Windsor

Windsor neighborhood in Denver (not to be confused with Windsor, Colorado) is an area that contains mostly apartments and condos. On the northern side of the neighborhood is Windsor Gardens, an adult community for those aged 55+ and over. This complex caters to more active seniors who want to live on their own but no longer want to take care of the mundane tasks of home ownership such as raking the leaves and shoveling the sidewalks in winter. There is a business center, pools, gardens, fitness center, and a golf club.

On the east side is S. Havana Street which is mostly businesses such as Kaiser Permanente's East Clinic, a couple fast food restaurants, and some car dealerships. On the side that borders Mississippi Avenue is where you find most of the apartment complexes and condos. It is a nice looking area with some open space across the road. Within this area is Windsor Lake where you can often spot different types of fowl at various times throughout the year.

Although there aren't many restaurants within this area there are numerous places to eat only minutes away. There is also the newly remodeled area that used to be Buckingham Palace which is now home to a SuperTarget, a natural foods store and several clothing shops. This newly developed area has done a lot to improve the look in this part of town.

This area is good for young professionals who can't afford a place closer to downtown and retirees.

For the most part, Windsor is a neighborhood of large apartment, condo, and townhome complexes. Given such evocative names as “Windsor Towers” and “Lighthouse at the Breakers,” these developments mostly seem well-tended, with balconies, fresh paint, ample parking, and nice landscaping and trees. A couple (such as The Breakers) are gated, resort communities, and there is the 9-hole Windsor Gardens golf course, which is open to the public.

Given the competition among complexes and distance from the central city, rents and housing prices are relatively inexpensive given the amenities and space. If you are considering this area, however, be forewarned to take apartment complex advertising with a grain of salt and do your own research, especially regarding any statements about the area’s proximity to downtown. When they say “minutes from downtown,” that means 30 minutes, or 45 at rush hour. Windsor isn’t “centrally located between downtown and the Tech Center,” but rather sits at the apex of an isosceles triangle formed by those three locations. It’s convenient for retirees, who don’t need to commute, and in fact many of the neighborhood’s residents live in the 55-and-over communities located here.

The eastern side of the neighborhood is a mix of apartment buildings and single-family ranch houses, split-levels, and newer construction, some with large yards. On the east, the area is bounded by Havana Street, a heavily-trafficked thoroughfare offering some commercial development, including a few Pho restaurants. The area appeals to retired folks, to those who want a tidy but low-fuss apartment far from the hustle and bustle, and to families.