Rare Opportunity! With breathtaking views off the deck and main living area, this quintessential mountain retreat will never let you forget that you live in Colorado. Situated on nearly two wooded acres and about 500 feet from 36+ acres of unspoiled BLM with trails, deer and wild turkey abound, this getaway is perfect for year-round living, as a vacation home or VRBO investment property. Vaulted wood ceilings, cathedral windows and a mantled, stone-surround wood burning fireplace. Kitchen and bathrooms were recently updated along with appliances such as the refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, and hot water heater. Effective and convenient heating in the winter months with a high-end 50,000 BTU thermostat-controlled, high-capacity pellet stove (installed February 2022) and a cost-effective propane-fired wall furnace (installed October 2022). Other, recent improvements include: new carpet in two bedrooms, vinyl plank flooring in the downstairs great room, driveway full re-grade plus recycled asphalt topping. The lower view deck is 220V, hot tub ready! Forest Lakes Metro District provides central water and road maintenance along with other benefits like fishing and paddle boarding at Lake Simpatico as well as playgrounds and a soccer field to get your game on. The subdivision is surrounded by thousands of acres of public land to explore. Come see how 551 East Valley View really is classic Colorado, and with epic valley views... it truly lives up to it's address!!!