1+ acre lot with breathtaking views from the East and West in the heart of Colorado Springs surrounded by upscale homes. You can be the artist and create a beautiful updated home in this sought after location close to Garden of the Gods Park, Old Colorado City, downtown, & many hiking/biking trails. As you enter the home you will be greeted by a mid century two sided gas fireplace in the living room with lovely Pikes Peak views. This connects to the dining room with dry bar, & a walk out to a 28' X 8' covered deck. Walk into the kitchen at the back of the house with east view windows and a large skylight. There are 3 bedrooms and two full baths, plus a large, 14' x 11' laundry room on the main. The basement has a very large, 36' x 26' family room with another mid century two sided gas fireplace and an attractive mirrored wood bar for entertaining. Walk out to a light & bright sun room with a built in hot tub. Also, there is a very large bedroom with double closets, another 3/4 bath, plus a 434 sq. ft unfinished mechanical/storage room. This property has a circular drive, central A/C, radon mitigation system, security system, 2 car garage plus a 2 car covered carport. Lots of updating is needed! This home is waiting for your creativity & artistic flair!