Matt proudly shows off his new kitchen. Gray skies couldn’t put a damper on Boulder Creek Life and Home’s “housewarming” barbecue this past weekend at Kingsbridge, the exciting new townhome community in Longmont’s Renaissance neighborhood.

Dozens of people toured the professionally decorated fluorescent bulbs and Energy Star appliances, chosen for model residences, competed in a scavenger hunt, and enjoyed their superior efficiency. was a no brainer.” free burgers, brats and all the fixings, courtesy of Boulder Visitors to the Florence, Milan, Venice and Tuscany Creek’s staff, who manned the grill.

Since breaking ground six months ago, Kingsbridge is well-thought-out floor plans, green-built quality and upscale already attracting the attention of home buyers who are options usually only associated with semi-custom homes. looking for this perfect mix of value, style, sustainable quality Townhomes range from 1,400 to 1,793 square feet, each and low-maintenance living. “This location in southwest with three bathrooms and either two or three bedrooms, per Longmont is ideal, with easy access to the Diagonal plan. Each home includes a private two-car attached garage. Highway, IBM and Boulder,” says Brent Patterson, sales Homeowners enjoy year-round, low-maintenance living, with manager for Kingsbridge. “It’s just minutes from major all exterior maintenance and services taken care of by the HOA. employers, retail centers and community amenities.”

New owner Matt Gortzig, who will be moving into his Florence-model home in a few weeks, says that he was impressed with the value that was available right now. “I really like what I am getting for the price, and interest rates are great. And as a single guy, I definitely appreciate the benefit of lock-and-leave living. I don’t want to be tied down with yard work and maintenance.” Kingsbridge’s location is ideal, he says, with easy access to his job in Boulder, and restaurants just down the street. “I was so disappointed with my options in Boulder that buying 10 minutes away in Kingsbridge was a no brainer.”

Gortzig reports that the process of choosing the interior finishes and fixtures was easy. “I got to pick all my finishes, truly making it my home.”

Kingsbridge townhomes are constructed to “Built Green” standards and qualify as Energy Star homes. Low-E glazed windows and loose fill fiberglass insulation make your home easy to heat and a breeze to cool. Two-by-six framing is standard instead of the two-by-fours you’ll find elsewhere, creating sturdier, deeper walls that hold more insulation and are more soundproof.

The inside environment is protected by low-VOC paints and finishes. Carpets are made of recycled materials, and are tacked down rather than glued, to help protect the quality of the air you breathe. All lighting fixtures use compact fluorescents bulbs and Energy Star appliances, chosen for their superior efficiency.

Visitors to the Florence, Milan, Venice and Tuscany townhomes were impressed with the engaging architecture, well-thought-out floor plans, green-built quality and upscale options usually only associated with semi-custom homes. Townhomes range from 1,400 to 1,793 square feet, each with three bathrooms and either two or three bedrooms, per plan. Each home includes a private two-car attached garage. Homeowners enjoy year-round, low-maintenance living, with all exterior maintenance and services taken care of by the HOA.

The Kingsbridge community is being developed by Boulder Creek Life and Home. Founded more than three decades ago, the award-winning company’s active lifestyle communities now include The Heritage at Vista Ridge in Erie, Erie Village, Blue Vista and Shadow Grass Park in Longmont.

You owe it to yourself to see Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge is located in West Longmont just off Airport Road in Boulder County. Three models are now open for your visit.

From Boulder: Head northeast on CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). Turn left (north) on Airport Road. After 1 mile turn left (west) onto Venice Lane. Look for the blue flags. The Sales Center is on the north side of Venice Lane. From Longmont: Head southwest on CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). Turn right (north) on Airport Road. After 1 mile turn left (west) onto Venice Lane.

From Denver: Head north on I-25 to Exit 240. Turn left (west) on CO-119. Head west through Longmont for 10 miles. Turn right (north) on Airport Road. After 1 mile turn left (west) onto Venice Lane.

The sales office is open Monday noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. For more information, call 303.502.5338.

Visit http://livekingsbridge.com to learn more about Kingsbridge Townhomes

By L.L. Charles; article courtesy of Daily Camera – At Home Section

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Celebrate the low-maintenance life and ring in the beginning of summer with us!  Join Boulder Creek Life + Home at Kingsbridge, Boulder County’s best lock-and-leave green townhome community, for a celebration of summer fun on Saturday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We’ll serve burgers, brats, and refreshments and give away tickets to Elitch Gardens, Water World, and Rockies games in addition to iPod Nanos!  Bring your family, friends, and anyone who might enjoy learning more about Kingsbridge’s low-maintenance townhomes, with some of Boulder County’s most competitive pricing for new homes.

Join the fun…we’ll see you by the BBQ!  Visit http://livekingsbridge.com for more information.

