For Michael Markel, founder and president of Markel Homes Construction Company of Boulder, finding a perfect location for a new community is more than just luck.
He searches for that unique parcel of land with stunning views and wide-open space, where the outdoors is a vital element of people’s daily lives.
One of Colorado’s premier homebuilders, Markel Homes plans, develops and builds neighborhoods that integrate the natural landscape and comfortable lifestyle of the West. Innovative design, superb craftsmanship and distinctive architecture characterize a Markel Homes community, along with quality construction and green-built practices.
Family-owned and operated in Boulder since 1973, Markel Homes reflects the vision of its founder, whose lifelong passion for design has led to the creation of some of Boulder County’s most appealing and livable neighborhoods. All are designed with an appreciation for their surroundings, with multiple outdoor living areas and exciting floor plans that appeal to a wide variety of homeowners. They are almost always close to trails and open space, with gorgeous views, and within walking distance of amenities.
In the 1990s Markel Homes gained prominence in the high-end, semi-custom, single- and multi-family-home niche. As it continues to excel in the creation of signature homes, the focus has expanded to include a concept called newwest living. Inspired by the heritage of the West, newwest living combines favorite traditional elements with the spacious feel of contemporary design and an attitude of urban sophistication. newwest homes, town homes and lofts display compelling exteriors, natural building materials and multiple outdoor living areas. Fluid and open floor plans feature warm, high-style interiors with fine finishes and detailing.
The company started incorporating environmentally conscious building practices years ago. All of Markel’s new homes, regardless of style or type, are built green and Energy-Star® rated to preserve natural resources, lower energy costs and enhance indoor air quality and overall comfort. The homes are healthier for their inhabitants and the earth as a whole.
Under Michael Markel’s direction, Markel Homes has survived the cyclical nature of Colorado’s homebuilding industry to remain a leader in both design and functionality. Further, it has grown to represent honesty and integrity in the building process and top-notch customer service and satisfaction. Savvy homebuyers will continue to become happy, satisfied homeowners in Markel communities.
Living in a Markel Neighborhood
Steve and Sunny Brown are residents of Lyons Valley Park, a Markel Homes community.
“I developed an interest in how Markel built a house, and I formed a very favorable opinion,” Steve Brown says. “I liked the way they build; they take a great deal of care, starting with the foundation. And the houses are built like custom homes, with a wide variety of options.”
He noticed, too, that “The house is quiet as can be – we feel comfortable and secure. The systems in the house – like the furnace, for example – are high quality. They’re green houses, and we’ve not had trouble with anything.”
Michelle and Tom Kramer watched the creation of Lyons Valley Park from nearby – the house in Lyons that Tom Kramer had built in 1993. “We were watching the construction, the building process and the interior finishes,” says Michelle Kramer. “We liked what we saw.”
They had been warned that building a house would be stressful. “But Markel made it a wonderful experience,” Kramer says.
The green aspect of the construction also pleased the Kramers. “It gave us more of a reason to choose Markel. We have extra insulation, good windows. It’s efficient; the heating is even throughout – we didn’t have cold spots in the winter. And we noticed a difference in utility costs; our bills here are lower than in our other house, even though this house is twice as big!”
New Markel Communities
Following are six neighborhoods where Markel is actively building now:
Dakota Ridge Village is adjacent to vast open space, with 360-degree views and great trail access just minutes from downtown Boulder. Markel is currently offering custom solar single-family homes starting in the high $700,000s.
Lyons Valley Park is a friendly neighborhood featuring single-family homes bordered by red sandstone cliffs and the St. Vrain River in historic and recreational Lyons. Prices start in the $300,000s.
Yeager Farm is a neighborhood midway between historic Main Street and convenient Hover Road in Longmont, with excellent pricing of single-family homes starting in the high $200,000s.
North End is located near Old Town and open space in top-rated Louisville, with single-family homes starting in the $400,000s.
