Vail Valley Home // August 2016

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1119 Ptarmigan Road, Vail $19,950,000 Joni White Taylor

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59 NORGAARD • 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7,150 sq. ft.

Serene 2.5+ acre site. $278 per square foot – Best value in Cordillera! $1,990,000 Furnished

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779 EAGLE CREST • 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3,850 sq. ft.

Privately situated at the top of Eagle Crest Road, it offers iconic, sweeping views of Finnegans Peak and the Sawatch Range | $1,395,000

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447 KENSINGTON DRIVE • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,365 sq. ft.

Fully remodeled in 2015, this fashionable Kensington Green home has a contemporary cottage feel with clean lines, dark woods, a sleek new kitchen and a separate apartment over the garage | $1,295,000

38 BEAR CAT POINT • 5 Beds | 5 Baths + 2 Half Baths | 6,320 sq. ft.

Big mountain views, pond, bordering wildlife corridor, close to gates of The Ranch | $2,595,000 — co-listed with Cathy Jones Coburn

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127 WEST TIMBER DRAW • 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 5,276 sq. ft.

Perfect family home, gorgeous gardens, privacy at the end of a cul-de-sac $1,845,000 Furnished

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254 EAGLES GLEN • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 2,705 sq. ft.

Bordering the golf course with a huge deck and views to the Gore Range | $850,000 — co-listed with Mike Spear

29 MARTINGALE • 5 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,899 sq. ft.

Like-new home on a premier lot with Top of the World views, minutes from the gates of The Ranch | $1,645,000

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This beautiful home has new wood floors, an large deck overlooking a pond and a private location at the end of a cul-de-sac. | $845,000

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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 | $925,000 Furnished

Cordillera with memberships at a 5 - year high , find out why people are choosing cordillera .

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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 | $2,595,000

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 | $2,650,000 Partially Furnished

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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 | $2,785,000

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Astounding, iconic views from a French chateau-inspired home make this property a unique offering in Cordillera | $3,995,000

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

Reminiscent of the grand mountain lodges of the West, this residence is placed on a double lot, surrounded by open space and wildlife corridors, with views to the Gore Range.

Newly priced at $3,195,000 co-listed with Ed Swinford

375 RED DRAW • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3,531 sq. ft.

Exuding mountain charm and comfort, this gem is a sleeper and the perfect mountain getaway or cozy family home | $1,177,000

Pam Horan-Kates 970.390.0669 • phorankates@slifer.net 40 years in the Vail Valley. 28 years in real estate.

23 years focused on the Cordillera lifestyle.

WELCOME FROM THE BOARD

OFFICERS CEO MARK BERGMAN Chair TERRY NOLAN Chair Elect KYLE DENTON Past Chair ONIE BOLDUC Secretary COREY LAMOTHE MLS Director EILEEN DUKE Directors BETSY LAUGHLIN SCOT T MARINO JAY RAIOLA CRISSY RUMFORD LAURA SELLARDS MIKE SEGUIN

This Bachelor Gulch home is an impeccable display of the best life has to offer. See "Grand living at its finest," p.70.

A O N T H E C OV E R Photo by Peter & Kelly Gibeon Designed by Shepherd Resources, Inc/AIA and built

by Beck Building Company, this new home replaced an unremarkable '60s-era house.

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s longtime Vail Valley residents often say, “You come for the winter, but stay for the summer."

Throughout the valley, and Eagle County, you will find a vibrant cultural scene offering music, arts and dance of all genres and the impossible-to-overlook diversity of outdoor pursuits.

Trying to enjoy it all makes it clear one should never be bored living here.

The overall real estate market remains in a healthy balance. Selling prices consistently average 96 percent of asking price; the number of days it takes to sell is down about 9 percent while the overall inventory of active listings is down 11.4 percent; and the number of months of inventory is down nearly 21 percent. Year-to-date, the average selling price of $982,000 is down 19.5 percent, indicating a slight lessening of demand for the very high end of the market and an increased demand for less expensive homes. It should be no surprise that the most affordable homes sell in days while the more unique and higher priced properties require some patience to find the right buyer.

