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55+ active adult resort-style living, now available in an exclusive, gated enclave in Banning Lewis Ranch • Over 8,000 sq. ft. Private Clubhouse • Swimming Pool • Pickleball • Bocce Ball • Fitness Center • Entertaining Kitchen

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WELCOME HOME COLORADO SPRINGS’ AWARD-WINNING BANNING LEWIS RANCH

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anning Lewis Ranch is Colorado Springs’ number one selling community. Through its vast amenity offerings and familial atmosphere, it’s easy to see why so many Colorado Springs residents consider it the best place to live.

The popular neighborhood has a rich and vibrant history that, for over a century, has left an impact on the Colorado Springs community. Founded in 1897 by William Banning as Banning Ranch, the ranch grew in 1927 through the marriage of William Banning’s daughter, Ruth Banning, and Pinky Lewis.

The families expanded and operated the original Banning Lewis Cattle Ranch and left an amazing legacy in the cattle ranching industry.

Today, Banning is a vibrant community with nearly 3,000 households. Centrally located in the northeastern area of Colorado Springs, directly off Woodmen road and Marksheffel road, the Banning Lewis Ranch neighborhood offers its residents a familial community with outstanding amenities, ideal for homeowners in all stages of life. Coloradans are hard-pressed to find new homes for sale in the Colorado Springs area with neighborhood amenities already in place as they are at Banning Lewis Ranch.

Banning Lewis Ranch has over 75 acres of trails and parks located throughout the community, including an events pavilion and dog park in Vista Park. With many neighborhood parks, a community park between the school and the community center, and an array of open space areas called pasillos, each home in Banning Lewis Ranch is just within two blocks of a park, trail, or open space. The community center, referred to as the Ranch House, serves as the center point of the community with tennis courts, a junior Olympic outdoor pool and a fitness center that offers a wide selection of equipment and machines. The Ranch House also features a large patio area with a fireplace and grills, perfect for entertaining family and friends or neighborhood gatherings.

Banning Lewis Ranch is a haven for kids in the summer with its Vista Water Park, a splash park fully equipped with a water-slide and a whirlpool that is the perfect place for kids to play during hot summer days. Also, during the summer, Banning Lewis Ranch hosts free, outdoor concerts in Northtree Park, which will kick off on June 3 and a weekly farmers market every Thursday. In partnership with the Pikes Peak Library District, their Mobile Library makes a stop most Saturdays at the Ranch House where residents can check out and return books.

There are three schools within the neighborhood: Banning Lewis Ranch Academy Charter School (grades K-5), Banning Lewis Ranch Middle and Preparatory Charter High School (grades 6-12), and D-49’s Inspiration View Elementary School (grades PK-5).

Those interested in purchasing a home at Banning Lewis Ranch can select from three Colorado premier builders including Oakwood Homes, Classic Homes, and Covington Homes. Each builder offers new homes in various price points with a variety of home designs and floorplans for prospective buyers to choose from.

In April 2020, The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch, a 55+ Active Adult Community opened, south of Dublin Road. The enclave features a variety of patio, ranch-style, and luxury homes with community lifestyle amenities including a private clubhouse, pool, pickleball and bocce ball courts, and a lifestyle director. Oakwood Homes and Classic Homes are the premier builders at The Retreat.

From unique and quality constructed homes, to award-winning schools where children truly grow, to the activities that build memories that last a lifetime, it’s all here at Banning Lewis Ranch. WELCOME HOME.

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You can marry these colors or use them separately depending on your preference. We designed a contemporary accent chair and added a hint of gray using a decorative pillow to represent these opposite but positive color shades.

The gray and yellow color combination is a color trend that is here to stay as these color duos have been making their way into home furnishings over the last few years.

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GET A TUNE UP Your furnace, air conditioner, mini split or boiler should be tuned up annually. Tune-ups include a basic cleaning, tightening of any loose bolts and wires and a top-to-bottom inspection. Keeping your system clean and performing well will extend its life and reduce your utility bills.

entire space to embrace this year’s new colors — you can add subtle yet effective upgrades to your space using home décor items like decorative pillows.

CHANGE YOUR FILTERS If your home has a furnace, it is important to change your filters monthly. Furnaces need to breathe to be able to move your air and restrictions from dirty filters cause all kinds of trouble. Your air conditioner uses your furnace to push air throughout your home. It is especially important to change your filter regularly in the summer to keep the unit from freezing.

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HUMIDIFIERS If you are new to Colorado, whole-home humidifiers may be new to you. With our very dry winters, many homes have installed these to help combat dry skin and sinuses and to protect wood floors.

Humidifiers may be controlled by a thermostat, automatic, or have a manual control.

KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT It is a good idea to get a walkthrough of your home’s systems by an HVAC professional. Some homes have unique installations or accessories like special air filtration systems or air cleaners installed. Each of these requires different maintenance and you definitely want to be able to take advantage of whatever systems your home has to offer.

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The Farm is ideally located close to I-25 and an abundance of amenities, including restaurants, shops, recreation, entertainment, and easy highway access to the Colorado Springs destinations we all treasure. After work, enjoy the mountain vistas at the Winner’s Circle Courtyard, at the Gathering Place, or fit in a fitness class before dinner. There is no shortage of ways to make The Farm your daily refuge.

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OUR LATEST REASON: THE GATHERING PLACE At The Farm, we just keep growing, and growing reasons for you to move here. One fresh example is our spectacular new Gathering Place, including the clubhouse, pool and outdoor amenities. Not only perfect for a warm day’s splashing and hanging out,

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Cordera

The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch

Campbell

10308 Webster Pass Court Colorado Springs, CO 80924 Cordera Filing 3H $400s-$800’s Cordera.com (719) 434-7251

Creekstone

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10323 Webster Pass Court Colorado Springs CO 80924 Cordera Filing 3H $400’s-$600’s Cordera.com (719) 238-8513

Keller Homes, A Toll Brothers Company

Captain Jack Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80924 Prices starting from ...the upper $400,000s TollBrothers.com (719) 300.1930

Vantage

10309 Webster Pass Court Colorado Springs, CO 80924 Cordera Filing 3H $400’s-$600s Cordera.com (719) 282-6535

North Fork Classic

2903 Golden Meadow Way North Fork Filing 7 From the Upper $300s Northforkbriargate.com (719) 495-2600

Vantage

2902 Golden Meadow Way North Fork Filing 7 From the Upper $300s Northforkbriargate.com (719) 495-3435

Classic Homes

2903 Golden Meadow Way, 80908 Town Home Rentals https://classichomes. com/neighborhoods/ (719) 266-2748

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Banning Lewis Ranch Oakwood Homes

5964 Callan Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80927 Prices starting from mid $300’s OakwoodHomesCO.com (719) 380-5082

Classic Homes

The Celebration at 6236 Melvick Pointe, Colorado Springs, CO 80927 Prices starting from upper $300 ClassicHomes.com (719) 452-8696

Covington Homes

7194 Rim Bluff Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80927 Prices starting from low 300’s CovingtonHomesCO.com (719) 719-4485000

Covington Homes

6383 Suncroft Ln, 80927 Homes from the low 400’s CovingtonHomesCO.com (719) 205-5248

Classic Homes

9158 Braemore Heights, 80927 From the $400s https://classichomes.com/neighborhoods/ (719) 452-8696

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Model address TBD Homesites from the mid $100s https://www.majesticcustomhomes.com/ (281) 900-7020

Murphy’s Custom Homes

Model address TBD Homesites from the mid $100s https://www.murphyscustomhomes.com/ (719) 488-8818

Pregio Homes

Regency Crest - Pueblo Classic Homes Domega Homes

Model address TBD Homesites from the mid $100s http://www.pregiohomes.com/ (719) 243-1952

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Challenger Homes

Gold Hill Mesa

142 S Raven Mine Dr STE 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Prices starting from $450’s https://www.hipointbuilders.com/index.html (719) 495-0009 - Call to schedule tour

Revel Keller Homes, A Toll Brothers Company

Vanguard New Homes

142 S Raven Mine Dr STE 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Prices starting from $550’s https://www.vanguardnewhomes.com/gold-hillmesa.html (620) 423-4732 - Call to schedule tour

6411 Tumble Creek Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80924 Prices starting from ...the $500s TollBrothers.com (719) 300.1950

élan

10070 Thrive Ln Starting in the upper $300s https://classichomes.com/project/wolfranch/ 719-282-1650

Adamo Homes

142 S Raven Mine Dr STE 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Prices starting from $550’s https://www.adamohomes.com/ (719) 645-5029 - Call to schedule tour

Highline, WR North Classic Homes

Covington Homes

Covington Homes

David Weekly Homes

10154 Boulder Ridge Dr, 80831 Homes from the mid 300’s CovingtonHomesCO.com (719) 205-5248

Majestic Custom Homes

12692 Clark Peak Court, Peyton, CO 80831 Prices starting from ...$700k (281) 900-7020 or (719) 492-0685 www.majesticcustomhomes.com)

Hi Point Home Builders

6526 Mancala Way Price Range from the $340’s-$490’s https://www.wolf-ranch.com/home-builders/challenger-homes/ (719) 373-6692

