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Summit Ranch, Estate of the Day

High on a hill in the Summit Ranch subdivision in Denver, Colorado is today's home which was originally listed for $3.25 million. Concierge Auctions will sell this home on June 14 in cooperation with listing agents Jim and Barbara Appleby of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, who are also the sellers.

The six-bedroom home on more than 10 acres offers 11,000-square feet of space. The home's open floor plan and large windows are meant to make the most of the Continental Divide's natural beauty with sunrise, snow-capped and sunset mountain views. The home is also designed with spacious decks and patios overlooking acreage. The sunken great room has a massive stone hearth which opens to the gourmet kitchen and dining room. Warm, red oak floors ground an impressively high, 16-foot ceiling with a unique wood-encased beam treatment. The kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances including a professional gas range with six burners and griddle, a stainless steel refrigerator and freezer and a built-in wine center. The formal dining space opens to the great room and features a unique, wood-beamed ceiling with custom faux painting. The sunken library, also just off the great room has built-in knotty alder bookcases and a built-in wet bar with slab granite countertops and a copper bar sink. Two additional spaces on this main floor are a formal office with built-in knotty alder cabinets and bookshelves and slab granite desktop with its own outside entry door and a multipurpose room that could be used as private office space, a nursery or guest bedroom quarters.

The multi-room master suite has an exercise room, two fireplaces, a private covered porch, wet bar, spa bathroom, large closets and a laundry room. The lower level has a game room, sports bar/entertaining area, wine closet three bedrooms and a heated garage. The more than 1,500-square-foot unfinished space in the walkout level could be transformed into an expansive theater room, additional living or merely storage space.

Summit Ranch is open daily by appointment. For more details call 877-463-5280 or visit SummitRanchAuction.com.

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Meadow Mountain, Estate of the Day

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Meadow Mountain is an environmentally-conscious, gated estate poised atop 7.88 acres in exclusive Soda Creek in Evergreen, Colorado. Concierge Auctions is hosting a sale of the Meadow Mountain Estate, located at 33791 Meadow Mountain Road in the Soda Creek subdivision. It will sell absolute on March 25 and was regionally listed for $5.2 million. The auction will be conducted in cooperation with listing agents Anne J. Hardt and Erica Topel of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

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Gerald Ford's Former Home Back On The Market

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A Beaver Creek, Colorado home that belonged to the late President Gerald Ford is back on the market. We first mentioned this home back in 2009 when the real estate investor who bought the home dropped the price from $14.9 million to $12.95 million. Now it's back with an even lower price.

The Orange County Register reports that the home, owned by a Newport Beach real estate investor and his family, is now listed at $10.995 million. The seven-bedroom home is a luxury ski-in/ski-out residence that includes a separate building with a swimming pool, spa and exercise room, a home theater, a dedicated massage room and a 600-bottle refrigerated wine room.

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Fractional Real Estate Offer Delivers Aspen At A Discount

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Aspen for under six figures? The chic and picturesque Colorado ski town isn't exactly known for its discount real estate, after all, it does proudly wear the nickname Glamour Gulch. The Innsbruck Aspen is making it possible selling a 1/12th deeded fractional ownership in a one-bedroom residence for $89,999. The owners of Innsbruck Aspen are specifically focusing on the Denver market creating an 'unlimited enjoyment' ownership module that makes it possible for these Front Range buyers to get the most out of their property. The package includes additional space available nights at low rates and last minute availability for those who live just a few hours driving distance away.

The Innsbruck Aspen is a small, private residence club of 17 residences constructed in 2007 and located in Aspen's West End. It is situated three blocks from Restaurant Row and four blocks from the lifts on Aspen Mountain. For $89,999, owners will enjoy the single largest turn-key one-bedroom residence in the town, with one bath and a full kitchen. Owners may also rent or exchange their Aspen condo on the Registry Collection, an international exchange platform, trading time for vacations at more than 170 resorts worldwide (we've covered some of their offerings including the Pronghorn Golf Resort in Oregon before).

