Custom Homes and Renovations in Cherry Hills Village
As your builder and general contractor, we manage the whole project: due diligence on the lot, City of Cherry Hills Village permitting, and construction from site prep to final walkthrough. Most of our work here falls into three kinds of projects:
- New custom homes on vacant lots, when one comes available.
- Teardown rebuilds, the most common path to a new home in the Village.
- Whole-home renovations of established homes on estate lots.
Learn more about our custom home builds and home renovations. Adding space to a home you love? See our home additions.
What Makes Cherry Hills Village Different to Build In
Cherry Hills Village is an incorporated city in Arapahoe County with acre-plus lots, mature tree canopy, no commercial zoning, and the Cherry Creek School District. Building here is not like building on a raw subdivision lot. Mature trees come with protection requirements, and site planning has to account for canopy, root zones and drainage from the start.
Teardown Rebuild or Vacant Lot
Vacant lots are rare and move quickly, so most new homes here are teardown rebuilds. A teardown starts with due diligence before you buy: checking the existing house for hazardous materials that need licensed abatement before demolition, confirming setbacks, easements and any deed restrictions, and assessing drainage and utility access. Demolition permits go through the City. We walk you through all of it before you close on the property, not after.
If a vacant lot does come up, have it assessed before you make an offer: topography, drainage, soil conditions, utility access and setbacks. What looks like a straightforward lot can hide complications.
Zoning, Setbacks and Permits
The City’s zoning code governs setbacks, building height and lot coverage. Your buildable envelope is set by those setbacks plus any easements, deed restrictions or covenants on the property, so we confirm it before design is finalized. Plan review and permitting through the City takes several months for a new home, and we build that into the schedule from day one.
Designing for the Lot
Homes here range from mid-century ranches to traditional brick and contemporary new builds. What they share is an expectation of quality and scale. The best projects work with the site: keeping mature trees and grade changes worth keeping, holding the home in proportion to the lot and the street, and planning indoor-outdoor living from the start.
Renovating an Established Home
Many Cherry Hills Village homes are worth keeping and updating rather than replacing. As your remodeling contractor, we plan a whole-home renovation around mature landscaping, what’s behind older walls, and the same City permitting as new construction. We assess the existing structure and systems early so the scope and budget hold up once walls are open.
Local Building Considerations
- Large-lot siting, drainage, and grading on acre-plus properties
- Denver expansive clay soils and the foundation engineering they require
- Setbacks, easements, and your buildable envelope
- Tree protection requirements during construction
- The City’s plan review and permit timeline, which runs several months and needs to be built into the schedule
What We Build Here
What we offer
Planning Your Budget
Projects in Cherry Hills Village carry costs a new-subdivision lot doesn’t: demolition and abatement, more site work on larger properties, the finish level the market expects, and carrying costs during a longer permitting timeline. A reliable number needs a specific lot, a defined program and a detailed proposal from a builder who knows the Village.
For a starting range, try our custom home cost estimator or our renovation cost calculator. For what moves the number, see what drives up the cost of a custom home build.
Why Anderson Construction
Not every builder is the right fit here. You want someone who knows the City’s process, has the trade relationships this level of work needs, and stays personally involved. We have spent 20 years building and renovating luxury homes across the Denver metro. Ben Anderson is involved in every project, and we take on a limited number at a time so nothing gets missed.
Comparing builders? Our guide on how to vet a custom home builder before signing anything covers what to check.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I build a new custom home in Cherry Hills Village?
Yes. Vacant lots are rare, so most new homes here are teardown rebuilds: buy an existing property, complete due diligence and any required abatement, pull demolition permits, then design and build new.
Do you renovate existing Cherry Hills Village homes?
Yes, including whole-home renovations of established homes on estate lots.
Can you act as our general contractor and manage City permitting?
Yes. We manage the City of Cherry Hills Village review and permitting process end to end.
How long does a custom home take in Cherry Hills Village?
Plan on roughly 18 to 24 months from design through completion, including the City’s permitting timeline.
Are there restrictions on what I can build?
Yes. The City’s zoning code governs setbacks, height and lot coverage, and individual properties can carry easements, deed restrictions or covenants. Due diligence before you buy tells you what the lot actually allows.
Do I need an architect?
Most custom homes here are designed with an architect, either independently or through a design-build process. Bringing the builder in early alongside the architect keeps the design buildable within budget.