What does all this mean? Buying a home can be a competitive process.

Buyers who successfully find their new homes and sellers who sell their homes the fastest have learned working with a member of the Vail Board of REALTORS® is the way to success. Our members provide the most informed, ethical and comprehensive services for clients. Nobody knows the market like our REALTORS®.

Enjoy the summer!

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Vail Board of REALTORS® 2016 0275 Main Street, Suites 003 & 004 · Edwards, CO 81632 Tel: 970.766.1028 Fax: 877.775.5811 Website: www.vbr.net

Vail Daily Magazine Group GM SUSAN LUDLOW Editor WREN BOVA Associate Editor STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD Art Director CARLY ARNOLD Account Director KAREN SUING National Sales Director ALLISON ZWEIG Account Managers AMANDA PICOLA, CAROLE BUKOVICH, HEIDI BRICKLIN, PAUL ABLING Ad Services Coordinator CHELSEA ROSENTHAL Design Manager AFTON POSPISILOVA Design Team AMY HAWF, ASHLEY DETMERING, DARIN BLISS, MADELYN LYBARGER, MALISA SAMSEL, MIKEY MCGARVEY, PHILIP LANZINO Contributors JACK AFFLECK, CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT, BRENT BINGHAM PHOTOGRAPHY, DANN PHILLIP COFFEY, KATHY FILGO, KIM FULLER, PETER AND KELLY GIBEON, KATIE HARMON, KELLI HOLTZ, MARTY JONES, ZACH MAHONE, JUSTIN MCCARTY, DANIEL MILCHEV, KIMBERLY NICOLET TI, RIC STOVALL, MELANIE WONG

40 Prairie Circle | Singletree, Edwards

4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 3,185 sqft | $1,635,000 New Construction. Gorgeous Mountain Contemporary open concept with stunning architecture.

Located on a cul-de-sac & the fourth tee box of Sonnenalp Golf Course. Offering a main level master. The home is complete w/ exposed steel beams, many windows creating a light & bright environment, in floor radiant heat & air conditioning, mudroom/laundry room, & large 3 car garage. 2 private patios to enjoy the beautiful views of Arrowhead, a 2nd floor balcony/deck off of the jr master suite. Gourmet kitchen w/Thermador appliances.

Kimberly Lockhart 970.390.1424 kimberly.lockhart@evusa.com

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One Willow Bridge Road #43 | Vail Village

180 Offerson Road | Beaver Creek

Luxury, Location and Lifestyle in Vail Village overlooking mountains, creek and ice rink.

Teri Lester | 970.376.0779 | teri.lester@evusa.com Joanna Kerwin | 970.471.1852 | joanna.kerwin@evusa.com

Only steps from Beaver Creek shops, restaurants and world class skiing, with beautiful views towards the ski slopes.

Teri Lester | 970.376.0779 | teri.lester@evusa.com Joanna Kerwin | 970.471.1852 | joanna.kerwin@evusa.com

4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 2,839 sqft | $7,950,000

Teri Lester 970.376.0779 teri.lester@evusa.com

2 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 1,638 sqft | $695,000

Joanna Kerwin 970.471.1852 joanna.kerwin@evusa.com

4387 Columbine Drive | East Vail Secluded 0.55 acres lot with multiple mountain view | $625,000

Zoned for 2 single family homes. Close to hiking trails, creek and free bus.

