Vail Valley Home // July 2015

R EAL ESTATE & MOUNTAIN LIFEST YLES | JULY 2015

VAIL BOAR D OF R EALTOR S ®

THE GOOD LIFE Enjoy style, comfort and resilience with today’s outdoor furnishings

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live extraordinary . the ritz - carlton residences , vail

residence no .

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two bedroom | three bath approx .

1,685

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interior design

alicia davis , design resources of vail

Obtain the Property Report required by Federal law and read it before signing anything. No Federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. The information presented herein is proposed and should not be relied upon as a basis for purchasing since all elements are subject to change, refinement or elimination by the developer without notice. Any references to size or square footage is approximate. Verify before purchasing. Prices and availability are subject to change at any time without notice. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vail are not owned, developed or sold by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC. RCR Vail, LLC uses The Ritz-Carlton marks under license from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vail are being developed and sold by RCR Vail, LLC an affiliate of Vail Resorts Development Company. Designated trademarks are the property of Vail Trademarks, Inc. Š 2015 Vail Resorts Development Company. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) marks used with permission. Each office is independently owned and operated.

i t ’ s e xtraordinary h ere This beautiful residence with earth tones and bright accent colors adds up to a casually glamorous interior.

A large private balcony with western sweeping mountain views make way for perfect Rocky Mountain sunsets.

The comfortable living room with a fireplace and gracious dining room that seats six, features green design and luxury fabrics. This residence is a unique turn-key property, ready for you and your family to call home.

Now is the time. The best selling new property at the base of Vail Mountain is nearly sold out.

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Homes starting in the low $2 millions

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Bad Day in Toyland by David Michael Bowers, oil on linen, 22” x 18”

MOS by Frank Arnold, Bronze Sculpture, 32”

Wave by Julie Bell, oil on wood, 48” x 36”

Aqua Marine by Roger Hayden Johnson, oil on canvas, 26” x 50”

Woman in Orange Dress with Martini by Yuroz, oil on canvas, 13” x 16”

McRAE LITT FINE ART located in solaris, 2nd level 1 4 1 e m e a d o w d r i v e , s u i t e 2 0 5 • va i l 970.476.2787 • info@mcraelitt.com www.mcraelitt.com Cityscape Indigo by Jules Cozine, oil on canvas, 30” x 36”

The evolution of extraordinary. $5.8M

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The Willows at Bishop Park, #106︱Vail Village

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201 Borders Road︱Beaver Creek

$3.3M

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Direct Views of Vail Mountain︱ 971 Spraddle Creek Road︱Vail Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated. Availability and pricing subject to change.

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Garmisch Haus︱2476 Garmisch Drive︱West Vail

T H E S TO C K TO N G R O U P VAIL • BEAVER CREEK

We are focused on stunning results.

With over 25 years of combined real estate experience, sales in excess of $1Billion and a listing portfolio comprised of over $175M of fine Vail Valley real estate*, The Stockton Group proves that more horsepower matters.

Allow us to exceed your expectations. Visit TheStocktonGroupVail.com Or, visit us in our Vail Village location at the Covered Bridge.

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WELCOME FROM THE BOARD

OFFICERS CEO TONI PARKER Chair C. ONIE BOLDUC Chair Elect TERRY NOLAN Past Chair MIKE BUDD Secretary MICHAEL ROUTH MLS Director KYLE DENTON Directors VALERIE VALENE CRISSY RUMFORD JAY RAIOLA SCOT T MARINO BETSY LAUGHLIN COREY LAMOTHE Affiliate Liaison DREW WACHTER

The Monterra collection by OW Lee, available at Mountain Living Furniture & Design, in Gypsum.

See our feature story, “The Great Outdoors” on p. 89 for more information. photo provided by ow lee.

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VAIL BOAR D OF R EALTOR S ®

THE GOOD LIFE Enjoy style, comfort and resilience with today’s outdoor furnishings

inside

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INNOVATIVE RENOVATIONS

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O N T H E C OV E R The Laurent deep-seating collection by Ebel — seen here at the Sunday residence up at Beaver Creek Point, in Wildridge — is the epitome of luxury and durability, available at Christy Sports.

For more information, read our cover story, “The Great Outdoors,” p. 89.

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ail Valley summers are fast and furious with an ambitious roster of performances, festivals and sunny, sunny days. Though the Vail Valley has many options for indoor enjoyments, the magic of these mountains begins in the open air. Hiking, fishing and golfing are just some of the ways people spend their time outside.

But some prefer to bypass official activities and make the great outdoors more of a lifestyle than anything. And that usually begins in the backyard with friends. Outdoor entertaining is the epitome of life in Vail, and there are plenty of local options to outfit your patio, deck or other outdoor space.

If you’re interested in finding a place to call your own in this beautiful place, it’s a good time to enlist the guidance and experience of a Vail Valley REALTOR ®. Our organization, its members and partners exist to provide the most informed, ethical and comprehensive options for clients and their real estate needs for both primary and secondary residences as well as investment properties.

Photo provided by Christy Sports, David M Budd Photography

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Vail Daily Magazine Group GM SUSAN LUDLOW Editor WREN BOVA Associate Editor STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD Art Director CARLY ARNOLD Advertising Director - Real Estate ERIC BURGUND Account Director KAREN SUING National Sales Director ALLISON ZWEIG Ad Services Coordinator KRYSTAL BRUNELL Photo Editor CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT Design Manager AFTON POSPISILOVA

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Vail Board of REALTORS® 2015 0275 Main Street, Suites 003 & 004 · Edwards, CO 81632 Tel: 970.766.1028 Fax: 877.775.5811 Website: www.vbr.net

Design Team ASHLEY DETMERING, AUSTIN WINTERS, DARIN BLISS, MADELYN LYBARGER, MALISA SAMSEL, MIKEY MCGARVEY, PHILIP LANZINO Contributors KIMBERLY NICOLET TI, KIM FULLER, TRACI J. MACNAMARA, SHAUNA FARNELL, KELLI HOLTZ, KIMBERLY GAVIN

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hateau Penthouse 401 Chateau Penthouse 401 embraces the ideal Chateau lifestyle complete with a private elevator to Splendido. The residence features the most spectacular rooftop terrace in Beaver Creek with flawless mountain views. Featuring 6 bedrooms and 2 stories, this 6,000 sf penthouse exudes meticulaous detail and elegance.

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hateau Lane

hateau Lane

Located directly on Chateau Skiway, this magnificent skiin/ski-out estate claims flwless views of the slopes and Beaver Creek’s charming village. With over 10,000 sf, this 6 bedroom, 10 bath residence features saoring great room ceilings, formal dining, library, study, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, and a ski room with perfect access.

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eaver Dam Road

ature pines surround this remarkable home located in Vail’s most desired neighborhood.

A short walk to Vail Village, this completely remodeled 5 bedroom, 7 bath residence is a wonderful ski home for a large group. The open floor plan encourages entertaining along with the extensive wine cellar and game room.

307

ockledge Road

or those who don’t throw stones ...

With frontage on Forest Road and Rockledge Road this spectacular contemporary single family home is located steps away from the slopes and is close to the Vail Village. It offers magnificent views in all directions including up...

157

ilgrim Drive

Discover an immaculate 10,000 SF English estate within the private gated community of Pilgrim Downs. The picturesque 10-acre setting features exquisite gardens, hundreds of aspens and a delightful brook with Monet bridge. No expense was spared to create an enchanting sanctuary in the midst of the Vail Valley. Only minutes from the Town of Edwards, enjoy both seclusion and convenience.

Barbara Scrivens 970.471.1223 Barbara@ronbyrne.com

4856 Designer dĂŠcor and top-of-the-line finishes are evident throughout this beautiful 5 bedroom, 6 bath home built in 2009.

Perfect for entertaining, the open kitchen, living and dining areas are then complimented by a seprate media room, study and two wet bars. Commercial elevator to all levels. Situated on a quite lane and backing up to National Forest Service.

Barbara Scrivens 970.471.1223 Barbara@ronbyrne.com

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89 28 22 DESIGN & STYLE

Unique finds for the home.

26 FACTS & FIGURES

A quick look at home trends.

28 GO WITH

THE FLOW

Water features beautify backyards.

34 PICTURE PERFECT PATIOS

Water features beautify backyards

38 CONVERSATION STARTERS

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Jumpstart the table talk at your next soiree with ‘smart art.’

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42 ON THE OUTSIDE

Playhouses give kids a place to be independent yet protected.

48 INSPIRED DESIGNS

Renovations that go beyond the kitchen and bath.

56 BEFORE & AFTER

Shaeffer Hyde Construction helps Northside restaurant “grow into itself.”

64 FACES & PLACES

Around town at parties, events and more.

72 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

Recent improvements give Singletree new energy.

76 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

Fractional ownership in Vail Village offers the best of both worlds.

78 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

Ski-in/ski-out luxury home designed for extraordinary living.

82 MARKET REPORT

The VBR partners with industry experts to develop a proactive approach to wildfire mitigation.

89 THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Today’s high-tech, maintenance-free materials make it easier than ever to furnish your outdoor living spaces.

99 REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

A selection of some of the best properties on the local market.

104 SERVICE

DIRECTORY

An extensive list of local professionals, brokers and REALTORS®.

Laura Gee LGee@WoodbridgeRealtyCO.com Managing Broker

Consider Open Space | Gated | 3 trOOn GOlf cOurSeS | lOdGe & Spa | equeStrian center | thrivinG cOmmunity

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431 FOREST TRAIL • 6 Beds | 7 Baths + 2 half baths | 10,379 sq. ft.

Exceptional architecture on the golf course; premium craftsmanship, awe-inspiring interiors $3,950,000

2524 FENNO DRIVE • 6 Beds | 6 Baths + 3 Half Baths | 7,823 sq. ft.

True Colorado Lodge Architecture Surrounded by Open Space $3,595,000 — co-listed with Ed Swinford

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524 RED DRAW • 6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7,695 sq. ft.

Dramatic Colorado ranch architecture, exquisite setting, Old World craftsmanship with New World creature comforts | $2,995,000 — co-listed with Led Gardner

96 HAWLEY COURT • 5 Beds | 7 Baths + 2 Half Baths | 7,080 sq. ft.

Dramatic Gore Range Views, private setting on cul-de-sac, stunning gardens, guest apartment | $2,895,000

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525 RED DRAW • 5 Beds | 6 Baths | 6,210 sq. ft.