Northfield Commons and Northfield Village are two neighborhoods located in northeast Boulder, offering a wide variety of home types, styles and price ranges, including single-family homes, duplexes, row houses, town homes and condominiums.
Contact Information
Visit Markel’s Web site – www.MarkelHomes.com – for pricing, floor plans, photos, virtual tours, maps of all locations, current availability, and more about the company and its neighborhoods. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Markel Homes at 303.449.8689.
Walk to schools, shops and restaurants in charming Niwot Village from this private and intimate neighborhood filled with stunning mountain vistas. Custom homes on acre-plus properties complement the quiet, pastoral setting adjacent to farmland and open space.
An idyllic pastoral setting of custom and semi-custom homes on generous-sized lots laced with footpaths and beautiful landscaping. Surrounded by rolling countryside, open space and great views, this exemplary family neighborhood is convenient to Boulder, Lafayette and Interlocken.
A beautiful new neighborhood situated in the midst of established north Longmont, with great pricing on built green® and energy-star® ranch and two-story homes in a variety of architectural styles and floor plans. Located midway between historic Main Street and convenient Hover Road.
When Boulder Creek Life and Home brought its high-value homes and low-maintenance lifestyle to Kingsbridge in Longmont, this was a community waiting to happen. Now, after considerable planning and effort, the first townhomes are complete and new homeowners are eager to move in.
Kingsbridge’s first homeowners, Michael and Toni Monticello, are just days away from moving into their new home. “We had been watching this location for a while, and in December we saw the Kingsbridge sign,” Michael Monticello says. “We’ve looked all over at townhomes, but for the money, the value and the floor plan, we fell in love with Kingsbridge.”
But there was just one catch: the Monticellos had to sell their current single-family home first. Working with Charles Souza, broker/owner of Metro Brokers – Team Lassen in Broomfield, the home was under contract in just eight days. “We emphasize three factors when selling in today’s market,” Souza explains. “Price correctly, market aggressively and stage the home to accomplish the ‘wow’ effect. You hear stories about how the market is a scary proposition. You just need to be smart about how to make the transition work for you. Analyzing one’s specific situation is the key to success.”
Souza says that the opportunities for buyers right now are tremendous. “With the current low interest rates and attractive pricing, your buying power is much greater than it will be in a few years or beyond.”
The Monticellos, who are downsizing from a single-family home, chose The Milan floor plan, a two-bedroom-plus-loft or three-bedroom design that includes a main floor laundry, optional family room with fireplace, center kitchen island and generous storage room.
Besides the home’s features, the Built-Green construction was an important factor in the Monticellos’ decision. Their home is framed with 2×6 lumber (instead of the standard 2×4) and equipped with low-e windows, composite sidings and decks, Energy Star® appliances, and a centrally located, high-efficiency furnace and water heater. An air-sealed building envelope helps to ensure maximum insulation value – and keep utilities bills low. “When I saw the home and how it was built, I thought, ‘this thing’s built like a fortress,’” Michael says.
Homeowners enjoy a year-round, “lock and leave” lifestyle, with all exterior maintenance and services taken care of by the HOA. “Having all the snow removal, maintenance and lawn care taken care of, that’s definitely the way to go,” says Monticello.
The Monticellos report that working with Boulder Creek Life and Home made the home buying experience a pleasure. “It was great,” Michael says. “They were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and they weren’t pushy. They showed us the home, and the product sold itself. We got to pick out all the finishes and trim, working with the design center, and there was a good range of choices. We’re very excited about moving into our new home.”
Located in Longmont’s Renaissance neighborhood, Kingsbridge will include 134 residences at build-out. Four floor plans offer two or three bedrooms with 1,400 to nearly 1,800 finished square feet. Each residence also includes a private two-car attached garage. Unlike condominiums, residents own both the townhome and the land it sits on.
