4750 FOUNTAIN AVE Cascade, CO 80809

This idyllic 100-year-old cottage is only 20 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs but feels miles and years away from urban environs. Formerly a home for the Midland Railroad caretaker, the setting is a birdwatcher's paradise. The original stone fireplace provides cozy evening retreats. Nestled at the foot of “America’s Mountain, you will find this cozy cottage with many important improvements and upgrades. The 19’ X 10 master bedroom suite is waiting for your quiet moments. This home has had many important updates including a new water heater, an energy star-rated refrigerator, two new wall heaters with new propane gas lines, 3 new storm windows, a new front deck with railing, and a new sliding glass door off the living room, floor joists have been reinforced in the kitchen/dining area, new subfloor, and kitchen flooring. The attic and walls have updated insulation. The roof is 3 years old with high-impact shingles and new gutters. Because of the proximity to Pikes Peak, the access roads are exceptionally well maintained. This is a year-round home and could be a popular VRBO because of its central location to all the famous Pikes Peak attractions.