Adam Moore

Janice -

Although the Cherry Creek North neighborhood has undergone dramatic change in the past thirty years, my home was near perfect for me and my family then, and remains so now.

First, it has turned out to be in an ideal location. Ironically, back in 1989, I could have moved to almost any neighborhood in the metro area but selected Cherry Creek North as my home because I loved the charm and close proximity to downtown. Also, importantly, at that time we were raising two young children, so the proximity to great schools (e.g. Bromwell, East) was very important.

Since then, Cherry Creek North has become one of the most desirable places to live in the city. Why would I want to go anywhere else? At the same time, the size and layout of the townhome continued to work perfectly despite my changing needs. Whether I was raising my family or living as an empty-nester, each space was still being put to good use, and I’ve never felt the need for more or less. I know thirty years is a long time, but I lived in a beautiful, comfortable, practical place — it simply made no sense to move anywhere else.

Janice -

I am a city person, I always have been, but like any devoted Coloradan, I love greenspace. What impressed me immediately when I was house hunting back then was that the original developer of the complex had dedicated a large swath of the common property — between the townhomes and the street — as a heavily wooded, well landscaped berm. The berm, which may be unique in the Denver metro area, not only blocks street noise, but creates the sensation of living in an oasis of greenery protected from the concrete and bustle of the city. Transitioning from street to home as you walk onto the path into the complex is peaceful and refreshing, no matter the season or weather. Indeed, the berm is a precious asset to all of us who live on the property, and regardless of the occasional change of ownership of individual townhomes, devotion to its care has never changed.

Janice -

The original design of the townhouse was more of an alley shape with a solid wall blocking the kitchen area from the entry way. I wanted to open up the space as much as possible so that you could “see” into the kitchen but still preserve the sense of demarcation between the two areas (foyer and kitchen). The new design, by transforming the wall between the entryway and the kitchen into a glass enclosed display case with shelving and storage beneath, allows just the right amount of light, adds storage space, and creates a beautiful look to the entryway as well as to the kitchen area. Also, moving the sink to an angled corner and adding a breakfast bar created an open feeling so that the person doing the cooking is not isolated from the rest of the family or guests.

Janice -

I love the library, and of all the rooms in the house, it is that one that I will miss the most. Our library is a warm cozy refuge, to read, to think, and to escape the slings and arrows of daily life. I also find it visually stunning; the design fits perfectly with the rest of the architecture.

Janice -

Although the closet, cabinet, and storage space in the main part of the townhouse was sufficient for me and my family, changing the furnace room in the basement into a workroom with plenty of shelving, storage space, and a cedar closet has provided quite a bonus. It provides a place for hobbies, repairs, and of course, for storing items not used everyday, like sleeping bags or holiday decorations.

1. The highly versatile layout;
2. The unique architecture and design, both inside and out;
3. The location, specifically the Cherry Creek North walkability factor;
4. The library, because I don’t think I can find an equivalent anywhere else; and
5. Being part of a thriving, civic-minded neighborhood.