“Our location in southwest Longmont is ideal for people working in Boulder, at IBM or other tech jobs along the Diagonal Highway corridor,” says Brent Patterson, sales manager for Kingsbridge. “And it’s just minutes from retail centers and community amenities.”
Visit the models at Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge is located in West Longmont just off Airport Road in Boulder County. Three models are now open for your visit.
From Boulder: Head Northeast on CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). Turn left (North) on Airport Road. After 1 Mile turn Left (West) onto Venice Lane. Look for the blue flags. The Sales Center is on the North side of Venice Lane.
From Longmont: Head Southwest on CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). Turn Right (North) on Airport Road. After 1 Mile turn Left (West) onto Venice Lane.
From Denver: Head North on I-25 to exit 240. Turn Left (West) on CO-119. Head West through Longmont for 10 Miles. Turn Right (North) on Airport Road. After 1 Mile turn Left (West) onto Venice Lane.
The Sales office is open Monday from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. For more information, call 303.502.5338.
The “greening” of our homes can seem a bit complicated at times, with talk of “high R’s” and “low e’s” and such.
But mostly, it’s about making simple changes in how we live in our homes. Want an example? It’s right under your feet. It’s your floor.
“Wood flooring brings an aesthetic plus to your home,” says Clarence Harrison, owner of WoodWise Hardwood Floors in Boulder, who has been installing and refinishing Front Range floors for more than 20 years. “A wood floor is easy to maintain and has a long life.” But choosing the wood, installation methods and finishes each has an impact, he explains, and an opportunity to do the Right Thing.
Actually, several right things, it turns out.
“Most wood flooring is derived from hardwood trees. When we use hardwood purchased domestically, this helps stimulate the economy where it is locally harvested and it is milled,” Harrison explains. “Oak is the most plentifully farmed hardwood in the nation, and we use it in over half of all our installations. It has the integrity and beauty that makes it a favorite.
“We also install reclaimed wood flooring, which helps conservation by returning re-milled, salvaged timbers to use and keeps materials out of the waste stream. Plus, it has zero impact on living trees.”
We know we want sustainably harvested wood, right? But what does that mean, and how can we be sure? “Look for the FSC stamp on wood products,” Harrison advises. “The Forest Stewardship Council is a professional organization that uses stringent chain of custody rules on wood products to ensure they are properly sourced. Wood producers must meet 57 different criteria, including protection of wildlife and minimal use of pesticides. Of all the green flooring certifications, FSC is the gold standard.”
But there’s more, Harrison cautions. “Even sustainable products like bamboo and cork have to be shipped long distances, from Asia, Central and South America. That creates a huge carbon footprint. We feel that choosing domestically harvested, FSC-certified wood flooring is the most environmentally responsible approach. It’s the one we take at WoodWise.”
Bamboo flooring has become very popular, and because it is a fast-growing wood source, it is considered by many to be “sustainable.” But, in addition to its transportation footprint, some of the sources for bamboo do not pass FSC scrutiny, Harrison cautions.
OK, we’ve chosen properly sourced wood, and we’re ready to bring it all home. Let’s look at how the installation and care of your floor impact your personal space.
As you might expect, installing a wood floor can create a lot of dust and sawdust. Most installers leave a “brown cloud” behind – suspended particulates that can take days to settle, and never get completely cleaned from your home.
WoodWise uses a unique dustless process that captures the dust right away at ground level, keeping it out of your home’s nooks and crannies. “This is an important advantage we offer,” Harrison says. “We keep 99 percent of the dust from reaching your home’s surface areas. You don’t want all the dust in your air, or in the duct work. I’m a runner, and I don’t want that stuff in my lungs – or yours!”
Finishing your floor is another area where WoodWise reduces the environmental impact. Few wood finishes are truly environmentally friendly, and the solvents used in most products can give off toxic fumes for months after application. “Natural oils look great, but they don’t hold up,” Harrison explains. “For most applications, water-based finishes are the best way to go. They have really improved in terms of ease of application and durability, and there aren’t any toxic ingredients. I think oil-based finishes may be phased out as more viable ecological alternatives come to market.”
