Situated in ultra-desirable Newlands neighborhood, this updated, sun-drenched home is a short walk away from North Boulder Park, Ideal Market Shopping Center, North Boulder Rec Center, and the Sanitas Goat Trail. Airy and bright, the floorplan is clean, modern, and open with high ceilings throughout and peek-a-boo mountain views. Sunlight streams through its mix of updated get-away and connected interior spaces, with abundant patios and decks for indoor/outdoor living. The main floor flows seamlessly into the gorgeous, very private, professionally landscaped backyard. Enjoy the backyard water feature, flowers, apple and plum trees, and raised stone vegetable bed. A private, detached heated/cooled Studio lives amidst the serene garden, a natural catalyst for creativity with easy client access. Step back into the great room to cook in the modern, functional kitchen, share an intimate meal in the dining area, or cozy up to the basalt herringbone tiled fireplace to relax with family or friends. The main floor hosts a second living space with an oversized built-in desk; this room can be used as another office, media room, game room or play space. Also on the main floor, a wonderfully appointed mud/laundry room and 3/4 bath. Upstairs, find a sizable primary suite featuring its own balcony, two large closets, 5-piece bath plus two more comfortable bedrooms and a shared full bath. The basement is home to another common room, office, plus a large bedroom, and a bathroom. The lower level can function as guest suite, teen lounge, media/game room, home gym, and/or play space. Super green, this property offsets your carbon footprint with solar-powered hot water and net-zero electricity. This home offers many upgrades: 8.7 kW PV solar system (owned); garage Tesla charger; Ring doorbell; and a new roof in 2022. It is zoned for award-winning Boulder Valley schools: Foothill, Casey, and Boulder High. Link to more information: https://bit.ly/1023Forest