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In laid-back Colorado, when you talk about “exclusive” you can’t buy much more of that than what’s provided in the very protected setting of Castle Pines Village, six miles south of Lone Tree: gated community in the Ponderosa forest between the Castle Buttes; wrapped around super-private Castle Pines Golf Club; and security so good that police claim a two-minute response time to any home. That’s where Taylor Morrison Homes is holding a grand opening today for its “Keystone” model, with offerings (including ranch plans) from as low as the $700s.
“Our only real competition here are resale homes that are ten or 20 years older,” says Scott Beard, who’ll show you a newly completed model, and a choice selection of other homes that Taylor Morrison has on track to deliver around mid-summer, including a ranch. Surrounding neighborhoods in Castle Pines Village have resales listed to $8 million; from $700,000 to $2.3 million in the area east of Happy Canyon Road where Taylor Morrison has its 52 sites. Some got in before the model was done: Taylor Morrison already has ten sales averaging $730,000 to $850,000 – to buyers coming from Castle Rock who’ve waited for a chance for the Village’s sheltered surroundings; or moving up from older homes inside the Village itself. Beard is also seeing plenty of interest now from Californians, who like the way this fits their preconceptions of a scenic Colorado lifestyle; and from buyers wanting to re-size into a ranch in a gated enclave – finding NOTHING like that in the entire south metro area. After you tour the model, Beard can show you a roomy ranch for July delivery – a “Breckenridge,” 2,939 square feet plus basement and three-car garage, three bedrooms plus a study, with gourmet kitchen and a huge hardwood floor package under ten foot ceilings. It’s at $729,818 – and Taylor Morrison will knock $30,000 off (on ANY home) if you buy now during the grand opening, taking the ranch just under $700,000. You’ll find a second family-sized spec home on the same timetable that’s like the Keystone model you’ll tour – including some of the same decorator specs that you’ll see there like the two-story-high masonry fireplace surround. It’s sized three bedrooms plus loft, study and three-car garage; and on all homes, you’ll notice upgraded trim detailing – more stucco, more stone, more elevation – required by Castle Pines Village’s architectural controls.You can also see three community pools (two for families, one adults only); and you’ll get a close encounter with security when you check in at the guard gate: take I-25 south to Exit 193, Happy Canyon Road, and turn right 2 miles to the second traffic circle, then circle around to eastbound Castle Pines Drive, and tell the guard at Gate 4 you’re headed for 6802 Northstar. WHERE: Grand opening, Castle Pines Village by Taylor Morrison, furnished model & 52 sites in exclusive gated community, 3 homes for mid-summer delivery all with upgraded architecture, amenities with 3 community pools, security service. 6802 Northstar, Castle Rock; head south on I-25 past C470, 7 mi. to Exit 193, Happy Canyon Rd, right 2 mi. (stay on Happy Canyon to second traffic circle); from circle head east on Castle Pines Dr. to Gate 4, provide model address. PRICE: From $700,000
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