Harrison also pays attention to what happens with leftover materials from a WoodWise installation. Smaller pieces of desirable hardwoods are snapped up by a craftsman who turns them into even more desirable artisan boxes. “We have a guy that comes in once a month and picks up dust and scraps. He mixes this with ground-up pallets to make pellet fuel for wood stoves.”
Step up to a green floor! Contact WoodWise Hardwood Floors at 303.442.7777 or visit www.WoodWiseBoulder.com.
The “greening” of our homes can seem a bit complicated at times, with talk of “high R’s” and “low e’s” and such. But mostly, it’s about making simple changes in how we live in our homes. Want an example? It’s right under your feet. It’s your floor.“Wood flooring brings an aesthetic plus to your home,” says Clarence Harrison, owner of WoodWise Hardwood Floors in Boulder, who has been installing and refinishing Front Range floors for more than 20 years. “A wood floor is easy to maintain and has a long life.” But choosing the wood, installation methods and finishes each has an impact, he explains, and an opportunity to do the Right Thing.Actually, several right things, it turns out. “Most wood flooring is derived from hardwood trees. When we use hardwood purchased domestically, this helps stimulate the economy where it is locally harvested and it is milled,” Harrison explains. “Oak is the most plentifully farmed hardwood in the nation, and we use it in over half of all our installations. It has the integrity and beauty that makes it a favorite.“We also install reclaimed wood flooring, which helps conservation by returning re-milled, salvaged timbers to use and keeps materials out of the waste stream. Plus, it has zero impact on living trees.”We know we want sustainably harvested wood, right? But what does that mean, and how can we be sure? “Look for the FSC stamp on wood products,” Harrison advises. “The Forest Stewardship Council is a professional organization that uses stringent chain of custody rules on wood products to ensure they are properly sourced. Wood producers must meet 57 different criteria, including protection of wildlife and minimal use of pesticides. Of all the green flooring certifications, FSC is the gold standard.”But there’s more, Harrison cautions. “Even sustainable products like bamboo and cork have to be shipped long distances, from Asia, Central and South America. That creates a huge carbon footprint. We feel that choosing domestically harvested, FSC-certified wood flooring is the most environmentally responsible approach. It’s the one we take at WoodWise.”Bamboo flooring has become very popular, and because it is a fast-growing wood source, it is considered by many to be “sustainable.” But, in addition to its transportation footprint, some of the sources for bamboo do not pass FSC scrutiny, Harrison cautions.OK, we’ve chosen properly sourced wood, and we’re ready to bring it all home. Let’s look at how the installation and care of your floor impact your personal space.As you might expect, installing a wood floor can create a lot of dust and sawdust. Most installers leave a “brown cloud” behind – suspended particulates that can take days to settle, and never get completely cleaned from your home. WoodWise uses a unique dustless process that captures the dust right away at ground level, keeping it out of your home’s nooks and crannies. “This is an important advantage we offer,” Harrison says. “We keep 99 percent of the dust from reaching your home’s surface areas. You don’t want all the dust in your air, or in the duct work. I’m a runner, and I don’t want that stuff in my lungs – or yours!”
Finishing your floor is another area where WoodWise reduces the environmental impact. Few wood finishes are truly environmentally friendly, and the solvents used in most products can give off toxic fumes for months after application. “Natural oils look great, but they don’t hold up,” Harrison explains. “For most applications, water-based finishes are the best way to go. They have really improved in terms of ease of application and durability, and there aren’t any toxic ingredients. I think oil-based finishes may be phased out as more viable ecological alternatives come to market.”Harrison also pays attention to what happens with leftover materials from a WoodWise installation. Smaller pieces of desirable hardwoods are snapped up by a craftsman who turns them into even more desirable artisan boxes. “We have a guy that comes in once a month and picks up dust and scraps. He mixes this with ground-up pallets to make pellet fuel for wood stoves.”
