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If you live in Highlands Ranch or Aurora, you can be shopping at some mega-mall today; but if you lived in Ryland’s newly opened Kings Ridge, you could be exploring the shopping in Castle Rock’s historic downtown…like The Barn — a dozen boutiques under one roof – or Enchanted Gifts on Third; then grab something sweet at Dream Pastries on Perry, and have time left for the Factory Shops to finish your list. “We see our access to Castle Rock with its great dining as a big advantage,” says Ryland’s Bob Kenney, who with Greg Hartman will show you three, very creative models grand opening now, from $251,990.
Kings Ridge – two miles south of downtown’s Plum Creek exit on I-25 – has three furnished models from Ryland’s Perspectives collection – attainably priced, sustainably designed homes that are surprising in their use of family-oriented space (they opened at Steel Ranch in Louisville in August and ran through 40 sales this fall). At Kings Ridge, Ryland owners will be wrapped in a remarkable panorama of peaks from Pikes to the Rampart Range…and will enjoy a little more elbow room than what buyers see in areas further north.
They’re linked to Castle Rock’s downtown by a new bridge on Crystal Valley Parkway that’s five minutes from historic Wilcox and Perry Streets. “There’s really pretty good dining in Castle Rock now,” says Moira Ash, retired from nearby Philip S. Miller Library, rated one of the nation’s top libraries serving a small town population. Downtown has venerable breakfast spots (The B&B, and Pegasus); new coffee bars; highly rated specialty dining (Uniscali, Siena) and more.
You’ll also like the tantalizing allure of Ryland’s kitchen-centered family spaces. “People really notice the difference in the interiors, as well as the lower density,” notes Kenney. He adds that the first five families to contract get a holiday upgrade package at no cost — full-yard landscape with fence, gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances including fridge and double-oven, and whole-house blinds.
You can view flex options (such as a ‘home OPS center’ and a main-floor suite for long-term guests) and sustainability features including Energy Star 2.5. You’ll also see two homes ready in January 2012, including a ‘Vista’ — three bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, corner lot with walkout basement and a view (opening price at $355,498); or choose a ‘Landscape’ ranch at $320,942. Take I-25 south to Plum Creek Parkway (south Castle Rock exit); turn east to the first right at Wilcox (frontage road), then head south two miles to Crystal Valley Parkway, and east a mile to Old Lantern.
If you go…
WHERE: Grand Opening, Ryland Homes at Kings Ridge in Castle Rock, 3 furnished models, optimal sustainability features; 2 homes for January move-in, with landscaped yards, free extras. 4218 Dunsinane Way, Castle Rock; take I-25 south to Plum Creek Pkwy (south Castle Rock exit); turn east to first right on Wilcox (frontage road), south 2 mi. to Crystal Valley Pkwy, east 1 mi. to Old Lantern
PRICE: From $251,990
WHEN: Today 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Sunday noon-6
PHONE: 303-660-6902 WEB: RylandDenver.com