Teri Lester | 970.376.0779 | teri.lester@evusa.com Joanna Kerwin | 970.471.1852 | joanna.kerwin@evusa.com

TERI LESTER & JOANNA KERWIN

©2016 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

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Unique finds for the home

34 LEGENDARY VAIL ESTATE LIVES ON

56 DESIGN WITH STORIES

76 THE TEARDOWN TREND

44 LATE BLOOMERS

62 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

84 DOWNVALLEY Q&A

68 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

88 BEFORE & AFTER

16 FACTS & FIGURES

A quick look at home trends

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Make the most of your deck or patio with a container vegetable garden

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The Vail Board of REALTORS® and Eagle County take action to introduce a voluntary wildfire mitigation program for homeowners

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Long a home to media tycoons, this Ptarmigan Road mansion lists for nearly $20 million

Extend the ‘season of color’ with late bloomers in the garden

50 LUXURY TOWNHOMES COMING TO HISTORIC RIVERFRONT PROPERTY

Welcome to Basecamp on Beaver Creek, at its confluence with the Eagle River

Antiques are more than functional pieces that fill a spaces

It’s summer in the Valley — let’s play

Quintessential interior gems and mountain views create a graceful life beyond compare

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A masterpiece of superior quality and exceptional location

Older homes on prime locations undergo redevelopment

Four questions with MountainFit's Lexi Mossman

New office in Eagle offers ‘space for collaboration’

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An extensive list of local professionals, brokers and REALTORS®

The Sebastian Resort | Vail Village

2-3 bedrooms | Starting at $169,000 Two - three fully-deeded fixed fractional weeks include Prime Winter and Summer weeks. Perfect Vail Village location within walking distance to the slopes and including outdoor pool with 4 hot-tubs, on-mountain ski valet, spa, fitness center, room service, daily housekeeping, valet parking, owners lounge, kids activities and business center.

All condos have a balcony, mountain views, stone-surround fireplace, gourmet kitchen, marble in master bath, fully furnished and appointed.

Karin Millette 970.376.0691 karin.millette@evusa.com

Austria Haus Club Beautifully designed and decorated, this is an elegant, boutique European retreat located on Gore Creek. Two and three bedroom memberships available for five weeks a year. The Club offers a vast array of amenities and personal services including valet parking, bellman, daily housekeeping, year round gourmet breakfast, concierge service, outdoor pool and spa, ski valet, exercise facility, and personal storage.

Price starting at $185,000.

Jean Mitchell 970.331.3236 jean.mitchell@evusa.com

KARIN MILLETTE

One Willow Bridge Road, An exclusive luxury residence club located in the heart of Vail Village. Offering two and three bedroom ownerships for seven weeks a year.

Service is provided by the globally recognized Sonnenalp Hotel. Five-star amenities include pool and hot tub on Gore Creek, valet parking, daily housekeeping, exceptional concierge service, 24 hour security front entry doors, fitness center and spa access and breakfast (winter only). Price starting at $385,000.

JEAN MITCHELL

©2016 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

DESIGN & STYLE Improved Nature TOP: A recently remodeled kitchen by Elegant Cabinetry in Avon features man-made countertop product, SILESTONE .

CALCATTA CALDIA MARBLE , left, features warm grey and gold veining. FUSION GRANITE , right, highlights a variety of colors and shapes.

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Large strides in technology have created an exciting time in building and construction materials. Some products emerge to create unique, stylized looks while others increase functionality.

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LAKE CREEK: 779 EAGLE CREST ROAD

BACHELOR GULCH: QUARTERMOON #11

Jaw-dropping, iconic views of the Sawatch Range Named “Almost Heaven” by its owners of 40 years A private treasure in the heart of the Vail Valley

Easy Ski-in/Ski-out access Elegant finishes throughout Upgrades include air-conditioning and in-floor radiant heat

3 Bedrooms. 2.5 Baths. | $1,395,000 | MLS# 926739 | Co-listed with Pam Horan-Kates

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VAIL: 3001 BASINGDALE BLVD

SINGLETREE: 35 HEREFORD ROAD

Beautifully decorated single family home in Vail Open floorplan, multiple decks, two car garage Meticulously maintained and ready to move in

Soaring ceilings and walls of windows offer sweeping views Open floorplan, remodeled kitchen, expansive deck w/hot tub, rec room Beautifully renovated Master Suite is a retreat unto itself