Step up to a green floor! Contact WoodWise Hardwood Floors at 303.442.7777 or visit www.WoodWiseBoulder.com.
Imagine a new home designed for the way you really live. Functional, it has a place for everything your family needs. Packed with amenities, it feels like a custom home. Built so well it qualifies as an Energy Star® Home. That’s what you can count on in a Sopris Home.
From the moment you step inside Sopris Homes’ award-winning model home at The Sanctuary at Huntington Trails, you see why it won the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) Flatirons Tour of Homes 2009 Award of Excellence and the 2007 HBA Raising the Bar Award for Home of the Year.
The Sanctuary at Huntington Trails is a new community in Westminster at McKay Lake. It offers easy access to the Westminster trail system and open space, plus a private community pool, clubhouse and children’s playground.
All Sopris Homes come with an Owner’s Entry complete with coat closet and a bead board-backed bench with plenty of hooks and cubbies, as well as the unique and functional Home Center designed to provide a place for briefcases, mail, backpacks and more – keeping the kitchen and family room clutter-free. Spaces like this and numerous closets throughout the home make living – and entertaining – easy. Great Rooms, extended studies and libraries, hardwood floors, architectural detailing, superior HVAC systems with multi-zone engineering, and casement (crank-out) low-E windows are all Sopris features usually found only in homes well over a million dollars.
Available homes at The Sanctuary at Huntington Trails
In addition to the award-winning Carbondale model home, two ranch homes – The Fairplay and Vista Ranch – are at frame stage and ready for homebuyers to tour. They range from 2,142 to 2,877 square feet plus a full basement, and are priced from $560,000 to $673,900.
Carbondale boasts 6,126 square feet (4,129 to 4,285 finished plus 1,997 full basement), with prices starting at $774,900.
To visit these homes, please call sales manager Jen Schell at 720.224.2044, or visit the model home, open daily noon to 5 p.m.
Green mission and energy efficiency
Building green and building smart just make good sense, but what does this mean to your new custom home or remodel project? Boulder-based Sopris Homes has a long history of building energy-efficient and sustainable homes. It was the first builder in Colorado to include the Environments for Living comfort and energy-use guarantee in its homes; it can guarantee the maximum amount of energy it will use to keep the homes at 72 degrees year round – and the temperature won’t vary more than three degrees from room to room. Sopris Homes is one of the very first of U.S. EPA’s exclusive Energy Star® builders in the state. Sopris Homes constructs all of its homes to exceed the latest International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Manager John Stevens is one of the few National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Certified Green Builders and NAHB Certified Graduate Builders in the Metro area.
Net Zero and Near Zero Energy: A homeowner’s experience
“Sopris Homes can help guide you through the “Green Revolution” and assist you in making smart decisions with your next project,” says sales manager Jen Schell.
Sopris Homes built a Near Zero-energy home in Boulder, and the new homeowner, who has occupied the house only since January 2010, is delighted.
“The PV (photovoltaics) array is online,” he wrote to builder John Stevens. “Yesterday it produced 67 kWh (kilowatt-hours), which is enough for two homes. The WEL server monitors energy usage and the geothermal system; that will be online, and I think the combination would be a useful advertisement for the quality and energy efficiency of Sopris Homes construction. You designed and built our dream home on budget and ahead of schedule and we love it. While I am biased, I find it hard to believe that there are many homes out there that are more beautiful yet as energy efficient as our home.”
As of March 8, 2010, the energy produced by this homeowner’s system could power for one day: 82 homes, 2,677 computers, and 8,112 light bulbs. As to carbon offset: The system offsets the equivalent of planting 54 trees, not driving 139 cars for a day, and not consuming 236 gallons of gas.
