BackCountry

BackCountry in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is one of the most sought-after gated communities in the Denver metro area, known for its elevated setting, panoramic mountain views, preserved open space, and distinctive mix of production and custom luxury homes.

Located at the southern edge of Highlands Ranch, BackCountry offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and proximity to Denver Tech Center and downtown Denver. The community is gated (not 24/7 staffed), creating a sense of separation and exclusivity while still maintaining convenient access to shopping, dining, and top-rated schools.

At the heart of the neighborhood is the iconic Sundial House, a private residents’ clubhouse featuring a state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style pools, hot tubs, event spaces, and a full-service bar and lounge with sweeping views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Miles of trails connect residents to thousands of acres of protected open space, making hiking, wildlife sightings, and sunset walks part of everyday life.

BackCountry offers a diverse range of homes. Entry-level properties are built by respected production builders such as Richmond American Homes, Shea Homes, and Berkeley Homes, providing thoughtfully designed floorplans and modern finishes. At the upper end, buyers will find custom and semi-custom luxury estates with expansive lots, designer architecture, high-end materials, and unobstructed mountain or city views. This blend creates a community that feels elevated yet approachable.

Living in BackCountry means embracing a true Colorado lifestyle. Residents enjoy neighborhood events, fitness classes, wine tastings, food truck nights, holiday celebrations, and a strong sense of community, all set against a backdrop of rolling hills and endless skies. It’s quiet luxury with an active, connected feel.

What sets Christensen Collective apart is lived experience. Tina Christensen has been a BackCountry resident for over a decade, actively selling real estate within the community and guiding clients through its nuanced micro-markets, builder differences, and lot premiums. Anne-Marie is also a BackCountry resident, giving our team firsthand insight into what daily life here truly feels like, from private trail access to traffic patterns to which streets offer the best views.

Because we live here, we’re in the daily conversations others simply aren’t. We often know about off-market and coming-soon opportunities in BackCountry before they ever hit the MLS, giving our buyers access to homes other agents don’t even know are available, and giving our sellers strategic options that protect privacy and maximize leverage.

If you’re searching for BackCountry homes for sale, luxury homes in Highlands Ranch, or a gated community near Denver with mountain views, BackCountry delivers a lifestyle that is both refined and authentically Colorado.

And when it comes to navigating it strategically, from on-market listings to quiet opportunities, you deserve representation from professionals who truly live it every day.