4 Bedrooms. 4.5 Baths. | $1,175,000 | MLS# 926527

4 Bedrooms. 4.5 Baths. | $1,249,000 | MLS# 926626

HOW’S THE MARKET? The summer selling season got off to a solid start in June, and activity has continued into the heart of the summer. Properties priced under $1 million have been selling like hotcakes, with year-todate transaction volume up 12% at the end of June. The $1 million-plus niche is still on pause, however, and off the pace by almost 7% in transactions. The high-end of the market continues to be impacted by the many uncertainties and variables in the world, whether Brexit, fluctuating exchange rates, or the vagaries of the current election. That said, there were seventy-two $1million-plus listings under contract, representing almost $195M in sales, as of early July. Included in this mix are a number of multi-million properties.

What does this mean to you?

If seeking property up to $1 million, don’t hesitate if you find the perfect home. It is unlikely to languish on the market. In the high-end, the current pause represents opportunity, as select sellers become more motivated to move their homes. Additionally, notable new developments in Vail are opening up intriguing options for buyers seeking unique multi-million dollar property. On the other side of the coin, if you are considering selling (particularly in Vail), this summer is shaping up to be a strategic time to bring your home to market. Whether buying or selling, teaming up with a skilled, experienced broker will best position you to realize your dreams here in the Vail Valley. I welcome your call should you wish to discuss the market in greater detail, and appreciate this opportunity to be of service. Thank you!

LED GARDNER Managing Broker • Bridge Street Office 970-376-0223 • lgardner@slifer.net • www.vailrealestate.com

DESIGN & STYLE

Black Top This kitchen from Elegant Cabinetry in Avon showcases ABSOLUTE BLACK GRANITE in a

Honed Finish.

Choices, Choices A new product from Arizona Tile in Denver includes, top to bottom, WAVE CHARCOAL

QUARTZ, VICTORIA QUARTZ and BLIZZARD GRANITE .

Mixed Media LEATHERED SURFACE GRANITE

shows off the natural variations in stone by creating a surface texture.

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

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FACTS & FIGURES

TITLES FO R R E AL ESTATE PR OFES S IONAL S Real estate agent: Anyone who earns a real estate license can be called a real estate agent. State requirements vary.

FEELING BLUE

REALTOR®: A real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, which means that he or she must uphold the standards of the association and its code of ethics.

Pantone’s Fall 2016 color palette is anchored by the blue family.

Real estate broker: A person who has taken education beyond the agent level as required by state laws and has passed a broker’s license exam. Brokers can work alone or they can hire agents to work for them.

Real estate salesperson: Another name for a real estate agent.

Real estate associate broker: Someone who has taken additional education classes and earned a broker’s license but chooses to work under the management of a broker.

• Graphic tiles • Sectional sofas • Reclaimed materials • Black window frames • Statement light fixtures • Stairwells as focal points • Open and airy • No formal dining room • Minimal design • Mismatched materials

FOOD SAFET Y This spring, researchers at the Korea Advanced Institutes of Science and Technology discovered a laser that can detect contaminated food in a refrigerator.

kitchen time For optimal kitchen organization, it doesn’t matter how you decide to organize your pantry; the important thing is picking one system and sticking to it.

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induction cooktops 1. Safety: There is no heat on the cooking surface, only in the pan.

2. Energy consumption can be cut by 10 percent to 20 percent by using an induction cooktop rather than a more conventional type of stove, since only the pan is heated.

3. The electric current operating the magnetic coil’s intensity can be finely controlled, allowing a low simmer to be maintained.

4. Because the coils are embedded below the smooth cooktop surface, the products also are easy to clean.

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SOURCES: REALTOR.COM, FORBES, HGTV, AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR AN ENERGY EFFICIENT ECONOMY, PANTONE INSTITUTE

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A True Legacy Home and Location

Location, Quality, Legacy 107 Rockledge Road in Vail Village. A rare opportunity to own Vail’s premier address—one of the very few true ski-in/ski-out single-family homes. Timeless design by architect Kyle Webb. A George Shaeffer Construction masterpiece. The flexible floor plan accommodates large or small families with ample room for intimate entertaining or social extravaganzas. This address has been available only twice in more than 50 years. It will likely be many generations before it sees the market again.