Choose Sopris for custom homes, remodeling and much more
Sopris Homes also offers build-on-your-lot custom homes throughout the greater Denver-Boulder area, architectural design services, interior and exterior remodeling services, home additions, kitchen and bath remodeling, basement finishes, outdoor living spaces, flooring, custom cabinetry, and even home repair.
It’s nice to know you have a reputable builder to go to for all your housing and home ownership needs. One phone call and one person, with established relationships, will manage and coordinate multiple trades and hold them accountable to an already established higher standard of building.
Sopris Homes recently won two 2009 Metro Denver Home Builders Association Raising the Bar Awards for Best Architectural Design for a Custom Home 4,000 to 5,500 square feet, and the Urban Infill Home of the Year.
Everybody talks about quality. The Sopris professionals go beyond quality and focus on excellence. You get a team of perfectionists passionately committed to designing and building your dream home – with their unique, customer-focused perspective.
The Sanctuary at Huntington TrailsImagine a new home designed for the way you really live. Functional, it has a place for everything your family needs. Packed with amenities, it feels like a custom home. Built so well it qualifies as an Energy Star® Home. That’s what you can count on in a Sopris Home. From the moment you step inside Sopris Homes’ award-winning model home at The Sanctuary at Huntington Trails, you see why it won the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) Flatirons Tour of Homes 2009 Award of Excellence and the 2007 HBA Raising the Bar Award for Home of the Year. The Sanctuary at Huntington Trails is a new community in Westminster at McKay Lake. It offers easy access to the Westminster trail system and open space, plus a private community pool, clubhouse and children’s playground. All Sopris Homes come with an Owner’s Entry complete with coat closet and a bead board-backed bench with plenty of hooks and cubbies, as well as the unique and functional Home Center designed to provide a place for briefcases, mail, backpacks and more – keeping the kitchen and family room clutter-free. Spaces like this and numerous closets throughout the home make living – and entertaining – easy. Great Rooms, extended studies and libraries, hardwood floors, architectural detailing, superior HVAC systems with multi-zone engineering, and casement (crank-out) low-E windows are all Sopris features usually found only in homes well over a million dollars.
Available homes at The Sanctuary at Huntington TrailsIn addition to the award-winning Carbondale model home, two ranch homes – The Fairplay and Vista Ranch – are at frame stage and ready for homebuyers to tour. They range from 2,142 to 2,877 square feet plus a full basement, and are priced from $560,000 to $673,900.Carbondale boasts 6,126 square feet (4,129 to 4,285 finished plus 1,997 full basement), with prices starting at $774,900.To visit these homes, please call sales manager Jen Schell at 720.224.2044, or visit the model home, open daily noon to 5 p.m.
Green mission and energy efficiencyBuilding green and building smart just make good sense, but what does this mean to your new custom home or remodel project? Boulder-based Sopris Homes has a long history of building energy-efficient and sustainable homes. It was the first builder in Colorado to include the Environments for Living comfort and energy-use guarantee in its homes; it can guarantee the maximum amount of energy it will use to keep the homes at 72 degrees year round – and the temperature won’t vary more than three degrees from room to room. Sopris Homes is one of the very first of U.S. EPA’s exclusive Energy Star® builders in the state. Sopris Homes constructs all of its homes to exceed the latest International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Manager John Stevens is one of the few National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Certified Green Builders and NAHB Certified Graduate Builders in the Metro area.
