Just 20 miles from metro Denver, nestled in acres of green space and trails, you’ll find Littleton, CO—acclaimed by WalletHub as the #8 Best Small City in America. Here in Littleton, you’ll discover all the conveniences of the big city yet still feel the charm of small-town living. This area is vibrant, heartwarming and loaded with culture and recreational opportunities.
It’s also home to one of Taylor Morrison’s most highly coveted master planned communities. Now open for sales with two new models open NOW (pending publish date of this article adjust accordingly) our new homes in Littleton, CO, offer just about the best place you could imagine for living your most inspired life. Read on to learn our top reasons to make Ascent Village at Sterling Ranch your new home address.
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Stunning Homes Built for The Way You Live
Bringing Taylor Morrison’s innovative design and quality craftsmanship, your new home in Ascent Village is sure to make your everyday living experience both luxurious and convenient. With contemporary designs inspired by you, you’ll discover authentic Colorado architecture filled with the distinct features and details our homebuyers love most, like thoughtful, open-concept designs that maximize space, upscale finishes, and flexible options.
Speaking of options, our new homes for sale in Littleton offer an array of possibilities to make your home exactly what you need for your lifestyle.
- If having extra room outdoors is important so you can spend the weekend tossing a football or hosting backyard barbecues, you can select one of Ascent Village’s oversized homesites.
- If you want a game room, man cave, guest suite, or simply extra living space, you’ll be able to include a finished basement in your home design.
- If you have a lot of 4-wheeled toys or want some extra storage space for your holiday decorations, you can extend the garage 2 to 4 feet.
It’s all about what you need to live the life you’ve been dreaming of.
And those are just some of the choices you’ll have in the overall structure of your home—you’ll still get to personalize your new home with all the colors, materials, and finishes that suit your style when you visit the Denver Design Studio, an experience reserved just for Taylor Morrison homebuyers.
Explore Two Beautiful Model Homes
Plan your visit to tour Ascent Village at Sterling Ranch today and you’ll have the opportunity to explore two finely appointed model homes, now open! Take your time to walkthrough each model to get a feel for what it’s like to live in a home designed for the way you live.
Hayden | 2,212 Sq. Ft. | 3 – 5 Bed | 2 – 4 Full Bath | 1 Half Bath | 2 Story | 2 Car Garage
Want a sneak peek? Take a virtual tour of Hayden plan now.
The Hayden plan make a great first impression as you enter through an ornate entryway past a main floor study with optional French doors. Past the powder room and beyond the stairs, an impressive open-concept gathering room with casual dining connects to a spacious chef-style kitchen with an oversized center island.
Upstairs, the generous owner’s suite features a foyer-style entrance, spa-themed bath and generous walk-in closet. An additional full bath is shared by bedrooms two and three.
A huge unfinished basement leaves plenty of opportunity for a rec room, home gym, bonus storage and more.
Telluride | 2,824 Sq. Ft. | 3 – 6 Bed | 2 – 4 Full Bath | 0 – 1 Half Bath | 2 Story | 3 Car Garage
Can’t wait to look inside? Take a virtual tour of the Telluride plan online.
Ideal for people who love to entertain, the Telluride plan features an awe-inspiring bi-level great room that’s overlooked on the second floor by a spacious loft. If you love to cook, you’ll be at home in the gourmet kitchen setup with an extra-large walk-in pantry. Work from home? No problem. There’s a main floor study and a bonus pocket office off the casual dining room.
The owner’s suite enjoys a private location opposite the additional second-floor bedrooms with the walk-in closet connected directly to the owner’s bath for easy access.
Get creative and stay flexible with a full unfinished basement.
Be sure to browse the full collection of available floor plans.
Big City Lights, Small Town Charm
Ascent Village at Sterling Ranch is perfectly situated to give you the best of both big city amenities and the close-knit feel of a small town. A short drive will bring you to the vibrant and energetic city of Denver, where you can sample all the incredible things to do, see, eat, and explore, as well as enjoy plenty of job opportunities and health and public services for every need.
But if you want to hang around Littleton itself, you won’t be disappointed in the variety of things there are to delight and entertain you just moments from your new front door. Downtown Littleton is an exciting hub all its own with a variety of unique boutiques, bars, eateries, galleries, and community events. You’ll discover quirky artisans’ markets where you can find the perfect piece of funky art to hang in your new home, delicious restaurants that’ll leave you full in more ways than one, and events that bring the community together to celebrate, like the annual Block Party in June.
Outside of Downtown Littleton, there are also plenty more things to do with your loved ones big and small:
- State Parks
- Playgrounds
- Splash Pads
- Museums
- Mini Golf
- Sporting Courts
Plus, you can easily access Littleton on the RTD light rail—the D and C lines both make a stop in Littleton, which makes exploring other areas of Denver quick and simple. One thing is for sure, living in Ascent Village at Sterling Ranch, you’ll never be bored.
A Great Escape to the Great Outdoors
An ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts, Littleton real estate boasts majestic mountain vistas, over 1,400 acres of green spaces, and more than 200 miles of trails—30 of which you’ll find winding throughout the Sterling Ranch community, connecting our residents with the harmony of nature.
If you love hiking and viewing wildlife, make sure to visit South Platte Park for the 8-mile-long Mary Carter Greenway Trail and the Carson Nature Center.
Or, if you really want to get up close with nature, enjoy horseback riding, camping, fishing, and kayaking in Chatfield State Park.
Be awestruck with the geological wonders at Roxborough State Park or bike the High Line Canal Trail that runs from Aurora to Chatfield.
