byAlma Abell
Denver is a very popular city in Colorado and is a draw for people from the state and from other states because of its beauty, atmosphere and diversity. One of the most popular areas is the Highlands, Denver city’s new “hot” location, which is actually the largest neighborhood area and just a short walk from the downtown center of the city.
Views and Property
One of the first things that you notice when you drive through the Highlands, Denver is that it has a completely different feel than other neighborhoods. It is located along the South Platte River so many of the homes, businesses, restaurants and recreational areas have waterfront views and will also enjoying a slightly higher altitude than the heart of the city. This provides residents and visitors alike with some amazing city skyline views, especially at night, which is always a draw.
You will also find that there is a range of different types of residential property in Highlands, Denver as well as in the surrounding neighborhoods. You will find a mix of vintage and traditional homes that are well-maintained with their original designs and you will also find fully upgraded and renovated older homes. These are found alongside beautiful new home construction as well as areas of apartments and condos that are all built to blend into the area.
The Highlands, Denver has its own shopping, recreational areas and parks, schools and cultural events and activities. It is close enough to downtown to be a perfect location for those that work in the city center while far enough away from the bustle of the city to be a quiet oasis to get away from it all.
Highlands, Denver and West Highland
For those new to the neighborhood of Highlands and Denver itself it can be easy to confuse the Highlands area with West Highland. West Highland borders on Highland but is farther out from the city to the west. To avoid this confusion you may find that Highland itself is now designated as East Highland or more commonly LoHi which is a shortened form of Lower Highland.
You may also find that some people simply use the term Highlands, Denver to group several of the smaller neighborhoods or communities in the north area of the city. This can include Berkeley, Sunnyside, Jefferson Park in, in some cases, Sloan Lake as well. If you are looking for real estate and you know you want to stay in the neighborhood designated as the Highlands, Denver, just clarify with the realtor to avoid this confusion.
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