Mayfair
Mayfair boasts roomy lots, nearly double the size of those found in other urban neighborhoods such as Washington Park, and well-maintained vintage homes, many of them English Tudors. But, while Washington Park has enjoyed an extended period of prosperity, Mayfair represents an overlooked gem on the verge of a boom of its own.
“It’s quieter than other neighborhoods and parking issues are non-existent.” says one resident. “The neighbors are friendly and their beautiful homes well maintained. There’s a nice mix of newcomers and long-time residents. I pop out the front door and go jogging on the Parkway (6th Avenue). We can drive downtown in five minutes.”
The transformation of the University Hospital complex into an upscale mix of townhomes, condos, specialty retail, and sidewalk cafes also bodes well for area property values and quality of life.
At East Eighth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, a cluster of shops features a Boston Chicken, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Einstein Bagels, Starbucks, and a couple of Oriental eateries. For a breakfast that you would enjoy, visit Snooze at 7th and Colorado. Many homes enjoy lush frontage along historic East 6th Avenue, gateway to Denver’s extensive network of parks and parkways. Sixth helps make the short walk to upscale Cherry Creek Mall and Shopping District, “Denver’s Rodeo Drive,” that much more pleasant.
A steady influx of trendy cafes, bistros, and boutiques associated with the ongoing renaissance of nearby Colfax continues to imbue the area with a strong European flavor. The new Tattered Cover Bookstore in the historic Lowenstein Theater promises to become a hip literary center and community gathering spot linking Mayfair to Capitol Hill, Uptown, and City Park. Joining Tattered Cover are a cozy multiplex theater, Twist & Shout Records, and a Euro cafe.
Bolstered by other premier neighborhoods, Park Hill on the north, Hilltop on the south, and the exciting New Urbanist communities of Stapleton and Lowry on the east, the prosperous future of Mayfair seems assured. For suburbanites seeking the cultural enrichment that only “city close” communities can provide, Mayfair represents an extraordinary opportunity.