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There are views — and then there are the kinds of views you’ll get today from Toll Brothers’ luxurious ‘Bella’ model home, situated close to the highest point in the town of Parker: panoramas that wrap from Rocky Mountain National Park, past the Indian Peaks, past Mount Evans, to Devil’s Head; and then, from some sites, south to Pikes Peak.
This is the right time to see what Toll Brothers has created at The Highlands at Parker, as the builder releases 57 new sites, many with walkouts and downhill views not just of the Rockies, but across a scenic open space crested by stands of ponderosa. Two years ago, the idea that buyers would reach to the $600s to $800s for homes here sounded way out; but with Toll Brothers’ architecture matched to the quality of this location, that’s happening now again and again. “Being the highest point in Parker is a big deal,” says Mary Jane Anderson, who’ll show you the Bella, along with two homes that Toll Brothers can deliver right away here. “This is a dramatic setting that you can’t find closer in, along with commuter access to work and urban attractions you can’t get further out. You’re 30 minutes to everywhere, including to DIA.” Adding even more value, says Anderson, are planned trails that will make the 300 acres of open space accessible even from interior home sites – becoming part of an amenity package that already includes a Grand Hall pool/fitness center that was part of the Idyllwilde master plan when Toll Brothers acquired these sites. That’s not to mention Douglas County’s Cimarron Middle School and Legend High, each close by in the neighborhood (read their strong ratings at GreatSchools.org); and Black Bear Golf Course, the very attractive makeover of Canterberry Golf Course, a few blocks north. If you like the looks of the Bella model – 3,813 square feet with attractive formal/family areas, a knock-out master suite, two staircases to the bedroom level, main floor study, full basement and 3-car garage – Anderson can show you one ready for move-in right now in the Highlands at $655,995. Toll Brothers also gets attention for its ranch plans here; and one of those will be ready in late spring, with bonus room, a daylight garden level and a 3-car garage, at $679,995. Both homes will have great access to the trails into the open space. Prices for homes on interior sites at The Highlands start at $542,995; and if you reserve by Feb. 16 you can take advantage of a National Sales Event — lots of options for free, and $25,000 in Design Center upgrades to the first three buyers. During your visit you can also see Toll Brothers’ The Hills at Parker, a mile south, from the upper $300s. To reach the Bella model in The Highlands, take Parker Road south to Hess, turn east 1.4 miles to Canterberry Parkway, then head north past the high school, continuing 1.8 miles to Riverdale. WHERE: The Highlands at Parker by Toll Brothers; National Sales Event thru Feb. 16, free upgrades on 9 options, plus $25,000 design center credit for first 3 buyers; 2,907-4,149 sq. ft., views & walkout sites; ranch plans; clubhouse with pool, trails; close to golf, middle/high schools. 11675 Pine Canyon Point, Parker; take Parker Rd south to Hess, east 1.4 mi. to Canterberry Pkwy, north 2 mi. to Riverdale, left PRICE: From $542,995, The Hills at Parker from upper $300sDenverPostHomes.com
