Patio Homes Draw Buyers to Steel Ranch in Louisville

By Judy Finman for At Home
Article courtesy of Boulder Daily Camera – At Home

Nancy Patch was doing what she loves – riding her bicycle in Louisville – when she discovered the single-family patio homes designed and built by Boulder Creek Builders at the new Steel Ranch community. “I had no intention of moving at that time. I was planning to wait until my youngest son graduates from high school, and then right-size,” she says. “But I was so impressed with their floor plans – as an interior designer I am very familiar with floor plans.”

An advocate of the “not-so-big-house” philosophy, she related to the builder’s use of “well thought-out spaces that are functional – the opposite of McMansions. I liked that it was aesthetically pleasing, with taller ceilings and how the spaces worked together.”

Before committing to a move, Patch had to sell the Louisville house she was living in. She staged it and worked with a Realtor® to price it right. “I had a contract in less than two weeks. The success of my being able to move on this house at Steel Ranch was my Realtor pricing my home right. [You have to be] realistic and willing to stage your home, and put a little money into fixing it up.”

Patch loves the Louisville area. “It’s so well located to get on the highway to Denver, to the airport, to Boulder. I’m a biker, and there’s great riding here.

“The people at Boulder Creek Builders have been so great. You feel you really matter to them, that they genuinely care about getting you a home that works for you. As a buyer, you get a lot of flexibility in choosing your finishes.”

She chose the Harmony floor plan for her home. “I love it because the common areas – the kitchen and living room – look out on to the park. It’s a good value, especially because of its phenomenal location.” 

Low-maintenance lifestyle 

Another reason Patch was motivated to buy a patio home at Steel Ranch was that the house requires so little maintenance. “I can do something with my Saturdays other than take care of the yard,” she says. Sales Manager Bill Besher agrees. “Our homes allow people to live the Colorado lifestyle that everyone wants – with lock-and-leave convenience, and a low-maintenance lifestyle with no more  weekends mowing the lawn or shoveling snow. All our homes at Steel Ranch are single-family patio homes – everything people need day to day is on one floor, with a finished lower level for company or entertainment.

There’s a shortage of these lifestyle homes in Louisville. “We will have only 68 patio homes at Steel Ranch, and, without doing any marketing, we have hundreds of people with very strong interest. We have written several pre-sales contracts for people who asked early about Steel Ranch, some a year ago.”

The patio homes are priced in the high $300,000s to low $400,000s. 

Functionality plus style 

Boulder Creek Builders has pulled out all the stops at Steel Ranch. Big-ticket items that would ordinarily be considered upgrades are included, like air conditioning, tankless water heater, maple kitchen cabinets, and granite slab or Caesarstone® kitchen countertops.

Six floor plans are offered, with a choice among four architectural designs and nine color schemes. This makes each home unique and promises a visually diverse streetscape. All the homes are built to be highly efficient, based on Energy Star and green building technologies.

With third-party Energy Star inspections, 2 x 6 exterior wall construction, R-23- wall and R-49 ceiling insulation with advanced insulation techniques, lower-energy-usage furnace, tankless water heater, low-E Argon-gas-filled windows, 50-year roof shingles and more, these homes are built for energy efficiency, durability and comfort. 

Steel Ranch is located on the west side of Highway 42 at Paschal Drive in Louisville. Stop by Boulder Creek on November 5th to tour the brand-new model home. For more information call the sales office at 303.745.1091 or visit AtHome.LiveBoulderCreek.com. 

You’re Invited!  Boulder Creek Life and Home invites the public to its Grand Opening and Open House at Steel Ranch in Louisville on Saturday, November 5. Tour the neighborhood and new model home. Boulder Creek will make a contribution to the Louisville Senior Foundation for every person who attends.

We love to point out the benefits of Boulder County life…and great jobs is one of the best reasons to make our beautiful county home.  The Boulder Daily Camera just published an article on the area’s 50 top businesses, which include IBM, Ball Corp., Level 3, Oracle, and other nationally-recognized businesses in tech, pharma, and so much more.  It’s a great reminder of the prosperity and prospects of a community that’s not just another pretty face along the foothills. 

New to Boulder County?  Ready to own instead of renting?  Boulder Creek has many great options, from breezy townhomes in Longmont to ranch-style patio homes in award-winning Louisville and so much more.  Click here to learn more about our Boulder County offerings and the benefits of Boulder Creek’s green, right-sized homes. 

