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Denver Neighborhood Profiles
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BELCARO |
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Named for the magnificent 54-room
Georgian country estate and tennis
pavilion built by retired Senator
Lawrence Phipps in the early 1930s,
the Belcaro neighborhood today
includes beautiful homes with lovely
lawns surrounding the mansion that
remains at its center. In the 1960s,
Mrs. Phipps donated the tennis
pavilion and mansion to the
University of Denver; it is used
today as a corporate conference
center and a popular location for
area weddings. With lovely, mature
trees, Belcaro is a haven for
elegant, predominantly ranch style
homes of all shapes and sizes, all
large by most standards. At the
center of Belcaro, the homes gracing
the winding streets tend to be even
larger and sprawl across vast, well
manicured lawns. Surrounding the
interior of Belcaro are wider
streets, also neatly lined with an
elegant array of large ranch style
homes. Here, the spacious back yards
offer lovely retreats for family
activity, relaxing or entertaining.
Although a quiet, mature
neighborhood, Belcaro appeals to
residents of all ages, from younger
professional couples, to families
with children, as well as empty
nesters. It offers wonderful
proximity to Cherry Creek North,
Bonnie Brae, Old South Gaylord
Street and Colorado Boulevard.
Situated next to the Polo Club and
just east of Bonnie Brae, the
magnificent residential panorama of
Belcaro makes it one of Denver's
most appealing in-town
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BONNIE BRAE |
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As conceived 80 years ago by
architect S. R. DeBoer, the quaint
neighborhood of Bonnie Brae was
designed to resemble a Scottish
village located on the fringes of
Denver, complete with curving
streets, a circular central park, a
winding boulevard and a collection
of small shops where residents could
congregate and mingle. Bonnie Brae,
which means "Pleasant Hill," today
offers quiet, tree-lined streets,
rich architectural diversity and
convenient access to neighborhood
restaurants and cafes—including one
of Denver's most popular pizza
parlors, a public library, an ice
cream parlor and a variety of retail
shops. Home styles in Bonnie Brae
range from charming little Cape Cods
and tidy brick ranches to larger
two-story brick and frame homes and
English Tudors. With University
Boulevard and Washington Park to the
west, Colorado Boulevard to the
east, I-25 access to the south, and
the Polo Grounds and Cherry Creek to
the north, Bonnie Brae is a
sanctuary in the heart of the city
and is one of the most popular,
sought-after neighborhoods in the
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CASTLE PINES |
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Located just 30 minutes south of
downtown Denver and 15 minutes from
the Denver Technological Center,
Castle Pines Village is a
world-class country club community
built to harmonize with its
2,800-acre natural setting. Situated
on ample lots shaded by mature trees
and visited by wandering wildlife,
its beautiful homes offer
breathtaking panoramic mountain
views. In addition to heavily wooded
areas, Castle Pines Village boasts
magnificent rock outcroppings and
rolling hills. At an elevation of
6,200 feet with postcard-worthy
vistas in every direction, Castle
Pines Village is truly a high-style,
high-country community. Residents
enjoy many outdoor activities,
including strolling through forests
of aspen, spruce, and Ponderosa pine
via an extensive network of trails;
the Village Lake Fitness Center and
swimming and tennis at the Canyon
Club—both of which all residents
become automatic members. The
community also showcases two private
Jack Nicklaus-designed championship
golf courses: The Country Club at
Castle Pines, and the Golf Club
which hosts the PGA Tour event, "The
International." Memberships are
available at the Country Club at
Castle Pines, with its spectacular
clubhouse designed in the style of
an English lodge.
The community offers the feeling
of resort living within 15 minutes
of major employment centers.
School-age residents benefit from
the award-winning Douglas County
School District, whose low
student-teacher ratios and high
academic standards rank it among the
best in the nation. Amenities within
the community include boutique
shopping, eateries, fitness center,
gourmet market and office space at
pedestrian-friendly The Village at
Castle Pines; and a plethora more in
the city of Castle Rock; the Castle
Rock Factory Outlet; and 15 minutes
north at the upscale Park Meadows
Mall and neighboring retail and
business venues.
