Zip Code – 80108
Elementary – Sage Canyon
Middle – Mesa
High School – Douglas County
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Diamond Ridge Estates Overview
Diamond Ridge Estates Castle Rock CO is a luxury neighborhood near Puma Ridge and Sapphire Pointe off Crowfoot Valley road. Diamond Ridge is known for its beautiful homes, wide-open spaces, and ample land on which residents live, work, and relax in harmony with nature. Diamond Ridge Estates is a luxury development that contains only 126 custom-designed houses situated around an extensive central wildlife preserve, maintaining the natural beauty of the Coloradan landscape, and only minutes from modern amenities and necessities.
Diamond Ridge Estates Castle Rock CO Location
Diamond Ridge Estates is located in northern Castle Rock, Colorado just off of Founders Parkway. It’s less than a ten-minute door-to-door drive from the local elementary and high schools, and a 12-minute drive from the local middle school, all members of the nationally ranked Douglas County School system. Downtown Castle Rock is just four miles away and has everything families need from grocery stores to restaurants, a hospital, convenience stores, shopping, and a recreation center.
Interstate-25 is easily accessible for commuters, with the booming cities of Denver less than a 40-minute drive and Colorado Springs about a 45-minute drive away. The Denver Tech Center in Greenwood Village is less than half an hour away from Diamond Ridge Estates, giving busy working families options when it comes to job locations and employment.
Residents in Diamond Ridge Estates have exclusive access to a sprawling 90-acre wildlife preserve for recreational activities like hiking, walking, biking, bird watching, and more, and are also a walk away from Gemstone Park, which has additional picnicking, athletic, and playground facilities for the kids. The Diamond Ridge Estates clubhouse gives community members access to a pool, spa, and sports courts.
Diamond Ridge Estates Houses
While the land was originally approved for the construction of 1,000 houses, the desire to preserve as much of the land’s natural beauty as possible changed the plan entirely. Now, Diamond Ridge Estates is an exclusive community of 126 luxury houses, each with plenty of land to call its own, with a vast 90-acre wildlife preserve at its heart.
Construction on these gorgeous single-family houses started in the 1990s. Many of these estates are custom designed and artfully crafted for timeless appeal. Building sites in Diamond Ridge Estates range from $800,000 to $2,000,000 and 5,000 to 9,000 square feet, and are situated on 1 to 2 acres of private land. These beautiful houses nestled among the Coloradan landscape include amazing modern amenities, exclusive luxuries, and ample space.
On the lower side of the price range, houses could include:
- Four or five bedrooms and baths,
- Gourmet kitchens with double ovens and granite counters,
- Master suites,
- Walk-in closets,
- Master baths with jetted tubs and heated floors,
- Finished basements,
- Family rooms and entertainment rooms,
- Hot tubs,
- Covered decks,
- Patios,
- Sprinkler systems,
- Fireplaces,
- Wet bars,
- Balconies,
- Formal dining rooms,
- Acres of land with private ponds and waterfalls, and
- Breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range.
On the upper side of the price range, houses include:
- Five bedrooms and six bathrooms,
- Guest suites,
- Private en-suite bathrooms,
- Travertine tile,
- Coffered ceilings,
- Fireplaces,
- Sunken living rooms,
- Formal dining rooms,
- Vaulted ceilings,
- Outside kitchens,
- Covered decks,
- Hot tubs,
- Gourmet kitchens with islands,
- Double dishwashers and ovens,
- Granite countertops,
- Thermador appliances,
- Butler’s pantries,
- Libraries,
- Offices,
- Wet bars,
- Walk-in closets,
- Walk-out basements,
- Heated bathroom floors,
- Wine coolers,
- Wine cellars,
- Game, theater, and exercise rooms,
- Central vacuums,
- High-end sound systems,
- Four-car garages,
- Fire pits,
- Professional landscaping, and
- Panoramic city and mountain views.
These elegant houses range from country and western ranch-style to traditional 2-story houses to architecturally stunning, custom-designed masterpieces. Whether contemporary or classic, these stucco houses in Diamond Ridge Estates are ideal for families who want their own little corner of Colorado. Diamond Ridge Estates is no longer undergoing new development. Buyers looking to live in this exclusive community should be aware that this small selection of established houses is selling fast.
Diamond Ridge Estates Amenities
The small subdivision of Diamond Ridge Estates is most famous for its sprawling 90-acre wilderness preserve in the natural bowel in the heart of the 305-acre community. Extensive walking trails traversing meadows and woods are mere minutes from residents’ doorsteps. The preserve is full of wildlife such as mule deer, prairie dogs, and numerous species of birds and native vegetation like prairie grass and scrub oak. Nature lovers also have the option to enjoy nearby Gemstone Park, which features a paved bike path, climbing wall, athletic court, picnic pavilion, playing fields, a playground, and a tennis court. Residents of Diamond Ridge Estates can also take advantage of the private community clubhouse with a private pool, spa, sports court, and tennis facilities.
Nearby Founders Parkway is lined with stores including a King Soopers grocery store, fast food favorites like Starbucks, Little Caesars, Chick-fil-A, and Chili’s, and home improvement chains like Home Depot and Lowe’s. A short 10-minute trip up Interstate-25 leads to the famous Outlets at Castle Rock, which boasts over 100 name brands like Coach, Calvin Klein, Columbia Sportswear, Michael Kors, and the North Face. More shopping is available at the upscale Park Meadows Mall, just 20 minutes away from Diamond Ridge Estates.
Diamond Ridge Estates contains Castle Rock Fire Station 155 and is less than 10 minutes from the Little Clinic, while the newly built Castle Rock Adventist Hospital is less than a 15-minute drive away. Picturesque downtown Castle Rock, with its local specialty shops, high-quality restaurants, and strong, friendly community appeal, is just a 10-minute drive from Diamond Ridge Estates. Children from Diamond Ridge Estates attend Sage Canyon Elementary School, Mesa Middle School, and Douglas County High School, all part of the nationally recognized Douglas County school system.
Recreation options around Diamond Ridge Estates are diverse even beyond its community hiking, walking, and biking trails—there’s a little something for everyone. The Castle Rock Community Recreation Center is a short drive south and offers everything from fitness classes to pottery courses, room rentals, water slides, and community programs. Several golf courses are nearby including the Club at Pradera, the Castle Pines Golf Club, and Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course.