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The SouthWind Estate

The Rookery at Heron Lakes · Berthoud, Colorado
Modern stone and wood home at sunset in The Rookery at Heron Lakes
Heron Lakes·The Rookery·Lonetree & McNeil Reservoirs·TPC Colorado·About 5,030 ft

By MasterWork Home Co! Behind The Gates of The Esteemed Rookery at Heron Lakes.

The Rookery is the custom-home heart of Heron Lakes at TPC Colorado in Berthoud. Estate lots and an 18-hole championship course out the back door.

01 / An introduction

Introducing The SouthWind Estate.

The Rookery sits on the west side of Heron Lakes, in the center of a community built around the TPC Colorado championship course and more than 130 acres of protected open space. It is the section of Heron Lakes reserved for fully custom homes, with estate lots sized for custom plans.

This presentation covers the home, the setting, and the life that comes with it: resident-priced club membership, 8.7 miles of trail through the neighborhood, and a Berthoud address that keeps Fort Collins, Boulder, Estes Park and DIA within easy reach.

02 / The collection

The Video Capture of Perfected Perfection. The Inside Look of The SouthWind Estate!

The film and every photograph of the home, in sequence.

The Rookery at Heron Lakes property film

03 / The home

Inside The SouthWind Estate.

6 bathrooms — 4 full, 2 powder

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

6

Total sq ft

8,162

Finished

6,852

Main level

4,081

Lower finished

2,771

Storage

1,310

Unique features

  • Wine room
  • Exercise room
  • Office
  • Outdoor living space with fireplace
  • Steam shower

Specifications

  • Tharp cabinets
  • Thermador appliances — 48" range, 60" refrigerator and freezer
  • White oak ceiling in the living room
  • Black marble wall in the master bathroom
  • Kolbe windows
  • Hand-troweled wall finish
  • Quartz countertops
  • Built-in speakers
  • Custom stone surround fireplace in the living room
  • Two wet bars — living room and basement
  • TimberTech deck, more than 700 sq ft
  • Dog wash in the mudroom
  • Media room in the basement with an 18' wall cabinet
  • Prewired for Dolby Atmos surround sound
  • 13 x 9 wine room
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2672 Bluewater Rd, Berthoud, CO 80513

Build Your Dream On This Amazing HomeSite

$2,295,0003 beds · 5 baths (3 full, 2 powder) · oversize 3-car
Beds 3Baths 5 · 3 full / 2 powderGarage Oversize 3-carTotal 6,825 sqftFinished 5,279 sqftMain 3,221Lower 2,058Storage 1,546

Wine room · home office · outdoor living

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03 / Build quality

Most agents never talk about the mechanics and build quality. This home is on a different level.

Three furnaces, tankless hot water, an energy recovery ventilator, whole-home humidification, a structured network panel and a steam generator for the primary shower — installed and documented, not guessed at.

  • HVAC 1
  • HVAC 2-3
  • Steam generator
  • Tankless water
  • ERV
  • Home network
  • Humidifier
Mechanical room collage: three furnaces, steam generator, two tankless water heaters, ERV, structured network panel and Aprilaire humidifier
Mechanical systems — HVAC, hot water, ventilation, humidification and network
Structural slab with drilled piers graphic: steel framing over a vapor barrier in the foundation, with three points on structural support, deep foundation and soil movement
Structural slab with drilled piers — quality that starts below the surface

03 / The community

Heron Lakes & TPC Colorado

What the Rookery sits inside: championship golf, three reservoirs, protected open space, and a Northern Colorado location that keeps the Front Range close.

01 / The Rookery

Estate lots at the center of Heron Lakes.

The Rookery is a fully custom segment on the west side of Heron Lakes, offering estate lots for custom home plans.

Community design guidelines keep architecture within mountain, modern mountain and rustic themes, with Colorado mine and craftsman influences.

  • Fully custom estate lots
  • Estate lots sized for custom home plans
  • West side, at the center of the community

02 / TPC Colorado

An 18-hole championship course and a 65,000-square-foot clubhouse.

TPC Colorado anchors the community. Club amenities include Center Stage, The Café, Waterfront Grill, 773 Prime private dining, a golf shop, a resort-style pool, a fitness center, a golf simulator center and private event space.

Heron Lakes residents receive specialty-priced membership at TPC Colorado. Public play is limited, generally Monday through Wednesday after 11 a.m., while Thursday through Sunday is reserved primarily for members and the TPC Network.

  • 18-hole championship course
  • 65,000-square-foot clubhouse
  • Resort-style pool and fitness center
  • Resident-priced club membership

03 / Open space

130 acres of open space and 8.7 miles of trail.

