3 BEDROOMS + OFFICE! Nestled on the quiet southwest side of Sterling Ranch this exceptional single family home stands out. Just one year old this beautiful Meritage home has one of the largest yards in the neighborhood. Outdoor living is effortless with a covered patio featuring a gas line, two additional poured concrete patios, raised garden beds, and thoughtfully designed landscaping. FULLY OWNED SOLAR PANELS provide efficiency. EPOXY FLOORING in the finished garage make it sleek and durable. Inside you'll find an upstairs laundry room, three spacious bedrooms, a dedicated office, and a FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT. The home is equipped with new appliances, an on-demand tankless hot water heater, smart thermostat and lighting, water sensors, and a smart garage door-giving you control from anywhere. The backyard is a gardener's delight with blueberry, blackberry, and lilac bushes, plus blue spruce, locust, maple, and Japanese maple trees. Drip irrigation in both the front and back yards-including raised vegetable beds and shrubs-along with smart irrigation ensures low water usage and easy maintenance. Just a block away, Prospect Park offers an inclusive playground, amphitheater, volleyball and basketball courts, and a pool under construction. The community also features pickleball courts, numerous parks, and even a zip line. Sterling Ranch Town Center provides a brewery, restaurant, coffee shop, community events, and daily food trucks. Enjoy easy access to the Colorado foothills and surrounding state parks including Chatfield State Park, Roxborough State Park, and Waterton Canyon-offering abundant hiking, fishing, water recreation, and cycling trails. Every home receives a Colorado State Parks pass. A new elementary school is under construction and a charter school in planning. Douglas County School District RE-1 is one of the top-performing districts in the metro area.This is Colorado living at its best-modern, efficient, connected, and surrounded by natural beauty.