Congratulations are in order!

Please join Boulder Creek in congratulating Janet Thompson and Kirsty Daviau, a mother-daughter Realtor® team with a great history working with our business.

Janet and Kirsty recently announced that they are joining forces with Metro Brokers and setting up a new company, Thompson Daviau Realty, Inc.

Kirsty will serve as Managing Broker and both Kirsty and Janet have upgraded their licenses to Managing Broker status.

Thompson Daviau will be based at 4845 Pearl East Circle, Suite 101, Boulder, CO 80301 as of Tuesday, July 12.  Congratulations, Kirsty and Janet!

Recognize the view from this time-lapse video of the Louisville Downtown Street Faire?  That’s right…it was filmed at Boulder Creek’s Louisville offices!  We’re proud to be a sponsor of the Street Faire, which runs Friday evenings right in front of our office!

Your free time is precious and you want to make the most of it. If you live at Kingsbridge Townhomes in southwest Longmont, you can ride your bicycle, climb a mountain or just relax, without the hassle of yard maintenance or outdoor upkeep.

These new high-quality, energy-efficient townhomes are built by Boulder Creek Life and Home, pioneers in residential development for the “active lifestyle” homeowner. This well respected local builder delights Boulder County homeowners with quality-built, low-maintenance homes to accommodate people’s desire for active, easy lives. Kingsbridge is set in a quiet area southwest of Longmont, within a mile of shopping and restaurants, with amazing recreational opportunities nearby – trails, hiking, skiing and tourist activities. Besides all that Longmont has to offer, residents love the proximity to Boulder, whether for work  or leisure.

Interview with a new Kingsbridge homeowner

A new Kingsbridge homeowner, a single professional woman who works in Lafayette and has been living in Boulder, chose to move to Kingsbridge for several reasons. Location was important. “It’s fairly close to hiking and biking trails I like, and it’s relatively close to work,” she says. “I spend a lot of time in Boulder, so the proximity was important to me. Also, the green-built and energy-efficient features played a big role in my choice.”

The quality and beauty of the homes attracted her. “I really like the layouts of the townhomes, the open, multi-level design, the big two-car attached garage – which is pretty rare. I chose the Florence model; when I needed to move, it was ready to move into. I loved the finishes already in there, the hardwood floors, granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry, and an upgraded wrought-iron railing.”

Price was a key consideration for this buyer. “I think this is a very good value for the price. This is the only new place I looked at. In the price range I was looking at, this was the only thing.”

The quality of life at Kingsbridge is a plus. “They have done a nice job with the landscaping. There are a lot of trees and flowering shrubs – they even planted lilac trees. When I sit outside on my raised redwood patio/deck, I have a lot of privacy. The homes are extraordinarily quiet; the sound insulation is fantastic. The house is also [free] from outside noise. I have beautiful mountain views out the windows. I’m really happy!”

Built for the way you live

With four floor plans to choose from, the townhomes range in size from 1,400 to 1,793 square feet, each with three bathrooms and either two or three bedrooms, and a private attached two-car garage. The architecture is stylish with attractive stonework and columns, fronting on a landscaped courtyard. Among the many included features are maintained landscaping throughout the community, 8-foot to 11-foot ceilings on the main floor, Tharp oak hardwood cabinets, and low VOC paints for healthier indoor air. “Homebuyers get excited about the quality of the homes, especially compared to other new construction in the area,” says Brent Patterson of the sales team. “These are not your typical town homes. People need to come inside and take a look at the single-family living that’s available in these high-efficiency homes. I hear it all the time, ‘Wow, I didn’t expect all this in here.’”

Quality-built, green and efficient

Kingsbridge townhomes are constructed to Green building standards and have exceeded the efficiency rating of Energy Star homes. Each home boasts dozens of green features, such as an Advanced Insulation Package that goes beyond the building code to provide a more comfortable home and results in lower energy costs; and certified composite wood trim and decking materials to reduce the use of natural materials. Homeowners never cringe when their Xcel bill arrives. In fact, they look forward to seeing how much they saved on energy costs.

The Kingsbridge information center is located on Venice Ln. in southwest Longmont just west of Airport Road, 1 mile north from CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). 1656 Venice Ln., Longmont, CO 80503. The sales office is open Monday 12 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 303.502.5338.