The Innsbruck Aspen is currently adding a game room and expanding its athletic facility with new state-of-the-art equipment. Owners also have access to a private lounge, which can be reserved for private dinners and events, along with storage facilities, concierge and dedicated rental management services. Check out the gallery below for a look at this property.

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Circle Drive, Estate of the Day

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Today's home is a new contemporary home in Boulder, Colorado. The home is located on a private lot below Flagstaff mountain and tucked into the hillside. The five-bedroom home is on around three quarters of an acre and has views of the city of Boulder. The use of stone, wood and skylights have contributed to a beautiful home with a naturalistic feel. Architect Sam Austin designed the home, which uses the motif of simple squares over and over to creating a pleasing appearance. This home is listed at $5.9 million.

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McAfee Mansion Back Up For Sale At Lowest Price Yet

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Recently I started seeing search results showing up for a home we covered back in 2007. Why were people looking for information on the McAfee mansion in Woodland Park, Colorado? It turns out that it is back on the market for the lowest price I've seen it at yet.

We first checked out this home in 2007 when it still belonged to antivirus software developer John McAfee. McAfee sold his 280-acre Colorado estate at auction. The property included his 10,000-square-foot mansion perched on a hillside. The home has a flagstone entry with split staircase, five master suites, a living room, great room and den, media room, library and fitness center. The master suite has a private entry, kitchen, fireplace and access to a glass balcony which leads to a wooden gazebo. The compound has three guest homes, two guest apartments and nine guest cabins for a total of 19 bedrooms. The property includes four trout lakes, observation decks, picnic areas, a horse paddock and more. At the time we heard that McAfee was looking to get around $20 million. Instead, it sold at auction for $5.72 million and was back on the market the same year for $8.9 million. In 2009 there were rumors of foreclosure and talk that it might be used as a transition center for war veterans.

It's currently on the market for the lowest price yet, $3.9 million. The listing pictures don't seem to have changed much in the ensuing years. The home is a mixture of styles with Frank-Lloyd-Wright-inspired public spaces as well as Southwestern and modern notes. With the acreage and cabins already in place it could make an excellent retreat center or family compound.

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South University Blvd., Estate of the Day

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Today's home in Denver's Polo Club neighborhood looks like it belongs to a professional athlete. it has one of the most lavish gyms I have ever seen with an adjoining treatment room that includes a Vichy shower. The five-bedroom home was built in the 1920s but was remodeled recently (it was home to the first original floating staircase in Denver). This huge home is over 18,000 square feet and has an eight-car garage.

The home's dining room and fireplace are part of the original stables. There is also a large great room with a vintage fireplace. The home includes a smoking room with an air purifier, a magnificent sunroom with marble columns, billiards room and a beautiful bookstore-like library. The home's master suite has a wet bar, fireplace, luxury bathroom and sitting room. The home is on 1.71 acres and has a driveway with radiant heat. It is listed at $6.45 million.

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Vision House, Estate of the Day

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Aspen's first Gold LEED- certified home is being sold off through Concierge Auctions live, on-site auction on January 28th through Concierge Auctions. The home was originally listed for $13.975 million but there is no minimum bid required to participate. The sale is being conducted in cooperation with listing agent Wendy Lucas of Wendy Lucas Aspen who states that her clients are "the most motivated sellers in Aspen and are committed to finding a new owner on January 28th."

The 6,750-square-foot residence combines luxury living with green efficiencies. It has six bedrooms and is on 2.33 acres in the W/J Subdivision on McLain Flats, with 360-degree views of Aspen Mountain, Snowmass Mountain, Capitol Peak, Mt. Daly, the Upper Roaring Fork Valley and hundreds of acres of adjacent dedicated open pasture lands.

The living room of the home features custom metalwork by Bridger Steel, native rock from the Telluride Stone Company and earthen plaster by American Clay. NanaWall sliding glass doors form two opposite walls of the room, showcasing mountain views. The master suite takes up nearly one third of the first floor and has a walk-in closet and spa bathroom with sunken soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower. The upper level is comprised of four bedroom suites and a media room surrounding a game room and bar.

