8 Reasons to Retire in Winter Park, Colorado

Posted by Lisa Boyes on May 16, 2016 in Grand Park Community , Home Buyers & Sellers , Real Estate Advice , Real Estate Investing , Winter Park with No Comment Yet

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So you’re a few years away from retiring and you want to find the perfect place to retire? Look no further. Here are 8 Reasons to Retire in Winter Park, Colorado.

  • 1. Quality Healthcare and Leading Hospitals – Not that anyone really wants to be thinking about requiring medical services, but it is good to know that they are available. In addition to having hospital and medical services in the area, Winter Park is less than two hours from some of the best hospitals in the nation.
  • 2. Sunshine – The sun shines over 300 days a year here in Grand County Colorado. Even in the dead of winter, the sun warms and brightens days. Don’t subject yourself to cold rainy days during your retirement, live in a sunny environment!
  • 3. Low Humidity – There is nothing worse than hot, stuffy, and sticky humidity, especially when you start getting older. In the mountains of Colorado, you’ll enjoy warmth without humidity.
  • 4. Growing Economy – Retiring in Winter Park, Colorado can be looked at as an investment. The town is growing and is expected to really start taking off in the next few years. If you purchase a home in Winter Park now, there is a great chance that down the road you’ll be able to sell it for way more than you purchased it for.
  • 5. Live Active! – Retirement doesn’t mean slowing down, in fact for many it means speeding up! Winter Park, Colorado is the perfect place to enjoy an active lifestyle year-round. Hiking, biking, Nordic skiing, fishing, snowshoeing, and more, are just some of the activities that you will find in the mountains of Winter Park, Colorado.
  • 6. Community Events and Activities – Winter Park is a bustling and tight knit community with plenty of free and fun activities, clubs, and events year-round. From volunteer group, church organizations, book clubs, trivia night, and free music festivals, you’ll always have plenty to do here.
  • 7. Transportation – Free, year-round public transportation is offered between Fraser and Winter Park, Colorado. This service is great if you are heading to the slopes and don’t want to drive in the snow, or just don’t feel like driving yourself.
  • 8. Dog Friendly – lf you have a pup, then you really need to retire in Winter Park, Colorado. Winter Park is one of the most dog-friendly towns in Colorado and possibly, the country. From dog friendly hiking, banks, restaurants and more, you and your pup will both feel right at home.

If you’re looking for an affordable place to live, centrally located in between Winter Park and Fraser, close to all the amenities and activities you could ask for, then contact us at Grand Park. We’d be happy to show you a few of the different properties and building styles available in our neighborhood. Call 970-726-8700 for more information.