Castle Pines North is just one
exit north of Castle Pines Village.
The verdant greens of its beautiful,
rolling The Ridge at Castle Pines
North golf course and Pikes Peak
views provide a lovely backdrop for
the mix of old-line, moderately
priced to large and upscale new
contemporary homes here. |
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CHERRY CREEK |
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Named by the Arapaho Indians for the
chokecherry bushes that grew along
its banks, Cherry Creek began as a
favorite buffalo hunting ground.
Bordered on the east by Colorado
Boulevard, on the west by University
Boulevard, on the north by Sixth
Avenue and on the south by Cherry
Creek Drive North, Cherry Creek is
an upscale, thriving, dynamic
pedestrian neighborhood, where
ultra-modern, exquisite luxury
townhomes co-exist with older,
charming bungalows framed by large
trees. Cherry Creek South is
bordered on the north by First
Avenue and extends south to Alameda
Drive, and includes an exciting
variety of newer single family,
duplex and multi-units in a
charmingly eclectic diversity of
architectural styles to suit all
tastes. Annual events in the
neighborhood include the Cherry
Creek Sneak, the Taste of Cherry
Creek and the Cherry Creek Arts
Festival—one of the largest and most
popular shows of juried fine artists
and craftspeople in the country.
Youth and adults alike often make a
day of enjoying all the amenities
and activities that abound in the
Cherry Creek area. Residents can
jog, ride their bicycles and
roller-blade along the creek; ice
skate on the square in the winter;
sample the fare at a wide range of
tony restaurants; relax at an
outdoor cafe; or shop to their
hearts' content. The Cherry Creek
Shopping District boasts the largest
concentration of shops within a
600-mile radius, including the
magnificent Cherry Creek Shopping
Center, anchored by Saks 5th Avenue,
Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor, and
Foley's. Cherry Creek North offers
dozens of unique eclectic shops,
boutiques, galleries, day spas and
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CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE |
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Renowned for its rural atmosphere,
luxurious homes, and quality of
life, Cherry Hills Village is one of
Denver's most affluent
neighborhoods. Bordered to the north
by Hampden Avenue, to the south by
Belleview Avenue, to the west by
Clarkson Street, and to the east by
Monaco Parkway, Cherry Hills Village
is a unique residential enclave of
country estates and palatial homes
with easy access via I-25 and 225 to
Denver's primary business districts.
Nestled in rolling hills, Cherry
Hills Village offers an extensive
trail system, as well as rolling
expanses of lovely open
countryside—one of the few
semi-rural areas within metro
Denver. Recreational facilities,
including tennis and swimming clubs,
abound in the area. Resident golfers
enjoy the stunning links of the
Cherry Hills and Glenmoor country
clubs.
Distinct neighborhoods within the
community include Cherry Hills
North, a friendly neighborhood of
only 148 homes on one-third to
half-acre sites; Old Country Club,
with homes built by the first
village residents; Cherry Hills
Farms, with one-acre sites and
magnificent abodes; Glenmoor, which
attracts buyers to its elegant golf
setting; Charlou, appealing to new
custom home buyers; Covington, an
elegant neighborhood of only 42
homes; Cherry Hills Park, with
splendid estates, many with
European-style gardens and water
fountains, overlooking Cherry Hills
Golf Course; Sunset Drive, whose
magnificent estates could grace the
covers of architectural design
magazines; and the newer Buehl
Mansion, an exclusive, prestigious
neighborhood on a private reserve
with 110 stunning custom estates on
one-half to 21/2-acre sites, at the
center of which is the historic
Buehl Mansion, which now serves as a
center for residents to enjoy. |
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CONGRESS PARK |
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Bordered on the east by Colorado
Boulevard, the north by 17th Avenue,
the west by Josephine Street, and
the south by Sixth Avenue, Congress
Park abounds with magnificent old
homes of strength and character,
from big Denver Squares to
Victorians to sturdy brick
bungalows. Along Seventh Avenue
Parkway, you'll find a splendid
array of mansions with architectural
styles ranging from Mission to Dutch
Colonial and from Mediterranean to
Victorian. The Parkway is a haven to
neighborhood walkers and runners.