Net Zero and Near Zero Energy: A homeowner’s experience“Sopris Homes can help guide you through the “Green Revolution” and assist you in making smart decisions with your next project,” says sales manager Jen Schell. Sopris Homes built a Near Zero-energy home in Boulder, and the new homeowner, who has occupied the house only since January 2010, is delighted.“The PV (photovoltaics) array is online,” he wrote to builder John Stevens. “Yesterday it produced 67 kWh (kilowatt-hours), which is enough for two homes. The WEL server monitors energy usage and the geothermal system; that will be online, and I think the combination would be a useful advertisement for the quality and energy efficiency of Sopris Homes construction. You designed and built our dream home on budget and ahead of schedule and we love it. While I am biased, I find it hard to believe that there are many homes out there that are more beautiful yet as energy efficient as our home.” As of March 8, 2010, the energy produced by this homeowner’s system could power for one day: 82 homes, 2,677 computers, and 8,112 light bulbs. As to carbon offset: The system offsets the equivalent of planting 54 trees, not driving 139 cars for a day, and not consuming 236 gallons of gas. Choose Sopris for custom homes, remodeling and much moreSopris Homes also offers build-on-your-lot custom homes throughout the greater Denver-Boulder area, architectural design services, interior and exterior remodeling services, home additions, kitchen and bath remodeling, basement finishes, outdoor living spaces, flooring, custom cabinetry, and even home repair.It’s nice to know you have a reputable builder to go to for all your housing and home ownership needs. One phone call and one person, with established relationships, will manage and coordinate multiple trades and hold them accountable to an already established higher standard of building. Sopris Homes recently won two 2009 Metro Denver Home Builders Association Raising the Bar Awards for Best Architectural Design for a Custom Home 4,000 to 5,500 square feet, and the Urban Infill Home of the Year.Everybody talks about quality. The Sopris professionals go beyond quality and focus on excellence. You get a team of perfectionists passionately committed to designing and building your dream home – with their unique, customer-focused perspective.
As the days grow longer and warmer, most homeowners are bracing themselves for yet another round of spring cleaning.
But not the residents at The Heritage at Vista Ridge, who enjoy year-round, low-maintenance living in a welcoming community with ample amenities.
“We sold our mower and leaf blower,” says Tom Kummer, who has lived at The Heritage with his wife Mary since last fall. “It’s been great having someone else do the snow shoveling this winter.” Kummer, whose previous two-story home had large decks and flowerbeds, is glad that all that maintenance is in the past.
The Kummers say that The Heritage’s lock-and-leave lifestyle, location and floorplan choices were among the top reasons they chose their new home at Vista Ridge.
“We are both high school teachers,” Tom says, “but one of us teaches in Boulder and the other in Thornton. This is a perfect location for us.”
“We have kids in Denver,” Mary says, “and it’s very easy to get on I-25 to go visit.”
The Kummers chose the Somerset floorplan for its open layout, with the master suite, kitchen, great room, home office and laundry room all well located on the main level.
“The kitchen is roomy and open,” Mary says. “It has a nice, angled counter with a lot of space. We had about a dozen people in there once when we were hosting a party.”
Tom appreciates having easy access to a home office on the main floor, he says. A family room, home theater and two guest bedrooms are located in the spacious lower level.
“It’s great having all new construction, too,” Mary says.
New construction was also high on the list for Rich and Becca Walk, who moved into their new Cedaredge home at the end of last summer. “We wanted an all-new home,” Becca says, “and we were looking for an open-concept living space, with all the main features on the main floor. The lower level has tall ceilings, huge walk-in closets, and an additional bathroom. You don’t feel like you’re in a basement, at all.”
All homes at The Heritage at Vista Ridge are constructed to “Built Green” standards and qualify as Energy Star homes. Low-E glazed windows and blown-in loose-fill insulation make your home easy to heat and a breeze to cool. Two-by-six framing is standard instead of the two-by-fours you’ll find elsewhere, creating sturdier, deeper walls that hold more insulation and are more soundproof.
The Walks, who moved from New England, got their first look at The Heritage at Vista Ridge online. “We started talking about moving back to Colorado about a year-and-a-half ago. I found The Heritage Web site, and I thought that’s exactly what we’re looking for. It’s a great location. I travel 50 percent of the time, and it’s easy to get to DIA. We have family in Cheyenne, and that’s an easy trip, too.