Classic beauty and quality, great views, borders open space, wonderful home for entertaining | $2,885,000

317 ELK WOODS • 7 Beds | 7.5 Baths | 8,586 sq. ft.

Rooms for wine-tasting, cigar-smoking, pool-playing, hot-tubbing, movie-watching & massages, just inside The Ranch gates | $2,695,000

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46 STAG GULCH • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5,338 sq. ft.

Gore Range views, huge master suite, 3+ car garage, close to the gates of The Ranch $2,299,000

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127 WEST TIMBER DRAW • 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 4,798 sq. ft.

Perfect family home, gorgeous gardens, privacy at the end of a cul-de-sac $1,950,000 Furnished

Cordillera with memberShipS at a 5 - year hiGh , find Out why peOple are chOOSinG cOrdillera .

51 CASE COURT • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,265 sq. ft.

Penthouse-style home, Gore Range views, double lot, stupendous patios & waterfalls $2,395,000 Furnished

2035 CORDILLERA WAY #6 • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5,118 sq. ft.

Newly renovated mountain-contemporary home near Lodge & Spa Back Bowls/NY Mtn. views | $1,550,000

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Panoramic mountain views in a popular enclave, great family home, furnishings available $1,450,000

63 BLUEGRASS COURT • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,184 sq. ft.

Big golf course & New York Mountain views, mint condition, beautiful furnishings $1,350,000 Furnished

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167 CLUB COTTAGE DRIVE • 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 3,452 sq. ft.

Ralph Lauren-inspired interior, close to golf club house, includes car in garage $1,038,000 Furnished

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38 BEAR CAT POINT • 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 6,320 sq. ft.

Big mountain views, pond, bordering wildlife corridor, close to gates of The Ranch $2,695,000 — co-listed with Cathy Jones Coburn

Pam Horan-Kates 970.390.0669 • phorankates@slifer.net 40 years in the Vail Valley. 25 years in real estate.

20 years focused on the Cordillera lifestyle.

DESIGN & STYLE

In the Spotlight NAUTICAL MARINE

tripod floor lamp.

by KELLI HOLTZ

C Something Fishy BRASS TURTLE BOX from Jonathan Alder FUN VINTAGE PRINTS Shop online for the

best selection and pair with a custom frame from Mount-N-Frame.

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oast into summer

and make a fun and casual statement with nautical home decor.

Whether you’ve spent the day on a boat, at the beach or in the lake, be inspired to bring the elements of the sand and water home with you. Shop for vintage prints and paintings of whales, boats and fishermen, then simply hang them up for the carefree season. This is an easy and cost-effective update for any space. Next, try switching out your pillow covers — you can’t go wrong with whimsical prints, blues and whites. To complete the nautical look, layer striped rugs over sisal and accessorize with your favorite marine life creatures. Whatever decor elements you choose, know the ropes because summer will be gone before we know it.

MILLRACE CONDO #1D | VAIL CASCADE VILLAGE 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1200sf | $1,250,000

TYRA RUDRUD OWNER/BROKER 970.376.2258 TYRA@SREVAIL.COM

MANOR VAIL F282 | VAIL

90 ROWEL DRIVE | EDWARDS

1 bedroom | 1 bathroom | 688sf | $795,000

4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 3,000 sf | $940,000

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979 GOLD DUST DRIVE | HOMESTEAD 6 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 3889 sf | $1,099,000

GARY PESSO BROKER 416 WOLCOTT SPRING ROAD | WOLCOTT

1710 BEARD CREEK TRAIL | CORDILLERA VALLEY CLUB

3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1262 sf | $1,299,000

4 bedrooms | 6 bathrooms | 5554 sf | $2,599,000

970.331.6927 GARY@SREVAIL.COM

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AN AFFILIATE OF THE SONNENALP HOTEL

Anchor’s Aweigh Shop for BLOCK PRINT PILLOWS at The Linen Kist and Slifer Designs.

Time Will Tell Shop P. Furniture & Design II in Avon for NAUTICAL-THEMED ACCESSORIES .

GOT GUESTS????

AMERICAN LEATHER NO SAGGING. NO BARS, NO SPRINGS, COMFORT SLEEPER You’ll want to show all your friends.

Cot size to King

BERRY CREEK BUNK BEDS

LAZAR SLEEPER OTTOMAN

Twin/Twin to Queen/Queen

Memory Foam Mattress

970.949.0153 PFURNITURE@COMCAST.NET AVON 142 BEAVER CREEK PLACE The Comfort Sleeper™ by American Leather®. a

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Ocean Style FROM HARDWARE TO PAINTINGS , subtle touches of nautical items go a long way.

Brass Tacks Shop for BRASS PAPERWEIGHTS at Inside Out Home Furnishings in Edwards.

ABOUT KELLI HOLTZ, A.S.I.D. | Kelli Holtz has enjoyed living and working in the Vail Valley as an interior designer since 2003. She creates unique interior spaces and is passionate about all facets of design. Kelli can be reached at kelli@holtzdesignstudio.com

Vail | 1460 Buffehr Creek Road | $1,395,000

Vail | 3012 Bellflower Drive | $995,000

4 Bedroom Single Family Home with Recent Upgrades

3 Bedroom Single Family Home with NO highway noise

Vail | Eiger Chalet #12 | $725,000

Vail | Brooktree D-118 | $448,500

3 bedroom townhome with sweeping mountain views

Larry Agneberg 970.376.7100 Come2Vail.com Larry@Come2Vail.com

Fully remodeled 2 bedroom condo on Red Sandstone Creek

Pete Denise 970.331.1569 pete@vail.net VailColoradoProperties.com JULY 2015 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

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FACTS & FIGURES

2.97 jobs created vs.

1.13 jobs

The estimate d ef fe ct of building an averag e single - family home in the Unite d States in 2014, vs. building one unit in a rental complex.

$110,957

The estimate d tax revenu e g enerate d by building a single - family home with a market valu e of $378,0 0 0.

$323,000

Estimate d cost of building a single - family home in the Unite d States, with a market valu e of $378,0 0 0.

> 75%

G R O W I N G

What is wall cladding?

U P VERTICAL GARDENS ARE A HOT TREND IN BACKYARDS AND PATIOS.

Wall cladding is a non - structural addition to interiors and ex teriors that helps with climate control and visual ef fect. Marble is a popular interior product, especially for warm climates.

WHAT WE WANT

How much most single - family builders subcontract out when it comes to construction work.

Sp e cialt y trade contractors in the Unite d States, as of 2011, who make an averag e of less than $45,0 0 0 annually.

(U.S. Census Bure au)

LAUNDRY ROOM most indispensible of all specialty rooms in the house for 90% or more of all homebuyers.

DOUBLE SINK one of the top three features most likely to be rated as desirable by buyers in a kitchen.

GARAGE 80% of buyers consider garage storage essential or desirable.

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U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, NAHB

1.7 million

NORTHWOODS A14 SKI-IN SKI-OUT ELEGANCE

2710 Square Feet | 5 bedroom | 4.5 bathroom

This elegant mountain contemporary, 5 bedroom ski in/ski out Northwoods home was completely rebuilt by Beck Building & JF Enterprise Inc.. Only the highest level of materials and finishes were chosen by the current owners and Greenauer Design Group.

Many standout upgrades have been made to the unit including superior soundproofing. The home includes two master suites and over 580 square feet of decks with views of the Gore Range.

Offered fully furnished at $6,200,000.

Eustaquio Cortina 970.471.0626 | cortina.eustaquio@outlook.com

GARDEN DESIGN

GO WITH THE FLOW Water features beautify backyards

by MARTY JONES

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COLORADO ALPINES AND WILDFLOWER FARM

W

ater is essential

for life, but it’s also something much more than that in the Vail area, where water is a central feature of the mountain landscape’s natural beauty. If you’ve ever hiked to Pitkin Lake or to Booth Falls, you know the joy in seeing a landscape defined by water. And if you’re lucky enough to have a creekside or riverside home, then you know how relaxing it can be to hear the sounds of water trickling nearby.

If you love water and would like to integrate a water feature into your landscape this summer, then you have many options, from a small fountain installation to a project that’s much larger in scope, such as a cascading water feature that flows through small pools and gardens along its course. For any type of water feature construction, begin considering the desired size and scope of your project with your budget in mind. Next, consider the assets and liabilities of your current landscape. If you want to build a cascading water feature, for example, the process will be easier if you have a sloping landscape rather than one that’s pancake-flat.

Constructing any water feature will require labor and equipment, but the project’s scope will determine whether you need a sturdy shovel or a backhoe along with other heavy equipment. And once you’ve got your feature installed, it will also need some ongoing and seasonal maintenance. But whether you’d like to start small or go big this summer, here are a few more details about what’s involved in constructing four common types of water features:

Fountains Small water features like fountains can add visual and auditory accents to landscapes, and they’re less labor and cost intensive than other water construction projects.

Many fountains have small underground water reservoirs, and the space for these could be dug by hand. landscaping tip : Place a fountain in a high traffic, high visibility area to enjoy it daily, or place it near a bench in a secluded area to create the location for a relaxing retreat.

Edwards

Riverwalk Diamond Building 204 Spectacular Eagle River Views

Sold

$895,000 3 Bed | 3.75 baths | 2,285 sq. ft.

Beaver Creek

Elk Track Townhome #7

Marla Hillerich

Over 14 years experience, Dedicated to deliver the very best.

Highlands Westview #307 Ski in ski out turnkey condominium

$1,495,000 3 Bed + Loft | 4 Bath | 2,061 sq. ft.

(970)390-7049 | Marla@Vail.net www.VailBeaverCreekProperties.com JULY 2015 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

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THE PROJECT’S SCOPE WILL DETERMINE WHETHER YOU NEED A STURDY SHOVEL OR A BACKHOE ALONG WITH OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.”

4249 NUGGET LANE EAST VAIL This architectural masterpiece, situated along the banks of Gore Creek and adjacent to majestic open space, enjoys one of the most idyllic settings in all of the Vail Valley. Clean contemporary lines, exquisite finishes, soaring spaces, 4-car garage and 160’ of private waterfront, all just minutes from the slopes and Vail Village! Designed by Michael Hazard, built by George Shaeffer. A one-of-a-kind property that must be seen to be appreciated.