The community's namesake park,
Congress Park, features pristine
grounds, a kids' playground and a
large outdoor swimming pool. Served
by a range of restaurants, coffee
shops and retail stores, the
neighborhood is also close to many
cultural attractions, including the
Denver Botanical Gardens, Denver
Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature and
Science and Imax Theater, and the
Molly Brown House. |
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DENVER COUNTRY CLUB |
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Wheat farmer John Reithman sold his
400 acres in 1902 to a group of
investors intent on creating a
premier residential neighborhood in
Denver. Bordered on the south by
East First Avenue, on the east by
University Boulevard, on the west by
Downing Street, and on the north by
East Sixth Avenue, the area known
today as Country Club attracted
nearly every famous architect in the
region, many of whom chose to build
their own homes there. Before long,
the land was sold and masterpieces
were built which would forever
distinguish this area as a
neighborhood of uncommon opulence.
Great red-tiled and stucco-walled
gates welcomed residents to the
community. Denver Country Club
itself, located to the south of the
area, was designed with the
clubhouse at its center, complete
with exquisite entertainment and
dining rooms, and a gracious golf
course on either side of Cherry
Creek, which ran through its
borders. Today, the area features
Mediterranean, Spanish, Georgian,
Tudor, Swiss Chalet, Dutch Colonial,
Craftsman, French Chateau, and
Indian Pueblo architectural styles,
along with massive Denver Squares
and delicate Victorians. It has been
designated a Denver Historic
District. Set in the middle of the
metro area, Country Club affords
residents a 10-minute drive to
downtown Denver, as well as access
to the Denver Botanic Gardens,
Cheesman Park, and City Park with
its Denver Museum of Nature and
Science and IMAX Theater. Vibrant
and exciting shopping
experiences—both Cherry Creek North
and the Cherry Creek Shopping
Center—beckon across University
Boulevard, a short walk from any
home in the area.
A community rich in beauty,
diversity and character, Country
Club continues to embody the vision
of its developers: a neighborhood of
affluence and prominence in the
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DOUGLAS COUNTY |
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To the south of Denver, Douglas
County continues to attract those
who work in the city but wish to
enjoy a rural lifestyle. It is the
fastest-growing county in the United
States, with the highest per capita
income and an award-winning school
district which boasts achievement
scores above both state and national
averages. Its populace is primarily
young and affluent. Located 35
minutes from Denver and 15 minutes
from the Denver Technological
Center, and surrounded by rolling,
wooded hills, Parker offers a
panoramic view of the Rocky
Mountains. Once a tiny settlement on
the open plains of the Wild West,
the community today is not only the
fastest growing city in the U.S.,
but a clean, safe haven of nearly
35,000 residents seeking land of
their own and quiet away from the
big city. With its award-winning
schools, education is a high
priority among residents of this
small town, most of whom commute to
employment in Denver or Colorado
Springs. Equestrian interests
abound, with several large horse
properties, training and boarding
centers and polo facilities.
Parker's Main Street retains its
old town charm and hosts year-round
Arts Commission events, such as Olde
West Gamblin' Night, the Christmas
Carriage Parade, Arts and Crafts
Fair (featuring rides in antique
carriages drawn by horses, dogs and
llamas), and the Parker Country
Festival. The nationally recognized
Parker Rec Center offers residents a
lap swimming pool, basketball,
volleyball, aerobics and callanetics.
Other amenities in the community
include an extensive Parks and
Recreation program, the paved Cherry
Creek Trail which runs to Denver,
dozens of churches, a
state-of-the-art public library, and
eight area golf courses.