Price improved to $28,000,000 www.107rockledge.vailrealestate.com

Donna Caynoski (970) 390-4324 dcaynoski@slifer.net www.caynoski.com

Dedicated to the extraordinary. The exceptional. The unique.

770 Potato Patch Drive #4, Vail | 2,436 Sq. Ft. | 3 Beds | 4 Baths $1,400,000 | VailTownhome.com

2310 Sequoia Drive, B, Vail | 4,338 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 6 Baths $2,500,000 Furnished | HighlandsLuxury.com

4249 Nugget Lane, Vail | 6,054 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 7 Baths $4,200,000 | VailGoreCreekHome.com

1027 Forest Trail, Cordillera | 5,999 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 6 Baths $2,575,000 | CordilleraRanchLuxury.com

123 Peregrine Drive, Cordillera | 3,916 Sq. Ft. | 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths $1,475,000 | RanchAtCordillera.com

2000 W. Lake Creek | Paws Up Ranch, Lake Creek | 38+ Acres with Water Rights $4,750,000 | LakeCreekLuxury.com

4800 Meadows Drive #11, East Vail | 2,411 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 4 Baths $1,400,000 | RiverbendLuxury.com

1119 and 1067 Ptarmigan Road, Vail | 11,652 Sq. Ft. | 2 Residences with 9 Beds Total $19,950,000 | VailLuxuryEstate.com

740 Sandy Lane, Vail | 5,454 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 8 Baths $3,495,000 | PotatoPatchHome.com

145 Alcazar Drive, Cordillera | 2,205 Sq. Ft. | 3 Beds | 4 Baths $795,000 Furnished | CordilleraDivide.com

MALIA COX NOBREGA Global Real Estate Advisor 970. 977. 10 41 VailLu xu r y G rou p.com

malia.nobrega@sothebysrealty.com

Dedicated to the extraordinary. The exceptional. The unique.

2150 Daybreak Ridge, Bachelor Gulch | 10,000 Sq. Ft. | 7 Beds | 10 Baths | $12,500,000

Chateau Terrace #1401, Beaver Creek | 3,043 SF | 4 Beds | 5 Baths | $2,650,000

BARBARA SCRIVENS 970.47 1 .1 223 Va i l LuxuryG roup.co m

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700 Aspen Bluff Trail, Red Sky Ranch | Over 1 Acre Home Site | $525,000

66 Village Walk, Beaver Creek | 4,396 SF | 4 Beds | 5 Baths | $5,350,000

55 Holden Road, Beaver Creek | 6,758 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 6 Baths | $3,700,000

732 Forest Trail, Cordillera | 6,546 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | $2,475,000

CONTAINER GARDENING

SMALL SPACE, BIG HARVEST Make the most of your deck or patio with a container vegetable garden

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that require a garden bed, or at least a membership to a community garden?

Allan turned to container gardening, using trial and error to cultivate what is shaping up to be a successful herb and leafy greens crop this year.

“We don’t really have a flat garden area to plant anything,

but we do have a deck that wraps around the front and side of the house,” says Allan.

She maximized the deck space with the help of a staircase frame from Home Depot and some wooden planks. The result was a tiered pedestal for a number of pots and garden boxes that not only looked neat and tidy, but

also created a green, lush space.

“My boyfriend built the whole thing, and it probably took about an hour to put together. We got starters for kale and lettuce, some basic herbs like basil, cilantro and sage, and spring onions,” she says.

“I’ve added some potted flowers, too, and it really makes the deck feel more like a garden.”

The Most Spectacular Views of Vail Mountain...

Enjoy endless sunshine and magnificent panoramic views of Vail Mountain from every room in this breathtaking home located in Vail’s most exclusive private, gated neighborhood.