Gregory Strahan 970.390.8850 Greg@VailPropertyBrokerage.com

Connie Kincaid-Strahan 970.390.0024 Connie@VailPropertyBrokerage.com

VAIL PROPERTY BROKERAGE

2217 Vermont Court | Vail, CO 81657 Toll Free 1.866.FOR.VAIL www.VailPropertyBrokerage.com

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COURTESY COLORADO ALPINES AND WILDFLOWER FARM

Tile, Carpet, Wood , Window Coverings & Paint.

A one stop shop in the heart of the Valley for all your building and remodeling needs.

Ponds Pond construction requires a step up in labor and equipment.

Like fountains and other water features, ponds also require a water reservoir and a pump, but pond installation is generally made easier when digging machinery is involved, unless you want to be shoveling for a very long time. landscaping tip : Go for quality construction and installation. We recommend putting down two liner layers with sand in between to mitigate potential leaks.

Cascading Water Features Cascading water features can be constructed to run through a landscape like a small natural

spring or brook, and they can even be made to cascade beautifully over rock features.

Heavy equipment and expert consultation will likely be necessary if you’d like to tackle a project of this size. Landscape slope considerations also become a factor when building this type of water feature. If your landscape does not have a natural slope, then materials will need to be added to create one. landscaping tip : Cascading water features compliment stone features of various types and styles, ranging from fieldstone to river rock to moss rock boulders.

Make sure to consider stone along with other materials for a project of this size and scope.

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970-949-4695 | 40690 HWY 6 - AVON Conveniently located to the West of the Vail Daily Building in Eagle-Vail

www.thepaintbucket.com

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Cascading Water Feature Combinations Cascading water features can be combined with other features such as ponds or fountains for a sensational water display. Imagine water cascading down a series of boulders and gathering in garden pools along the way. Projects of this scope and size are certainly possible, as long as they’re within your budget and landscape allowances. Labor crews and heavy equipment will be required for digging and for arranging complementing rock features. landscaping tip : Choose plant material thoughtfully in order to make cascading water features and combinations look as natural 32

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as possible. Place smaller plants in and around the water features, for example, and choose plants that gain size as they extend outward. Large, textured plants can be placed farther afield to create a natural, blended appearance.

No matter which type of water feature you choose to accent your landscape, expect to enjoy the beauty, sound quality, and ambiance that will come with it. Don’t forget to have a maintenance plan in place, as water features--even the smallest--require regular cleaning and other seasonal maintenance so that they remain in top shape for years to come.

LABOR CREWS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR DIGGING AND FOR ARRANGING COMPLEMENTING ROCK FEATURES. Marty Jones is the owner and manager of Colorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm in Edwards. Marty has lived in the Vail area since 1973, and his work with Colorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm has inspired extraordinary landscapes and gardens in the Vail Valley and beyond. Marty can be reached at marty@thewildflowerfarm.com.

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LODGE AT VAIL PENTHOUSE #413 $8,000,000 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath | 2,500 sq ft

LODGE AT VAIL RESIDENCE #337 $3,250,000 3 Bed, 3 Bath | 1453 sq ft

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PICTURE PERFECT PATIOS Make the most of summer’s sweet temperatures by creating a beautiful outdoor space

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have always spent plenty of time enjoying the outdoors, but since new technologies have made savoring mountain life more luxurious — beyond a shiny barbecue — most homeowners’ style of entertaining and relaxation has spilled over from the kitchen or weekend-only grill parties to everyday outdoor living.

These days, durable outdoor furniture comes in many

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forms (and fabrics); fire pits have turned into works of art; flooring materials offer more no-maintenance options; outdoor heaters add warmth on chilly nights; and “barbecues” look more like an outfitted stainless steel kitchen, complete with cabinetry, sinks, rotisseries, wine coolers, refrigerators and more.

Here are a few elements of three picture perfect patios, designed right here in the Vail Valley.

Mountain Top Deck This luxurious “cabin” extends its sense of cozy welcome outdoors, with grand timbers protecting guests from the elements, while also framing the aspen forest beyond.

• Fire pit: Custom made, using CMU block for the foundation, moss rock on the walls and Colorado Buff flagstone for the seat and capstone. The walls surrounding the fire pit

are constructed similarly.

• Gas log set provided by Western Fireplace.

• Colorado Buff flagstone, laid in a random, irregular pattern to complement nature.

• Masonry and stonework done

by Alpine Meadow Masonry.

• DCS stainless steel barbecue • Logs by Custom Log Homes of Stevensville, Montana.

• Copper-clad French doors by Jeldwen.

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OUTDOOR LIVING

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Modern Fire Modern meets masterful with this addition by KH Webb Architects. Webb wanted to complement, yet stylize, the exterior of the home, so he added an outdoor kitchen and concrete fire pit as main components to accessorize.

• Fire pit: Elongated rectangular concrete fireplace from Paloform, a Toronto company known for its modern fire pits and fireplaces.

• Quartzite Planks, chosen for its hardness, durability, sustainability and nomaintenance beauty.

• The overall geometric pattern of the planks make the patio a more dramatic, dynamic space.

• Rounded, synthetic-material chairs by JANUS et Cie contrast, yet complement, the angular and linear architecture and provide

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necessary durability for mountain environments.

• Stainless steel cabinetry, refrigeration and a granite countertop complete the grill.

• Bollard lights provide soft lighting in the evenings, and complement the modern style.

Clean & Contemporary An enormous stone fireplace sets the stage for this outdoor living area, giving it a solid, inviting feel, while the trellis adds a sense of light, comfortable containment.

• The outdoor gas fireplace is a focal point in the architecture of this home. The Gallegos Corporation constructed it from mountain ash stone veneer.

• Sandstone paving forms the flooring for the raised patio.

• Gas heaters, built into the trellis, bring additional heat into the outdoor living space.

• The trellis, constructed from steel and cedar beams, provides a cozy sense of containment, while still remaining open to sunlight, as well as the night sky.

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ARTWORK

CONVERSATION STARTERS Jumpstart the table talk at your next soiree with ‘smart art’

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o r g e t t h e f o o d — the quickest route to a successful dinner party is good chemistry and lively conversation.

Local gallery directors and owners share their thoughts about some of the more intriguing artwork in their galleries, which are certain to be excellent conversation starters:

MAR C LE VARN, VA IL INT ERNAT IO NAL GALLE RY “Wolf,” by Carlo Marzuttini, Mixed media sculpture “Wolf,” a mixed media original sculpture by Italian artist Carlo Marzuttini, is interesting to me on many levels. First, it is a sophisticated piece of contemporary sculpture. But “Wolf” also reminds me of a young boy’s toy, such as a Transformer, so it’s playful instead of serious. Like a lot of the most interesting art, it successfully blends high culture and low culture. Much of Marzuttini’s work appeals to the little boy that is still inside most men. If you ever played with a Star Wars X-wing

fighter when you were 10 years old then you can relate to a Marzuttini sculpture as an adult and be happy with it on several levels.

Carlo Marzuttini lives in a small village in the Friuli region of Italy.

His studio contains a collection of Italian contemporary art dating back to the 1960s. Marzuttini’s parents were friends and patrons of a circle of important Italian artists and his work is a continuing dialogue with the strong Italian tradition of progressive contemporary art and design.

PAT R ICK CAS S IDY, VAIL INTERNATI O NA L GA L L ERY “St. George Slaying the Dragon,”

by Merab Abramishvili, Tempera on canvas Merab Abramishvili is a Sovietera nonconformist Georgian painter. At first glance, “St. George Slaying the Dragon” has the look of a centuries-old medieval antiquity, but in fact, it was painted in 1990 in Soviet Georgia. Abramishvili’s father was an academic who specialized in Georgian medieval art, so young Merab was exposed to many ancient medieval treasures in his formative years, which he incorporated later in his art, along with 7thcentury painting techniques.

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and lush utopian landscapes, perhaps as a reaction against the instability of daily life in the twilight of the Soviet Union.

What I like about this painting is that you feel like you are really looking at an artifact from a distant time and place, perhaps just unearthed from some ruins, but when you realize that it was painted only 25 years ago it doesn’t spoil the mood; in fact, it makes the piece even more mysterious. In his art, Abramishvili retreated into an ancient, beautiful, magical world, and you are able to go there with him by gazing into his paintings.

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R OB LI TT, MC RAE LI TT FI NE A RT “Fracture,” by Abdellah Boukil, Sand on Masonite My favorite piece by sand artist Abdellah Boukil is “Fracture.” It reminds me a little bit of Miro.

The artist is from Morocco.

He is a wonderful colorist and the work is both a painting and a sculpture. The art is made by adding material (sand mixed with metal, glass and ceramic) versus removing material as in most sculptures. Afterwards it’s heated, which hardens the material, making it archival. This process is done to mimic the effects of nature over thousands of years. The color is added to the sand through a commercial process, although some of the

sand is left in its natural state.

The color harmony derived from this process is what draws you in initially; then, you are mesmerized by the attention

to detail. One can only imagine what a long, tedious process it is to develop this artwork and each admirer has an opinion on what the artwork itself represents.

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R AY LA KUN DOLF, MA ST ERS GA LLERY “Red River,” by James Jensen, Assemblage Assemblage is the progression of James’ work: romantic, artful and historical. This is a new level of sophistication.

At first, what you see are graphic, heavily saturated primary color, shapes — but it’s not immediately apparent that each piece of the panel painting is individually hand hewn, colored, finished, treated and then assembled in a large cradle.

Artists such as Ellsworth Kelly and Frank Stella blazed the trail into simplistic color forms with heavy, tight geometry. This group uses the premise to define color and shape and deconstruct them.

That is why we react to them so strongly. But more than just an experiment, they become complete statements with a

clear and defined composition.

Clarifying the expression of this progression merely means, “Makes Art Happen.”

In defining the elements with primary colors, simplistic shapes and texture, this type of artwork sometimes can be childlike. James’ pieces come across with a sophistication born of his mastery of color theory. These pieces reflect everything he loves and finds important to himself as an artist — color, geometry, architecture and texture.