Further south off I-25, Castle
Rock is also an ever-growing
community of over 28,000 residents
residing in a variety of numerous
planned neighborhoods. Natural and
cultural beauty abound. The ArtFest
art festival is held in September
and attracts artisans from all over
the country with approximately
20,000 attendees. Growing cultural
attractions include fine art and
photography galleries, historic
walking tours and museums like the
Cherokee Castle, a few miles north
of Castle Rock and Castle Rock
Museum, that is located in the
historic train depot.
The Castle Rock Recreation and
Senior Center includes an indoor
swimming pool, gym, running track,
fitness center and childcare, all
within walking distance via a local
trail system. The new Town of Castle
Rock Community Park features ball
fields, playgrounds, inline hockey
facilities and an amphitheater.
Castle Rock offers theatrical
productions and entertainment for
all ages.
For homebuyers who want
substantial acreage, two other
fast-growing areas of note are
Franktown (in Douglas County) and
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE |
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In Greenwood Village, commercial
districts including nationally
recognized business parks, thrive
alongside upscale homes in
covenant-controlled developments and
open meadows of golden grass. This
urban-rural community offers a vast
mix of newer home types, from large
estates to smaller patio homes to
sprawling ranches. Lots range in
size from a quarter acre to more
than 21/2 acres. Because Greenwood
Village derives a majority of its
property taxes from the retail
corridor along Arapahoe Road and the
businesses in the Denver
Technological Center, resident
property taxes in the area are
significantly lower than in Denver.
Bordered on the west by Clarkson
Street, on the east by Havana
Street, on the north by Belleview
Avenue, and on the south by Orchard
Road, the community is bisected on
its east side by I-25, which
separates a large portion of
commercial activity from many of its
residential neighborhoods.
Restaurants, shopping and services
abound, making life easy for
residents.
Activities in both Greenwood and
Cherry Hills Villages include
horseback riding along extensive
equestrian trails, walking on the
Highline Canal trail which meanders
throughout the community, going to
one of several recreation centers,
and trekking to Cherry Creek State
Park to enjoy the great outdoors.
Local government is fully committed
to preserving the community's open
space and wetlands. |
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HILLTOP CRESTMOOR |
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An enclave of architectural charm
and diversity, the side-by-side
neighborhoods of Hilltop and
Crestmoor offer beautiful yards on
large lots with abundant trees.
Bordered by Seventh Avenue to the
north, Alameda Avenue to the south,
Colorado Boulevard to the west and
Monaco Street to the east, with
Holly Street serving as the dividing
line between the two communities,
the area has retained its market
appeal throughout the years. The
neighborhoods feature custom ranch
homes, English Tudors, traditional
two-stories and modern pop-tops.
Three parks grace the neighborhoods:
Cranmer, Crestmoor and Robinson.
Cranmer Park was built in the ‘30s
with a spectacular inner city view
of the Front Range; a local
ordinance even ensures that nothing
can block the view west of the park.
At one edge of the park, a sundial
seven feet across keeps time and
attracts interested children.
Crestmoor Park runs along Monaco
Street and brims with soccer and
softball players. Robinson Park is
ideal for sledding in winter. Home
buyers are drawn to the lifestyle,
fine public schools and proximity to
downtown Denver and Cherry Creek
available in these neighborhoods.
It's easy to understand why Hilltop
and Crestmoor are considered to be
two of the most sought-after
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LODO |
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The birthplace of the Mile High
City, Lower Downtown, or LoDo, was
designated a Historic District in
1988 by the Denver City Council.
