It's not exactly ski season but today's estate in Vail, Colorado is probably fun in the summer time too. The five-bedroom mountain home has a contemporary style that combines the rustic and the modern to great effect. It is on 1.2 acres of land and includes a large four-bedroom guest house which brings the total bedrooms on the property to nine. The main house has views of the Gore Range Mountains and surrounding aspen forest from large floor to ceiling picture windows. In addition to large living, dining and kitchen spaces there is also a family and recreation room, Jacuzzi and dry sauna. The home has ski-in access and walking distance to ski slopes and town. The home is zoned duplex so the main house and guest house could be sold off separately, there is also the chance to add approximately 4,000 square feet to the home in case 4,360 square feet is too small for you. This home is listed at $10.95 million.
One of the priciest homes for sale in the United States has been taken off the market. Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan has decided to keep the Hala Ranch near Aspen, Colorado, after finding no suitable offers for the home which was for sale for $135 million. The 56,000-square-foot mansion has been up for sale since 2006.
The Aspen Daily News reports that the news is good news to the many locals in the area who benefit when the Prince and his large entourage are in town. The Prince is said to be a generous tipper who has also employed many locals. He has also contributed toward non-proftis in the area.
This home attracted me first with the news that it was a major price reduction. We all love a good deal and this home just had a $900,000 price cut. Real estate in Colorado does seem to be struggling in some areas. This home, near Durango, Colorado is a 8,275 square foot home in the gated community of High Meadows Ranch. The home sits on 60 secluded acres with views of the valley and Red Cliffs. The five-bedroom home also comes with one-bedroom guest quarters and a five-car garage. There is also a log cabin playhouse on the property. The home has large stone patios and a built in gas barbecue plus an outside kitchen. The entry has lighted rock waterfall and the home is wired for surround sound with 75 speakers throughout the interior and exterior of the home. Vaulted tongue and groove ceilings and sandstone accents highlight the gorgeous main spaces. It is now listed at $4,300,000. Considering what the McAfee mansion went for, I wonder if this one might go even lower. After the jump, check out the mural in the master bedroom.
This French Country chateau in Aspen, Colorado is located less than 1 flat mile from the gondola. The lavish home was built in 2000 and has 1.3 acres that includes 5 ponds & 3 waterfalls. The home includes such over-the-top details as an English Gentleman's pub, theater, wine room, library, recreation room and an exercise room. The details in this home include rooms heavy with reclaimed timber beams, marble fireplaces (gas, of course because who wants to get their hands dirty building an actual fire), and a huge saltwater aquarium with tropical fish.The home includes a 1500 sq ft heated patio and deck with a Jacuzzi and firepit. This home is listed at $18.5 million. After the jump, be sure to check out the lion next to the fireplace in the great room.
Yesterday's news of a $47 million sale in Carbondale, Colorado got me curious, is all the real estate there so pricey?. For around one-third the price of that blockbuster sale you can pick up this log cabin beauty which is listed by the same company that will also list the $135 million Aspen home of Prince Bindar.This house has five bedrooms and sits on 80 acres. It has a ranch style with log details and the exterior features a couple of charming water features. The home was built in 2005 and has views of Mt. Sopris. The home is listed at $15 million. After the jump, the wide open spaces.
In Colorado, tastes tend to run toward the posh rustic look so when a contemporary home is spotted, it's bound to attract attention. This beauty in Aspen is has a modern look with plenty of glass to make the most of the views. The open floor plan and white walls give the home a very grand and spacious look and showcase the art currently in the home. Details include an entertainment room with a large open office, an exercise room including a private massage space, heated decks and a master bedroom with a whirlpool tub under glass windows for a bath with a view. The five bedroom home has 6,772 square feet of space. It is listed at $7.995 million. Check out the virtual tour (with the sound down, the music is awful) or take a peek at a few interior shots after the jump.
Thus far, ski resorts seem to be immune from the
condo crunch that is hitting other areas. The Gates on Beaver Creek,
a $72 million luxury development at the entrance to the Beaver Creek Resort in Colorado has received approval to resume construction. The Town had required a $37
million completion bond before construction resumed. The project which includes 49 condominiums that start at $975,000.
The two- to four-bedroom units include 16 two-story penthouse suites and have amenities that include a library, meeting
room, outdoor gathering deck, concierge, ski valet and heated pool. The project is still two years from completion but
they have already sold 30% of the units.
Today's estate comes
with a discount. According to the Rocky Mountain
News, Stephen Jacobsen, who made his fortune with the Denver company Qwest, originally put his Littleton,
Colorado mansion on the market for $17 million two years ago. The home, Sognare Estate, is an expansive
23,291-square-foot home on nearly six acres. It has seven bedrooms and the grounds include pools and fountains. It was
built in 2002 and has marble columns and coffered wood ceilings. The asking price is now $11.95 million, a
30 percent reduction.
