For Catherine Davis an entrepreneur, small business owner, widow, and empty nester with two grown children a low-maintenance home is crucial to her never-stop lifestyle. (Photo: Timothy Seibert).
Low-maintenance living by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods meets luxurious, intelligent design
With only five homes remaining at The Villas at Calmante in Superior, there has never been a better time to move into a stunning Tuscan-inspired, low-maintenance home by the award-winning lifestyle builder Boulder Creek Neighborhoods.
Convenient living in a welcoming community
For Catherine Davis – an entrepreneur, small business owner, widow, and empty nester with two grown children – a low-maintenance home is crucial to her never-stop lifestyle. “As the largest Allstate agency in northern Colorado, we are always busy,” said Catherine, owner of Davis Financial and Insurance Group in Louisville and Longmont. “Having a beautiful, well-built home that didn’t require me to shovel snow before work or spend my weekend in the yard was paramount.”
After five years in a low-maintenance townhome at Calmante by Boulder Creek, Davis moved a little ways down the road to the Villas at Calmante neighborhood, currently in their final phase of ranch-style patio homes. “I knew I loved the people of Calmante and the homes by Boulder Creek. Additionally, I had such a good experience working with the sales manager, Chris Mason,” she said. “Chris understood my needs and tailored in the sales process to accommodate my busy lifestyle. He delivered a very personalized buying experience.”
That personalized buying experience helped Davis get exactly want she wanted, including an optional entertainer’s kitchen to support her passion for cooking. “The kitchen is sleek and beautiful,” she said. “I love the huge pantry, huge refrigerator, two dishwashers and the double ovens.” Davis takes kitchen-centered hospitality seriously: With the help of neighbors, she settled into her new home the day before Thanksgiving, and she recalled, “Once I realized several of our neighbors didn’t have Thanksgiving plans, we decided to have them all over.” She hosted 10 people on Thanksgiving Day and another 10 on Christmas. “There were still a few unopened boxes at Christmas, but that’s how we roll,” Davis said with a laugh. “We’re a community at Calmante. My neighbors and I get along really well and watch out for each other. We have similar lifestyles and interests – travel, wine, cooking.” In fact, the Calmante community holds regular Friday happy hours, and many households take turns hosting summer picnics, Fourth of July parties, and spontaneous porch gatherings year-round.
The Villas at Calmante are arranged theater-style, meaning the homes are built solely on one side of the street, the “neighborhood takes advantage of the unique topography of the location. (Photo: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods).
And when you have the itch to explore Colorado’s unmatched outdoor scene, Boulder County open space is literally across the street. Catherine mentions how ideal it is for walking, jogging, biking, and birdwatching. In addition, Superior’s revitalization has gathered many top notch restaurants and shopping opportunities to bring added convenience to Calmante. Meanwhile, the Denver International Airport is about 30 minutes away via E-470 Tollway, suitable for all the traveling residents at Calmante. Chris Mason added, “Needless to say, there is no shortage of things to do in Boulder County, with its proximity to the mountains and outdoor sports, prime eateries, craft breweries, cultural events and museums.”
Creative, personalized design
Aside from the well-apportioned kitchen, Davis relishes the sunny, open-concept great room and the technological upgrades. “As a single mom and widow, I was grateful that Boulder Creek offered the extended wi-fi and even the speakers on the porch,” she said. “I love to sit out there enjoying music and talking to neighbors passing by.” Likewise, one of her favorite perks is the optional gas line stub to the back patio. “It’s so simple, but I am so thankful that the grill is connected to the gas line. After my husband died, one of the saddest things was having to lug on and off a Propane tank.” It’s sometimes the little things that grow such fond memories and make the house feel so much more like a home.
