334 Ponderosa Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 - For Sale

Few locations boast so many advantages as this upper Crystal Park building site. Not only does it have sweeping views of the city and plains and surrounding mountains, not only sunny Southern exposure (perfect for solar),but everything has been done to make building here fast and practical, saving about a year and a lot of effort. Your well is already in place, septic perc tests done (standard septic approved, no need for any special engineering), soil drill tests done, two-foot contour interval map accomplished, and thelong platting process has been completed, except for the deed, so there are no taxes until you start building.Unlike neighboring sites, which have a serious problem bringing in underground electric, this special site already has an approved electrical path that is easy to accomplish.Some people wonder why your perfect mountain get-away should include a view of the city that you are getting away from, but here's the reason:On a moonless night, the most majestic mountain views go black, but city lights come on to decorate the horizon with half a million twinkles.Penthouse views are the most cherished in any city, but they are never quiet.Here you have tranquillity, privacy, and the security of a serious manned gate.All your mountain activities are close at hand, whether you hike or fish or just like to picnic in the aspens and evergreens. The lake is stocked with 5-pound rainbow, and in winter, it is cleared for ice skating. Near the clubhouse, you have tennis, badminton, volleyball, basketball, a kid's playground, and there are two heliports in case of medical emergency.The park has its own volunteer fire department, including EMTs, plus contractual fire protection from Manitou Springs.It's a steep and winding road to heaven, but well worth the trip.