“We’ve done the yardwork thing,” Becca says. “We didn’t want any more yardwork!”
The Walks appreciate the many bike paths and community center with its large pool. Rich is also an avid golfer and expects to be enjoying some spring golf soon at the adjoining Colorado National Golf Club.
“We looked at several areas,” Becca says. “But we knew, this was the one.”
You’ve heard what the homeowners say. Now experience The Heritage for yourself.
Just a few select homes and sites remain for those who are looking for a unique combination of lifestyle, amenities and location.
For more information and directions to The Heritage at Vista Ridge, call Karen Sanders or Bill Besher at 303.926.1615. Model home hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday noon to 5 p.m.
The Heritage at Vista Ridge is being developed by Boulder Creek Life and Home. To see other innovative communities by Boulder Creek Life and Home, visit www.LiveBoulderCreek.com.
But not the residents at The Heritage at Vista Ridge, who enjoy year-round, low-maintenance living in a welcoming community with ample amenities.“We sold our mower and leaf blower,” says Tom Kummer, who has lived at The Heritage with his wife Mary since last fall. “It’s been great having someone else do the snow shoveling this winter.” Kummer, whose previous two-story home had large decks and flowerbeds, is glad that all that maintenance is in the past.The Kummers say that The Heritage’s lock-and-leave lifestyle, location and floorplan choices were among the top reasons they chose their new home at Vista Ridge.“We are both high school teachers,” Tom says, “but one of us teaches in Boulder and the other in Thornton. This is a perfect location for us.” “We have kids in Denver,” Mary says, “and it’s very easy to get on I-25 to go visit.”The Kummers chose the Somerset floorplan for its open layout, with the master suite, kitchen, great room, home office and laundry room all well located on the main level.“The kitchen is roomy and open,” Mary says. “It has a nice, angled counter with a lot of space. We had about a dozen people in there once when we were hosting a party.” Tom appreciates having easy access to a home office on the main floor, he says. A family room, home theater and two guest bedrooms are located in the spacious lower level.“It’s great having all new construction, too,” Mary says.New construction was also high on the list for Rich and Becca Walk, who moved into their new Cedaredge home at the end of last summer. “We wanted an all-new home,” Becca says, “and we were looking for an open-concept living space, with all the main features on the main floor. The lower level has tall ceilings, huge walk-in closets, and an additional bathroom. You don’t feel like you’re in a basement, at all.”All homes at The Heritage at Vista Ridge are constructed to “Built Green” standards and qualify as Energy Star homes. Low-E glazed windows and blown-in loose-fill insulation make your home easy to heat and a breeze to cool. Two-by-six framing is standard instead of the two-by-fours you’ll find elsewhere, creating sturdier, deeper walls that hold more insulation and are more soundproof.The Walks, who moved from New England, got their first look at The Heritage at Vista Ridge online. “We started talking about moving back to Colorado about a year-and-a-half ago. I found The Heritage Web site, and I thought that’s exactly what we’re looking for. It’s a great location. I travel 50 percent of the time, and it’s easy to get to DIA. We have family in Cheyenne, and that’s an easy trip, too.“We’ve done the yardwork thing,” Becca says. “We didn’t want any more yardwork!”The Walks appreciate the many bike paths and community center with its large pool. Rich is also an avid golfer and expects to be enjoying some spring golf soon at the adjoining Colorado National Golf Club.“We looked at several areas,” Becca says. “But we knew, this was the one.”You’ve heard what the homeowners say. Now experience The Heritage for yourself.Just a few select homes and sites remain for those who are looking for a unique combination of lifestyle, amenities and location.
For more information and directions to The Heritage at Vista Ridge, call Karen Sanders or Bill Besher at 303.926.1615. Model home hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday noon to 5 p.m.The Heritage at Vista Ridge is being developed by Boulder Creek Life and Home. To see other innovative communities by Boulder Creek Life and Home, visit www.LiveBoulderCreek.com.
