A city with western charm, Golden, Colorado is a great place to buy a home. Located at the west edge of the Denver area and leading into the Rocky Mountains, this small town has big character with its western history, beer brewing and mining. Golden real estate is appealing to people of various lifestyles. The wide open spaces and scenic mountain views make the land ideal for large properties with ranch style houses or massive estate homes. The town also has more basic and smaller single family homes for sale. Golden has an eclectic mix of newer and established homes including town houses and condo homes as well. Most Golden homes enjoy beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains and spacious lots. The town spans about 9 square miles of the rolling Colorado foothills and about 17,000 people call Golden home.
Golden is a town rich in history and tradition, home of legendary Buffalo Bill's grave, the largest cobblestone building in the US located in the city's 12th Street Historic District, and museums such as the Golden Pioneer Museum, the Colorado Railroad Museum and the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. Golden is also home of the massive Coors brewery, the largest single brewery in the nation. The scenic location of Golden, Colorado makes it a perfect place to buy a home for those that enjoy outdoor recreation. Lookout Mountain is a great place to go for a pleasant scenic drive, providing breathtaking views of the city of Denver and the Front Range, and the Lookout Mountain Nature Center is open to the public to enjoy the areas natural beauty. Home owners also have the availability of exciting recreation such as paragliding and kayaking down Clear Creek.
Amenities don't run short in the peaceful Colorado town of Golden. Grocery stores, national retail stores, specialty boutique shops and an array of restaurants are easily accessible from many Golden homes. Also, the town is just 15 miles west of Denver along US 6. Home owners are just a short drive away from the exciting shopping, dining, recreational and cultural attractions of Denver. Many Golden home owners also commute into the city and the rest of the Denver metropolitan area for work. Golden, Colorado real estate provides ideal western style living, close to the urban amenities of Denver.
Contact Jay Larson of RE/MAX Classic in Greenwood Village for top professional realtor assistance while searching for your home in the Golden area of Colorado.
