This pristine Applewood Knolls ranch has been meticulously updated and cared for and is thoughtfully designed for low-maintenance living. Upon entering the home, the dining room offers an inviting space for gatherings and open the updated kitchen featuring stainless appliances, granite counters, new tile floor and maple cabinets. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious family room boasting gleaming hardwood floors, ample natural light, a gas fireplace and direct access to an impressive newly built deck with breathtaking views of the front range. Additionally on the main floor is the primary suite, complete with a newly updated ¾ bath, two additional secondary bedrooms, and a tasteful full bath with subway tile and a stylish porcelain backsplash. The fully finished walk-out basement creates perfect flex space for entertaining or relaxing, complete with a generously sized family room with a wood-burning fireplace, a non-conforming bedroom or office and another conforming bedroom with ¾ bath for comfortable guest quarters. The gear room along with a sizable laundry/utility room provide convenient space for desired storage and organizational needs. Many of the systems have been updated including: new owned solar (2019), new roof (2016), new soffits, fascia, and gutters (2021), radon mitigation system (2016), some new windows and exterior doors, and a new fence and gate. The 2-car attached garage provides plenty of additional storage. The backyard is a gardener and entertainer’s oasis, complete with a patio, vegetable, fruit, and perennial gardens, peach and apple trees, a playhouse, a chicken coop, and sprinklers in front and back. Just minutes from Crown Hill Park, restaurants and shops, and I-70 access to the mountains, and sitting atop quiet and tranquil Benthaven Drive makes this home one of the best in the neighborhood.