“In terms of housing, nothing
has ever been done like this before,” said Taratsas, noting that the 3,500 homes at Victory will share many of the same experiences and community elements as the 14,000 homes at Verrado, which is a non-restricted, family-oriented neighborhood. “Yes, there will be no kids living
full time at Victory. But nobody in our research wanted to eliminate families. They wanted Victory to still feel and breathe like the rest of the community.” Besides no kids, there are no walls
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in the Victory community, and that includes on the golf course, although there will be an 18-inch-high fence along its fairways. The result is stunning, panoramic views to the north, south and east, and mountain backdrops to the west. Oh, yes, and everything feels “open and huge,” Taratsas added. Another factor that was gained from
DMB’s research, and also seems slightly different from past thinking, is that the golf course is just one of many things to do. You’ll also find a 35,000-square- foot, state-of-the-art clubhouse/fitness
The signature 18th hole at Victory winds to the clubhouse, which sits majestically on the hill. Above is the golf course routing along with current housing.
facility, four swimming pools, tennis and pickle ball courts, and trailheads that will eventually stretch to 26-plus miles. “What we learned was that golf
doesn’t have to dominate your life, but it’s fun to play,” Taratsas reported. “Don’t get me wrong, Tom Lehman designed us a top-rated golf course that is both challenging yet you
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