Meridian Ranch 10154 Boulder Ridge Dr, 80831 Homes from the mid 300’s CovingtonHomesCO.com (719) 205-5248

1545 Gold Hill Mesa Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Prices starting from $453’s https://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/newhomes/co/ colorado-springs (719) 639-2722

1159 Kelso Place Colorado Springs, CO 80921 The Farm Filing 2 From the Low $700’s Thefarmcolorado.com (719) 284-5337

10070 Thrive Lane, 80924 From the $400’s https://classichomes.com/neighborhoods/ (719) 452-8952

Majestic Custom Homes

Starting in the high $200s 952 Peachcrest Drive 81005, Pueblo CO www.domegahomes.com 719.566-8245

Saddletree

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Model address TBD Homesites from the mid $100s http://www.acordiahomes.com/ (719) 499-6159

6477 Moor Grass Hts Starting in the $300’s https://jmwestonhomes.com/ (719) 6949662

Vantage Homes

1118 Kelso Place Colorado Springs, CO 80921 The Farm Filing 2 From the mid $400’s Thefarmcolorado.com (719) 597-6373

Acordia Homes

Townes II JM Weston

Goetzmann Homes

4007 Notch Trail Colorado Springs, CO 80924 Cordera Filing 3G From the Low $700s Cordera.com (719) BUILDER

Highline

6214 Rowdy Dr. Pricing from $430’s to $470’s wolf-ranch.com/home-builders/david-weeley-homes/ (719) 453-0169

The Farm

1111 Kelso Place Colorado Springs, CO 80921 The Farm Filing 2 From the $600s Thefarmcolorado.com (719) 548-1338

Model address TBD Prices starting from ...$ Homesites from the mid $100s https://gowlerhomes.com/ (719) 358-8039

Enclave David Weekley Homes

1020 Native Dancer Colorado Springs, CO 80921 The Farm Filing No. 4A From the Upper $400s Thefarmcolorado.com (719) 487-8957

Saddletree

Northfork

Gardens at North Carefree

Vanguard Homes

4021 Horse Gulch Loop Colorado Springs, CO 80924 Cordera Filing 3H From the $600’s Cordera.com (719) 495-8800

10069 Thrive Ln Starting in the $400’s vanguardnewhomes.com (719) 650-1778 Creekstone Homes 10088 Thrive Ln Pricing from the Low $400’s https://www.wolf-ranch.com/home-builders/creekstone-homes/ (719) 357-6526

3630 Vineyard Dr, 80924 Homes from the mid 300’s CovingtonHomesCO.com (719) 205-5248

Goetzmann

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Covington Homes

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Gowler Homes

(719) 433-9012

New 55+ Age Restricted Community 9158 Braemore Heights, 80927 https://classichomes.com/neighborhoods/ (719) 452-8696

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Classic Homes A) Sanctuary Pointe

76476 Florawood Place, 80132 From the $500s https://classichomes.com/neighborhoods/ (719) 387-9279

B) Flying Horse

1981 Clayhouse Dr., 80921 From the $400s https://classichomes.com/neighborhoods/ (719) 722-3865

C) Hannah Ridge

2514 Hannah Ridge Drive, 80922 From the $300s https://classichomes.com/neighborhoods/ (719) 452-8981

Winsome

D) Homestead at Sterling Ranch

10283 Finn Dr. Pricing from $500’s-$600’s https://www.wolf-ranch.com/home-builders/ level-1-homes/ (719) 339-0720

G.J. Gardner Homes

E) Jackson Creek North

Daybreak Covington Homes

Model address - TBD Homesites from the mid $100s https://jshomesinc.com/ (719) 347-1480

Highline, WR North Level 1 Homes

9691 Fresh Air Dr, 80924 Homes from the low $400’s CovingtonHomesCO.com (719) 205-5248

Daybreak & Highline Covington Homes

9691 Fresh Air Dr. Pricing from the Mid 300’s-Mid 400’s https://www.wolf-ranch.com/home-builders/covington-homes/

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11234 Alamar Way Colorado Springs, CO 80908 (at the northwest corner of Meridian and Hodgen) Model address - TBD Homesites from the mid $100s www.gjgardner.com (719) 394-9179

JS Homes Inc

Masterbilt Homes, Inc

Model address - TBD Homesites from the mid $100s https://masterbilt.com/ (719) 964-3526

8272 Wheatland Drive, 80908 From the $300s https://classichomes.com/neighborhoods/ (719) 888-3682 16692 Hallmark Trail Monument, CO 80132 From the $400s https://classichomes.com/neighborhoods/ (719) 301-2470

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16692 Hallmark Trail Monument, CO 80132 From the $500s https://classichomes.com/neighborhoods/ (719) 419-8232

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Wonderful things happen here.

