Better than new, upgraded Richmond Hemingway model with a finished garden-level basement and a large, flat (usable) back yard. This is a turn-key home with an open floorplan, sunny natural lighting, and beautiful features throughout. The main level features a spacious great room with a beautiful wood accent wall and large windows. The gourmet kitchen has a massive island with a breakfast bar, pendant lighting, granite countertops, upgraded cabinets with crown moulding, a gas cooktop, double ovens, a walk-in pantry, and LVP floors. The adjoining sunroom has vaulted ceilings, large windows, and a door to the large deck and back yard. We round out the main floor with an office with glass double doors and a half bath. The upper level primary bedroom has large windows with views, a tray ceiling, a large walk-in closet, and a barn door to the en-suite primary bathroom which features a dual vanity, granite countertops and LVP floors. 3 additional bedrooms plus a big, open loft, a full bathroom, and the convenient laundry room on the upper level. The finished garden-level basement has great natural lighting and features a big, open flex room that is perfect for entertaining, a media area, game room, hobbies, exercise, a family room, and many other uses. This room is pre-plumbed to easily add a bar, if desired. We finish out the basement with a 5th bedroom, a 3/4 bathroom, and plenty of storage. Relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoors on the covered front porch, the large back deck (with lighting) and the flat, professionally landscaped, fully fenced yard. The desirable Independence neighborhood has fantastic amenities including a community clubhouse, fitness center, pool, open space trails, playgrounds, parks, and much more. Easy access to Elizabeth, Franktown, Parker, and Castle Rock. The DTC and Colorado Springs are also within commute distance.