Hillcrest: A Popular Highlands Ranch Neighborhood

Posted by Bruce Swedal on Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 5:16pm.

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Hillcrest is one of the most popular neighborhoods in the Highlands Ranch area. Homes in this neighborhood are in high demand. The popularity of Hillcrest rests upon its beauty and the many large, historic homes and large gardens that make up the neighborhood.

Hillcrest has many historic properties in large lots, and the area also features attractive, mature landscaping. There are some beautiful mature gardens in the neighborhood as well as plenty of green space for recreational use. Hillcrest also has some magnificent executive homes that are highly desirable.

The neighborhood of Hillcrest is set within the attractive Highlands Ranch area. This is one of the most popular parts of the Denver region, with excellent transport links to the rest of the region. It is easy to commute from Hillcrest into central Denver or to other parts of the region, including the Lockheed plant and Meridian. Highlands Ranch also has an abundance of recreational facilities and amenities. These facilities are available for use by residents of Hillcrest.

Hillcrest is one of the smaller neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch. It also features a larger number of cul de sacs than other parts of Highlands Ranch, making it one of the most peaceful communities in which to live. There is in fact only a single road in the Hillcrest neighborhood that is not a cul de sac.

Most of the houses in the Hillcrest neighborhood were built during the 1990s, making this one of the most modern areas of Highlands Ranch. There are a wide range of different homes, in lots of different sizes and with different views. Some of these homes have views of the Rocky Mountains.

The properties in Hillcrest are very attractive. Most houses in this neighborhood have large bedrooms and are very spacious. The kitchens are built for entertaining guests and are designed to provide feelings of space and openness. Unlike many properties of the same age, the homes in Hillcrest have been built in large lots to provide plenty of outside space for gardening, relaxing in the fresh air and watching the children play.

Hillcrest is served by the school district of Douglas County. Most of the children in this neighborhood attend elementary school at Cougar Run, middle school at Cresthill and high school at Highlands Ranch. There are also a number of other local schools, including the Platte River Academy, Cherry Hills Christian School and Valor Christian School.

The Highlands Ranch area as a whole is known for its abundance of recreational opportunities, and the residents of Hillcrest have access to a wide range of amenities. The Eastridge and Northridge recreation centers are closest to the Hillcrest neighborhood, although the Westridge and Southridge recreation centers are only ten minutes away by car. There are some beautiful parks near Hillcrest, and residents can also enjoy cycling, running or walking on the extensive Highlands Ranch trails system.

The Highlands Ranch Community Association administers many of the amenities available to Hillcrest residents. It also organizes numerous social activities and events for members of the community.

There are some excellent shops and restaurants in Highlands Ranch that are within walking distance of Hillcrest. The huge Park Meadows Mall is also nearby, and can be reached in just ten minutes from Hillcrest.

Hillcrest is a popular and attractive neighborhood. The homes are large, modern and set in large, beautiful yards and gardens. Houses in this neighborhood are characterized by space and exterior brick.

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