Welcome to your new lifestyle in the highly coveted Bateleur at the Preserve! This gorgeous 5 bed/4 bath ranch home offers a fantastic location close to the Highline Canal on a great .23 acre lot in view of open space. You'll discover beautiful landscaping, mature trees & a quiet fenced backyard with birds galore! The expansive deck is perfect for hosting dinners alfresco, an entertainer's dream! Step inside to a dramatic entrance and exceptional open floor plan, abundant natural light, gleaming hardwood floors. This home has been meticulously maintained with tasteful updates for both functionality and comfort; the interior freshly painted throughout. You'll love the renovated kitchen with large Granite center island, plentiful storage, sunny eat-in nook, sizable pantry, new range 2023, dishwasher/disposal 2022, sub-zero refrigerator. From here step onto the deck overlooking open space. You'll want to spend evenings relaxing in the adjacent Great Room with stone gas fireplace. Invite guests for dinner in the formal dining room fitted with stone floors & coffered ceiling. The spacious main floor Primary suite with renovated ensuite 5 piece bath features deck access, plentiful windows, Hunter Douglas window coverings, custom shower, dual Granite vanities & large walk-in closet. The study boasts floor-to-ceiling Brazilian Cherrywood bookshelves & sliding ladder & built-in desk. Head to the lower garden level via winding staircase to find an updated Family/Rec room with dance floor, custom bar, wine coolers & awesome Theatre room. There are two additional bedrooms downstairs, 3/4 bath, under-stair storage & finished storage room. The canal offers miles of walking trails, a nature preserve with ponds & wildlife to enjoy year round. You're close to great restaurants, shopping, award-winning Cherry Creek Schools. HOA amenities include a clubhouse w/ fitness center, outdoor pool, front yard maintenance, snow removal, trash & recycling. Don't miss this great opportunity!