Where We Build: Anywhere your dream home takes us.
Larsen Development homes are especially well suited to Denver’s classic neighborhoods. Our timeless designs have a simple elegance that harmonizes perfectly with the historic flavor of Washington Park, Bonnie Brae, Observatory Park and Hilltop as well as the stylish livability of Belcaro, Cherry Hills and Cherry Creek. Choose your ideal location and we’ll build a perfect home to match.
Washington Park
Washington Park is unquestionably one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Denver. The area surrounding the city’s most vibrant park is close to downtown, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and walking distance to the Gaylord Street shops and restaurants as well as to a new light rail station. It has a unique sense of history and, most of all, an unmistakable sense of community.Washington Park is one of the largest (162 acre) and oldest (100+ years) parks in Denver. The park amenities include a 2.6–mile jogging path, a bike path, a network of walking paths, several soccer fields, two playgrounds, a basketball court, lighted tennis courts, a lawn bowling green, an incredible flower garden, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters, a boat house/event pavilion, two large lakes, a children’s fishing pond, paddle boat and bicycle rental, and a recreation center with an indoor pool, gymnasium, weight room and lots of classes and sports leagues to join.
Bonnie Brae
With its tight-knit feel and walkable design, Bonnie Brae echoes the small Scottish village for which it was named. Residents can walk to the Bonnie Brae strip on University, which is home to a public library, local coffee shops, a flower shop, meat market and favorite eateries such as Bonnie Brae Pizza, Bonnie Brae Ice Cream and the Saucy Noodle. Bonnie Brae is centrally located, only a short drive to Cherry Creek shopping district, Washington Park, I-25 and downtown Denver. With its eclectic mix of historic styles, varying home sizes and appealing neighborhood park, Bonnie Brae offers a charming, quiet neighborhood with easy access to the city’s best pleasures.Observatory Park
Bordered by the stately University of Denver campus, Observatory Park is often referred to as University Park. It is centered by Observatory Park, which is named for the adjacent Chamberlin Observatory. The park is a magnet for families with its large playground, tennis courts, and grassy areas perfect for picnics and soccer games. Along Colorado Boulevard, residents enjoy retail shops, restaurants, movie theaters, grocery stores and services. Living close to DU grants residents easy access to a wide array of experiences such as listening to world-class speakers, enjoying music and theater performances at the Newman Center and cheering at Pioneers ice hockey games at Magness Arena.Hilltop
The aptly named Hilltop area is one of Denver's most esteemed neighborhoods, with breathtaking western views that are protected in perpetuity. Tucked in between Colorado Boulevard and Holly, 8th Avenue and Alameda, picturesque Hilltop offers a convenient location that enables residents to walk to Cherry Creek, with its shopping mall, boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. More restaurants, services and grocery stores lie just south of Alameda and at 3rd and Holly.City and Front Range views are truly magnificent at the 23-acre Cranmer Park, the highest point of the neighborhood and adjacent to the historic Cranmer Mansion. Each winter finds Hilltop children eagerly gathering at Robinson Park for sledding on its perfect inclines.
Belcaro
Just east of Bonnie Brae and south of Cherry Creek Drive, Belcaro’s winding, tree-lined streets showcase large, 1960s ranch-style homes and new, two-story homes on expansive lots. The neighborhood’s stunning centerpiece and namesake is the Phipps Mansion (originally named Belcaro by its owner, Colorado Senator Lawrence Phipps). Belcaro’s City of Brest Park provides a lovely green space for picnicking alongside Cherry Creek.
Although peaceful and quiet, Belcaro is close to the upscale shopping and dining of Cherry Creek, Old South Gaylord and Bonnie Brae. Easy access to I-25 creates a convenient commute to downtown and the Denver Tech Center.
Cherry Creek North
With upscale shops, salons, and restaurants at the heart of this stylish district, Cherry Creek offers a vibrant urban lifestyle without the challenges of living downtown. Homes range from historic Denver bungalows to chic condos and multi-million dollar mansions.
Tucked in between 6th and 1st Avenues, Colorado Boulevard and York Street, Cherry Creek is a true mixed-use community, offering a lifestyle that incorporates walks and rides along Cherry Creek bike path; strolls amid the trendy shops, galleries and cafes of Cherry Creek North; and the bustle of summer farmer’s market and the annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Downtown is just minutes away, as is I-25 for a short drive to the nearby Denver Tech Center.
Cherry Hills Village
Denver’s neighboring suburb to the south, Cherry Hills Village is a highly prestigious area known for its semi-rural feel and magnificent homes on large, lushly landscaped lots. The Highline Canal winds its way throughout, tempting residents outdoors to enjoy its shaded pathways on foot, bicycle or horse. (Horses are not an uncommon sight here, where properties often include pastures and the town boasts robust equestrian amenities.)
Bordered by Hampden Avenue to the north, Cherry Hills is only 20 minutes to downtown, 15 minutes to Cherry Creek shopping and 10 minutes to the Denver Tech Center. Cherry Hills Country Club, home to multiple US Opens, and the Glenmoor Country Club lie within its borders. Children attend schools in the highly acclaimed Cherry Creek School District.
