As you drive into the West Valley at Forest Lakes you can feel the stress of city living melt away. This peaceful special enclave is tucked back against the foothills & feels like living in a nature preserve. The surrounding hills keep the noise of the city at bay & you have your own community lake in which you can enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, & fishing. There is also a playground & gazebo area for picnics. This special home backs to a forested open space with a stream & miles of hiking & biking trails. You will see deer, elk & a wide range of birds visiting the open space & the giant hardwood trees directly behind the home. An open floor plan with windows that give you lots of natural light, a panoramic view of the stream, the valley & the mountains. Gourmet kitchen with Kitchen Aid appliances, under cabinet lighting & large kitchen pantry. Custom soft close Hickory cabinets & granite countertops in kitchen & all bathrooms. Kitchen opens to the dining room & living room with a cozy gas fireplace against a ceramic accent wall, & walk-out to the deck. A large covered deck on the back of the home gives you a great viewing area for relaxing, watching wildlife & a great venue for entertaining. The large master bedroom faces the open space & has a walk-out to the deck. Master bathroom has a barn door, double shower heads with a smooth rock bottom shower, double sinks, & a large master walk-in closet. The 3 car garage has been extended & new solar panels greatly reduce your electric bills. Walk-out basement patio has a 220 volt hot tub connection & a lovely paved patio extension into the back yard. Extensive landscaping throughout the front & back yards. Basement has a large family room, with gas fireplace, two bedrooms, wet bar & unfinished space for storage/workshop or finish for a fifth bedroom. Smart Home System throughout. So many builder upgrades. HOA socials & concerts promote a great community. This rare gem of a home could be your own private retreat.