23 Yucca Hills, Castle Rock, CO 80109

On the Fourth of July, you watch neighboring towns' fireworks displays, all the way north to Denver, from the top of your own hill. And on the quietest days, you enjoy unobstructed views of Pikes Peak from the 113 windows, while the only thing on the agenda is relaxing on your own private beach or deciding whether to hike, bike, or zip line the 383-acre Philip S. Miller Park that borders your backyard. Because home, on almost 10 private acres with hundreds of acres of conserved open space next to you is the best place to be anyway. A circular motor court sets the tone for everything that follows, and the sweeping, asphalt driveway, with electric gate, wraps around to the 4-car garage and winds down to the detached barn making clear this home was built to work as hard as it impresses. The raised ranch places kitchen, dining, great room, and primary suite on the upper level where views are most commanding. The great room soars beneath an 11-ft vaulted ceiling with three skylights,...