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Check out my new listing!  This beautiful end-unit townhome was built in 1995 and features 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,493 finished square feet, mountain views, new cherry wood floors throughout the main level, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace with built-in shelves, formal dining room with walk-out to deck, spacious kitchen with eat-in nook, breakfast bar and wood floors, large master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, private bath with double vanity, oversized master shower with new tile, good size 2nd bedroom with built-in Murphy bed and walk-in closet, and 2 car attached garage with built-in cabinets!  Water is included in the monthly HOA dues.  Great location...walk to nearby Bear Creek Park!

Check out my latest listing! Located on a quiet street, one block from Quail Lake and park, this charming rancher features terrific mountain views, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and over 1,500 finished square feet! Lots of updates including Brazilian Angelim wood floors, new vinyl windows, new paint, new carpet, newer kitchen with Corain countertops, new roof, new rear patio and remodeled baths. Stunning master bath has quartz countertops, ceramic tile, glass tile backsplash, brushed nickel hardware and faucets. Wood burning fireplace and air conditioning give year round comfort!

If you don’t live on the Southwest side of town, you may not be familiar with Cheyenne Canyon.  Cheyenne Canyon is located in school district #12, just a few minutes from the Broadmoor Hotel and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.  The price range for single family homes is considerably broad.  Homes can be found for around $100,000 all the way up to $500,000. Most of the homes are older and were built in the early 1900’s through the 1960’s, and they display plenty of character.

Cheyenne Canyon is home to the famous Seven Falls and Helen Hunt Falls. I love to take advantage of the endless scenic miles of hiking and biking trails that are everywhere you turn in this gorgeous area.  It is a desirable area of town and inventory is typically low.  The easy access to the great outdoors and Cheyenne Mountain Schools draw people to Cheyenne Canyon, myself included!

Cheyenne Mountain School District #12 is among the top districts in the Pikes Peak Region.  It is located against the foothills in beautiful Southwest Colorado Springs.  Here are some promising sales statistics.

2011 Statistics

Homes Sold: 343

Average Selling Price: $440,689

Average Price per Square Foot: $119.30                                  

Average Days on Market: 109

2010 Statistics

Homes Sold: 287

Average Selling Price: $421,942

Average Price per Square Foot: $118.96

Average Days on Market: 101

Homes sold have increased quite a bit as well as the average selling price from 2010 to 2011.  Good news.  If you would like more information on this area or any others in the Pikes Peak Region please contact me.

The Skyway neighborhoods are located in southwest Colorado Springs and are home to Cheyenne Mountain School District #12.  It is a very desirable area of town and has many things to offer.  Here are some stats.

2011 Stats

Homes Sold: 45

Average Selling Price: $360,510

Average Price per Square Foot: $108.02

Average Days on Market: 85

2010 Stats

Homes Sold: 40

Average Selling Price: $343,537

Average Price per Square Foot: $107.87

Average Days on Market: 79

Sales and average price has increased from 2011 to 2010 in the Skyway area.  That is a good sign.  If you would like more information on this area or any others in the Pikes Peak Region please contact me.

This west side brick ranch is located  in the Broadmoor area.  The mature lot is a good manageable size with plenty of privacy in the back. There is a newly installed fence. The back yard has a great space for a patio (basket ball area) as well as a storage shed. Back yard is tiered  and is great for entertaining with the sunroom  located off the back of the house. The interior has hardwood and tile floors, updated appliances, updated kitchen sink, a wood stove and  updated colors. There is also a Den with knotty pine ceiling and walls. Windows have also been recently replaced. The 1 car garage is attached and has a garage door opener. Great location in the Cheyenne Mountain School District 12. Close to downtown  and to Fort Carson. Want more info? http://www.marquitaave.com/

Skyway is located in beautiful southwest Colorado Springs and is home to Cheyenne Mountain School District #12. Here are some home sales stats for March and April.

Homes on Market: 19

127 average days on market

$393,000 average price

Homes Under Contract: 6

198 average days on market

$237,000 average price

Home Sold: 4

81 average days on market

$285,000 average price

These stats include Upper and Lower Skyway. If you would like more information on other areas in the Pikes Peak Region please contact me.

Want views? Then you have arrived!  This private, cul-de-sac lot offers terrifc mountain views and backs to Quail Lake and open space! Built in 1986, this 4-level home features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and over 1,800 finished square feet!  Interior is clean and bright with plenty of skylights, vaulted ceilings, Spanish Tile floors, formal living room, family room with gas fireplace, patio off family room, wood deck off master bedroom, greenhouse window in kitchen, air conditioning, humidifier, new roof, new exterior paint, newer garage doors, heated garage with workbench and shelving, and all appliances stay!  Great location...nearby trails, shopping, schools and park!

Attractively priced below $235,000!