I love this piece because of its sophistication. The texture complements the bright color hues of orange to red. The architectural element brings harmony to complete the story.

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KID-FRIENDLY

ON THE OUTSIDE Playhouses give kids a place to be independent yet protected

by KIMBERLY NICOLETTI • photos by DANA OTTENBREIT

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asserted: A woman must have “a room of her own if she is to write fiction.” Though she aimed her thesis at a much different society, she just might have been onto an idea that now applies to kids. She demanded women be freed up from unnecessary housework, in order to have time (and space, via their own room) to be more creative. In the new millennium, kids have become more and more saddled with extracurricular

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activities, which keep them running from one place to another — unless, of course, they’re sitting, zoned into electronics. So, perhaps it’s time to offer them “a room of their own,” outside of their plugged-in bedrooms, and see if their imaginations don’t just take off, into the fictional, fantastical, fancy, fun world of unstructured play.

Playhouses have come a long way since the days of plywood and nails. Modern playhouses range from custom-built tiny

structures that mirror luxury homes, to two-story tree houses decked out with sliding glass windows, swinging cedar bridges, dog-friendly ramps and ziplines.

Dramatic tree houses It’s true: The High Country isn’t the most conducive to building tree houses. Pines and aspens, which line our mountains, aren’t the strongest, or even most limb-abled, trees upon which to hold tree houses. But all it takes is a little structural

support, and voila — you have an elevated room of your own.

Steve Novy, principal of Green Line Architects in Carbondale, built a tree house with local furniture maker David Rasmussen. They constructed a 230-square-foot home among cottonwoods and evergreens, supporting the main structure with logs that blended seamlessly, and then added a bridge, which led to an outlook platform in an evergreen. The house featured “scribed wood species

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Tree houses allow for not only odd angles and shapes, but also the fine craftsmanship of woodworkers, if desired. “(You can) approach it like furniture because it’s small enough,” he says. “Woodworking is a craft that is very hard to learn … but it’s really an amazing thing to see. It’s not as popular (these days) but it’s one thing we should hang onto and make sure it doesn’t become a dying art.”

John Griffin, owner of TreeHouse Colorado, specializes in tree houses with all the bells and whistles kids love, from rope ladders, trap doors, swings,

climbing walls and spiral slides to swinging bridges, “storefronts,” and even a stucco-sided tree house with a decorative rooftop and windows. He even designed a tree house for an 18-month-old, with three levels that rise only 18 inches, to prevent big falls.

Grounded imagination Dana Ottenbreit, a Vail second homeowner and founder of Wish Upon a Playhouse in Denver, offers custom playhouses, built for anyone, from princess to pirate, cowboy to cottage girl.

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a whimsical door frame. Her clubhouse, on the other hand, is rife with hubcaps, which create a barrier to the door labeled “Keep Out,” along with various other signs warning “adultz” and “girlz” to stay away. She fits her little houses to suit the site impeccably, from preparing landscape to situating windows to vent properly. She also replicates custom homes, making the out building “congruent, so it looks like it flows,” she says.

She often adds lofts or second stories — “whatever the client comes up with,” she says.

The enchantment of playhouses Playhouses, whether in trees or on ground, always have ignited sparks of free play.

“It’s a great place for children to make-believe or imagine,” Ottenbreit says. “They just are very creative, and they can play in it for hours. It’s something they can call their own; it’s their own little hideaway.”

She notes that kids “are more creative and stimulated when they’re doing those kinds of things and not in front of the TV.” Overall, “it goes back to old-fashioned values,” she says, which also includes the safety factor.

“Kids are contained, yet it’s not something you have to entertain them in,” she says. “(And, they’re) protected from the elements.”

She has watched young children, from the age of just over one, to teenagers, entertain themselves in “playhouses.”

“They grow into it, and play very differently at different ages,” she says, giving examples of how her 1.5-year-old niece started out with a “totally safe playhouse,” without sharp edges, and now that she’s 7, she wants an arts studio with bean bags. Teens tend to hold sleepovers, read on iPads and just hang out.

“They’re constantly reinventing it to be whatever they want it to be so they can engage more (and) redecorate,” she says.

Griffin has designed playhouses for the Make a Wish Foundation, with décor ranging from safari themes to simple, but very bright, blue.

He says little girls tend to like kitchenettes inside so they can hold tea parties, whereas boys like little windows and lookout towers, from which they can shoot water guns.

Tree houses lend an added sense of freedom, from simply being elevated, among trees.

Plus, the height allows for things like ziplines, slides, climbing nets, and, one of the most simple elements, but one that kids love the most, Griffin says: a bucket and a pulley.

“It’s so simple, but there’s something whimsical to it,” he says.

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IT’S SOMETHING THEY CAN CALL THEIR OWN; IT’S THEIR OWN LITTLE HIDEAWAY.”

While some playhouses include electricity, and even plumbing and heat, Novy points out that part of the magic of tree houses is akin to camping: It strips down “luxuries,” and calls upon resourcefulness of kids.

It also brings a sense of calm.

“It’s almost like being around a campfire,” Novy says.

For example, lanterns set among trees add an entrancing glow.

Another “benefit” of tree houses comes from their inherent danger. Although contractors build structurally sound tree houses, often anchored by hefty logs (connected properly, so they allow the tree to continue to grow), “there’s nothing about a tree house that’s perfectly safe,” Novy says. “It’s a little bit dangerous, and that’s why you do it. You have to climb up a ladder, so there’s an element of using a tree house (in which) you have to be careful. Then, you can sit and relax.”

So, in addition to firing new brain cells of creativity, tree

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houses also teach kids a sense of safety, while playhouses, in general, can add to a child’s sense of responsibility.

While some parents choose to hire an architect, general contractor or designer, others prefer to go it on their own, making it a family project.

“Parents should try to be creative and figure out what it is they want, and dive in,” Novy says. “It can be organic in response to the time you have and the resources. It’s a malleable project that doesn’t stress you out like a building project, because you’re doing it for yourself and without a lot of intervention or permits from your county or city, so it becomes a much more desirable process, and much more fun than a regular building process.”

No matter what avenue parents take to bringing playhouses into backyards, the important aspect involves how “a room of one’s own” can give way to a lifetime of creativity and happy childhood memories.

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RENOVATIONS

INSPIRED DESIGNS Renovations that go beyond the kitchen and bath

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kitchens and baths are the rooms to invest in when remodeling — especially for resale. But what about renovations beyond the kitchen and bath — and what about changing up your home to make it exactly as you desire?

While renovations run the gamut of the imagination (and the budget), many Vail Valley homeowners have been focusing on multipurpose rooms, outdoor living and space optimization.

The great room Enclosed home theaters were all the rage for a few years, but a bit

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of a backlash has begun: People want more open, multipurpose rooms in which to dine, entertain, watch movies, play games and hang out in, at a home bar.

Most family rec rooms still sit in the basement, or lower level, but remodels tend to be more open and include wet bars, and perhaps even wine rooms.

Wine rooms, which saw a decline in interest in the past few years, are now “an essential desire for people,” says Kyle Webb, owner of K.H. Webb Architects.

Newer wine rooms tend to be smaller, perhaps holding 300 bottles of wine, as opposed to 2,000, and they place an emphasis

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on visual design, he says. One recent wine room Webb worked on showcased a huge, backlit slab of onyx behind the wine bottles.

Wet bars tend to be a focal point as well. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to install bars that look like furniture, or ones that add “lots of drama,” Webb says.

One of his projects includes a bar carved out of a 6-inch-thick block of stone, which weighs a few thousand pounds. Another features a slice of tree as the bar, with a sink made from a carved boulder.

One homeowner Lori Schulte, licensed contractor, interior designer and owner of Interior

Ideas and Renovations, LLC, worked with wanted to keep his formal dining table that seated up to a dozen people, but since he didn’t use it regularly, he didn’t want to devote an entire space to it. Schulte sought out a European company, which offers pool tables that convert to dining tables. A hydraulic lift adjusts to proper heights for either playing pool and eating. She transformed the more contemporary look into a Western feel by adding leather and custom wood trim, then building a bar, which also can be used as a serving buffet, right next to it.

While many basements

THEY WANT TO HANG OUT OUTSIDE AND HAVE IT ALL. IT’S CENTERED AROUND OUTDOOR FURNITURE THAT LOOKS LIKE COUCHES …

AND BOTH FIREPLACES AND FIRE PITS THAT LOOK LIKE ART SCULPTURES.” used to be dedicated to kids’ play, “people are getting away from huge playrooms,” she says.

“It’s not just for kids; it’s really for adults, with workout rooms, bars, entertainment centers, multiple TVs (a large screen and then flat-screens at the bar). It’s more of a combination of everything together.”

Homeowners also accommodate guests when renovating great rooms. Many want a suite for the guest room so “it feels like guests have their own zone,” Webb says.

Outdoor living Outdoor living has been a buzzword since the economy has improved; more and more homeowners want to dine, relax and recreate right outside their kitchens or living rooms.

Bifold or trifold doors lend a feeling of being outside while inside, Schulte says.

And they don’t always have to be walk-throughs.

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PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY GAVIN

Architect Kyle Webb designs outdoor living areas with as much care as he applies to the rest of the home.

PHOTO COURTESY INTERIOR IDEAS AND RENOVATIONS

Lori Schulte, owner of Interior Ideas and Renovations, offers dining tables that convert to pool tables.

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Maximizing space In smaller homes and condos, homeowners are looking to maximize the use of their square footage.

“People are tending to downsize and look for higher quality in a smaller area, so they’re putting more money into smaller homes,” Schulte says.

Main levels are becoming more multipurpose, particularly in the smaller homes and condos.

“You pay a lot of money for Vail condos, so every square foot is pertinent,” she says.

“Everything’s just becoming more space saving because of the cost (of real estate).”

In addition to the convertible pool table, Schulte has plenty of other tricks up her sleeve.

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Murphy beds have come a long way.

an entire entertainment center — flat-screen television and all — and even fold out into a desk. Schulte recently installed a Zoom Room for an out-of-town author who wanted to write in her Vail condo, but didn’t want to sit at her non-ergonomic kitchen table. Schulte is also replacing a lot of old Murphy Beds in Manor Vail Lodge with the new technology. With Zoom Rooms, only the lower footboard moves to accommodate the bed; other cabinetry stays put.