Article courtesy of Boulder Daily Camera – At Home

Boulder Creek Builders is proud to announce the appointment of new Purchasing Manager Michael DiGiovanni to its team.

DiGiovanni will play a key role for Boulder Creek, managing vendor purchasing and subcontractor pricing and negotiation. A veteran in the homebuilding industry, DiGiovanni brings more than 15 years of experience in systems-based supply chain pricing and management to Boulder Creek Builders.

“Boulder Creek Builders is really setting the standard in homebuilding in Colorado today and I’m thrilled to be joining this talented team,” said DiGiovanni. “I am particularly excited to be working with a company that has such a strong commitment to green building practices. I look forward to contributing to Boulder Creek Builders’ ongoing success.”

DiGiovanni is an Institute for Supply Chain Management – Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) and certified LEED Green Associate. Prior to joining Boulder Creek Builders, DiGiovanni served as Director of Purchasing and Sustainability with Comstock Homes located in Southern California where he helped to implement the largest Photovoltaic Solar community in the U.S. He also served as Purchasing Manager with the Florida division of Pulte Homes. DiGiovanni is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Resource Conservation, and Florida Atlantic University, where he completed the Purchasing Management Certificate Program. He has also done graduate course work in Production and Operations Management at the University of Missouri.

Welcome, Mike!

Enjoy Ranch-Style Living at Creekside

Homebuyers have a rare opportunity to build a new ranch-style home in a well-established, upscale South Longmont community. The home sites are being developed by Boulder Creek Life and Home®, known for high-quality construction and commitment to green building. Boulder Creek initially offered six choice home sites in the Village at Creekside neighborhood. Three of the home sites border picturesque Left Hand Creek.

Boulder Creek offers ranch-style homes that highlight main-floor living. The master suite, laundry, study and a spacious light-filled Great Room, are all conveniently located on the main level. Those looking for additional entertainment space will find a finished lower level complete with a large open recreational room and additional bedrooms for crafts, grandchildren or guests.

Location, location, location

“Village at Creekside is a well-located little community,” notes David Sinkey, a principal of Boulder Creek. “This is a limited opportunity for people to acquire our sites. Since initially offering these home sites, we have sold three and we’re talking with many other interested parties who want to stay in this great community. They’re excited about a new ranch-style home that is designed around the way they live.”

The six sites are nestled in a circling drive, in the heart of the neighborhood. They connect to the extensive Longmont trail system. Residents in the Village at Creekside experience a quiet neighborhood setting, while enjoying close proximity to local shopping and quick access to Boulder and major transit thoroughfares.

“One of the advantages of buying here is that you invest in a brand-new, well-built, green home in an established community that’s well respected,” says Paul Gortzig, sales and marketing manager. “The location is very convenient in south-central Longmont, near restaurants and Main Street, and minutes from Twin Peaks Mall.”

Moving to Creekside

Tom and Vicki Glassburn are happy to be moving to Creekside from the town of Monument. They will be closing on their new home on June 17. “We’re tired of nine months of snow,” Vicki says.

They looked for a new home for six to eight months in Denver and Longmont, and then heard about Boulder Creek and the choice home sites at Creekside. “Creekside is a really attractive neighborhood, nice and quiet. We liked the Craftsman-style architecture, and they had available lots for the house plan we liked.” The Glassburns knew what they wanted. “We were looking for main-floor living. We wanted to downsize and upscale. We wanted two bedrooms on the main floor; my 87-year-old father is moving in with us. And we liked the fact they are a green builder; we are impressed with their building and the attention to details and design. We’ve been so pleased. Everything is so solid and well constructed. No leaks, no air blowing through.” Tom Glassburn is impressed with the plumbing, too, and a large water manifold system with easy access to an individual water shutoff for each room.

Gortzig comments, “What has been satisfying for us at Boulder Creek is that we get to sit down with homebuyers like the Glassburns, listen to their wish list and their needs, and deliver on each and every request with our diverse floor plans. We’re excited that our homebuyers are able to achieve their goals.”

“We’ve had four houses, and now we’re getting everything we want,” says Vicki Glassburn.  “We’re trying to build a house for our future – for example, with wider doorways in case we ever use a wheelchair.”

The couple likes downtown Longmont. “It’s a charming and cute town. There’s everything you could possibly need nearby. In Monument we are not near anything. We’d like to drive less.”