This status protects old existing
structures and the ambiance of the
city's colorful past. The unique
25-block pedestrian-oriented
neighborhood runs from Cherry Creek
to the west, to 20th Street to the
east, and from Market Street to the
south, to Wynkoop Street to the
north. It is one of the few
mixed-use neighborhoods in the
country. In the past two decades,
this area has experienced a true
renaissance, with businesses,
entertainment, restaurants, and
residential properties
proliferating. Today, LoDo is home
to several dozen art galleries,
hundreds of restaurants, several
breweries, dozens of specialty
shops, and a unique collection of
bars and nightclubs. For suburban
dwellers eager to leave the
responsibilities of lawn maintenance
and the burden of commuting behind,
downtown living has tremendous
appeal. LoDo offers the excitement
of urban living with suburban
amenities. Lifestyle choices range
from luxury lofts to two-story
condominiums and penthouse suites.
Many homes offer spectacular city
skyline or mountain views.
For those wishing to walk to work
and to a variety of sports and
entertainment activities, LoDo has
no equal. Its locale places
residents within walking or light
rail distance of the aforementioned,
plus downtown office buildings;
cultural events; the Denver
Performing Arts Complex; the Denver
Art Museum; the Museum of
Contemporary Art; the
architecturally distinctive Denver
Public Library; Coors Field (home of
the Colorado Rockies); Pepsi Center
(home of the Denver Nuggets,
Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Crush,
Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Rapids
teams); Denver Pavilions, an outdoor
shopping mall in the heart of the
city; Larimer Square; and Tabor
Center.
Nearby, the Cherry Creek bike
path attracts skaters, joggers and
cyclists. Just a hop, skip and a
jump to the booming Central Platte
Valley near downtown, is Colorado
Ocean Journey, a 106,500 S.F.
aquarium, and the 67-acre Six-Flags
Elitch Gardens Amusement Center. The
area also features easy access to
I-25, Denver International Airport
and the Denver Technological Center
via the 20th Street interchange.
Bordering the new Commons Park
along the South Platte River,
Riverfront Park is a newer, 25-acre
mixed used development of retail and
2,500 residences of condos,
townhomes, and unique lofts.
Bordered by 20th Street, the South
Platte River and Park Avenue,
Prospect Place is another newer
urban village that includes eight
buildings of trendy lofts plus
retail amenities.
Bordered on the north by West
Colfax Avenue, on the west by Speer
Boulevard, and on the east by
Lincoln Street, The Golden Triangle
has now become a residential mecca
of both warehouse-style lofts and
luxury high-rise residential
complexes, including Beauvallon, a
newer twin-tower 200-plus luxury
condo complex offering everything
from valet service, restaurants,
galleries and a gourmet market to a
fitness center and rooftop pool.
Like LoDo, The Golden Triangle
affords easy access to everything
downtown Denver has to offer. |
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MAYFAIR |
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Bounded by Colfax Avenue to the
north, Sixth Avenue to the south,
Colorado Boulevard to the west and
Monaco Parkway to the east, Hale and
Mayfair are two mature neighborhoods
which feature large Victorian homes,
many restored to their original
condition, as well as Tudors, Denver
Squares, bungalows and ranch-style
homes. Since 1995, the area has
experienced the highest appreciation
of Denver's inner city
neighborhoods. It is quiet,
accessible, stable and distinctive,
home to a variety of residents, from
families with young children to
retirees to professionals—including
medical residents and interns who
work at nearby University Hospital,
the University of Colorado Health
Sciences Center, and Rose Medical
Center. An abundance of restaurants
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MONTCLAIR |
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Montclair's most notorious resident
was Baron Walter von Richthofen, who
built a castle in one of Denver's
first suburbs in 1887. The
Richthofen mansion remains one of
Denver's most memorable
architectural landmarks. The
community that grew up around the
castle is bounded on the north by
Colfax Avenue, on the east by Quebec
Street, and the west and south by
the beautiful tree-lined parkways of
Monaco and Sixth Avenue,
respectively. Downtown Denver and
the shops of Cherry Creek are less
than 10 minutes away. Today, many
Montclair residents are original
owners who built homes in the 1940s,
although other homes in the area
date from the late 1800s.
