Aspen Peak - Niche Media - Aspen living at its peak
Issue link: http://digital.greengale.com/i/93399
MILE HIGHLIGHTS city fix NORTHCREEK DENVER RESIDENCES ARE REDEFINING THE MILE HIGH CITY'S "BEVERLY HILLS." BY ERIN LENTZ A mental health as spenites cherish their tucked-away moun- tain enclave, yet come mid-winter, an urban escape can be as crucial to a local's the daily snow report. Enter Denver's Cherry Creek North. Long the go-to for retail therapy, Aspenites are buy- ing into a warming residential real estate market courtesy of Western Development Group, helmed by partners Christian Anschutz, David Steel, and Roy Kline. The NorthCreek Denver Residences, located at the intersection of Cherry Creek's First Avenue and Fillmore, broke ground in 2006, and its three residential offerings—urban-chic Tower residences, customizable Courtyard Flats, charming Brownstones—have seen months, multiple residences have sold. A and a recent resurgence in sales. In the past six spenite and developer John Whipple, of Whipple & Brewster, bought a Tower residence in 2006 along with his father. Originally considered an investment, the residence was frequented by John's mother so often that they decided to buy the unit next door and expand their home to 3,000 square feet. "The biggest selling point is the location," says Whipple. "The city environment has been really nice, since we live on a rural ranch in Aspen. Western [Development Group] never cuts corners, which is why it's such a great investment. Long-term, nothing compares to it in Denver." Located 15 minutes from the heart of downtown and 30 minutes from Denver International Airport, NorthCreek claims sweeping vistas of the Rockies and close proximity to such Mile High favorites as Coors Field, the Pepsi Center, and the Denver Art Museum. With properties ranging from 1,337 to 3,570 square feet, and offered as blank shells or com- pletely finished and furnished, prices span from $795,000 for a one-bedroom, 1.5-bath Tower resi- dence (a quintessential Denver bachelor pad) to the fully customizable, 3,060-square-foot "Art Residence" Courtyard Flat, (with a pool-worthy 2,190-square-foot terrace) for $3 million. 194 ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM Brownstone living rooms at NorthCreek come complete with statement-making details like wood- burning fireplaces. Rich wood floors give Brownstone dining rooms an inviting warmth. Gourmet kitchens, featuring custom cabinets and Sub-Zero appliances, are standard in all NorthCreek Residences. " NorthCreek provides an upscale, urban lifestyle. "—DAVID STEEL Surprisingly quiet given the urban backyard, the residences are a result of strong bones and sound architecture. Design highlights include walnut, oak, and cherry wood floors, custom-designed kitchen cabinets and gourmet kitchen packages (Wolf, Sub- Zero, and Asko appliances), and Villeroy & Boch sinks. Amenities exclusive to NorthCreek owners include secure underground parking, round-the- clock concierge service, and valet and porter service, among other perks. "NorthCreek has attracted Aspen residents because it provides an upscale, urban lifestyle with- out the noise and congestion of being in downtown or lower downtown," says David Steel. "We're in the heart of Cherry Creek North, which many consider to be the Beverly Hills of Denver, with great Steel and partners are currently developing another Cherry Creek block, 250 Columbine, which will house high-end retail, residential, and office space, yet another reason to keep Cherry Creek on your urban radar. northcreekdenver.com AP restaurants and fantastic shopping, all in a safe, relaxed, and very comfortable setting." Beneath the residences is a coveted retail block, home to such tenants as Hermès, Loro Piana, The North Face, and the most recent addition, The Blues Jean Bar at Cherry Creek North, owned by Aspenite Lady Fuller. Refuel from an afternoon of boutique hopping at nearby restaurant Pasta Pasta Pasta (with a private entrance for NorthCreek residences), the new True Food Kitchen, and the second Phat Thai by restaurateur Mark Fischer.