Calling in the Calm at Cobble Creek, Colorado

Having had their fair share of traffic congestion and city living, Ron and Sher Enstrom were ready for some peace and quiet once they retired. Tranquility was one of the deciding factors when considering where their forever home was going to be. “It was also very important to me that we were closer to our children and our grandchildren,” explains Sher, “so it was both our family and the beautiful landscape that brought us to Cobble Creek.”

Nestled at the base of the San Juan mountains, Cobble Creek ticked so many of their boxes that it became Ron and Sher’s chosen destination. This high desert community won their hearts with views that dreams are made of. Boasting vast open spaces with a skyline of the mountain range, Cobble Creek provides the perfect playground for long walks, bike rides, and enjoying an outdoor lifestyle. With hiking trails, diverse wildlife, kayaking, and golf 365 days a year, Cobble Creek has it all. “We’re not

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actually avid golfers yet,” laughs Ron, “but the great thing about having a golf course as your backyard is that you get all that green space without having to maintain it yourself!”

Although they haven’t been bitten by the golf bug just yet, the Enstrom’s are loving the vibrant social life that Cobble Creek has to offer, with its elegant clubhouse and fun social calendar of events. With tennis courts, pickleball, five fishing ponds, and a fully-equipped fitness center and sauna, there’s always plenty to do.

“Although we’re in our 70s now, we’re as active as we’ve always been living here,” smiles Sher, relaxing in their newly-constructed forever home. Mindfully built to allow for aging in place, the Enstrom’s beautiful new home is all on one level, with wide halls and doorways to accommodate any future mobility needs. In addition, there are three bedrooms and bathrooms—plus a three car garage and shop— so there’s plenty of space for visiting family.

All of this under year-round blue skies, with mild winters and perfect summers, and it’s not surprising that Cobble Creek was their first choice. Although skiing is a nearby option at a higher elevation, Ron is delighted to avoid shoveling snow off their driveway anymore.

“I don’t want to be dealing with heavy snowfall at my age! Another plus about the milder winters here is that we have been able to downsize from where we used to live in Minnesota,” says Ron, who’s looking forward to having time to do some of the things on his wish list. “I’ve always wanted to try fly fishing, and now I’m

in the ideal spot!”

Cobble Creek is not a 50+ community, and this suits Ron and Sher just fine. They enjoy seeing families of all ages, and it’s great that there are other children in the neighborhood when their grandkids visit. With some vibrant little towns nearby, there’s also an exciting choice of stores and restaurants at their fingertips, without having to contend with the hustle and bustle of a big city.

“It’s just perfect!” smiles Sher. What a wonderful thing to be able to say about exactly where you are.