Denver’s Village Within a City
Distanced from Denver’s downtown core yet still within minutes of it, this walkable, self-sustaining neighborhood gives the feeling of living in a small town within the Mile High City.
It’s easy to live the mile-high life in Cherry Creek. Situated just four miles southeast of Union Station, near the Denver Botanic Garden, this walkable neighborhood boasts the city’s top shopping destinations, ample green space, and one of its highest average home prices.
An ideal balance of small town charm and urban convenience has earned Cherry Creek a reputation that makes it one of the city's most popular neighborhoods. According to Corcoran Perry & Co. broker-owner Jon Larrance, it’s one of the top areas requested by clients moving to Denver. "Its proximity to downtown Denver, while being far away from its hustle and bustle, plus its reputation for friendliness, makes it one of the most coveted neighborhoods to live in," explains Larrance.
“I can walk to everything I could ever need or want.”
Often referred to as the Rodeo Drive of Denver, Cherry Creek is well known for its two bustling retail centers. Cherry Creek Shopping Center is a traditional enclosed mall, anchored by stores like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and a 70,000-square-foot RH. Cherry Creek North is a 16-block mixed use district, with some 600 businesses condensed into just 16 blocks.
"I can walk to everything I could ever need or want," says Carla Bartell, a Cherry Creek resident and agent with Corcoran Perry & Co. "I have a Whole Foods just down the block, a post office, banks, as well as the best restaurants, shops, salons, hotels, and galleries in the city."
While Cherry Creek is where you’ll find some of Denver’s fanciest restaurants, from homegrown originals to imports like Quality Italian and Le Bilboquet, it also has a wealth of favorites for ultra-casual Denverites who consider a night out to mean putting on a fleece. You’ll find landmarks like the Cherry Cricket, a comfort food stalwart since 1945 that’s famous for its burgers — beef, turkey, bison, or plant-based — and lengthy craft beer list. Forget Me Not, a craft cocktail bar in an old flower shop, is a more recent arrival, as is its Mediterranean-inspired sister haute spot, Cretans. Aviano Coffee, Denver’s preeminent "third wave" coffee bar, is another product of Cherry Creek, with two locations in the neighborhood.
The handsome patio home at 401 S. Garfield Street, #2, is tucked into a gated enclave — rare environs in Cherry Creek.
Pam Parker, agent at Corcoran Perry & Co, recommends Forget Me Not, a craft cocktail bar and lounge located in a former flower shop.
Often referred to as the Rodeo Drive of Denver, the locale is well known for its two bustling retail centers.
Cherry Creek’s popularity also owes a great deal to its range of housing options. Here, you’ll find a spectacular array of penthouse condos, luxury townhouses, and majestic single-family homes, available in a range of styles from historic mansions to new construction boasting all the most up-to-date trends and finishes. In the early part of the 20th century, Cherry Creek was dominated by single-family bungalows, but by the early 2000s, a new wave of condominium buildings began to rise alongside new hotels in the neighborhood, kicking off an upgrade in housing renovations throughout.
"The neighborhood has really evolved in the past fifteen years," says Corcoran Perry agent Pam Parker, a Colorado native who was drawn to Cherry Creek after some years out of the area. She chose to buy in 250 Columbine, the seven-story mixed use development where she has since become the go-to agent for resales — despite the building’s low turnover. "A lot of people come to visit family in Denver, stay in a Cherry Creek hotel, and fall in love. Cherry Creek is increasingly popular for second or even third homes."
Often referred to as the Rodeo Drive of Denver, the locale is well known for its two bustling retail centers.
“It’s just a unique neighborhood, so close to the mountains yet less than 30 minutes away from an international airport.”
For those seeking outdoor recreation, no mention of Cherry Creek can exclude the Cherry Creek Regional Trail, the first planned bicycle trail for a major city in the United States. Created in 1972 by urban planner and bike commuter Fred Wolfe, the route extends some 40 miles from Confluence Park through Araphoe and Douglas counties, with on- and off-ramps for bicyclists to pedal right into the heart of downtown Denver (or, for the truly ambitious, as far as Boulder). Also in the neighborhood is Pulaski Park, home to playgrounds, athletic fields, and the 20 lighted tennis courts of the Gates Tennis Center. This is also a very dog-friendly neighborhood, with plenty of spots for pooches to frolic.
"Truly, there’s something for everyone," adds Bartell. "It’s just a unique neighborhood, so close to the mountains yet less than 30 minutes away from an international airport."
Condos in 250 Columbine rarely are available — so it was no surprise when this seventh-floor penthouse quickly went into contract days after being listed.
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At Laurel Cherry Creek, this one-bedroom condo has rare urban amenities like a fireplace, balcony, and a deeded parking space.
250 Columbine rarely has vacancies, so it was no surprise when this seventh-floor penthouse quickly went into contract just days after being listed.
The extravagant 100 Detroit Street #602 has two wings, ten fireplaces, three bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a balcony, a billiards room, and a wine cellar.
The handsome townhouse at 401 S. Garfield Street #2 is tucked into a gated enclave — rare environs in Cherry Creek.