Architectural styles along the
shaded streets range from Queen Anne
Victorians to Mission-style homes,
from stunning English Tudors to
1950s ranches; many feature large
lots. This comfortable and inviting
neighborhood boasts several small
parks that bustle with strollers,
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PARK HILL |
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Once the property of a lonely German
baron, Park Hill today is a
tight-knit neighborhood full of
diversity, character and history.
Park Hill features some of Denver's
most distinguished architectural
gems—with magnificent old homes of
strength and unique character, from
large Tudors and Denver Squares to
Victorians and sturdy brick
bungalows. All streets in Park Hill
are lined with lovely mature trees;
residents take great pride in
maintaining their lawns and gardens.
Along both Seventeenth Avenue
Parkway and Montview Boulevard,
you'll find a splendid array of
mansions with architectural styles
ranging from Mission to Dutch
Colonial, from Mediterranean to
Victorian. The Parkway is a haven to
neighborhood walkers and runners.
This thriving community has made a
place for everyone and offers a
wonderful eclectic mix of residents,
from single businesspeople to
retirees to young couples with
children. Park Hill is bordered by
Colorado Boulevard to the west,
Monaco Parkway to the east, 26th
Avenue to the north and Colfax
Avenue to the south. North Park Hill
stretches north from 26th Avenue to
roughly 38th Avenue. The community
offers easy access to the Denver Zoo
and the Museum of Natural History,
as well as the Lamont School of
Music, which provides a variety of
musical events. Golfers enjoy play
at Park Hill Golf Course and the
City Park Municipal Golf Course. The
neighborhood is 10 minutes from
downtown and most of its residents
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POLO CLUB |
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Located just south of Cherry Creek,
the Polo Club has long been one of
Denver's most prestigious
residential areas. Originally, polo
ponies cantered over the terrain of
this private, secluded country club
community. Four young millionaires
then joined forces to purchase a
160-acre tract of land for their
polo matches; and the club was
completed in 1926. Some of Denver's
finest families quickly relocated
from the Denver Country Club
residences to the Polo Club grounds.
Today, the ponies have left, but the
privacy of spacious, elegant home
sites endures in this luxurious
urban neighborhood where fabulous
homes sit on 1/2- to 2-plus-acre
lots. Polo Club is bounded on the
north by Alameda Avenue, on the
south by Exposition Street, on the
west by University Boulevard and on
the east by Steele Street. The
patrolled and partially-gated
community remains home to many of
Denver's prominent and founding
families. Polo Club North is a
gated townhome community with
security guards. It includes winding
streets, open spaces with a stream,
small ponds and waterfalls flanked
by evergreens and aspens.
A clubhouse contains an indoor
swimming pool and outdoor tennis
courts. The Cherry Creek Shopping
Center sits within walking distance,
just across the creek.
One Polo Creek offers urban
living at its best, with a
world-class seven-story building in
a one-of-a-kind location. Comprising
58 ultra-luxurious condominium
residences, it is Denver's only
service-oriented residence designed
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S.E. SUBURBS |
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Originally developed around the hub
of a gold strike, Englewood is a
thriving residential and commercial
area, with a wide variety of lovely,
mature suburban style neighborhoods
and several shopping areas. With a
large array of neighborhoods,
Englewood has something to appeal to
just about everyone, from smaller
brick bungalows and one-story frame
homes to sprawling, elegant estates.
The business area of Englewood
includes the Denver Tech Center,
Greenwood Village, Greenwood Plaza
and Inverness and Meridian Business
Parks. These modern business parks
rival downtown Denver as one of the
largest concentrations of businesses
in the metropolitan area. The
largest employer, Swedish Medical
Center, specializes in the treatment
of spinal cord injuries and
orthopedic problems. A large network
of parks and a municipal golf course
serve the area. The recently
completed CityCenter is an
innovative, mixed-use development of
apartments, civic, cultural and
retail amenities, light rail
services and open space. Southmoor
Park is an attractive southeast
Denver neighborhood, developed in
the 1960s, which offers more than
300 large, distinctive homes and all
the conveniences of the city.