In accordance with the efficiency trend, many homeowners elect to place a washer and dryer unit in their office or bedroom, for convenience.

Other, mostly full-time, residents want more functional laundry and mud rooms, outfitted with plenty of cabinets, tables and benches. Ann Darby, owner of Darby Architects in Edwards, has worked with a lot of clients who purchase homes or condos formerly used only on weekends, so they need more

WE’RE TRYING TO BE STEWARDS OF THIS MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY AND CONSERVE ON ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE.” space “for the daily function of a family,” she says. This includes larger mud rooms, entryways, laundry rooms, garage or storage space and great rooms.

In keeping with the theme of efficiency, Darby suggests

upgrading mechanical and electrical systems, for energy savings, whenever possible.

Though her Singletree Community Center project is commercial, she hopes to inspire 900-some homeowners by replacing the community center’s furnaces with high-efficiency equipment and changing out incandescent bulbs with LEDs, the latter of which allows 20 new lamps to use the energy of one former 150-watt incandescent.

“We’re trying to be stewards of this mountain community and conserve on energy for the future,” she says. “When people think about remodeling, they want to benefit from new, modern conveniences and colors, but when they look into the systems of the home, there are opportunities that can take the home into the next (level of energy savings).”

Overall, renovations offer opportunities to upgrade quality, efficiency, energy savings and, perhaps most importantly, enhancement of your home life.

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Jason Propst, principal of New Box LLC in Edwards, recently finished a remodel in a “farmhouse modern” style, which featured a 10-foot wide trifold window that connects the kitchen with the deck and acts as an over-the-sink pass-through.

He says it’s a somewhat regular element in today’s remodels.

Outdoor kitchens, complete with refrigerators, sinks and wine coolers, as well as artistic fire pits and high-quality, cozy chairs, sofas and tables are becoming standard when it comes to renovating homes.

“Everyone’s making their outside a high-dollar value, versus something (just) to look at,” Webb says. “They want to hang out outside and have it all.

It’s centered around outdoor furniture that looks like couches … and both fireplaces and fire pits that look like art sculptures.”

A new interest in outdoor pools has emerged as well. Just as an example: Webb worked on only one pool in the last 10 years, but now he’s working on five pools — mostly lap pools designed for exercise. Hot tubs are also becoming more of a visual element, surrounded by highend, durable seats and sofas.

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Hut in Avon, but it never really delivered. When the project crew from Shaeffer Hyde Construction and architect Craig Snowden came in to revamp the space, the best option was to rip everything out and start from scratch.

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open-ended,” said Steve Hooker, pre-construction manager with Shaeffer Hyde. “He would tell stories as the original project got underway, of simply sitting in a variety of restaurants and watching people, families, and study how they dined … he envisioned a place where the entire family could come in and get what they wanted.”

The concept for this original Northside location was to provide

quality coffee and a small menu of quick breakfast and lunch items.

“Jim wanted to create an affordable, comfortable coffee shop, with home baked pastries, good food, an informal bar and an inviting space,” says Jeff Katz, vice president of Tundra Design Group and Tundra Restaurant Supply based in Boulder.

One distinguishing feature that Pavelich wanted to feature was the in-house bakery, which

now runs in the upstairs portion of the Avon building. Northside general manager, Noah Bender, says the layout of the project as a whole developed naturally and progressively, particularly around the three different kitchens that were made to be fitting and functional.

“I like the way the kitchen is a focal point,” explains Bender about the cookery station that is just steps from the end of

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The Northside facility in Avon, originally conceived to provide coffee, breakfast and lunch, now features three distinct kitchens and a wide variety of faire.

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“It’s open and everyone can watch what happens.”

The original Northside was completed with approximately 2,500 square feet left unfinished.

The owner was considering what might fill the space, including thoughts of making it a retail or restaurant operation, and even a ski shop. Once he saw the success of the cafe, however, the expansion to create the full Northside Coffee and Kitchen Restaurant began.

The coffee and breakfast cafe became Benderz Burgers,

and the unfinished space was filled with another kitchen, full bar and seating area. Katz says the space was designed and built with materials that could withstand commercial use and abuse, while still maintaining a warm and inviting look.

“The reclaimed yellow pine was used throughout the restaurant for tables tops and counters, and the wall paneling is reclaimed barn siding,” Katz explains.

The reclaimed wood creates a depth of color and hospitality throughout, with a substantial texture and weight that gives the space as a whole a rustic yet solid feel.

The Tolix chars in Benderz were used for durability and aesthetic — before they become the standard for many other restaurants, Katz says, and the booths along the perimeter of windows in the building were made in Denver. The chairs in the main “Coffee & Kitchen” side are simple wood chairs, but

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“EACH SIDE REPRESENTS A DISTINCT CONCEPT WHILE MAINTAINING A CONSTANT DESIGN.” comfortable. Both dining areas have stained concrete floors to maintain durability and simplicity, and commercial tile was put in the kitchens. The tile backdrop to the cooking equipment, from Maxwell Tile out of Edwards, makes the kitchen seem less industrial.

“Each side presents a distinct concept while maintaining a constant design,” Katz explains of the coffee house and burger stop areas.

The spaces transition well, too, if you’re grabbing a coffee across the way to follow up your burger, or bellying up at the bar to watch the kitchen work.

“We like the flow of the bakery and barista line into the bar counter,” Katz says.

“This allows for guests to feel comfortable sitting at the bar throughout the day — breakfast, lunch and dinner.”

Once Northside in Avon was a proven success, the Shaeffer Hyde team revamped

a space in West Vail for a Northside grab-and-go, highend convenience store.

The once 7-Eleven, 24-hour fast food stop in West Vail was completely gutted for the project.

The interior was made to reflect the original Northside theme of rustic comfort, but the function of the space was made to be easy for consumers of coffee, breakfast sandwiches, nice food products, fresh donuts, baguettes and more.

Sawhorse Contraction designed and completed the custom wood shelving for pastries and cabinets for fresh bread.

“The entire process was a lot of fun,” Hooker said. “One of the most rewarding aspects was to take longtime standing establishments — the Avon Pizza Hut and the West Vail 7-Eleven, which were closed down and in disrepair — and to create new, updated spaces where people could come together, get quality food and drink in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.”

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This is just one of the many beautification projects that Singletree has undertaken and the initial phase of the project has finally come to fruition.

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in Edwards, has been working on several ongoing missions over the last several years. Some projects have eased the flow of traffic, with the completion of a roundabout at the west end of Singletree at the Interstate 70 exit giving everyone a sigh of relief. Other projects have enhanced the neighborhoods amenities, and some have made the entire community look pretty.

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101 Eagle St., Red Cliff • CO.

SINGLETREE BY THE NUMBERS: Courtesy of the Vail Board of Realtors

CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET Residences 28 Priced $649,000 to $2.99 million Vacant land 6 Priced $325,000 to $475,000 PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2014 Residences 10 Sale price $557,500 to $1.52 million Vacant land 1 Sale price $485,000

A full renovation and reconcept of the club’s Balata restaurant, open to the public and with astounding views of the Sawatch Range from the patio, is something the community has embraced, as well. Wine specials on Wednesdays and live music Thursday nights throughout the summer are added bonuses to the daily happy hour, 4 to 6 pm.

“This is a team effort that has created a club with new energy and a more vibrant gathering place for members, as well as the community,” says Cofelice.

In addition to Singletree’s own amenities, this active, vibrant neighborhood is just minutes from Edwards proper and its myriad services, restaurants, shopping and entertainment, and not much farther from our world-class ski resorts.

One of Eagle County’s Best Preserved Historic Homes!

Grand 4BR/4.5BA Victorian is warm & inviting Huge country kitchen, plus DR & 2 bonus rooms.

Rambling 1/4 acre park-like property is zoned Commercial, with creek running through it & 2 fire pits!

All for less than a condo in Vail & only 20 minutes away!

Vail MLS #923106 | $699,000

Jay Raiola, Broker | My Mountain Realty, LLC c: 970-477-1984 | www.mymtnrealty.com JULY 2015 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

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VAIL MOUNTAIN LODGE 352 EAST MEADOW DRIVE • VAIL VILL AGE

Living Large Fractional ownership in Vail Village offers the best of both worlds

by KATHY FILGO • photos provided by CHRISTIANIA REALTY

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any standard, is an exceptional location.

Winters provide the best skiing in the world, and summers the most glorious of settings on earth. It is a privilege to live in Vail, and Vail Village has been a prized setting for both year-round and vacation homeowners alike.

Because this location is so valued, it can be impossible to find a home that meets your discerning taste as well as provides the amenities you and your family desire. Fortunately there is an ideal solution that can meet all of your needs — Vail Mountain Lodge, the boutique fractional ownership located next to the flowing Gore Creek and in an enviable location where all of the activity of Vail can be enjoyed.

The average second homeowner spends only 22 nights of the year in their Vail home, yet has the inconveniences and expenses of home ownership.

At Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa the work has all been performed for you. There is a staff that stands by 24 hours a day to see to your every need. The only requirement during your stay is that a good time be had by all!

And that good time includes access to an 18,000-square-foot complete service athletic club with over 60 classes weekly, including yoga, spin, stretching, Pilates and TRX, a spa with nail and hair salon, onsite Terra Bistro Restaurant along with room service, two large outdoor hot tubs, use of the pool at the Antlers hotel, snow gear storage at either Gondola One or Golden Peak, daily housekeeping, and a

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10 REASONS TO OWN A RESIDENCE AT THE VAIL MOUNTAIN LODGE AND SPA 1. Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa is a boutique, fractional-ownership opportunity in Vail Village that is customized to meet your needs.

2. Enjoy one of seven luxurious, two- or three-bedroom residences, an exceptional full -service spa, 18,000-squarefoot Vail athletic club and the renowned Terra Bistro Restaurant.

3. Own the same period of time every year in the same residence.

4. Fractional ownership is much more affordable than owning a property of comparable q uality in the Vail Village.

5. Real estate in Vail Village has a history of showing strong value appreciation over the years.

6. In addition to superior accommodations and amenities not available in similar types of real estate, you will also aenjoy concierge service, shuttle transportation, room-service and daily maid service.

