Sprawling mountain and downtown views meet close proximity to the Southridge recreation center — nothing else in Highlands Ranch compares. Tucked into The Hearth, where walking trails lead to the closest schools, parks and the Southridge recreation center, this light-filled two-story home is ready for its next chapter. Peace of mind arrives in the details: newer HVAC, roof, and water heater are all in place, plus fully paid-off solar panels. Enjoy stunning sunset and city views from the upper deck, where distant rear neighbors preserve a sense of privacy above a low-maintenance yard that meets your busy lifestyle with a 7-minute-mow. Beyond the charming red front door, 18ft ceilings and a wall of windows fill the space with light while framing mountain views. A see-through fireplace separates the great room from a cozier second living area with built-in surround sound and sliding glass door access to the deck. Corner windows carry the mountain views into the large kitchen where ample prep and cabinet space (including pantry storage) surround an island, and stainless-steel appliances create function. Dining options — from the breakfast bar to the casual eat-in — complement the formal dining room off the great room. Upstairs, a hallway open to below sets the stage for a loft that soaks in light and views through clerestory windows. The primary suite sits just around the corner, its entryway splitting toward a bedroom with the best views in the home, and a bathroom finished with a luxurious soaking tub and a brand-new, glass-enclosed walk-in shower. Off the flexible loft, currently used as a gym, two secondary bedrooms share a full bath with dual sinks and a private water closet, and a laundry room completes the picture. An unfinished garden-level basement, already roughed in, waits as a blank canvas for whatever comes next, alongside a two-car garage. Outdoor living, indoor possibilities, and views you won’t find anywhere else: this is Highlands Ranch at its best.