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Cordillera features a strong sense of community and countless amenities
By Lauren Glendenning
Brought to you by the Cordillera Property Owners Association
Too often one must compromise in order to find the perfect piece of mountain real estate, but what if you could find everything you were looking for all in one place?
The tight-knit community in Cordillera — only about 20 minutes from Beaver Creek and 30 from Vail — knows a thing or two about prime real estate in a pristine alpine setting. This community, perched high above the middle valley just west of Edwards, is a rare enclave in a region that can sometimes feel a bit cramped.
“With so much within Cordillera’s gates, residents tend to know and care about each other,” said resident and Cordillera Metro District President Dave Bentley. “It also helps that they live among 7,000 acres of natural Colorado beauty.”
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Homeowners up here have plenty of uninterrupted time to soak it all in, too, especially because they don’t have to listen to any I-70 highway noise that plagues so many neighborhoods throughout the valley.
“No place in the Vail Valley has Cordillera’s combination of great amenities and closeness to nature plus a wonderful sense of community,” Bentley said.
The amenities
With three golf courses, a private athletic center, private clubhouse, equestrian center, 33 miles of hiking trails, mountain and road biking, private fishing ponds and fishing waters on the Eagle River, Cordillera is an address like nowhere else in the valley and maybe even in the state, said Jaime Walker, spokeswoman for the Cordillera Metro District and Cordillera Property Owners Association.
“Property owners share in so many recreational and social experiences here that inevitably lasting friendships develop with a mutual appreciation for and love of Cordillera.”
In the summertime, the community is known for its three private golf courses designed by some of the greatest names in golf: Jack Nicklaus, Hale Irwin and Tom Fazio. The Mountain Course, The Summit Course and The Valley Course have made Cordillera a golfer’s paradise thanks to their challenging designs, spectacular views and exclusivity. There’s also a 10-hole short course designed by world renowned short game guru Dave Pelz featuring challenging shots and tight bunkering where players can practice their short game.
If private fishing access or world-class golf aren’t your things, Cordillera offers a private athletic center where you’ll find residents enjoying tennis or pickleball, swimming in the saltwater pool or enjoying games inside the clubhouse.
In the winter, the Mountain and Short Course are transformed into groomed cross-country skiing tracks. The summer’s best hiking trails throughout the community also become a haven for snowshoers every winter, while the sledding hill and the outdoor ice rink are fun adventure spots for Cordillera couples and families.
“We have so many amenities sprinkled throughout the community that make Cordillera really unique,” Walker said.
The Cordillera Vail Gondola Club, located just steps from Gondola One in Vail Village, connects Cordillera to the world class skiing at Vail Mountain. Offering members a home away from home this luxury club offers members comfort and convenience, with a daily continental breakfast, ski-in/ski-out access, boot drying, ski tuning, après ski services and more.
The community
The residents have formed a tight-knit community where residents are often seen together socializing, gardening together in the summertime, or enjoying the countless activities and community amenities.
“The Cordillera Golf Club has a robust activity schedule year-round with their three clubhouses, including three restaurants, that are open to all,” Bentley said. “The Property Owners Association sponsors many activities throughout the year including guided hikes, wine tastings, community dinners, and there is a “Meet and Greet” potluck gathering at the Trailhead nearly every month for newcomers and longtime residents as well.”
There are over 800 properties in Cordillera, of which each belongs to one of three distinctively charming neighborhoods: The Divide, The Ranch and The Summit.
Each neighborhood has unique design characteristics, which helps buyers seek out the look and feel that best meets their needs and tastes. The Divide community has expansive views of the valley and features European architecture and design, while The Ranch neighborhood — a former working ranch — features Colorado ranch architecture and design. The Summit neighborhood sits at the top of Cordillera with majestic views of the Gore Range and features high alpine architecture and design.
“Because we have so much right here within the gates and are still so close to Vail and Beaver Creek, there is a great deal of socializing among the residents,” Bentley said. “More and more younger families are choosing to locate here, too. We have a 12-year-old son who was born just after we moved here — it has been a wonderful place to raise him.”
Cordillera living
For more information about the Cordillera lifestyle, visit cordillerliving.com.
