Perched on 26 private, heavily forested acres just north of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, this mountain estate delivers what most buyers spend years searching for — genuine remoteness without surrender. You’re deep in the pines. You’re not stranded. Minutes from Hwy 24, with Colorado Springs and Woodland Park both within easy reach. The home is a two-story mountain retreat done right-3,698 fully finished square feet, completely renovated with a clean, modern interior that lives as good as it photographs. The main level opens to a sun-drenched great room anchored by a commanding masonry fireplace, an updated kitchen with stainless appliances, crisp white cabinetry, large island, and stone backsplash that honors the mountain setting without trying too hard. Upstairs the primary suite appointed with a freestanding soaking tub, walk-in tile shower, and double vanity, along with additional bedrooms framing picture-window views of Pikes Peak. The fully upgraded main level adds two more bedrooms, a fourth bath, and generous flex space that connects seamlessly to the sloping hillside terrain. Step outside and the property earns its price all over again. A wood deck delivers unobstructed Pikes Peak views that stop conversations mid-sentence. Below, a flagstone patio anchored by a fire pit sits alongside a tranquil water feature — the kind of backyard detail that turns a house into a sanctuary. Beyond the main home, a fully appointed detached guest house features soaring wood-beam ceilings, a wood-burning stove, full kitchenette, and generous open living space-ideal for extended family, rental income, a creative studio, or caretaker quarters. This is a legitimate second living space that multiplies the value of the entire estate. Infrastructure matches the vision: private well, permitted septic, forced-air propane heat, attached 2-car garage with RV accommodation. No HOA. No covenants. Properties like this don’t surface often.