PROPERTY PROFILE • Boutique fractional ownership property

7. Location, location, location — you are just steps away from the excitement, activities, shopping and events that Vail Village has to offer.

8. Store all of your ski and sports gear at the property and have it waiting upon your arrival; then it’s delivered to the base of the mountain when you need it so you never carry it or walk in ski boots.

9. Be a real estate owner in the #1 ski resort in the country, with the option to rent your investment, or exchange it through the partnership with 3rdhome.com.

10. Purchase property at the Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa with pricing beginning at $175K. There has never been a better opportunity to own in the heart of Vail Village.

• Conveniently located in Vail Village • 2 or 3 bedrooms

location that has you ready for a new adventure every day or a peaceful place to relax while enjoying a beverage of your choice.

This exquisite boutique hotel provides the home you’ve always dreamed of: the same condominium deeded and ready for your return year after year. Should you decide that a change is in order, the value includes an

exceptionally convenient exchange program that can bring something new and different into your vacation time.

Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa could be exactly the opportunity that fits you and your family’s needs. This just might be the perfect chance to live and own in Vail Village.

Contact Chadd Ziegler for more information about how this Vail Village property could fit into your lifestyle.

• 18,000 sq. ft. athletic club and spa • Terra Bistro Restaurant onsite • 6 weeks / 3 fixed and 3 floating • Prices begin at $175,000

LISTING AGENT CHADD ZIEGLER Christiania Realty 970.445.0122 chaddziegler@gmail.com www.zieglerrealestate.com 77

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107 R OCKLE D G E R OAD / VAI L VI LL AG E

The Unmatched Vail Lifestyle Ski-in/ski-out luxury home designed for extraordinary living

by KATHY FILGO • photos provided by SLIFER, SMITH AND FRAMPTON REAL ESTATE

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market in the Vail Valley has been booming, with sophisticated buyers producing some very impressive real estate numbers. A noted difference from the past is that many buyers now are not only looking for vacation homes, they’re seeking primary residences from which to enjoy all of the privileges and lifestyle offered by the Vail Valley year-round.

There have been 17 home sales in Vail Village since January

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2014. Three more are currently under contract, two of which are listed for more than $14 million.

Several of the homes have sold at between $2,700 and $3,800 per square foot. The luxury market is back both nationally and internationally, and buyers are willing to pay for the finest of finishes and the best of locations from which to enjoy an extraordinary lifestyle on a part-time or full-time basis.

“We are seeing more families establish primary residences here; they are learning through the

extended periods of time they are vacationing in the area that this unique environment is a very special place,” says Donna Caynoski of Slifer Smith & Frampton, one of Vail’s top producing high-end brokers. “Families from big cities, particularly New York City and Mexico City, are understanding that Vail provides a safe and healthy environment in which to raise children.”

“Even though New York City is an amazing place,” adds a client of hers from New York, “we desired

a more active and outdoor lifestyle for our school-aged children. We naturally gravitated to our favorite vacation destination and embarked on a new adventure in Vail, Colorado. We love the sunny, blue-sky days and the temperate mountain climate that enables us to spend hours on end outdoors, both in the winter and the summer. We are fortunate to now be amongst this community that call Vail ‘home.’”

With a broad number of fine schools from which to choose, and a wide range of numerous

“IT’S AN EXCITING TIME FOR LUXURY REAL ESTATE BECAUSE TODAY’S GLOBAL AFFLUENT ARE ACTIVELY AND AGGRESSIVELY INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE AGAIN. THEY ARE PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN MARKETS LIKE VAIL BECAUSE THEY SEEK HOMES THAT OFFER A FAMILY AND ENTERTAINMENT-FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE. THEY SEEK A FULL, SATISFIED LIFE AND THEY KNOW THAT AN EXCLUSIVE, LUXURY PROPERTY IN VAIL CAN MAKE ALL THEIR HARD WORK TRULY WORTH IT.” — STEPHANIE PFEFFER ANTON, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, LUXURY PORTFOLIO INTERNATIONAL

opportunities for the entire family — Walking Mountains Science School, the Vail International Hockey Program and the Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, named the nation’s top ski-racing program for the second year in a row, are but a few venerable examples — Vail has become the perfect place to raise a family. Caynoski says local schools are now producing the well-rounded students prestigious universities prefer.

With the advantages of smalltown ambiance, refined cultural opportunities and unique outdoor elements, the Vail area has become the envy of many around the globe, further supporting the high-end market. This trend has solid footing with 12 custom residences currently under construction in Vail Village, a couple of which will have $30 million

to $40 million invested when the homes are fully completed.

“It’s an exciting time for luxury real estate because today’s global affluent are actively and aggressively investing in real estate again,” says Stephanie Pfeffer Anton, executive vice president, Luxury Portfolio International.

“They are particularly interested in markets like Vail because they seek homes that offer a family and entertainment-friendly lifestyle.

They seek a full, satisfied life and they know that an exclusive, luxury property in Vail can make all their hard work truly worth it.”

107 Rockledge Road is the type of Vail home that is highly sought after among luxury buyers wanting to make Vail their home, whether it be for part-time or full-time enjoyment. Located at the base of Vail’s Bear Tree ski run

and complete with media room/ den, game room, workout room, outdoor pool, ski storage lockers, heated parking and finishes never seen previously in Vail for a home on the open market, this is one of the finest homes to ever be presented in the Vail area. And because there are those looking for this type of unique and special environment to complement their lifestyle, there are other projects already underway that will attest to this market direction.

If you’re looking to create something exceptional in your life and the lives of your family, a place that fosters an incomparable lifestyle, 107 Rockledge Road is a home that will cultivate a life well-lived.

For more information and your personal showing, contact Donna Caynoski..

PROPERTY PROFILE • Ski-in/ski-out, located at the base of Bear Tree ski run • Approximately 11,509 sq. ft.

• 7 bedrooms / 8 full baths; 2 half baths • 2-car garage, multi-heated surface • Offered furnished at $30 million

LISTING AGENT DONNA CAYNOSKI Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate

970.390.4324 dcaynoski@slifer.net www.107rockledge. vailrealestate.com

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AUCTION

909 Elk Ridge Ranch Ute Forest

July 28

909 ELK RIDGE RANCH, UTE FOREST

Guaranteed To Sell At Or Above

Donovan family’s storied down-valley retreat marks the gateway to the Ute Forest and Elk Ridge Ranch

$5.5 MILLION Previously Listed For $8.995 Million

Edwards, Colo.—Twenty-one miles west of Vail Village in West Squaw Creek is a slice of the mountain valley that seems secluded and individual, yet is close enough to enjoy the elements that Vail’s pioneers first came to love in this tony resort: “lots of land and not too many people.”

West Squaw Creek is the gateway to Ute Forest and it’s where Sheldon Good & Company Luxury Home Auctions is conducting the first auction of a Vail Valley luxury home on July 28. In the Ute Forest is the site of the magnificent 8,000 square foot, 35-acre home known as Elk Ridge Ranch. It will go to auction with a starting bid of $5.5 million, an unprecedented value.

A 3.2 mile dirt road leads to the top of Ute Forest where the Elk Ridge Ranch is located. At the start of the road is the summer cabin and 400 acres “between cattle guard and cattle guard” of John and Diana Donovan, two of Vail’s original residents. In Colorado parlance, the Donovans at the Copper Bar Ranch and Karin and Bob Weber, at 909 Ute Forest—Elk Ridge Ranch, are neighbors. Good neighbors.

“Out here in West Squaw Creek and Ute Forest, it’s a lot like Vail was in the 60s,” said John. “There are very few people and a lot of land. Vail in the 60s was really nice and West Squaw Creek and the Ute Forest are equally nice today. There are only nine families up here and 10, 35-acre properties.”

Diana and John Donovan settled Vail in 1962 on what later became the fourth hole of the Vail Valley Golf Course. John was a stock trader in Chicago when he read a story in Sports Illustrated describing the vision of Vail and what was to come. He packed his bags, arrived in Vail, started Vail’s most famous bar in the day—Donovan’s Copper Bar--and later ran the children’s ski school. John met his wife Diana and made a spectacular life with a budding family including John Jr., Matt and Kerry. They all still live in the Valley. Kerry is the democratic state senator (SD5) for Colorado, now in her first term. Matt runs the homespun, amazingly community-oriented Honeywagon trash removal business. John Jr. is a school teacher and local fishing guide. For over 25 years, there has been a Donovan on Vail’s Town Council.

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Seeing Vail grow from the ground-up and being instrumental in that growth has put the Donovan family on the cutting edge of Vail’s pioneering spirit. So, twenty years after their arrival, they decided to check out of the bustling Vail Village scene and bought the 400 acres on Squaw Creek, just off of the road up to Cordillera (long before Cordillera was there). This is where they spend their spring, summers and fall.

They use a tiny cabin as their base and tend to natural gardens and raise Scottish Highland cattle and free range chickens. It’s where they enjoy simple living. Vail’s foremost restaurant, Sweet Basil, buys their produce weekly, giving true meaning to farm to table in Vail.

“Gardening is a passion – one I’ve had since 1968,” said Diana. “We love the peace and quiet up here in west Squaw Creek. The song birds are the loudest things we hear and we just love it. We return to our Vail home a few times a week to check mail and our e-mails, but mostly we spend our favorite season out here. It’s like old Vail. If a neighbor needs a hand, we give each other a hand. And, it’s one of the most magnificent valleys and forests in Colorado.”

Karin and Bob Weber became the Donovan’s neighbors at Elk Ridge Ranch in 2001. Passionate about the Vail community, Karin has served as a board member of several of the valley’s non-profits and is a long-time volunteer and author. Bob served on the founding board of Round Up River Ranch, a Colorado camp for kids suffering from cancer under the vision of Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Camps.

When they built their custom home in the Ute Forest, they utilized the talents of the best of Vail’s builders and landscape designers. R.A. Nelson was the builder; Larry Deckard the Architect; Carol Buto of Scottsdale, the interior designer. The garage makes gear-heads weep with joy; and the designer display kitchen would do the same for culinary aficionados. Every technological convenience is included, with touch-pad music, lighting, video, security and state-of-the-art monitoring. With $8.9 million in value in the home, the Webers have decided to go to auction with Sheldon Good & Company simply because, “it’s time,” said Karin. “We’ve loved this home and this location and being with our family here. It’s time now for another family to enjoy it.”