Located in one of the most
accessible corridors of the city,
the area sits just east of I-25, a
10-minute commute north to downtown
Denver and just 5 minutes south to
the Denver Technological Center. It
stretches west from I-25 to South
Ivanhoe Street and south from East
Hampden Avenue to the junction of
Happy Canyon Road and Hillcrest
Drive. Its tree-shaded streets curve
around three parks—Southmoor,
Eastmoor and Rosamond. Solidly built
custom homes feature ranch and
two-story designs in a variety of
architectural styles. Two major
shopping centers border the
community's northern edge—Tamarac
Square and Tiffany Plaza. There are
also dozens of popular retail
establishments and restaurants along
Monaco Parkway and Hampden Avenue.
Nearby Cherry Creek Reservoir offers
a plethora of outdoor and water
sports activities.
Southmoor Park East, which
features mainly two-story homes, is
roughly twice as large as its
western neighbor. Just east of I-25,
it is bordered by South Monaco
Boulevard on the west and South
Poplar Street on the east. From East
Hampden, the neighborhood reaches
south to the junction of Monaco
Parkway and East Princeton Avenue.
Just 11 miles southwest of
downtown Denver, the small, friendly
community of Bow Mar offers private
use of a 100-acre lake, a beautiful
sand beach and a dedicated open
space bird sanctuary. Sailing,
tennis, swimming, fishing and
concerts are but a few of the
activities available in this quiet
enclave of 300 or so sprawling,
mostly ranch-style homes. The
community is close to Pinehurst
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The southernmost city of the metro
area, Littleton is home to several
nationally known companies. Planning
and zoning controls have preserved
the city's distinctive downtown and
neighborhoods. At the heart of
Littleton is a charming business and
retail area of restored
turn-of-the-century buildings
offering a delightful collection of
restaurants, shops and the newly
renovated and expanded Littleton
History Museum. Reminiscent of the
friendly, quaint villages of times
gone by, this area is appropriately
known as Olde Town Littleton. The
city features several neighborhood
parks, including the 624-acre South
Platte Park, two golf courses, a
two-rink enclosed ice arena, two
indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a
multi-use rec center, and a
widespread network of bicycle and
bridle paths along the Highline
Canal. Littleton also benefits from
light-rail service with stops on the
business and retail corridors of
Mineral Avenue and Santa Fe Drive,
and ending at stations northwest and
northeast of Downtown Denver.
Columbine Valley is a stunning golf
course community with beautiful
homes, mature trees and quiet
streetscapes. The fairways are
surrounded by homes, their residents
providing a perpetual audience for
golfers' play. Club members enjoy an
exceptional 18-hole golf course,
tennis, swimming, diving and many
other activities. Between Platte
Canyon Road on the west and the
Platte River on the east, Columbine
Valley runs southward from Bowles
Avenue to Mineral Avenue. Areas
within the community include The
Village, a lovely area of curving
streets and luxurious homes in many
styles; Country Club, the oldest
section, with gorgeous homes lining
the fairways; and Burning Tree,
which offers its own tennis courts,
shaded parks and a summertime
swimming pool.
The Polo Reserve, southwest of
the Denver Technological Center
within Littleton, includes 80
homesites on 158 acres. The
community features two international
size polo fields, a third boarded
polo field and the Columbine Polo
and Equestrian Center.
Located in southwest Denver,
Pinehurst is a delightful country
club community, many of whose
residents belong to the private
club. For a more complete
description of this community, see
page 35 featuring golf course
communities.
As the largest master-planned
family community built on 22,000
acres, Highlands Ranch flourishes at
the southern edge of the metro area.