Or, if you’re feeling extra adventurous, several weekend getaway destinations are only a couple hours away, including Rocky Mountain National Park and the famous Breckenridge, Vail, and Aspen skiing hotspots.
In and around Littleton, there are nearly endless ways to immerse yourself in the great outdoors.
Hidden Gems in Littleton, Colorado
There’s something special about finding all those hidden gems around town to impress visitors and fill your weekends with fun and adventure. So, here’s some great news. We did all the research for you.
Check out the 10 most popular hidden gems in Littleton, CO and start thinking about which gem you’d like to visit first!
Living the Dream Brewing | 12305 N Dumont Way, Littleton, CO 80125 | 303-284-9585
The vision behind Living the Dream Brewing was to combine Colorado’s passion for outdoor adventure with a love for great beer. This local craft brewery is dedicated to serving the community and dedicated to providing a comprehensive craft beer experience including gluten-reduced and non-alcoholic brews. Good times, great people, tasty beer.
Roxborough State Park | 4751 E Roxborough Dr, Littleton, CO 80125 | 303-973-3959
Explore nearly 4000 acres of distinct flora and dramatic red-rock formations. Enjoy hiking, wildlife or bird watching, trail running or photography. Call to find out about current programs or special events. Roxborough State Park is home to a wide range of wildlife including black bears and mule deer.
Hike Waterton Canyon | Trailhead at Strontia Springs Reservoir
The twisting dirt road trail of Waterton Canyon takes you alongside the South Platte River and deep into a striking canyon gorge. An easy to moderate hike taking two to six hours, you can choose to enjoy a short hike with a picnic or take on the full 12.4-mile round trip trek to the Strontia Springs Dam. You might just see Bighorn sheep or majestic eagles along the way.
South Platte River Tubing
Littleton is the idea spot to launch your tube for a lazy day down the sparkling South Platte River. Tubing is a fantastic way to get a little exercise while having a whole lot of fun – all while you cool off on a hot day and explore the beautiful Colorado scenery.
Breck Brewery | 2920 Brewery Ln, Littleton, CO 80120 | 844-682-7325
Build on an old carnation farm, Breck Brewery expanded into their new home in Littleton in 2015. Today, their facility provides well-balanced, approachable, and interesting beers along with memorable visitor experiences. The farm-inspired campus features a new 100-barrel brewhouse, barrel-aging room and the Farm House restaurant.
Clement Park | 7306 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 | 303-409-2600
There’s something for everyone at Clement Park. From playgrounds for the kids to a shimmering lake with walking trail, sports facilities and an exciting series of summer concerts.
Watch the Sunset at Jackass Hill Park | S Prince St & W Jackass Hill Rd, Littleton, CO 80120 | 303-953-7644
If you’re looking for the perfect place to show visitors how beautiful life in Littleton really is – this is the place! Pack a picnic and wait for the sun to set over dramatic Front Range mountain views.
Skate City Littleton | 5801 S Lowell Way, Littleton, CO 80123 | 303-795-6109
Lace up your skates and enjoy the thrills of zooming by on eight wheels. The Skate City Littleton roller rink offers public skating, adult night, programs for younger children and the option to rent out the rink for parties or special events. Skate class, hockey and speed skating programs are available.
Hike Coyote Song Trail | Located in South Valley Park
This three-mile easy hike is a perfect choice for getting out into nature. Dogs are permitted on leash and it’s very kid friendly. Deer, rabbits and other wildlife are often spotted near the lake.
Main Street in Historic Downtown Littleton
Experience the relaxed ambiance of a different era. Main Street in Historic Downtown Littleton takes you on a journey back in time – back to when downtown was the heart and soul of small-town America. Stroll along charming boulevards, shop eclectic boutiques, dine in independently owned restaurants, and attend a wide array of fun community events year-round. From spas to breweries and wineries to yoga studios, coffeeshops and tea houses, there’s something for everyone on Main Street.
Fantastic Education Opportunities
The Denver area scores highly on U.S. News’ college readiness index with a score of 7.7 out of 10—and there’s no doubt the quality of education plays a major role in the strength of a community and our future.
We’re proud that our new homes in Littleton are part of the award-winning Douglas County School District, which uses innovative approaches to tailor education to our students, such as allowing each school in the district the flexibility to design its own instructional programs as well as giving parents choices in enrollment, charter schools, gifted programs, magnet schools, and more.
With the vision to “create responsible citizens who contribute to society,” the students living at Ascent Village at Sterling Ranch will enjoy a top-notch education that gives them the opportunity to learn today and lead tomorrow.
There are also several higher education facilities that call Denver home, and three that are ranked by U.S. News as some of the best in the country: Regis University, University of Denver, and the University of Colorado at Boulder.
However you choose to learn in Littleton, a great education is something you can go ahead and check off your must-have list!
Get Started Now and Find the New Littleton Home of your Dreams
Own your slice of the incredible Littleton lifestyle in the brand-new Ascent Village at Sterling Ranch. The community is now open, and the model homes are available for walkthroughs. Choose your favorite homesite and home design to purchase a to-be-built home or make your next move even faster by shopping professionally designed and upgrades move-in ready Littleton, CO homes.
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Visit Us Today
Our Colorado sales centers are open daily, but we are available virtually or by appointment too, if that’s your preference. Contact our Internet Home Consultants. for more details.
- Sales Center: 8064 Adams Fork Avenue, Littleton, CO 80125
- Call Today: 303.647.3860
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