Peregrine

With its back to the Front Range, the mountainside community of Peregrine immerses residents in nature while providing scenic city views of Colorado Springs. “This is a highly sought-after area because Colorado Springs residents love spending time in nature, and in Peregrine, you can live in nature,” says Buyer Specialist Kisten Fletcher of The Fletcher Team and Associates at eXp Realty. “Aside from the atmosphere, Peregrine sits right below the Air Force Academy, which is very popular whether or not you’re in the military, and a highly rated public school district.”

Homes start at $785,000 and exceed $1 million, with most built between the 1990s and early 2000s. Contemporary Craftsmen include up to five bedrooms and four bathrooms across more than 5,000 square feet, with stucco and brick as popular features. These houses start on flatter, sidewalk-lined subdivisions with fenced-in yards on tighter lots. Boost your budget into the $800,000s and find custom homes resembling Spanish and Italian-style villas. Popular features include tile roofs, rustic detailing, and large outdoor patios that comfortably fit dining tables, couches and fireplaces. Additionally, elevation increases alongside price; homes on the higher end sit closer to the mountains with beautiful views into Colorado Springs.

Students can attend Woodman-Roberts Elementary, Eagleview Middle and Air Academy High Schools; all received an overall A from Niche. Great Schools gave the elementary school an 8/10, the middle school a 6/10 and the high school an 8/10. Woodman-Roberts Elementary sits beside Woodman Valley Park and is walkable for families in surrounding subdivisions. Meanwhile, Air Academy High School is located at the Air Force Academy, but only 30% of students come from military families. This public school does have an Air Force Jr. ROTC program, and all students have opportunities to visit the academy. Teens can explore various programs, including arts integration, engineering and family and consumer sciences.

Several trails start in subdivisions and lead to intimate views of Blodgett Peak and sights of Colorado Springs. For all-day adventures, begin your journey at Blodgett Open Space. Located less than 1 mile from your front door, this area spans nearly 400 acres and is surrounded by Pikes Peak National Forest, home to all kinds of wildlife and vegetation, including Douglas-fir, Scrub oak and shrublands. Woodman Valley Park provides paved and dirt trails. Kids can swing and slide on the playground while athletes practice on sports courts. Meanwhile, families often set up camping chairs and spread blankets for spontaneous gatherings on the grassy, open field.

In Peregrine, a nature-filled life still comes with the convenience of nearby stores and restaurants; you won’t be able to walk to any of these places, but your ride will only take up to 15 minutes. Pick up groceries from Safeway or hop on Interstate 25 and head toward additional grocery stores, major retailers, and Chapel Hills Mall. Dozens of dining options line that shopping area, but local spots like NaRai Thai are closer to home. Located next to Safeway, this restaurant has served customers for over 15 years and is run by a Thai native from a family with a culinary background.

In the foothills of the Front Range, Peregrine residents welcome people and wildlife as their neighbors. This mountainside community abounds in evergreen scenery while peering into the city below. Here, the only ‘right way’ to create a life in Colorado Springs is to immerse yourself in the natural beauty that caused you to fall in love with it.

Written By

Alexandra Sosik

Photography Contributed By

David Sanden

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Austin Lewis