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Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club is located on Fort Carson Army Base at the base of Cheyenne Mountain.   It is open to the public/civilians year around even though it is on a military base.  Colorado Springs does have the occasional 60-70 degree weather in the middle of winter, therefore it is possible to golf year around.   Cheyenne Shadows is a 18 hole championship course that opened in 1971 and was designed by Dick Phelps.  The course is a par 72 and is 6,919 yards long.  Rental clubs and carts are available as well as a driving range.  The price to golf 18 holes with a cart is just under $50.  The course is one of the best public courses in Colorado Springs and I highly recommend trying it out.

When I think of Italian food I always think of Luigi’s. When I first moved to the Pikes Peak Region in 1986 it is one of the first restaurants I went to with my family in Colorado Springs.  Luigi’s has been family owned and operated since 1958. Besides the food, the atmosphere is one of the best attributes of Luigi’s. It is very inviting and tranquil. Luigi’s has an extensive menu and wine list to choose from. I highly recommend the Tortellacci which comes with two sauces, Besciamella(alfredo) and meat. Tortellacci goes great with Riserva Villa Banfi Chianti Classico. There pizza is one of the best in town as well. The staff makes you feel at home as soon as you step foot in the door. They open for dinner at 5:00pm Tuesday-Sunday. Visit their website: www.luigiscoloradosprings.com. Enjoy!

Skyway is located on the base of the foothills in Southwest Colorado Springs. It is home to Cheyenne Mountain School District #12. Lower Skyway is priced from $175,000-$350,000 and Upper Skyway is priced from $350,000-$750,000 for single family homes. The reason for the price variance is due to location. The homes are also newer and larger in Upper Skyway.

There are many great amenities around Skyway. First of all, there are great hiking and biking trails in and around Cheyenne Canyon just down the road from Skyway. Many locally owned restaurants and shops surround Skyway. Bear Creek Regional Park is a great place to take the family to enjoy the 300+ days of sunshine Colorado Springs experiences. The world renowned Broadmoor Hotel and Resort just a few minutes away.

Many people like the fact that Skyway is a more established neighborhood. Mature landscape surrounds the area. Location is a big factor for people moving to the Skyway area.  Many people love being close to the foothills to take advantage of the fantastic city views. Cheyenne Mountain School District #12 is an attraction for families due to having some of the top academic scores in Colorado Springs.

Please contact me if you would like more information on this area or others in Colorado Springs.

6 Midland Road is located behind the Broadmoor Hotel with 180 degree views of Colorado Springs. Main level has decks in the front and back of the house. The front deck takes in views of Colorado Springs to include Garden of the Gods. The back deck is partially covered and looks out at a fenced private lot with views of Cheyenne Mountain.

Main level living has wood beamed ceilings, a large moss rock fireplace. Kitchen has slab granite countertops, a beverage center with serving bar and plenty of storage. The master suite features his and her bathrooms, a large study/sitting area and large walk in closet.

Fresh paint and plaster, newer window, updated bathrooms are some of the recent updates.

If you would like additional information or would like to view this home, please contact us.

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Hello my name is Sullivan, but my friends call me Sully. I want to share all of my fantastic adventures around Colorado Springs with you. I am six year old Yellow Labrador Retriever, but I have the energy of a six month old puppy.

Every morning I wake Mike up with a big, fat, slobbery kiss and thank my lucky stars that I live in one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country. The Pikes Peak Region is home to many breathtaking sights, friendly people and endless adventures.

One of my all time favorite adventures to go on is to the Bear Creek Dog Park, which is located at the base of the foothills in beautiful southwest Colorado Springs. Just this morning I gave Mike the “puppy eyes” (which I have perfected) and persuaded him to take my sister, Benelli, and me there. He even rolled down the window on the way so I could breathe in the crisp mountain air and let the wind flap my ears.

We jumped out of the car and ran straight for the basket full of donated tennis balls. Mike grabbed a ball and some baggies from the dog house baggie station (just in case I have an accident…or two…) I ran free of any restraints throughout the entire fenced-in, 25 acre park. There are several small trails to explore and lots of benches and picnic tables for Mike to relax on. I made my usual rounds and said hello to Louie and Ullr, and I even met a hot little Husky named Zami. All the running and sniffing made me hot and sweaty, so I charged into Bear Creek for a cold drink and refreshing dip. We took another walk around the ¾ mile loop so I had time to dry off before getting back into the car.

On the way out of the park, I passed by the 2 acre fenced-in area for small dogs only. That is one area of the park that I don’t need to explore. For one, I’m too big, but in all honesty, I am a big baby and those little dogs kind of scare me. Mike decided it was time to put the leash back on and say good-bye to the park, but I could have stayed there all day. (I hope I see Zami again soon.)

Nap time is calling, so I am signing off until my next adventure…

Bear Creek Dog Park

21st Street & Rio Grande

Colorado Springs, CO 80906