“One of my joys in living on the hill has been the drive through the Donovan property,” Karin continued. “The valley is beautiful in every season and creates a psychological space between town and our home.

I’ve appreciated the fact that it has remained pristine when they could have developed it with condos. The cattle, horses, wildlife, flowers and settler’s cabin add to the road’s appeal. While the drive may at first appear long to a newcomer, we can actually get to Highway 6 more quickly than can many homeowners in neighboring Cordillera.”

When asked what kind of neighbor is likely to purchase 909 Ute Forest, which John described as “a Bachelor Gulch or Beaver Creek style house with all of the allure of living in the forest,” John and Diana finished each other’s thoughts by saying simply: “Someone will buy Elk Ridge Ranch who is independent, loves big views and peace of quiet and has a home that they truly want to ‘live in.’ It’s a beautiful home with views like none other in Colorado. It’s spectacular. It’s a spectacular place to call home.”

And, though on a mountain road that’s 3.2 miles long, the snow-plow contractor lives just a bit further up. He’s the first one out when it snows and the last one home. The road adds to the allure, one might say.

The nature and wildlife you see on the drive up defines Colorado. Elk Ridge Ranch isn’t for everybody. But then, it doesn’t have to be. It’s a very special place.

8,000 square foot estate home Situated on 35 acres with spectacular mountain and valley views Custom-built high-end finishes one-of-a-kind spaces The auction will be held retreat at thewith home on July 28th,and 2015 and brokers are welcome.

For more information on Elk Ridge Ranch in the Ute Forest, see www.sheldongood.com/Luxury or call 1-800-480-0062.

Broker participation welcome.

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Fire on the Mountain The VBR partners with industry experts to develop a proactive approach to wildfire mitigation

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In fact, according to Colorado State University, 2013 was the most destructive year on record for Colorado wildfires.

Time to take action On June 11, the Vail Board of REALTORS® (VBR) launched a new Wildfire Mitigation program. As the first contact with prospective new homebuyers and active community members, REALTORS have a unique opportunity to engage both buyers and sellers with vital information and resources regarding individual property wildfire risk. The VBR is embracing this opportunity by partnering with local, state and national experts to develop a unified, proactive approach to wildfire mitigation. Enlisting the help and knowledge of several experts, including Wildfire Planning International President Molly Mowery, Eagle County Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Eric Lovgren, Vail Fire and Emergency Services Wildland

Program Administrator Paul Cada and Eagle River Fire Protection District’s Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Lieutenant Jodi Pratt, to name a few, the new VBR is vehemently dedicated to this cause. So much so, it’s impressed Vail Fire Chief Mark Novak, who lauded the VBR’s involvement.

Coming from Lake Tahoe, he was involved in a robust mitigation program that unfortunately lacked REALTOR involvement, and he stressed how critical REALTORS are to the success of the program.

Surrounded by forest on all sides, wildfire can have a significant influence on the sale or purchase of a home in our mountain community. Mandated wildfire mitigation requirements can involve the removal of trees, brush and other combustible items. In particular, shake roofs may need remediation during the sales process, adding $25,000-$50,000 to homeowner pre-sale expense. It is crucial for local REALTORS to be able to communicate these mitigation regulations effectively.

According to Cada, wildfires are seemingly rare in the Vail Valley due to climatic and topographical

characteristics. They fall into a category of “small in number but large in destructive force.” This has lulled our community into apathy regarding potential danger.

This misperception is also fueled by the notion that the area is surrounded by “Asbestos forest” that naturally deters wildfires.

All of this is frighteningly untrue.

In addition, he says, many people mistakenly assume that during a wildfire event, our community has the staff and resources to “put a fire engine in every driveway.”

In reality, our fire protection professionals are limited by both budget and personnel. He stresses that the responsibility of wildfire mitigation begins and ends with property owners.

Resources to rely on In an ideal situation, firefighters want to view mitigation as, “we don’t have to worry about that house” as opposed to “we can defend/save that house.” In order to get closer to this ideal, the coalition assembled by the VBR has developed several resources to help property owners and REALTORS be proactive including a Home Buyer and

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Grateful Dead fan may know, the infamous song “Fire on the Mountain” was written in the early ‘70s at Mickey Hart’s ranch as the hills surrounding their recording studio blazed with fire. California and Oregon have both struggled with wildfires for decades. Colorado has as well, but not until recently have the fires become so destructive that mitigation is a must for any community surrounded by forest and BLM land such as the Vail Valley.

From the heartbreaking tragedy in 1994 on Storm King Mountain near Glenwood Springs (South Canyon Fire) that unexpectedly took the lives of 14 elite firefighters to the Pike National Forest Hayman Fire in 2002, the largest wildfire in Colorado history, to the Black Forest Fire in 2013 near Colorado Springs, the most destructive fire in Colorado history, wildfires are getting increasingly dangerous.

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2326 TAHOE DRIVE | WEST VAIL This beautiful, sunny, 4 bedroom home is nestled on a hillside at the end of a cul-de-sac in Highland Meadows. Private location near National Forest land; yet, you are only minutes from Vail & Beaver Creek. The open living and dining area has vaulted ceilings, large windows for enjoying the beautiful views and is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The large wraparound deck is equally great for relaxing and enjoying the mountain setting. Master suite has a gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings and generous closet space and the loft could easily be used as an office. As well, there is a den/library on the main level offering the perfect place to curl up with a book. This home offers ample storage and the driveway has a snowmelt system, making for easy upkeep during the winter.

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52 ANDOVER TRAIL | HOMESTEAD Pride of ownership shows in this well maintained 3 bedroom duplex located hillside at the end of a cul-de-sac. Large, open living area with vaulted ceilings, wood beams, gas fireplace and large windows providing sunlight and mountain views. Master bedroom is conveniently located on the same level as the kitchen, living and dining areas. Both the master bedroom and the dining area open onto a patio and nice large yard. There is an exercise/bonus room located on the 1st level as well as a 2-car garage and a large storage area. There is an ultra-quiet “whole house fan” that keeps the interior efficiently cool while hot water heat warms the home economically.

$725,000 unfurnished For additional information go to www.52AndoverTrailB.CBRB.com

103 MEILE LANE | HOMESTEAD Completely renovated 3 bedroom and 2 bath single-family home in the Homestead Subdivision. The large great room has vaulted ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and numerous windows providing sunlight and views of the backyard. Master bedroom suite comprises the entire 2nd level while the additional 2 bedrooms and the 2nd bath are located on the same level as the kitchen, living and dining areas.

Mature landscaping, large deck, water feature with pond and fenced backyard.

Lots of storage: 3 large attic spaces and a large 5 ft. crawl space on a concrete slab.

Renovations include: new windows, new roof, new flooring, remodeled kitchen and baths and much, much more!

$709,000 unfurnished For additional information go to www.103MeileLane.CBRB.com

Kathy Cole and Krista Behr

Cole Luxury Team Coldwell Banker Devonshire cell: (KC): 970.390.0026 (KB): 970.376.8085 email: Cole@Vail.net | Krista@Vail.net web site: www.ColeLuxuryTeam.com

International President’s Premier Award Winner, 2014 Top 1% of the 86,000 Coldwell Banker Agents Worldwide #3 Individual Broker Associate in 2014, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado

MARKET REPORT

Seller Wildfire Reference Guide and a Wildfire Property Assessment Program. Arm yourself with knowledge and take steps to protect your property.

The voluntary property assessment program has been successful in other parts of Colorado including Boulder County and guides homeowners with an accurate evaluation of wildfire risk, property-specific recommendations to reduce this risk and a wildfire recognition certificate. In addition to peace of mind, home sellers have the opportunity to reassure prospective buyers of wildfire risk reduction, enhancing the real estate transaction as well as present mitigation activities to insurance providers increasing the ability to obtain/ maintain insurance coverage.

Lt. Pratt elaborated on the availability of assessments for

WILDFIRE IS ONE OF THE ONLY NATURAL DISASTERS WE CAN MITIGATE. FLOODS AND TORNADOS ARE BEYOND OUR CONTROL, BUT WITH BEHAVIOR CHANGES AND POSITIVE ACTIONS, WILDFIRE CAN BE POSITIVELY IMPACTED. THIS IS WHY THE VBR IS TAKING STEPS TO HELP FACILITATE CHANGE .” both homeowners and property managers. Along with the added benefit of prevention, the assessment informs firefighters in ways to defend the property during a major event.

“We look from the roof down and the walls out,” explains Pratt. “Does the home have shake shingles or a metal roof?

Are the gutters cleaned of

combustible materials? Siding should be non-combustible materials, and fuels (such as firewood and deadfall) should be in a safe proximity of the home.”

VBR CEO Toni Parker is passionate about this cause.

“Wildfire is one of the only natural disasters we can mitigate. Floods and tornados are beyond our control, but

with behavior changes and positive actions, wildfire can be positively impacted. This is why the VBR is taking steps to help facilitate change.”

Visit VBR.net for access to the Home Buyer and Seller Wildfire Reference Guide and information regarding the Wildfire Property Assessment Program.

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TIMBERS BACHELOR GULCH

Located at the base of Bachelor Gulch Express chairlift, the Timbers Bachelor Gulch offers luxury residences with an amenities package unmatched by any other residence club. Owners are pampered by twice-daily housekeeping, ski valet, personal concierge, complimentary daily lift tickets, preferred greens fees at Red Sky Ranch, and use of The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch spa and amenities.

NEW LISTINGS YTD 2014 673 YTD 2015 742 % CHANGE +10.3%

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The Mission collection from POLYWOOD All Weather Furnishings, available at Inside Out Home Furnishings & Design, in Edwards, are made of recycled plastic specifically designed to look and feel like wood.

the deck, settling in, cocktail in hand, for some well deserved downtime on that scratchy wooden lounge chair with stinky, faded cushions in the corner, near that splintery, not-so-comfy picnic table. Not ideal, but it is outside, and that’s where you prefer to enjoy these epic Colorado summer evenings with family and friends, some of whom are planning a visit next week.

Then, out of the blue, a clap of thunder rolls through the neighborhood, the warm breeze turns into turbulent gusts of wind and sleet starts pelting your heretofore smiling face.

