Situated in Arapahoe County, the city of Cherry Hills Village is considered one of the most affluent places to live in the state of Colorado. Cherry Hills Village real estate is highly coveted because of its reputation and excellent location.

Residents of Cherry Hills Village homes have long enjoyed the elegance of the village's wide-open spaces, trails and outdoor recreation options, including some of the country's best equestrian facilities. A mere six miles from Denver real estate, Cherry Hills Village is considered part of the Denver metropolitan area, yet stands apart with its gated estates and its own police force. Cherry Hills Village is Colorado's premier luxury community, with attractive features that make it a highly desirable location either for investment or for a home to call your own.

A small population (5,958) is part of Cherry Hills Village's charm. Cherry Hills Village has a reputation for attracting married couples and families, with over 81 percent of adult residents being married. Also regarded as a city where the well-off reside, Cherry Hills Village has a higher average income than other areas in Denver.

Cherry Hills Village is a beautiful, semi-rural enclave amid the of the Denver metropolitan area that caters to exclusive tastes. As such, the six-and-a-half square acres of land that comprise Cherry Hills Village have almost no commercial zoning, allowing Cherry Hills Village homeowners a wide array of Denver shopping centers at their fingertips while securing a serene escape distanced from the everyday hustle and bustle.

Cherry Hills Village Schools

The school districts that serve Cherry Hills Village are Littleton and Cherry Creek, both known to offer the best public education in the Denver Metropolitan area. In fact, the Cherry Creek School District is arguably the best in the state, providing students with an exceptional K-12 education. Meanwhile, the Cherry Creek High School system boasts the highest SAT and ACT test scores in the state year after year. The district has a record 93 percent college acceptance rate.

For those who prefer private schooling for their children, Cherry Hills Village has some of the best private schools in the area. Saint Mary's Academy and Kent Denver are just two of the schools within Cherry Hills Village that offer a first-class, prestigious education.

Cherry Hills Village Developments

Cherry Hills Village homes are distinctive, sprawled out among subdivisions such as Cherry Hills Farm, Charlou, Devonshire, Glenmoor and Buell Mansion. These high-profile, upper-class areas are linked by the 100-year-old Highline Canal trail system, a gorgeous tree-lined path ideal for jogging, brisk walking, and biking.

Famous for its golf courses, Cherry Hills Village hosted two PGA Championships, the first one in 1941 and another in 1985. In 2005, Cherry Hill Village was home to the US Women's Open Golf Championship. All three events were held in the prestigious and award-winning Cherry Hills Country Club, a 72-par golfers' dream come true. Other than the championship 18-hole golf course, the country club also boasts a 9-hole par 3 course, tennis courts, a lap pool, and a club house, which underwent a 12-million-dollar renovation in 2005. Cherry Hills Country Club boasts an extremely exclusive membership comprised of some of the world's best golfers, and its golf course has been named one of the top 100 in America.

Among Cherry Hills Village's other world-famous golf courses is Glenmoor Country Club, opened in 1985. With an amazing 18-hole golf course, Glenmoor Country Club features 6,777 yards of golf, making a 71-par course. Other golf courses, like the Wellshire Golf Course, make Cherry Hills Village a prime destination for both professionals and recreational lovers of the sport.

With the average homes priced at close to 2 million dollars, Cherry Hills Village homes are considered some of the most exclusive in metro Denver. If you are looking to belong to an elite community of homeowners, Cherry Hills Village homes are definitely for you! For all your Cherry Hills Village real estate needs, contact the local expert Janet Kritzer at 303-883-2474 today!