$25k Price Improvement! Near nature, near perfect, just like the views! Live your best life in this exceptional north Boulder custom home in the sought-after Dakota Ridge/Carrie Court neighborhood with miles of trails right out the front door. Sunlight floods the home through abundant windows, highlighting soaring ceilings and glowing wood floors that flow seamlessly through the open floor plan. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen is designed to impress, featuring a brand-new Wolf induction range, new Sub-Zero refrigerator, a separate wall oven, and a large marble-topped island with a butler sink and seating -- ideal for gathering and entertaining. The living room is anchored by a striking fireplace wrapped in elegant Italian tile, while India slate tiles create a refined welcome in the foyer. Up the grand staircase with a wrought-iron railing, three of the five bedrooms each open to their own private balcony. The primary suite is a true retreat, with vaulted ceilings, dramatic foothills views, a cozy fireplace, and a sitting area. Its spa-inspired bath offers a heated floor, soaking tub beneath a chandelier, glass-walled shower, Toto electronic toilet, dual-sink vanity, and abundant storage. The lower level expands the living space with two additional bedrooms, a massive recreation room with wet bar, and a show-stopping home gym featuring glass barn doors and cork flooring. Outside, embrace the Colorado lifestyle with front and back patios, a fenced backyard with raised planter beds, newly planted landscaping (summer 2025), and even a private climbing wall. Completing the home is an oversized two-car garage with an epoxy floor and Tesla charger. This is Boulder living at its finest -- luxury, lifestyle and nature perfectly combined.