situated less than a half mile walk from trails, parks, a renowned golf course, and community clubhouse with pools, tennis + pickleball courts and work-out facility in Erie's highly coveted Vista Ridge is a must see! This handsome 2-story cottage-inspired, 4,300+ square foot home with finished basement checks all the boxes! The main level features a formal living room, private study, expansive dining room with elegant double-sided fireplace, huge great room that opens to a spacious eat-in gourmet kitchen, laundry room, full bathroom, bedroom as well as access to a covered porch and two decks. The upper level boasts a stately primary suite, 2 additional bedrooms, loft and full bathroom while overlooking the great room below. The daylight flooded finished basement features a gigantic 33' x 22' rec room with custom fireplace, TV wall, wet bar, designer-grade bathroom, bedroom, and 700+ square feet of storage. If that isn't enough to impress, this incredibly energy efficient home includes two furnaces, two air condensers, a whole-home sound system and a massive 3-car garage. This home truly offers the very best blend of location, convenience, size, and floorplan utility all at an incredible value! Schedule your private tour today!