About Cherry Hills Village
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado is a small suburb located just south of Denver and north of Greenwood Village. This area is characterized by beautiful open spaces and parks, large lot sizes, and upscale homes.
Some of its notable features include the Cherry Hills Country Club, the High Line Canal Trail, and a close proximity to Cherry Creek State Park and popular music venues like Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre and Gothic Theatre.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the neighborhoods, what makes them appealing, and what home inspectors typically look for in this high-end community.
Cherry Hills Village Breakdown:
When considering buying and scheduling a home inspection on a Cherry Hills Village home, it’s a good idea to take a closer look and learn a little more about the area. We can view it as three primary sections.
Old Cherry Hills is the farthest west region sandwiched between S Clarkson St and S University Blvd. Next, if we make our way northeast, we will find ourselves in the Cherry Hills North/Cherry Hills Farm area. This region stretches between highway 285 and E Quincy Ave. Finally, when you move south of E Quincy Ave, you will enter the Charlou Park area. Let’s take a closer look at each area!
Old Cherry Hills
Old Cherry Hills is known for its large, sprawling estates, mature trees and all-around luxury homes. The lot sizes are generally around an acre or more, which offers a significant amount of privacy for residents. It’s proximity to the esteemed Cherry Hills Country Club is also a sought after quality.
Homes in Old Cherry Hills span over several decades, ranging from mid-century builds up to brand new custom builds. These single family homes mainly have 3+ car garages and 5-8 bedrooms, 5-10 bathrooms.
When approaching our inspections, we can generally anticipate the features of a home based on the year it was built. There are a multitude of homes in Old Cherry Hills first constructed in the 70s and 80s, so our inspectors will be paying attention for certain era-based defects. For instance, we will always be on the look out for Federal Pacific Electrical panels. These panels were popular throughout the mid to late 20th century and turned out to be fire hazards. Note that homes may have updated electrical configurations, but it’s always worth checking!
When it comes to older houses, plumbing is always an important item to watch out for as well. Polybutylene (or PB) piping was popular during the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It was an affordable alternative to copper pipes, but turned out to be prone to serious leaking, damage and deterioration. If we do identify this type of piping, we will always recommend further evaluation and likely repair.
Cherry Hills North / Cherry Hills Farm
These neighborhoods boast plenty of outdoor spaces for recreational activity. You can take a walk or bike ride through the serene Three Pond Park. Or why not take the paddle board out onto Buell Lake?
Inventory in this area spans several decades with a large selection of homes built in the 50s – 60s, 80s-90s, and newer builds, as well. Houses are generally 5 -8 beds, 6-11 baths, with high-end finishes and well- manicured landscaping.
When it comes to houses from the mid-century (50s-60s), we always put the microscope on the plumbing. Galvanized piping was a very popular material for water supply lines during this period. However this material was extremely susceptible to corrosion and rust, leading to major leaks and bursting pipes. That’s certainly something you don’t want in your home!
It’s also worth examining your drainage lines. We offer a specialized sewer scope inspection service that allows us to the view the inside of the building’s sewer. This is a very effective way to identify defects, damage or blockages in the line.
Insulation is also a big ticket item for older homes. Insulation standards were much looser several decades ago. So we will often see houses with insufficient insulation levels, and thus a less energy efficient house. We will always call out insulation deficiencies for evaluation and improvement where necessary.
Charlou Park
Our last destination in Cherry Hills Village is the Charlou Park area. This is also a hot spot for outdoor recreation with noteworthy landmarks like the nearby Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve, Blackmer Lake and the High Line Canal.
Similar to the rest of Cherry Hills Village, the majority of these homes are large, luxurious and on the pricey side. The inventory consists of newer homes mainly built during the 1990s and 2000s. Keep in mind that even if the house is new, a home inspection is always a good idea!
Most major systems like furnaces, water heaters, boilers and air conditioning have 15-20 year life span. So if the home was built in the earlier 2000s, it might be time for an update. The last thing you want is the move in to your new home only to have a costly furnace repair to deal with right away!
We will also be checking the exterior. The roof is an extremely important part of the house, which is why our inspectors will walk the roof whenever accessible. This area of Colorado is particularly vulnerable to hail damage.
EIFS stucco was another concerning material used widely during the 90s and early 2000s. Early iterations of this material was flawed and led to serious moisture issues the exterior of homes. Our inspectors are always careful to looks for any signs of damage or moisture intrusion when EIFS stucco is present.
Cherry Hills Village Home Inspections
It’s no surprise that Cherry Hills Village is such a sought after place to live. It’s got everything from beautiful, well-maintained neighborhoods to great school systems. Top notch hiking and even plenty of equestrian-friendly amenities nearby. And if you plan to work or play in the big city, it’s just a few minutes north!
If you are interested in making the move to Cherry Hills Village, we hop that you will consider us – Scott Home Services. It is our number one goal to help Colorado families live in safe, healthy, and comfortable homes. And with thousands of inspections under our belt, it’s safe to say we know Colorado homes.
Feel free to visit us online to learn more about us, or you reach out book your inspection services today!
