What is the best thing about this new construction home in Trailside at Cottonwood Creek? It’s living in a luxuriously appointed home within a gated community, zoned for D20 schools, with spectacular views of Pikes Peak! This gorgeous Alpine floorplan is nestled in a gated community with easy access to the Powers Blvd corridor and I-25. The covered front porch gives this home the feel of timeless summer comforts. Soak in the beauty of the sunsets over the front range an Pikes Peak in the evening or enjoy simply your morning coffee in the crisp mountain air. As you enter your home, the downstairs retreat, with 1/2 bath, presents a superb opportunity for a welcoming den, refined library, or that family movie theater you’ve been dreaming of. Upstairs, Elegant and easy to maintain LVP flooring, 10-foot ceilings, and big, energy-efficient windows allow the open-concept living spaces to shine with natural light. A large kitchen island overlooks the spacious family and dining areas, and on out through the glass French doors, onto that New Orleans-inspired, south-facing balcony. Cook up family favorites or create all new recipes in your tastefully appointed kitchen, featuring 42-inch tall upper cabinets with crown molding and a 1st class gas range and centennial quartz countertops. The upstairs Owner’s Retreat features an en suite bathroom with our signature ‘Super Shower’ and a large walk-in-closet. Two more bedrooms, a full bath and laundry round out the top floor. Enjoy time on the extensive Cottonwood Creek Trail system connected by a bridge for easy access right from the community. A fully landscaped and fenced backyard completes this home where the HOA maintains all the landscaping, including your fenced-in backyard.