Energy-efficiency building techniques included spray-in foam insulation, geothermal heating and cooling, Low-E windows and Timberstrand engineered framing systems. On the exterior reclaimed siding, solar hot water panels and steel standing seam roofing add to the home's green cred.

Absentee bidding is available via phone and Internet, and a 3% commission is offered to the buyer's representing broker. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details. The property is open for preview daily from 1pm to 4pm and by appointment. To schedule a preview call 877-463-5280, or for more information visit www.AuctionAspen.com.

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The Ascent Opens For Sales in Colorado

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Sales began today on The Ascent, a new 49-unit resort condominium project at the base of Beaver Creek Ski Resort in Avon, Colorado. The first sales offering includes some 25 units initially with two-, three- and four bedroom residences up for sale.

Units have upscale appliances and finishes with knotty alder cabinetry wood flooring, granite countertops, GE Profile stainless appliances, GE stack washers and dryers, Jacuzzi tubs, gas fireplaces, high-speed Internet wiring, ceramic bathroom flooring, and a designer's palette of muted paint colors and premium finishes throughout. Property amenities are designed for vacationers with a fitness area with lockers and a steam room; indoor pool; indoor and outdoor hot tubs; and outdoor fireplace and deck; sports lounge; youth game room; reading lounge with a fireplace; ski lockers with boot warmers and a ski season shuttle to Beaver Creek and Vail.Prices start at $349,000 for a two-bedroom on the second floor and zoom up to $1.099 million for a four-bedroom penthouse, prices that are approximately 50-67% of the 2008 pricing.

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Spring Creek Place, Estate of the Day

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Another luxury estate is being auctioned off through Concierge Auctions. Today's home is in Vail Valley, Colorado and is part of the Club at Cordillera in the Vail Valley. The home is more than 11,000 square feet and was once listed at $9.5 million. It is being sold absolute and will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price. The September 30 sale is being conducted in cooperation with Suzi Apple of Gateway Land & Development.

"The Club at Cordillera is a crown jewel of the coveted Vail Valley – offering the utmost in luxurious amenities amidst secluded exclusivity," says Apple. "50 Spring Creek Place is one of the finest homes that has ever been built in the entire Vail Valley in my 30 year career. This auction format presents an unprecedented opportunity for any buyer interested in living the Vail lifestyle."

The home has five bedrooms and overlooks Spring Creek with the Sawatch Mountain Range in the background. The new home has custom finishes throughout with reclaimed Java limestone, stone walls, wood beam ceilings, and iron railings. There are over 1,000 square feet of stone terraces.

The Club at Cordillera has four golf courses, each with its own clubhouse. There is also fishing, a spa, indoor equestrian arena, miles of riding, hiking and Nordic ski trails, three tennis courts, five indoor and outdoor pools, four fitness facilities, a summer camp and a clubhouse for children.

The 50 Spring Creek Place auction will be held live, on-site on September 30. For more information, visit www.VailLuxuryAuction.com or call 866-818-6986.

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Evergreen, Colorado, Estate of the Day

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The latest home to auctioned off by Concierge Auctions is this spec home in Evergreen, Colorado. The home was named the "Best One-of-a-Kind Spec Home" in the Rocky Mountain Region by the National Association of Homebuilders and Professional Builder Magazine. It will sell at a live, on-site auction on September 24. The home was previously listed for $2.75 million but the auction has no minimum bid. The 650 Golden Willow Road sale is being conducted in cooperation with listing agent Emily Henderson of Fuller Sotheby's International Realty.

The woodsy retreat is a 7,504-square-foot luxury residence with four bedrooms and a main floor executive study. The home embraces a "Rustic Zen" style with reclaimed wood flooring and glass windows framing views of the Rocky Mountains. The gourmet kitchen, hearth room and study are located on the main floor along with an outdoor living room with a fireplace and an owner's suite with a private deck.

The home was created with more than 120 tons of authentic stone, slab granite and marble and is accented by pine timbers from Grand Lake. Outside there is a three-car garage and more than 2,100 square feet of outdoor living space. For more information visit www.EvergreenLuxuryAuction.com or call 866-818-6986.

