When shopping for a new ranch home in Northern Colorado, most buyers have two non-negotiables: single-level living and a three-car garage. Finding both in one home is harder than you'd think.
Most builders don't consistently offer three-car garages with ranch floorplans. Those who do often cut corners on depth or ceiling height. At Windmill Homes, garage depths are thoughtfully planned for each home design—ranging from 21 to 31 feet deep—with tall ceilings that create space for how you actually live.
Why Three-Car Garages Top the List
A three-car garage protects vehicles and gear from Colorado's unpredictable weather—snow that piles up overnight, hail that dents hoods, and intense sun that fades paint over time. It provides security for trucks, motorcycles, and equipment. And it gives you room to pursue hobbies year-round without battling January temperatures or crowded driveways.
According to the National Association of Home Builders' 2019 "What Home Buyers Really Want" study, 85% of buyers rate garage storage as essential or desirable, ranking higher than basement or attic storage.
"Almost every person's number one requirement is a three-car garage," notes Lisa White, Windmill Homes' President and Lead Designer. What makes Windmill different is the commitment to consistently offering three-car garages in ranch homes, a rare combination in the market.
Depth That Works for Real Life
Most three-car garages measure 20-22 feet deep. That sounds spacious until you pull in your truck. Modern full-size pickups like the F-150, Silverado, or Ram 1500 stretch 19-20 feet long. That leaves barely two feet between your bumper and the back wall, with no room for a workbench, bikes, or walking comfortably around your vehicle.
Windmill's designer-crafted approach means garage depth is matched to each floorplan, with depths ranging from 21 to 31 feet. Many homes offer 23 feet or more of depth—giving you usable space behind your truck. Park your full-size pickup and still set up a proper workbench. Store paddle boards upright for easy trips to Windsor Lake from Greenspire at Windsor Lake, a Windmill Homes Community. Keep your motorcycle accessible without playing automotive Tetris every time you need to move a vehicle.
How Homeowners Use the Space
For outdoor enthusiasts, it's gear central. Store your kayak knowing Windsor Lake is minutes away. Stack paddle boards vertically, hang bikes from ceiling hooks, and still have room for your motorcycle or ATV. Winter gear stays organized and ready for mountain weekends without taking over your mudroom.
Hobbyists find the space they've been looking for. Set up a proper woodworking shop with room for a table saw. Create an art studio. One recent Windmill buyer added a gas line to his garage for heating, enabling year-round car restoration regardless of Colorado's weather.
The tall ceilings open up possibilities you might not expect. Golf simulators—which need at least 10 feet of clearance—have become a popular request. Home gym equipment fits without the cramped feeling of a standard garage. More homeowners are adding heating to create true year-round spaces.
Then there's practical living: keep your work truck protected yet accessible, add a chest freezer for bulk shopping, dedicate space for seasonal storage. The depth means you get both parking and storage, designed to work together from day one.
Design Details That Matter
Depth is just the beginning. Each bay features a 16'x8' Ankmar steel overhead door, pre-wired for openers. Every garage includes a 240V 50-amp car-charging outlet—perfect for EVs but equally valuable for serious power tools. GFCI outlets and ceiling outlets are positioned where you'll use them.
The insulation makes adding heating practical without driving up utility bills, and many buyers take advantage of this to extend the space for year-round use.
See the Difference
By developing complete communities like Greenspire at Windsor Lake, Windmill Homes can design lot layouts that accommodate the garage footprint without compromising the home's design. The designer-crafted ranch floorplans integrate the three-car garage as a core feature, not an expensive upgrade.
Explore available three-car ranch homes at Greenspire at Windsor Lake, or contact our team to walk through how this space can work for your specific lifestyle.
