Noteworthy Mention of Belcaro Neighborhood

The Belcaro Neighborhood is one of Denver’s most beautiful neighborhoods that sits close to Cherry Creek shopping yet is centrally located near downtown.

History of Belcaro Neighborhood

The neighborhood gets its name from the mansion of Lawrence C. Phipps, who made his fortune with the Carnegie Steel Company in the late 1800s. He moved to Colorado in 1901 and became a United States Senator who represented Colorado from 1919-1931. Located in the southeast section of the neighborhood, Phipps chose “Belcaro” (“beautiful, dear one”) as the name of the mansion; yet today it is more commonly known as the Phipps Mansion. This Georgian style structure is enormous, boasting 33,000 square feet and is situated on 5 1/2 acres. It features historic gardens and grounds, and a tennis pavilion. In 1964, it was bequeathed to the University of Denver and was used as a conference center and venue for many events including weddings, corporate and philanthropic events, and celebrations. The mansion was purchased in 2010 by Quark founder and philanthropist Tim Gill, who graduated from Wheat Ridge High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder. Proceeds of the sale were added to the Phipps endowment at the University of Denver. The mansion and grounds currently are valued at over $16 million.

Architecture and Homes in Belcaro Neighborhood

Belcaro is comprised of 193 homes and it remains a highly sought after neighborhood in which to live. Large lots, expansive front yards and generous setbacks are also unique characteristics of the Belcaro neighborhood. Belcaro’s tree-lined streets and spacious yards are second only to the gorgeous custom homes that are found here. With access to the many shops & restaurants in Bonnie Brae, Old South Gaylord, and Colorado Boulevard, residents aren’t far away from some of the best boutique shopping in Denver.