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A celebration of the pioneer spirit.

Picture being part of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush during the 1800’s, when the former Golden Cycle Mill was the economic backbone of Colorado Springs – turning the area where Gold Hill Mesa now stands into one of the most illustrious locations in all of Colorado.

Today, marked by its iconic chimney Gold Hill Mesa is a planned community worthy of its progressive history and majestic landscape.

Through steadfast research, smart planning and engineering, Gold Hill Mesa was able to mitigate urban sprawl by creating a unique, mixeduse community honoring its heritage while revitalizing the environment, fueling the local economy and building a distinct westside legacy for generations to enjoy. During the past decade, this new urbanism development has become one of the most desirable and trendy neighborhoods in Colorado Springs.

Where the mountains meet the city.

The picturesque neighborhood’s demand is due in part to its location – just five minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs, Gold Hill Mesa is nestled atop 21st St. allowing breathtaking views of the city to the east and incomparable rugged beauty to the west. Blended into the panorama of the city’s west side, stylish homes painted in vivid colors and crafted in distinctive architectural character adorn the tree-lined streets. Outdoor shared spaces and front yard landscaping are designed to enhance the neighborhood’s dynamic personality. Additionally, residents can revel in Colorado’s active lifestyle with immediate access to many favorite hiking and biking trails and dog parks or seek endless adventures when traveling west on HW 24 toward Pikes Peak and beyond.

Community is the heartbeat of Gold Hill Mesa.

Throughout the past year, we’ve missed gatherings at our Community Center and look forward to new experiences with original “Art on The Mesa” exhibits and re-energizing the wildly popular “Music on The Mesa” concert

series – free and open to the public. Concerts run June through September and feature professional bands across many musical genres along with a variety of local food trucks and vendors. The Community Center also boasts a fitness room, an award-winning salon and spa.

Building a lasting foundation.

We are proud to partner with our masterful builders Adamo Homes, David Weekly Homes, Hi-Point Home Builders, and Vanguard New Homes in offering colorful elevations, functional floor plans, welcoming front porches and artful outdoor living spaces. See yourself being part of a diverse and amazing community, imagine being home at Gold Hill Mesa.

We invite you to stop by and visit us or learn more at GoldHillMesa.com

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You’ll find your heart has been here all along.

At Winsome, you can live with Black Forest breathing room around you, with nature and animals in harmony, and with all you love together in the place you love best.

A home your heart will thank you for.

PIKES PEAK AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS Prairie and Treed Homesites From The Mid $100s 2.5 Acre – 10+ Acre Homesites WinsomeColorado.com

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Discover What Home Feels Like Wolf Ranch weaves daily living with Rocky Mountain sunshine.

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Time to visit Cordera.

Stop by and explore our new and innovative, 16-acre “Wild Rumpus Park”, preview new home sites or imagine yourself taking a swim in the new lap pool.

See what else is new and enjoyable along with our wildly popular club house and splash pool. Check out Cordera, a family-friendly premiere community with great D20 schools.

Find homes from the $450s to $900s.

It’s time to connect with builders and see what’s new at Cordera.com

Where the American dream lives on.

For builder contact information visit: cordera.com/home-builders

Winsome—A heart for the West.

2.5 Acre – 10+ Acre Homesites The West has long been a source of dreams and a spark-fire for imagination. A picture of rugged adventure and outdoor connection—with sunrise backdrops of jaw-dropping scenery, or nighttime campfires under blankets of sparkling stars.

The friendliness of the West is born of its confidence, the fairness of the West is a matter of mutual understanding, and the poetry of the West is wordless—because words can’t match its beauty.

Here’s to a West that’s still wild...in the most enjoyable ways possible. That’s the West we have a heart for at Winsome.

A New Black Forest Community

Winsome is as much about what you feel as it is about what you see. By that, we mean the freedom you sense from land with room around you and gorgeous vistas, or a whole sky full of diamond-like stars at night.

2.5 to over 10 acre Homesites

There are only 143 homesites on 766.7 acres.

The homesites are grouped by size: 2.5 acre

and larger, 5-acre and larger, and some bigger tracts on the northern end.

Here you can have a 3-car garage and a 3-colt corral.

Winsome is a place equally at home with various pursuits of happiness. You might, for instance, see a mountain bike rider wave to a horseback rider on the same trail, going in different directions.

You never have to remind yourself to take a deep breath.

From a long run or trail ride, to recounting the adventures of the day around a community open fire pit, the land has all been thoughtfully considered to provide a needed respite to the workaday world.

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