Brandywine

Within the highly sought-after community of Broomfield, Colorado lies Brandywine. Surrounded by the snow-capped Rockies, a booming job industry with major employers like Vail Resorts, and top-notch schools, Brandywine isn’t your average suburb. “The close-knit community makes it feel more like a small town,” says John Grandt, broker associate with Compass Realty. Along with its charming allure, it’s also a haven for commuters. “It’s about 25 minutes to Denver International Airport, downtown Denver and Boulder. So, it’s a centralized hub to get around this part of Colorado,” Grandt says.

The curving streets, shadowed by mature Austrian pines, usher you into a range of modern two-story residences, primarily built in the 1990s, displaying two-car garages, airy interiors and inviting backyards with tidy landscaping. Boasting a mix of siding, stone accents and varying hues, “The area paints a portrait of cohesive, master-planned communities, with the timeless occasional rancher scattered throughout,” Grandt says. With median lot sizes around 4,790 square feet, prospective homebuyers can expect average list prices of just under $600,000, ranging from the low $500,000s to $650,000.

Served by the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District, schools in the neighborhood display high ratings on Niche, such as Mountain View Elementary with a B-plus and Westlake Middle School with an A-minus. Legacy High School revels in its stellar A-minus rating. It takes pride in extracurricular achievements, notably boasting its award-winning Yearbook Club, gaining the title of ‘All Colorado Yearbook’ in 2023 by the Co-student Media Association. Niche also ranks Legacy High as the 46th-best public high school in Colorado out of over 500 schools.

With green sanctuaries all around, Brandywine Park, the community’s centerpiece, bustles with activity throughout the day. You may hear shouts from the tennis court or see a soccer ball arching against the skyline while young kids run around the playground while others compete to see who can jump the furthest off the swing sets. With vast green fields, it’s a great spot to play fetch with the family dog or a relaxing refuge for a sunset yoga session. Under 1 mile away, the expansive Broomfield Commons Open Space along Midway Boulevard beckons with its winding, natural trails and peaceful fishing ponds where you can try to catch a Channel Catfish in Metzger Pond. Those who want a quiet stroll can enjoy over 237 acres of open space filled with blooming, colorful wildflowers.

Those looking to stay close to home can head to Planks and Paint DIY Workshop & Boutique, nestled off Lowell Boulevard, for paint workshops and DIY home kits for a fun girl’s night or birthday party. Just next door, North Side Tavern Restaurant offers authentic American flavors with a Western twist and is about a mile walk from the middle of the neighborhood. A mere mile and a half outside the neighborhood’s borders, Broomfield Town Center and Sheridan Crossing Shopping Center host a variety of eateries and retail stores, ranging from The Home Depot and Walmart to fitness studios and nail salons. It’s also home to Scalzotto Italian Restaurant, where diners are transported to the rustic coast of northern Italy with every bite. From cheesy garlic bread to handmade pasta and gnocchi, there is something for almost every tastebud.

The Town Center is also home to grocery stores, such as King Scoopers for everyday products and Whole Foods and Sprouts Farmer’s Market for organic produce. On the weekends, the local calendar brims with festivities, sun-drenched carnivals, and intimate gatherings around the holidays. The most popular event, Broomfield Days, is marked by 5K races, golf tournaments, children’s red cheeks dotted in face paint, and the unmissable Dock Dog spectacle, where dog owners watch in glee as their pups splash around the pond at Broomfield Common Open Space. With easy access to Denver and Boulder along US Route 36 and Interstate 25, locals can enjoy the convenience and community of suburban life, big city entertainment or the mountain oasis next door.

Written By

Lillie Duston

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Alex Dickerson

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Kristen Wilson