The city of Herriman borders the mountains to the southwest of the Salt Lake Valley. The nearby Bingham Canyon Mine is a sight to see. It is the largest man-made excavation site in the world, yielding copper, silver, and gold, as well as many other elements. The J.L. Sorenson Recreation Center is also a high point, featuring a climbing wall, track, sports courts, and a pool with a high dive, ropes course, slide, and lazy river. This rapidly growing bedroom community is a popular destination for families and homeowners who want to live in the suburbs. Hiking, biking and other outdoor activities are favored by residents here. This location is projected to boom in the next few years as Utah Gov. Gary Herbert wants to establish a “tech corridor” here to attract high-tech companies and startups to Utah. If you’re looking for the next Silicon Valley, this is it. Inc. magazine says the amount of venture capital money raised in this area is second to none. Forbes magazine has ranked Utah the No. 1 state for business four out of the last five years. Salt Lake County is the home of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake of the MLS, University of Utah Pac-12 athletics and was the host of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Room to live, and room to play. The Wellington is the largest home at The Cove at Silver Sky, with 7,144 total square feet on a 0.30-acre lot. The backyard is big enough for your own pickleball court or swimming pool. Priority Builders includes features that most builders charge extra for. The chef′s kitchen comes with a Café Series by GE appliance package: a 6-burner gas range top, double wall ovens, a microwave drawer and a range hood. You choose one designer finish family (Matte Black, Brushed Nickel or Brushed Gold), and it carries through the lighting, plumbing and hardware in every room. A statement chandelier is included. The primary suite has a freestanding soaking tub. Throughout the home you′ll find 5¾" baseboards and upgraded trim. The basement has 9-foot ceilings, so it feels open and bright. It′s ready for a theater, gym, guest suite or game room.
The location is quiet but close to everything. Herriman Towne Center and Butterfield Canyon are 5 minutes away. The airport is 25 minutes and downtown Salt Lake is 35. You can reach Utah′s world-class ski resorts in under an hour.
