If you are in the market for a new property in Colorado and have between $500,000 and $600,000 to spend on your new abode, what lifestyle best suits you? Maybe it’s a charming renovation in a thriving Denver suburb or an eco-conscious oasis in the Boulder foothills. Or perhaps a slope-side condo in the heart of Colorado’s ski country is more your speed? The possibilities are as vast as the Colorado sky – let’s explore three different properties that offer three very different lifestyles in the half-million-dollar price range.
Option 1: 3260 Tennyson Street, Denver, $560,000
Looking for a place where Old World charm intersects with hip modernity and incredible convenience? This renovated pop-top in Denver’s popular Highlands neighborhood blends subtle details that merge 1920s character with 21st century living. The original single-story home was built in 1924 and boasts stained glass accents and its original hardwood floors. But today the 2,582-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and 3 ½ baths among its three finished levels. This includes an added second story comprising unique ceiling vaults, a large study, spacious front and rear decks, and a true master suite with his-and-her walk-in closets and a 5-piece bath generously finished in rich granite and marble.
The kitchen glows in all new appliances, cabinets and tile as it leads to a dining room and covered patio beyond. A lush professionally landscaped yard complete with a Koi and turtle pond envelopes the back of the home and a detached garage adds to the property’s functionality.
Such endearing features are further elevated by the home’s prime location in a historic community now highly sought for its flourishing and eclectic mix of boutiques, coffee shops, book stores, art galleries, trendy bars, live music venues and fine eateries representing an array of culinary styles and regional cuisines. Highlands, a 250-acre section in northwest Denver, offers easy access to downtown Denver and has received numerous accolades as the “it” place to visit – and live – in the Denver metro area.
Option 2: 8523 Thunderhead Drive, Boulder, $599,000
This eco-friendly retreat in the Boulder foothills is made for those who want to be “worlds away but minutes from everything.” Tucked into the mountainside looking out over the city of Boulder, this incredible 3,416-square-foot home is sited on a ¾-acre oasis of gently sloping mountain terrain. Remodeled with completely non-toxic materials and finished in warm earth tones and textures, it exudes an appreciation of nature from the inside out. From room to spacious room, large windows invite natural sunlight to spill in while framing picturesque views of the entire Boulder Valley below.
The gourmet kitchen features slab granite counters, high-end appliances and easy access to the expansive exterior deck for flawless indoor-outdoor entertaining. In addition to the home’s three bedrooms, a gorgeous studio space finished in Brazilian cherry flooring sits above the garage – perfect for a home office or a mountain getaway for guests.
Though private and peaceful, the home is a short 5-minute drive from the vibrant city of Boulder. Home to the University of Colorado, Boulder is a thriving college town and so much more. Its famous Pearl Street Mall offers blocks of fantastic shopping and dining while North Boulder or “NoBo” is quickly gaining a similar reputation. Boulder’s location at the base of the foothills and Flatiron mountain range make it a mecca for hiking, biking, climbing and other activities that put Colorado on the map among outdoor enthusiasts.
Option 3: Beaver Creek Lodge # 419, Beaver Creek, $575,000
In the heart of Colorado’s ski country adjacent to Vail is Beaver Creek Resort. And in the center of the resort’s Beaver Creek Village are The Suites at Beaver Creek Lodge – a luxurious collection of slopeside whole-ownership units with ski-in ski-out access to the world-class runs of Beaver Creek. Unit #419, a one-bedroom, one-bath retreat at Beaver Creek Lodge, boasts rustic opulence and pure comfort throughout its 492 square feet. This unit offers an opportunity for whole ownership in a premier Rocky Mountain ski location.
Amenities abound at Beaver Creek Lodge: concierge service, room service, gated security, resort shuttle, ski storage, pool, hot tub and privileges at nearby Spa Struck. And the skiing and snowboarding is no less spectacular. More than 1,800 skiable acres, 25 lifts including 10 high-speed quads, 149 trails and an average 300 days of sunshine per year make Beaver Creek one of the most desirable ski destinations in Colorado and the Western U.S.
