4 Bdrm Home on Treed 6.5 Acres 4 Miles from Air Force Academy
About the property
- Chateau / Country House5300 sqft
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps16
- Bathrooms4
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay4 - 7 nights
4 Bedrooms + pull outs, 4 Baths, Sleeps 12, plenty of floor space for extras
This spacious 5,300 sq ft home, built in 1981, sits on 6.5 acres among the majestic Ponderosa pines and Blue Spruce of the Black Forest in northern Colorado Springs. It boasts a balcony in the front looking out into the woods with enough seating for 12 and a porch on the back. Only 50 yards off the back porch, is Fox Run Regional Park which has two ponds, animerous gazebos, large meadows for playing sports, two playground areas, two trails through the woods for hiking, a good sized fenced dog park, and a picturesque view of Pikes Peak. You are sure to be comfortable in one of the four bedrooms, the well-lit living room or the lower floor family room.
Your vacation home is situated in the peaceful woods, yet is only 2 miles off of I-25 and gives you the amenities of a large grocery store, Wal-Mart, Bass Pro Shop, and a plethora of eateries five minutes away both West and South of the property. This up-scale home is ideal for attending Academy events or for exploring other area attractions including Garden of the Gods, Seven Falls, Cave of the Winds, Focus on the Family Visitor Center, and other wonderful Colorado Springs and Denver area attractions.
This is our home when there aren't any VRBO guests. We don't move completely out of our home but try to ensure there is room for you during your stay, feel free to slide our clothes to the side to make room in the closets and drawers, food, spices, and baking essentials in the refrigerator and cabinets are for your use. Just move them aside to make room for your cooking needs. Have a great stay with us.
Keywords: Spacious, picturesque, fully furnished, double oven kitchen solid oak trim throughout, mini-split heat pump for the upper level.
Owner
Pat & Lisa DiPaola
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Response time:
- within a few days
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 20, 2018
About Pat & Lisa DiPaola
We have been married for 37 wonderful years and God has blessed us with four amazing children an grandchild.
Pat & Lisa DiPaola purchased this Chateau / Country House in 1999
Why Pat & Lisa DiPaola chose Colorado Springs
We purchased this home so we could have enough room to spread out without bumping into our neighbors. The treed 600' front yard provides complete privacy from the road below. We loved the open floor plan of a passive solar house, the proximity to Fox Run Regional Park, and the quick access to so many things. We love it here and we think you will enjoy it too!
What makes this Chateau / Country House unique
Excellent location for participating in Air Force Academy activities such as USAFA Graduation and USAFA Parents Weekend. Less than 2 hour drive to Summit county ski and summer recreation areas; Breckenridge, Keystone, Winter Park, Copper, Vail, Beaver Creek. Aspen, and A-Basin.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16
- Main Floor - Guest BDRM w/HDCP Equipted Walk-in Shower1 queen, Cable HDTV - Overlooks Waterfall into the reflection Pond
- Lower LVL 1 BDRM w/Full Bath opens to Family and Game Room1 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon, 2,500 sq ft 75% Sub-Grade Lwr flr with wood burning stove
- Main Floor - MSTR BDRM1 king, Excellent view of Fox Run Park - HDTV w/Recorder 2 closets
- Convertible bed(s)2 sleep sofa /futon, Sofa Pull out on lower floor / Futon on Upper Floor
- 300 sq ft Upper Level w/BDRM & Full Bath2 twin/ single, View of Pike's Peak; Lg sitting area Digital TV w/recorder
- Lower and Main Floors have 2,500 sq ft of floor space. (6) TV.s - HDTVs w/recorders in Main and lower floor BDRMS, Family Room, and living room. Digital TV w/recorder in Loft
Bathrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Lower Floor Bathtoilet, combination tub/shower
- Upper Level Bathtoilet, shower
- Main Floor -Guest Bathtoilet, shower, Shared Access with MSTR Bath w/Tub and Shwr w/ HDCP Rails
- Main Floor MSTR Bathtoilet, tub, shower, Shared Access with Guest Bath Shower
Location Type
- Rural
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Living RoomSofa, Love Seat and Chair w/ottoman, Coffee table, wall unit and 40' HD Flatscreen
- Air ConditioningMini-Split Ductless Heat Pump for Upper level provides cooling in the summer and heat for the winter.
- Clothes DryerLarge Capacity
- Free Long DistanceUnited States calls only. Occupant will be billed for any overseas charges
- GarageSpacious 2 Car Garage
- HeatingPassive Solar, overhead radiant panels, and wood stove for heating loft area has mini split heat pump for AC and Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided1 Set of linens provided. If you feel like they need cleaning during your stay please feel free to use the Washer and Dryer.
- Broadband Access
- Parking40'x60' Asphalt Pad at the top of the driveway
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- TelephoneWireless
- Towels Provided1 Set of towels for up to 12 people. If you feel they need cleaning during your stay please feel free to use the Washer and Dryer.
- Washing MachineLarge capacity
- Wireless Internet
- Wood StoveFree Standing in the on the lower level to augment this passive solar home
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsSet of dishes, glasses, silverware, BBQ untensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- KitchenBeautiful Granite Counter Tops and Oak Cupboards. Large Island/Breakfast Bar with pull out shelves for food prep-storage - casserole dishes - cookie sheets - mixing bowls- etc. Door to front porch
- Cooking Utensils
- OvenNew (2017) Over/Under Dual Ovens
- Pantry ItemsFull Pantry - please leave a list of items needing replenishment
- RefrigeratorIce and filtered water on freezer door
- StoveNew (2017)Four Burner Hooded stove with 4 spd exhaust fan and Light w/3 intensity levels
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 12 people
Entertainment
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Game Room
- Games
- Satellite / CableWe have the standard package you have the controller we do not restrict channels - that's up to you. If you feel you need to restrict channels and use a password - Please leave us the password.
- Stereo
- Television6 televisions in all - 1 Upper Level - 3 main level - 2 lower level. All with Cable and Premium Channels.
Outside
- Deck / PatioFront and Rear Decks
- GolfGolf Courses in the area within 10 miles of Home - Kings Deer in Monument, Air Force Academy has two 18 Hole Championship courses, Pine Creek in Colorado Springs to the south.
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor GrillPropane grill on front deck
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Attractions
- museums
- churches
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- cinemas
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- photography
- antiquing
- boating
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountaineering
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- hunting
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- cross country skiing
- racquetball
- rafting
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- sailing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- spelunking
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- whitewater rafting
Notes
- Our landscaping is the way we want it. Large gatherings over 16 people will be charged a $5000 refundable fee to cover intentional damage to the landscape, excessive cleaning required, and excessive trash removal.
23 Reviews
Latest reviews
Perfect for our gathering!
A 5. Great all the way around.
Great location !
Excellent
Andrea - thanks so much for your wonderful review and for your return this year. Hope to see you again next year.