2314 Forecastle, Fort Collins, CO 80524

The sun comes up over Crescent Park, straight behind this house, and the new Trex deck faces it head on. Mornings start here. Evenings move down to the built-in firepit, where the same view holds as the light fades. Inside, the open ranch plan puts the kitchen, dining, and living area in one bright room. You can cook with the fire going and music on and still be part of the conversation. The grill is a few steps from the kitchen. The renovation runs through every space: engineered wood floors, quartz counters, and designer-selected tile and fixtures. Dimmers and ceiling fans sit in nearly every room, and upgraded baseboards finish the main level. The light is strong enough to keep a houseful of plants happy. The walkout lower level works as its own guest quarters, with a bedroom, a bathroom, and a living area complete with recreation space. Accent lighting glows under the wet bar and inside the niche wall. The media room has blackout curtains and built-in niches for the TV and...