Boulder Creek Neighborhood’s thoughtful design touches not only make home life simpler for Davis, but they also streamline her schedule. “I’m just too busy to have to think about outside home chores. I needed a low-maintenance home, and Boulder Creek gave me that.” Davis frequently travels, so “knowing I didn’t need to think about maintenance is wonderful,” she said. Components of Boulder Creek’s Calmante neighborhood are managed by a third-party Home Owner’s Association, so many exterior yard work chores are taken care of, giving each homeowner more opportunities do the things they love.
Similarly, though Davis said she didn’t have much time to plan or design a home, Boulder Creek skillfully facilitated the process through their in-house design team and their trusted partner, Saddleback Design of Denver. “Saddleback helped me take the palette I wanted – we are very much a white, gray and black type of family – and they helped me pick out the right tile to complement the countertops and flooring,” she said. “I have a finance and numbers brain, not a creative brain, yet they were able to help me put it all together nicely.” Davis opted for quartz countertops with waterfall edging and said she loves the calm, artful lines.
Main-floor living reaches a new level of convenience and comfort with a bright living area, 10-foot ceilings and formal dining room. (Photo: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods).
The Villa 43’s walk-out lower level also appealed to Davis, who arranged a cozy getaway in the finished basement with two TVs for watching multiple football games at one time. “Sports is another of my hobbies, and I like to be able to watch two different games at the same time,” she explained. The lower level also includes a bedroom, bathroom and an unfinished area for storage or a crafting studio.
On the main floor, Davis chose to close off the open study for a second main floor bedroom suite, giving her additional space for a den or workout space. Her master suite is a space for relaxation with a large walk-in closet, an expansive walk-in tiled shower, double vanities with a full bank of drawers, and a water closet. The space is finished with the intention to offer serenity, so stress does not stand a chance.
Sales manager Chris Mason noted, “At Calmante, main-floor living reaches a new level of convenience and comfort, from the light and bright living area with 10-foot ceilings, formal dining room, and study or flex room.” He said, “This floor plan thrives because the main-level setup is so perfectly suited for daily living.”
For those looking to retirement, many of the remaining Villas home sites feature zero-step entry ways, as well as three-foot-wide doorways and hallways (roomy enough to accommodate a wheelchair). Boulder Creek Neighborhood’s thoughtful design, down to the raised electrical outlets to reduce bending, empowers independence, and main-floor living saves time and energy for home owners of any age.
Sustainable construction in an idyllic location
In addition to prioritizing low-maintenance conveniences and high quality design, Davis wanted to invest in a sustainable, efficient home. “I think it’s important to do what we can for Mother Earth, and I’ve been driving an electric car for years. I found a green, sustainable home very attractive when I was purchasing,” she said. Calmante homes offer a Tesla power wall and solar panels, plus Boulder Creek homes are sustainably crafted with Energy Star appliances and LED lighting.
Finally, since The Villas at Calmante are arranged theater-style, meaning the homes are built solely on one side of the street, the “neighborhood takes advantage of the unique topography of the location,” Mason said. It’s a touch that makes an already special neighborhood unique. For this final offering, Boulder Creek has recently launched a new exterior style to one of the most popular floor plans, the Villa 53. The new styling gives a mountain home aesthetic with additional covered front and rear patio spaces, so homeowners can enjoy more days enjoying Colorado’s beautiful outdoors from the comfort of their new home.
When home, Davis appreciates the Boulder County open space across the street – ideal for walking, jogging and bird watching. Nearby, Superior’s revitalization and the many restaurants and shopping opportunities bring an extra convenience to Calmante. Denver and the Denver International Airport are about 30 minutes away, and for Calmante residents, there’s no shortage of things to do in Boulder County, with its proximity to the mountains and outdoor sports, prime eateries, craft breweries, cultural events and museums.
The Villas at Calmante present a significantly limited opportunity and are priced starting from $1.3 to $1.4 million.
For more, visit LiveCalmante.com, or feel free to give the Boulder Creek Online Concierge Team a call at 720.548.2820.
By Sarah Huber, At Home Colorado.
