We don't actually mean the mountain life versus the city life.  Our question is a very common one for our downtown Denver condo and loft house hunters.

When selecting your ideal Downtown Denver condo or loft would you prefer the mountain view or the city view.  Almost ever downtown Denver high rise building such as  SPIRE, Glass House, Flour Mill, the Four Seasons, and more have many residences offering spectacular views in all directions.   Of course those buildings add in the complexity of how high you want to go which affects the views as well.

And let's not forget our clients looking for a single family house or townhome in the many great neighborhoods downtown.  Every property we show to our clients offers a different view.  Often that view is one of the most important factors in evaluating a new home.  And this question comes up often.

Granted, some clients don't have any question which view they want.  We have heard comments such as "I moved to Denver to be near the mountains and that is what I want to look at"  or "Nothing beats looking at the lights of the city at night".

But for many of our clients it can be a difficult decision.  It's all about personal preference.  Denver's view west offers spectacular mountain ranges that Colorado is famous for.  It can be breathtaking to see a storm roll in over the mountains from the 20th floor.  With a multi-dwelling high rise the higher up you are in floor number the greater the expanse of mountains you can see.  Sometimes it is amazing what a couple floors difference can make.  But the whole high floor versus low floor view is another discussion (and folks feel strongly both ways)

And then there is the city view.  This view involves the lights of the city and is often a favorite at night.  Denver has some incredible architecture and the skyline is spectacular.  Depending on which side of the city your are on you have many different views but all can be spectacular.

We also recognize that every building has a corner or section that may offer both mountain and city views.  However often the best city or the best mountain view means making a choice.

Two great views to pick from.  I guess that's just one more reason why Denver is such an incredible city to live in.  Let's hear which view is your favorite...