Heron Lakes protects more than 130 acres of dedicated open space, with 8.7 miles of maintained trail winding through the neighborhood.

The trail network connects the neighborhoods and the open space, and is part of the everyday routine for residents.

  • 130+ acres of dedicated open space
  • 8.7 miles of maintained trails
  • Trails through the neighborhood

04 / Location

A Berthoud address with the whole Front Range in reach.

Heron Lakes sits at roughly 5,030 feet, pairing Berthoud’s small-town feel with quick access to Longmont, Loveland, Windsor, Fort Collins, Boulder, Estes Park and the DIA corridor.

The community is within the Berthoud-Heritage Metropolitan District. Metro district fees, transfer fees and membership inclusions can vary by parcel, and are worth verifying for any specific homesite before you write an offer.

  • Berthoud, Colorado
  • Minutes to Longmont, Loveland and Fort Collins
  • Boulder, Estes Park and DIA within reach
  • Berthoud-Heritage Metropolitan District

04 / Highlights

The finer details.

Fully custom estate lots on the west side of Heron Lakes
Estate lots with room for fully custom home plans
West side of the community, at the center of Heron Lakes
TPC Colorado: an 18-hole championship course and 65,000-square-foot clubhouse
Center Stage, Waterfront Grill, 773 Prime, resort-style pool, fitness center and golf simulators
Residents receive specialty-priced TPC Colorado membership
More than 130 acres of open space and 8.7 miles of trail
Design guidelines in mountain, rustic, craftsman and Colorado mine styles

05 / For buyers

Buying in The Rookery at Heron Lakes.

The Rookery is the custom-home section of Heron Lakes at TPC Colorado in Berthoud, Colorado — estate lots for buyers who want a fully custom home inside a golf community, between Denver and Fort Collins.

What is The Rookery at Heron Lakes?

The Rookery is the custom-home section on the west side of Heron Lakes at TPC Colorado in Berthoud, Colorado. It is made up of estate lots sized for fully custom plans, set alongside an 18-hole championship golf course, more than 130 acres of open space and 8.7 miles of trail.

Are there homes for sale in The Rookery at Heron Lakes?

Yes. Custom homes come to market in The Rookery one at a time, and homesites are released as builders and owners sell. The SouthWind Estate by MasterWork Home Co. is the home presented on this page. For current listings, homesite availability and what is under construction, ask Eric Fitch directly.

How much do homes in The Rookery at Heron Lakes cost?

Pricing in The Rookery is set by the homesite and the custom plan built on it, so it moves with lot size, finished square footage and finish level rather than a neighborhood average. Ask for the current asking price on this home and on available homesites before you compare.

Do Heron Lakes residents get a TPC Colorado membership?

Heron Lakes residents receive specialty-priced membership at TPC Colorado, and membership inclusions can vary by parcel. The club includes an 18-hole championship course, a 65,000-square-foot clubhouse, Center Stage, Waterfront Grill, 773 Prime, a resort-style pool, a fitness center and golf simulators.

How far is Heron Lakes from Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins?

Heron Lakes is in Berthoud, Colorado, at roughly 5,030 feet. Fort Collins and Longmont are about half an hour away, Boulder is roughly 35 minutes, and Denver International Airport is about an hour. Estes Park and the mountains are north and west of the community.

Who builds the custom homes in The Rookery?

Homes in The Rookery are built by individual custom builders rather than a single production builder. The SouthWind Estate presented here was built by MasterWork Home Co. Community design guidelines keep architecture within mountain, modern mountain, rustic, craftsman and Colorado mine themes.

What does the SouthWind Estate include?

Four bedrooms, six bathrooms and 8,162 total square feet, with 6,852 finished. Features include a wine room, exercise room, office, outdoor living space with a fireplace, steam shower, scullery and prep kitchen, a media room with an 18-foot cabinet wall, more than 700 square feet of TimberTech deck and a three-car garage.

Is The Rookery a good place to buy if you want new construction in Northern Colorado?

If you want a fully custom home inside a golf community between Denver and Fort Collins, The Rookery is one of the few places where lots were platted for custom plans. Buyers should verify metro district fees, transfer fees and membership inclusions for the specific parcel, since those can vary by homesite.

All information on this page — square footage, features, systems, community amenities, membership inclusions, metro district fees, availability and pricing — is provided for informational purposes only and is to be independently verified by the buyer.

Some photography on this page has been enhanced using AI for lighting and presentation. Enhanced images are illustrative and should not be relied on as an exact current representation of the home.

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