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Four Seasons Resort And Residences In Vail, Colorado Announce December Opening

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Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Vail, Colorado situated at the main entry to Vail Village, announced today that it will open for business on December 11, 2010. The Resort will include 121 guest rooms and limited residence opportunities. These include a Four Seasons Private Residences component, that offers 16 whole ownership residences, plus 19 fractionals residences as well.

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River Valley Ranch, Estate of the Day

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Lovers of the great outdoors should enjoy today's estate, a five-bedroom home in the River Valley Ranch community in Carbondale, Colorado that is being auctioned off on August 26 through Concierge Auctions. The home was originally listed for $1.85 million and no minimum bid is required to participate. The sale is being conducted in cooperation with listing broker and seller Daniel Bruder.

The home has views of Mount Sopris, River Valley Ranch Golf Course and Roaring Fork Valley. River Valley Ranch currently has 43 homes on the market so Bruder decided to go the auction route. The community is designed around the Jay Morrish Championship Golf Course and the Ranch House Swim and Tennis Club. It has over 250 acres of dedicated open space and is home to a conservation area with Bald eagle habitats.

The home was designed by architect Brad Jordan and uses rustic materials like barn wood, interior/exterior rock and knotty alder. The kitchen is surrounded by natural rock, rustic granite and is the centerpiece of the main floor living area. There is a private outdoor deck entered through French doors in the master bedroom. The top floor living area has a private library which offers perfect mountain views.

The onsite auction 4118 Crystal Bridge Drive will be held on Thursday, August 26 at 11 a.m. MDT. Proxy bidding is available, and a 2.5 percent commission is offered to the buyer's broker. For more information visit www.RiverValleyRanchAuction.com or call 866-605-7287.

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Four Seasons Denver Features Work Of Local Artists

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The Four Seasons Hotel Denver is nearly completed. We've been charting the progress of this 45-story hotel and private residences building since 2008. It's finally nearing completion offering 102 one, two, three and four bedroom designs priced from approximately $ 895,000 to $7.5 million as well as a 18 floors of hotel space. The hotel will be home to nearly 1,200 original art works by contemporary Colorado artists. The collection will be on display throughout the 45-story building to create a gallery-like setting.

The collection's 1,180 pieces range from glass and stone to bronze, metal, oils, pastels, photography, giclée prints and more. The Four Seasons Hotel Denver owners worked with interior design firm Bilkey Llinas Design of Palm Beach, Florida and Denver-based LewisGraham Art Consultants on the selection of the art works.Most of the art is in public spaces on the first three floors and there will be an extensive display in Edge Restaurant on the first floor. Another substantial display of art can be found in the 16th floor Presidential Suite. Artists featured include Will Clift who specializes in large wood sculptures; Wayne Salge who makes bronze horse sculptures; Jeffrey Keith, a Denver artist who works with oils on linen and on mylar; Ana Maria Hernando, a Denver painter who works with flower imagery on paper, panel and canvas; and Trine Bumiller, a Denver artist who creates large sculptural pieces.

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Carmelo Anthony Lists At A Loss In Denver

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It's been an exciting off-season for NBA basketball this year and the players are being watched carefully. The news that Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony and his TV-personality fiancee La La Vazquez have put their Littleton, Colorado home on the market has basketball watchers talking. But according to the Denver Post, Nuggets fans have no reason to worry. He still has a year on his contract and has said his agent is negotiating for a three-year extension.

Listing agent John Fitzpatrick of The Kentwood Co. in the Tech Center speculated that the athlete may be selling to get a little closer to town. His family situation has changed since he bought the home in 2007 from Qwest exec Stephen Jacobsen, who had the estate custom built in 2002. It looks Anthony will be set to take a big loss even if he gets list price. He paid $12 million but is only asking $9.5 million for the six-acre property in the Polo Ridge Estates gated community. The property has a 21,000-plus- square-foot main house, a 5,500-square-foot barn and paddock, and a 1,600-square- foot guest house. The main home has eight bedrooms, a wine cellar, recording studio, home theater, gym and a pool.

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