{"id":3228,"date":"2016-07-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/thelakes\/news\/6-reasons-loveland-great-place-live\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T20:38:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T20:38:18","slug":"6-reasons-loveland-great-place-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/the-lakes\/news\/6-reasons-loveland-great-place-live\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons Why Loveland is a Great Place to Live"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Living in Loveland comes with convenient access to both Fort Collins and Denver, but it is also recognized as a regional destination itself for shopping, healthcare, employment, culture and more. Known as Northern Colorado&#8217;s &#8220;Gateway to the Rockies,&#8221; The Lakes at Centerra in Loveland is a place where the desire for suburban livingand urban naturalismcome together, capturing a seamless balance between lakeside living and an outdoor natural spirit. With so many new homes for sale in Ft. Collins and Loveland, we&#8217;ve compiled our top reasons for why Loveland is a great place to live north of Denver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Proximity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Northern Colorado locals share the need for CO homes that promote an activeoutdoor lifestyle.At The Lakes at Centerra, proximity to everyday conveniences allows people to walk or bike to work, school, or whatever else the day may bring. Tucked away behind the restaurants and shops, is a quiet, beautifully planned neighborhood where residents can enjoy the best of both city life and lakeside retreat, without having to face traffic or daily commutes along I-25.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Homes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introducing new home collections from a carefully selected group of builders (<a href=\"\/home-builders\/boulder-creek-neighborhoods\/\">Boulder Creek Neighborhoods<\/a>, <a href=\"\/home-builders\/tri-pointe-homes\/\">TRI Pointe Homes<\/a>, <a href=\"\/home-builders\/village-homes\/\">Village Homes<\/a> and <a href=\"\/home-builders\/wonderland-homes\/\">Wonderland Homes<\/a>), The Lakes provides competitively priced townhomes, low-maintenance patio homes and single family homes for sale. Incorporating state-of-the-art home features and innovative designs, our builders are committed to helping families find their dream home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Lakes and Trails<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Named after Houts Reservoir and Equalizer Lake, The Lakes at Centerra is bordered by 200 acres of water that provide endless opportunities for recreation and exploration.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/lake.jpg\" width=\"80%\" height=\"50%\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the miles of trails that wind along these bodies of water are popular with local residents who report seeing bald eagles and pelicans while enjoying the beautiful mountain backdrop and tranquil waters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part of what makes The Lakes at Centerra so special is its dedication to creating connections to nature, neighbors and friends throughout the community. Amenities like The Lake Club and Pool embody this goal by creating both indoor and outdoor gathering spaces for residents to use, community-use barbeques for grilling, monthly lifestyle events, and a flexible gathering space to hold meetings and special events.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/group.jpg\" width=\"80%\" height=\"50%\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Opening its doors this August, Loveland&#8217;s new <a href=\"\/amenities\/high-plains-school\/\">High Plains School<\/a> is a Pre-K-8 offering a S.T.E.A.M. curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). The Lakes neighborhood was designed to closely link together High Plains School with the <a href=\"\/amenities\/high-plains-environmental-center\/\">High Plains Environmental Center<\/a>, giving students and families unprecedented access to outdoor classrooms, greenhouses and natural learning environments.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/forest.jpg\" width=\"80%\" height=\"50%\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Mountain View High School is just down the street as well, which means parents and students won&#8217;t have to travel far to attend high school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Loveland encompasses a distinctive energy that&#8217;s also reflected in its event schedule and year-round activities. Whether residents are enjoying onsite community programming, an evening at the Sounds of Centerra, a summer concert series at Chapungu Sculpture Park, ice skating at The Promenade Shops or catching a movie at The Metrolux, there&#8217;s always something to do.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/festival.jpg\" width=\"80%\" height=\"50%\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to relocate north of Denver and settle into the home of your dreams, visit <a href=\"\/\">The Lakes at Centerra<\/a>for a tour of any one of our 13 model homes, open daily for your convenience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in Loveland comes with convenient access to both Fort Collins and Denver, but it is also recognized as a regional destination itself for shopping, healthcare, employment, culture and more. 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