Gorgeous custom 2-story in desirable Black Forest perched on almost 8 acres bordering 47 acres of community owned open space for your use in the horse friendly community of Cherry Creek Springs. Beautiful Pikes Peak views. Award winning School District 38. 4 bedrooms on the upper level plus 3 additional bedrooms on the main and lower levels. Outbuildings/barn allowed. Two laundry rooms. Formal living room with dramatic 2-story vaulted ceilings, large windows for tons of natural light and to capture the tremendous Pikes Peak views. Well appointed kitchen with high end cherry cabinetry, slab granite counters, gas cook-top, double oven, pantry, central vac sweep, eat-in nook, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. Main level family room with gas fireplace, bay window, hardwood floors, custom built-ins and a walk-out to the composite back deck with metal railings. The deck has great views of the rolling terrain, treed hills and nearby pond. Spacious office with closet and french doors. Formal dining room with tons of room for a large dining set and features a bay window. Spacious master retreat with walk-in closet and a 5 piece bath with heated tile floors, double vanity, large soaking tub and separate shower. Finished walk-out lower level with engineered hardwood floors, pre-plumbed wet bar area with built-in cabinets, walk-out to the fenced backyard, 2 bedrooms, full bath w/ heated tile floors, large family room, game room. Low maintenance stucco and stone exterior. Surrounded by beautiful custom homes. Bordering community open space with tons of trails throughout the community perfect for walking or riding your horse. Close proximity to Colorado Springs and Denver with great access to I-25, HWY 83 and to the amenities of Monument. Check out the whole house Matterport virtual tour. Zoned for horses!