LOCATION, LOCATION!!! Don't miss this charming very private rancher in Pleasant Valley on the West Side! Walking distance to restaurants and shops in Old Colorado City, a bicycle ride away to the south trail of Garden of the Gods Park, a 10 minute commute to downtown or Manitou Springs. Wonderful private back yard on corner lot separated from neighbors by the alley. The two-car drive-thru tandem garage contains a built-in workshop and features both a front and back driveway, as well as a large fully lighted attic. There are 2 bedrooms and bath upstairs and 2 bedrooms, bath and guest/mother-in-law suite downstairs. The guest suite can easily be converted to a 23 x 18 Family room. All of downstairs is full of sunlight as all windows are above ground. Oak hardwood floors featured throughout, large eat-in ceramic tile kitchen with oak cabinetry, gas stove & double sink with disposal, dishwasher and large refrigerator. Plenty of closet and storage space in home. Views of Red Rock Canyon seen to the south from the covered front porch. The backyard has an extra large 32 x 18 patio with a built-in BBQ area, perfect for entertaining, as well as a large shade tree and gardens filled with beautiful perennials that return year after year. During winter and early spring when the leaves are down, Pikes Peak can be seen from the living room, kitchen and master bedroom. The south side of the backyard features garden boxes already set with organic soil and compost. House features storm & screen doors, storm windows and screens. Laundry chute, walk-in laundry room with utility sink, washer & dryer included; 2-inch wood blinds throughout home. Updated electrical panel and new roof 2014. Don't miss this one - it won't last long.