They are pleased with the proximity to outdoor recreation. “There’s a nice walking path nearby, and we’re getting new bikes. Rocky Mountain National Park is nearby, and we like to hike.”

Easy ranch-style living

Buyers choose from three floor plans. With all of them, you step inside to open Great Room living, with vaulted ceilings, a dream kitchen, a well-appointed master suite with five-piece bath and walk-in closet, convenient laundry room, and decks with outdoor living space. Also on the main floor is an office/study that can be used as a bedroom.

The lower level combines two bedrooms, a recreation room and bath. This nicely separates living space and entertaining. With room to invite the entire family, there’s still a sense of intimate space; you can live on the first floor and reserve the lower level for company and entertainment.

Prices start from the mid-$300,000s. Early buyers get to choose their floor plan and designer finishes to personalize their home. From Modern Contemporary to Country Craftsman, Boulder Creek’s professional design studio helps buyers select colors and materials to create their ideal space.

“Boulder Creek builds lifestyle communities, and we found a need in this community for ranch-style living,” says Gortzig. “We offer homebuyers a rare opportunity: though we have only six home sites in the community, we offer spacious ranch plans with the finished lower level, plus plenty of green features. Visitors to our homes like the Great Room and open floor plan. You don’t have to settle on a used home to live in a mature neighborhood. At Creekside, you have the rare opportunity to buy a new home in an existing, well-presented community.”

Quality-built, green, efficient

In Boulder Creek’s numerous Boulder County communities, home owners receive a higher standard of building: 2×6 wall construction to allow higher insulation levels; advanced framing techniques to produce sturdier buildings with less outside air penetration; concrete-based siding to create a durable exterior and provide a quieter interior; and new Energy Star Rated furnaces, waterheaters and appliances to help the home run most efficiently. These efforts are designed to produce a more comfortable interior living environment with better air quality, and to save on utility bills.

Boulder Creek Life and Home

Boulder Creek has pioneered in residential development that meets the demands and needs of the ‘active lifestyle’ homeowner – including professionals, empty nesters, semi-retired and post-children “Baby Boomers.” It designs and builds low-maintenance, single-family and multi-family residences to accommodate people’s desire for active, easy lives.

Learn more

For more information about this exciting opportunity or to schedule a tour of the three remaining home sites, contact Paul Gortzig at 303.309.0088, or pgortzig@livebouldercreek.com. Visit www.AtHome.LiveBoulderCreek.com.To find out more about Boulder Creek’s  exciting new communities, visit www.LiveBoulderCreek.com.

Article courtesy of Boulder Daily Camera – At Home

It’s close to all the Rocky Mountains have to offer, and boasts an unparalleled food scene, recreation opportunities galore, and plenty of high-tech job opportunities.  But it’s not the town you’re thinking of….it’s Louisville, Boulder’s neighbor and one of Colorado’s up-and-coming gems!

This recent article in Sunset points out what we already knew by heart…after all, there’s a reason we recently moved our home office to historic downtown Louisville!  Check out reasons why Louisville could be worthy of a day trip…or a permanent relocation in this recent article.

Considering a move to Louisville?  Our patio home community at Steel Ranch is garnering headlines and plenty of buzz.  Click here to learn more.

Another day, another chance to express our ♥ for Realtors!

Today’s apple pies from Indulge Bakery are being delivered by Brent Patterson to RE/MAX Alliance Longmont and ERA Tradewind Real Estate in Longmont.

ERA Tradewind recently remodeled their home office, while RE/MAX Alliance Longmont is celebrating Steven Noel’s “No. 1 Individual Realtor” title, Tom Pringle’s recent “Hall of Fame” career award, and the addition of Evelyn DeNardo to their team.

To learn more about Boulder Creek’s We ♥ Realtors program and our pledge to the Realtors we’re privileged to work with, visit realtors.livebouldercreek.com

Here’s another picture for the pie annals.

Today, Bill Besher is headed to Wright Kingdom Real Estate and Keller Williams Boulder to deliver delicious apple pies and give their valued real estate professionals a slice of the Boulder Creek pie.

To learn more about Boulder Creek’s We ♥ Realtors program and our pledge to the Realtors we’re privileged to work with, visit realtors.livebouldercreek.com

Who knows…you could be the next Realtor to receive a delicious pie from Boulder Creek!