Broadmoor, Colorado
Population: 2,000
Located in El Paso County
Broadmoor, ColoradoBroadmoor is a well-established community within Colorado Springs. The community began in 1891, when a Prussian count, James Pourtales, established the Broadmoor Land and Investment Company. He opened a casino and a small hotel. In 1897, the Stratton Estate purchased the hotel and casino. The buildings were converted into a boarding house and day school for girls. Finally, in 1916, Spencer Penrose purchased the property. Penrose turned the hotel into a world-class resort property. Today, The BroAdmoor Hotel is known as one the finest resorts around the world. The community surrounding the resort is filled with a variety of beautiful homes, mature landscaping, and beautiful views of Cheyenne Mountain. While, the area has a community feel, it is fortunate to be part of a large city. Residents have easy access to everything a large city has to offer, entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and an airport. Students in the Broadmoor area attend schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12. The district is known for it’s excellence in education. To see more on District 12, see www.cmsd.k12.co.us. Area attractions include the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Penrose-Norris riding stables, Seven Falls, Old Colorado City, US Figure Skating World Hall of Fame and Museum, Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, and many more. Please visit www.kathyflood.com for additional information about this community, and everything you need to buy or sell a home.
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