Getting your player ready...
Of all the adjustments that have taken place in real estate over the past four years, few contrasts will compare with what you’re going to find this weekend down at Colorado Golf Club, home of the championship course by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and site of the 2013 Solheim Cup. You can tour an elegant ranch by top-rated architect Karen Keating, with entertainment-sized deck and a finished walk out level, both overlooking 9-acre Betts Lake and a view of Mt. Evans. The model, full of options and add-ons, is priced at $1.25 million; but you could do one with much of the same setting and features at Betts Lake from the $900s.
That would include a half-acre site, some sizable finished basement space, 3-car garage including carriage bay, and a high level of cabinetry, appliance and other finishes that are wrapped into the price. Five years ago, when Colorado Golf Club was picked as No. 1 “Best New Private Course” by both Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazines, this enclave of 32 lakeside sites a mile east of the new clubhouse was being eyed by national builders for ranch-style homes expected to deliver in the $2 million range. “I don’t think we’re going to see a value opportunity like Betts Lake again,” said Wanda Ford of Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty, exclusive listing agent at Betts Lake. When you come to this weekend’s open house, you can meet Masterpiece Builders, newly selected as builder for all future homes at Betts Lake, and tour this very alluring furnished ranch, showcasing views from its great room, with windows that roll back to open the deck overlooking the lake, showing options for outdoor fireplace and cook center. The “Peregrine” was completed a few months ago; and in the meantime, the club, now member-equity owned, opened its eye-catching 44,000-square-foot clubhouse. Meanwhile, Money Magazine has ranked Denver first among 100 markets nationwide leading a resurgence of real estate – including more activity in higher prices; something that agents can see at Colorado Golf Club. “We’re certainly seeing that,” said Ford; noting that over the past year she has witnessed significant absorption of homes left over from the downturn. In addition to dealing with more buyer traffic, the club and its real estate partners are starting promos for next year’s Solheim Cup – an international competition between top professional women golfers, USA vs. Europe. When you tour the model, be sure to ask that very important question about “Which of these features is included at the price?” The level of cabinet trim in kitchen and master, the Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, not to count a finished rec room and two guest suites on the walk-out, are all part of the deal. Take I-25 south to Castle Pine Parkway Exit 188 (new Hess Road extension). Head east five miles to Parker Road, south on Parker to Stroh; then turn left, one long block to the club entrance and security gate on the right. If you go… WHERE: Open house at Betts Lake at Colorado Golf Club, enclave of luxury walkout ranch & other main-floor-living plans, custom quality finishes, 2,600-4,300 sq. ft. wrapped around 9-acre lake; 1/2-to-1 acre sites, special buyer incentive; light refreshments Saturday & Sunday. Take I-25 south to Castle Pines Pkwy Exit 188 (new Hess Road extension). Head east 5 mi. to Parker Road, south on Parker to Stroh; turn left, one long block to club entrance and security gate
