12463 w maryland dr

Opportunity knocks at this wonderful home in the desirable Green Mountain subdivision of Lakewood. The house faces southeast allowing for faster snow melt in the winter. Nearby are neighborhood parks plus Green Mountain trailheads that are ideal for hiking and biking. Forsberg Iron Spring Park with gated off-leash area for dogs, walking paths, and pavilion is a few-minute drive away. Highly rated elementary, middle, and high schools less than a mile. Close are 3 highways: about a 20-minute drive to downtown Denver and hour to ski areas. Also nearby are grocery stores, malls, golf courses, Bear Creek Lake Park, and iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. The home sits in a quiet interior location. Enjoy the large flat backyard with fruit trees, seasonal view of Green Mountain, and a big, attached shed. The floor plan is well designed with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the upper level. The large, bright living room, formal dining space, and kitchen with access to the yard are also upstairs. The kitchen features a newer gas stove and oven. At the rear of the home is a beautiful 2-level solarium with skylights and access to the back deck and yard. The lower level includes a big family room and wood fireplace that will send heat throughout the home and has an EPA rating allowing for burning year-round. One of best features of this floorplan is the deep 600 square foot garage allowing for two cars plus abundant storage. Other not-to-miss features - updated windows through most of the home, newer hot-water heater, central AC, bedroom closets with cedar floors and organizers, and Leaf Filter gutter protection. Come make this your home!