Easily accessible from C-470, US 85
(South Santa Fe Drive) and I-25, the
area offers excellent business and
educational opportunities. Located
at the intersection of C-470 and
I-25, nearby Park Meadows Mall,
anchored by Nordstrom and Dillard's
stores, offers state-of-the-art
shopping. With over 25,000
professionally designed homes of all
price ranges in 50-plus different
neighborhoods, Highlands Ranch
offers homes to suit nearly every
taste, and attracts people from many
walks of life. Softball and baseball
diamonds, basketball courts, picnic
areas, swimming pools, two community
golf courses and more than 18 miles
of hiking and biking trails make the
community a particularly popular
location for young families. More
than 2,200 acres are designated as
open space, with an additional
8,200-acre wildlife habitat
established in the southern portion.
An extensive array of community
activities brings neighbors together
throughout the year. Highlands Ranch
is currently home to over 1,000
businesses with more than 13,000
employees, many of whom live in the
community.
Appropriately named because of
their lofty locations, two gated
communities within Highlands Ranch
are worth noting: At the northeast
section of Highlands Ranch off
University Boulevard, Falcon Hills
is an established neighborhood atop
a hillcrest, comprising 113 large
custom homes with trees, mature
landscaping and lovely mountain and
countryside views. In the
south-central section, Highwoods, a
newer neighborhood of large custom
homes and sites off Broadway, is
perched atop High Ridge and offers
views of the mountains, city and
Wildcat Reserve. Both neighborhoods
provide easy access to major
thoroughfares.
Nestled behind the Dakota Hogback
between the southwest portion of
Denver and the rugged Rocky Mountain
foothills west of Littleton sits Ken
Caryl. Early in this century,
newspaper magnate-turned-rancher
John C. Shaffer moved to the area
and named his ranch after his two
sons, Ken and Carroll. With more
than 4,000 acres of green hillsides,
red soil and yellow sandstone
outcroppings, the area supports an
array of lovely contemporary homes.
Considered by residents to be a
small country town near a big city,
Ken Caryl fosters healthy lifestyles
with an equestrian center and over
3,500 acres of open space for hiking
and horseback riding, and convenient
access to nearby Chatfield
Reservoir. Three community
recreation centers provide swimming,
tennis and other activities.
In addition to a great community
school, beautiful homes and a
secluded location, Roxborough Park
and Village also features 200-foot
red sandstone spires, natural
wildlife and prairie meadows. Named
by early resident Henry Persse for
his English birthplace, the
community today is family-oriented
and active, with access to
Roxborough State Park, Pike National
Forest, Waterton Canyon, fishing on
the Platte River and a host of
activities at Chatfield Lake State
Park. Arrowhead Golf Course, an
18-hole public course, is found just
north of Roxborough State Park. Its
13th hole, framed by red rock walls,
is particularly memorable.
Roxborough Park offers luxurious
custom and semi-custom homes in an
environment that offers mountain
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Bordered to the north by Alameda
Avenue, to the west by Downing
Street, to the east by University
Boulevard, and to the south by I-25,
Washington Park is a charming,
distinctive old Denver neighborhood
with mature shade trees, quiet
streets, and well-cared-for bungalow
style homes. "Wash Park," as it is
fondly called, offers excellent
access to any major location in the
city. Because homes here tend to be
smaller and more affordable, many
residents are young professionals in
their 30s or 40s or empty nesters
who have moved back into the city
from the suburbs now that their
children are grown. "Pop-top" is
another commonly heard term here,
because "popping the top" by adding
a second story and enlarging the
bungalow homes has become quite a
trend. The residents tend toward
friendliness and active concern for
and involvement in the community.
At the center of the neighborhood is
a beautiful 161-acre park containing
two large lakes which are frequented
by flocks of geese, tennis courts, a
boat-house, a rec center, flower
gardens, picnic areas and a
playground. The rec center features
a public pool, workout area and
basketball courts. From bikers and
roller-bladers to runners, walkers
and picnickers, the park is a
sanctuary for residents and
Denverites of all ages. A special
block in this lovely neighborhood,
Old South Gaylord Street, is home to
one-of-a-kind specialty shops,
service businesses, restaurants and
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