eHomeSales by Shawn Jardine
1620 Territory Trail Colorado Springs CO 80919 $315000
Wooded Oasis in the City!
This home is perfect for those who like the convenience of city living but want to live near trees, hiking & biking trails and parks. Backs to scub oak and wooded area. Short distance to Pinon Valley Park, Ute Valley Park and the Garden of the Gods. Read the rest of this entry »
8345 Bluffview Way 80919 $569900
Bank Owned in Peregrine
This is has been updated by the bank and is now ready to move in and enjoy! All new paint and carpet in this beautiful custom home. Over 6400 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 5 baths. Top of the world views will wow you as you sit on the deck.
Main level library also has it’s own deck for taking a break during your reading. Luxurious master suite features fireplace, large bath and walk in closet.
This home is an entertainer’s dream! Very large kitchen, family rooms and main level formal spaces. Fully finished basement has room for game room, theatre and more!
Interested? Contact me for your private showing. This one is priced to sell! You won’t find a better opportunity in Colorado Springs right now!
13764 Windy Oaks Colorado Springs CO $475000
Flying Horse Ranch living at it’s best!
This gorgeous Vantage rancher has so many upgrades and options to wow you! Dramatic entry with vaulted ceiling. Formal dining room. Gourmet cooks will appreciate the dream kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Built-in computer center in casual dining area. Kitchen walks out to low maintenance covered deck with phenonenal views of the front range, Pikes Peak and USAFA! Perfect for a glass of wine or a cup of coffee after dinner. Read the rest of this entry »
Colorado Springs Hiking Trails
Want to go hiking?
Colorado Springs offers lots of hiking spots right in town! I love this about our city. You can take a quick hike and then grab a nice lunch or even a late breakfast. Of course there are lots of other spots for hiking outside of town but this post is just about the hyper-local trails.
One of my favorite areas is Cheyenne Canon. There are several trails that offer a challenge and usually a spectacular view of the city or the mountains. The City of Colorado Springs has a great page on their web site with a full list of all of the local trails as well as maps of each trail. This will give you an idea of how long the trail is and the level of difficulty. Perfect for beginners or those hiking with kids. Other traills are good for just walking or biking. The site details those locations as well.
If you are planning a move to the Colorado Springs area, contact me for information on homes near hiking and biking trails. We have a few neighborhoods that are perfect for people who want to be able to come home and take a quick hike before dinner! Where else in the world could life be this good? Only in Colorado Springs!
Colorado Springs a Safe City?
I think so! According to a recent study conducted by Farmers Insurance Group, we rank at number 18. The study looked at the different factors that make a city safe: crime, foreclosures, weather, air quality, life expectancy and job loss stats. We ranked just below Seattle and just above Denver. Read the rest of this entry »
USAFA Commissary…Is it worth the trip?
I made my monthly trip to the commissary this weekend and yes, it was worth it! For you who are civilians and reading this, you might want to just skip to the next post. This will not mean anything to you but for military people who are moving to Colorado Springs, this could have some meaning.
I do admit that I split my shopping between the King Soopers in my neighborhood and the USAFA commissary. I think that most people do that unless they happen to live on base. I don’t have time to drive up to the Academy if I am out of milk but definitely use the store for my big shopping.
As commissaries go this one at USAFA rates a 6 on a scale of 1-10. My dream store would have a much bigger selection and of course be just like my neighborhood grocery store. The store at Peterson AFB is much larger and nearly new but still has that “commissary” feel to it.
Things I like about the USAFA commissary:
Close to my house (I live in Flying Horse Ranch near the North Gate of USAFA).
Small and usually not crowded
Good selection of the basics that I like to stock up on
Things that I hate about the USAFA commissary:
The produce department is terrible! I just skip it other than maybe buying potatoes.
Holiday displays make this small store too crowded.
Not enough selection of certain items. This is typical of all commissaries so it’s not that big of a deal.
All in all, this store is a good one. When I was an active duty spouse, my first thing to locate when we made a PCS move was the commissary. Having a decent place to shop has always been important to me. The store at USAFA certainly does meet my needs. If you plan to live in the northern part of Colorado Springs, this is the closest facility. The store at Peterson AFB is new and mega big but it is located on the far east part of the base and is about 40 minutes from my home. Just not worth it for me but for you it could very well be great.
Why Do Home Buyers Choose To Live In…Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is a beautiful place!
Really, a large number of people who move here every year didn’t necessarily “choose” to come here. These people are our military troops who get PCS orders for Ft. Carson, Peterson AFB, NORAD, Schriever AFB and the United States Air Force Academy. These five installations bring many new people to Colorado Springs each month. Read the rest of this entry »