You head inside, out of the elements, to better preserve yourself, finish that cocktail and ride out the brief thunderstorm, a common occurrence in the High Country, only to hear there’s a chance for snow in the forecast.

Good time, you think, to do some outdoor furniture shopping and replace that weathered

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old lounge chair and picnic table, which have seen better days. It’s time for a new collection of furnishings, you think, something a lot more comfortable, an ensemble you’ll be proud of, an eclectic combination of just the right effects for any occasion outside that will better endure this tricky mountain climate.

Lucky for you, with today’s hightech, maintenance-free materials, it’s never been easier to find great outdoor furniture designed with both maximum comfort and longevity in mind.

“It’s all about figuring out how you’re going to use your outdoor space, and understanding the product,” says Devon Jones, co-owner with her husband, Brian, of Mountain Living Furniture & Design, in Gypsum, which has the largest outdoor furniture showroom in the Vail Valley. “Yeah, comfort is important, but you shouldn’t have to compromise on comfort just because it’s outdoors.”

previous page: The Laurent deep-seating collection by Ebel — seen here at the Sunday residence up at Beaver Creek Point, in Wildridge — is the epitome of luxury and durability, combining solid aluminum frames wrapped with Hularo, a synthetic material that resembles wicker.

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Comfort, of course, is everyone’s first concern. Nobody wants to bruise their derriere on a hard bench, develop a backache from an unsupportive chair or, worse, get splinters. It’s much more enjoyable to sink into some serious “deep seating” with substantial cushions, dense but soft, made from materials that don’t fade from the sun or offer up a whiff of mildew from retaining water after rains.

Today’s best cushions are made of opencell, reticulated foam that sheds water quickly instead of soaking it up like a sponge, like traditional foam; and they’re

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This 8-foot cast-aluminum Monterey “fire table,” by Castelle, featuring a strip of gas-fed flames as a centerpiece, is available at Christy Sports in Avon.

THE WEATHER HERE CAN CHANGE ON A MOMENT’S NOTICE, FROM SUN TO RAIN, SNOW AND BACK TO SUN. THAT’S WHY YOU NEED STUFF THAT’S DOUBLEWHAMMYPROOF.” — CINDY O’BRIEN, DESIGN CONSULTANT, CHRISTY SPORTS

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Modern design meets maintenance-free with the Cabrio line of patio chairs by Loll Designs.

upholstered in a veritable miracle fabric called Sunbrella, made of acrylic fibers that are dyed through and through before they are woven. The fabric, originally intended for awnings, umbrellas and marine gear, doesn’t fade from the intense ultraviolet rays here in the mountains. It won’t stain, either — red wine, for example, just beads up and rolls off Sunbrella, and if not, just wipe with warm, soapy water.

Perhaps the most luxurious outdoor

furniture collection available, says Devon Jones, is the Monterra line by OW Lee, Mountain Living’s top-selling brand. “It’s overstuffed, so comfortable it’s like heaven” — and very stylish, as well, featuring details like hammered rivets at key intersections of the wrought-iron frames and embossed flat bars that envelope those vast cushions.

OW Lee, meanwhile, offers Sunbrella cushion fabrics in nearly 200 different colors and patterns, on special order.

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Those luxurious cushions, however, are nothing without the frames that support them, and that’s where being maintenancefree and built to withstand the punishing climate of the mountains is crucial. Some materials need a lot of care, such as stone tops that need to be sealed every two years; copper tops that need to be covered so as not to lose their patina; wood that needs to be sanded and re-stained or painted every few seasons.

“We really don’t recommend wood, even teak, at all anymore. It really doesn’t last due to the intense ultraviolet and extreme temperatures up here,” says Brian Jones. “And most faux tops for tables just don’t cut it, either.”

Open-mesh cast-aluminum and wroughtiron tabletops are best for this climate, he adds, but if you want something smoother or more traditional, go with porcelain tiles, which come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, require no maintenance and are virtually indestructible.

Unlike in other areas of design, sheer mass is an important factor, too, what with the occasional gale-force winds that come whipping across high ridges, a favorite location for homes with outdoor decks. Lightweight furniture can be easily damaged or, in some cases, blown into the bushes. Traditionally, therefore, the most durable furniture frames are made JULY 2015 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

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of wrought iron or cast aluminum.

Sara Border, design consultant at Inside Out Home Furnishings & Design, in Edwards, raves about OW Lee, too, especially the brand’s Gios collection, the store’s top seller, designed with a distinct and refreshingly contemporary look in heavy, cast aluminum.

“People often carry their interior design to the outdoors. Gios is clean, clear and simple and goes especially well in a mountaincontemporary setting,” Border says. “And outdoor fabrics have come a long way. Today, it’s hard to even decipher indoor vs. outdoor.”

Today’s new high-tech materials are giving wrought iron or cast aluminum a run for their money, however, Border adds, referring to outdoor collections manufactured from recycled plastic. Traditional designs, like the classic Adirondack, are available from Loll Designs of Minnesota, as are a wide variety of more contemporary looks, such as Lollygagger, Race Rocker and Cabrio. The material is 92

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heavy, and requires no maintenance other than an occasional quick spray with a hose.

“We have a customer up in the Lake Creek Valley with Loll Designs all over his property, which has a huge pond,” Border says. “The sun doesn’t fade it; it doesn’t scratch; and it’s comfortable.”

POLYWOOD All Weather Furnishings, from Syracuse, Indiana, is another favorite at Inside Out, says Border, as the texture of its recycled plastic furniture “feels more like a wood product.”

Collections such as these, she adds, are popular with growing families, who can buy a few pieces, such as a dining table and chairs, then add additional pieces — benches, rockers, swings, love seats, chaise lounges, gliders, bar sets, even kids furniture — as more funds, and space, become available.

“Once our customers get set in a collection, they tend to add on here and there,” Border says.

IT’S ALL ABOUT FIGURING OUT HOW YOU’RE GOING TO USE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE, AND UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT.” — DEVON JONES, CO-OWNER, MOUNTAIN LIVING FURNITURE & DESIGN

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Minnesota-based Loll Designs offers a multitude of design options for any deck — such as their Lollygagger line of lounge seating, left and center — made of recycled plastic.

S ET TH E S TAGE

Bar stools, such as these from Loll Designs, can be mixed and matched for any setting.

A recent round of conversations with outdoor furniture experts in the Vail Valley reveals a definite upward trend, at least in terms of sales, corresponding to the recent revival of the local real estate market.

“People are spending large sums of money on this stuff, as some homes here in the mountains have a significant amount of outdoor space,” says Brian Jones of Mountain Living Furniture & Design. “You can easily spend $30,000 on outdoor furniture just for your decks.”

That’s one reason Christy Sports recently remodeled its Avon location, significantly expanding its outdoor furniture showroom, says Cindy O’Brien, a design consultant and “patio specialist” with the company, based in Lakewood, which is seeking to accommodate a new wave of Colorado homeowners and homebuyers looking to improve their decks, yards and other outdoor spaces with the latest styles, materials and technology on offer.

“This state’s unique. People here really want to be living outdoors,” O’Brien says. “The fact they are improving their decks and yards is a sign the economy is on the way up.

“People are shocked at prices sometimes, but if you wrap your head around the fact good stuff will last for many years, it makes sense.”

Maureen Riordan of Vail-based Riordan Design, LLC, which specializes in staging homes for sale, says another trend is staging well-furnished outdoor living spaces, too, not only boosting its curb appeal but giving the perception of increased living space.

“Put a nice collection of outdoor furniture on your deck or patio and it extends the visual impact of the home. Extending the living space outdoors makes the indoor space seem larger and brighter.

The home sells faster because the homebuyer can fantasize living there.”

As with most home sales, Riordan says, a great collection of outdoor furniture doesn’t necessarily add value to a home by providing more precious livable square footage.

It really can, however, make a home more inviting to a buyer, inviting offers to purchase the home unfurnished with an option to buy the furniture separately.

— STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD

The wrought-iron Monterra line by OW Lee, the top-selling brand at Mountain Living in Gypsum, comes with overstuffed cushions made with weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric in nearly 200 different colors. Fire pits, meanwhile, are becoming widely popular.

Another popular style of outdoor furniture — wicker, traditionally made of pliable willow twigs — typically has not survived the mountain climate very well. But that wicker look now is getting new treatment with modern materials, as well. Cindy O’Brien, design consultant for Christy Sports, Colorado’s largest outlet for outdoor furniture and accessories, says her “hottest mover” is outdoor furniture by Florida-based Ebel Inc., which has more than a dozen lines made of solid aluminum frames covered with Hularo, a synthetic, woven wicker-like material with a composite resin coating that’s been infused with ultraviolet inhibitors, making it “100-percent weather-proof.” One recent customer, Dan Sunday, recently purchased Ebel’s Laurent deep-seating collection for his 94

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home up at Beaver Creek Point, in Wildridge.

“People in Colorado love their outdoor living; that’s why we live here. But the weather here can change on a moment’s notice, from sun to rain, snow and back to sun. That’s why you need stuff that’s doublewhammy-proof,” O’Brien says, adding Ebel’s cushions are made of vapor-sealed foam “wrapped in Gortex,” with options for Sunbrella fabric covers. “Ebel’s really on top of their game, and nobody else in Colorado carries it but Christy Sports.”

O’Brien is especially fond of another collection, as well — Monterey, by Castelle — that offers a nine-piece, cast-aluminum dining set featuring an 8-foot dining “fire table” with a strip of gas-fed flames right down the middle — perfect for those large group dinners on cool nights.

GOT A LIGHT?

Fire, in general, is hot, too, with a wide variety of fire tables, fire pits and other pieces designed to provide a natural looking flame — and some heat — to cozy up any conversation, whether it’s at a dining table, or a low table surrounded by deep seating. Beaver Creek Resort, for example, has several such fire pit seating areas around its main plaza and ice rink.

“Fire pits are super popular these days,” says Mountain Living’s Brian Jones, explaining it started with wood-burning fire pits and progressed to small tables with open-flame systems fueled by propane; now, many newly constructed homes are featuring natural gas lines to the fire pits.

“It’s all about natural gas now. You don’t even have to swap out propane bottles.”

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