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ERIE VILLAGE EXPERIENCES UNPRECEDENTED SALES SUCCESS THANKS TO ITS ACTIVE, LOW-MAINTENANCE LIFESTYLE
Boulder Creek Community Combines Green Building Techniques with Quality Design

(Boulder, CO) – Despite a near stagnant real estate market for most front range builders, green home builder Boulder Creek Life & Home www.livebouldercreek.com continues to beat the odds, growing its business last year by adding two new communities, several new employees and making strong sales within their current inventory. Erie Village specifically, one of their five communities, has experienced unprecedented success recently with a strong second half of 2009 and blazing start to 2010. Boulder Creek started in June ’09 with seven inventory homes and by end of year they had only one remaining, which has since been sold. Erie Village has continued to be successful in 2010, selling another eight homes since the start of the year for a total of 43 homes sold within the community.

“Erie Village has remained viable in the current economy because we appeal strongly to the baby boomer market and the discerning buyer who recognizes quality design,” said David Sinkey, Director of Sales and Marketing. “We offer a carefree, low maintenance lifestyle, perfect of the intrepid traveler or on-the-go grandparent looking for a lock-and-leave lifestyle.”

The Cottages at Erie Village are colorful, low-maintenance patio homes, perfect for those interested in the convenient yet active lifestyle found in Colorado. Located in Erie, Colorado, Erie Village is a unique community that emphasizes green building techniques and a strong lifestyle offering. Hiking and bike trails abound. Local shops and quaint restaurants are a mere one mile south. The Erie Community Center offers water sports, fitness classes, a climbing wall, park concerts and special events. Plus, the community is just an hour from fresh powder at Winter Park Ski Resort. Homeowners at Erie Village don’t have to rake leaves, clean the gutters, shovel snow or worry about seasonal maintenance – ever. Owners can take a trip for the weekend or for several weeks and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with low maintenance living.

“You can just close the door and leave,” says one resident, who says she was attracted to Erie Village for its low traffic, location and housing options. “You don’t just see a bunch of beige houses. And we can hear coyotes from our porch at night; it’s so quiet.”

Homeowners at Erie Village report that the sustainable construction of their new homes was important to them in choosing their new neighborhood. “There’s a real broad selection of Built Green enhancements and finishes to choose from nowadays,” says one resident. “This is an efficient house, easy to heat and cool.”

“Our final offering includes four homesites available that offer impeccable views and unmatched lifestyle,” said Paul Gortzig. “We anticipate selling out by May of this year due to the high demand and unmatched quality and price of this offering.”

About Boulder Creek Life & Home

Boulder Creek Life & Home www.livebouldercreek.com is an award winning, Boulder-based homebuilder, that creates innovative communities across the Front Range of Colorado that embrace green building practices, energy efficiency and a true sense of place. The company’s mission is to build homes that are more than just bricks and mortar, but are actually modeled around how people aspire to live, thus appealing to the active lifestyle. Each of Boulder Creek’s six current communities Calmante in Superior, Heritage at Vista Ridge and Erie Village in Erie and Kingsbridge , Shadow Grass Park and Blue Vista in Longmont, vary in size, price and concept, but have one common thread: they embrace quality craftsmanship and green building techniques and provide an unmatched lifestyle.

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This week has been rife with news on green building techniques finally, finally! hitting the mainstream.  The New York Times reports that several significant commercial real estate investors have decided to “green” their portfolios, green building expos are on the rise, and some of the country’s largest builders are finally jumping on the green bandwagon.  Of course this news makes us smile…because at Boulder Creek Life and Home, green building practices have been a part of our business as long as we’ve been in business.

So what does green building mean here at Boulder Creek?  Are we bowing to popular trends when we tell our homebuyers about our energy-efficient techniques and Earth-friendly building materials and construction practices?  No way.  Here’s a quick rundown on our green commitment…one that, like our commitment to building quality homes that combine the best in life and home, has never wavered.

• Green building techniques save money:  There’s a common misconception that a green home is an expensive one.  But we find that using green building practices and installing eco-friendly components actually saves money, increasing a building’s longevity and efficiency without a backbreaking up-front cost.  And once a homebuyer moves into their new green home, the costs of living are significantly smaller than the costs associated with inefficient, poorly insulated and energy-wasting structures of a similar size.
• Green building techniques create homes for the long haul:  Not many people realize that many of the very techniques that make a home eco-friendly also increase its durability and “shelf life.”  Properly sealed homes resist degradation from air and water; tough, energy-efficient exteriors require less maintenance and last longer; quality roofing and outdoor components will endure for decades.  This long-haul approach means that your Boulder Creek home is a good investment…not a cheaply-built liability.
• Green building techniques add life to home:  When a home is efficiently lit, properly heated and cooled, well-sealed and decorated with safe, eco-friendly materials, it just feels better.  So you can focus on the things that count.

Learn more about Boulder Creek Life and Home’s commitment to green building techniques (and learn more about the eco-friendly features of our unique communities) by clicking this link.

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