Boasting over 12,000 square feet, this five bedroom, nine bath home includes custom infinity pool and spa hot tub, office tower, movie theatre, spacious home gym with steam shower, detached massage hut, and oversized four car garage.

For a private showing and additional information please go to

www.ronbyrne.com/1000-Spraddle-Creek

285 Bridge Street Vail, Colorado 81657 970/476.1987

CONTAINER GARDENING

MAXIMIZING SMALL SPACES

HERBS ARE A GREAT PLACE TO START, ESPECIALLY FOR NOVICES.” — JEFF PIEPER Building your garden Container gardeners should start by assessing their space.

Your garden area should face a direction that will bring a decent amount of sunlight, advises Marty Jones of Colorado Wildflower Farm and Alpine Gardens in Edwards.

“Aspect and direction matter in your garden. It might not work as well if you have a north-facing porch,” he says.

Next, decide how you’ll set up your plants. There are a number of options, from those that require building, such as Allan’s staircase project, to simple arrangements of pots on the floor, chairs and tables.

Hanging baskets and pots also work well for balconies.

Just make sure that whatever your arrangement, plants can still get adequate sunlight.

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Local gardener Traci Macnamara created a hanging system for herbs along the rail of her deck with a towel rod from Ikea, some hooks and plastic pots.

“I’m fortunate enough to have a yard now, but for many years I didn’t.

Still, this was a great way to grow herbs on my deck, and it was very simple to put together,” she says.

Your next concern should be live, nutritious soil for your plants.

“There’s a difference between dirt and live soil,” says Jones. “Mix organic compost, which you can buy at the store, into your soil. As the season goes on, you’ll want to give your soil a boost with organic liquid fertilizer.”

• Go “vertical” – While the term vertical gardening usually refers to a specially designed structure with its own watering system, at-home veggie gardeners can make their own version by stacking their plants upward. Take an unused corner and put the largest and tallest plants at the back, with smaller pots cascading down at different levels. This ensures that every plant still gets sufficient sunlight.

• Hanging pots – Use rafters or rails to hang pots instead of taking up precious floor space.

You can also incorporate hanging plants into your tiered system.

• Grow in a bag – Use a cloth shopping bag to grown edible crops. This option is great for those on a budget or renters who are planning to move. This works very well for plants like carrots that need deeper root space. Bag plants are easy to transport and make for easy transplanting (to a bigger bag).

• Use a hanging shoe rack – Reuse your cloth over-the-door shoe pocket bag to grow small plants like herbs and lettuces.

Just make sure it has good drainage.

Legacy Ski-in/Ski-out Properties...

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Beaver Dam Road

Ski-in and out of this beautiful home located directly on Born Free ski run. Spacious living room accented with hand hewn beams, vaulted ceilings, and wood burning fireplace. This five bedroom home has beautiful outdoor spaces with cascading waterfalls, and heated patio overlooking the Eagle Bahn Gondola and Chair 8 ski lift.

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Mill Creek Circle

Coveted Mill Creek Circle address located just steps from Gondola One and the wonderful shops and restaurants of Vail Village. This five bedroom home has been completely remodeled and designer decorated.

For a virtual walkthrough of our exclusive listings, please visit

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285 Bridge Street Vail, Colorado 81657 970/476.1987

CONTAINER GARDENING

ASPECT AND DIRECTION MATTER IN YOUR GARDEN. IT MIGHT NOT WORK AS WELL IF YOU HAVE A NORTH-FACING PORCH.” — MARTY JONES

What to plant For container gardening, stick to herbs, leafy greens and plants that grow vertically.

“Herbs are a great place to start, especially for novices,” says Jeff Pieper, CSU horticulture extension agent. “They typically put up with a lot more dryness and are tolerant of hot spaces. Also, they can be moved inside if necessary.”

More advanced gardeners can even use tiered systems that use sun-loving plants to create shade for others, he said. Plants that like some shade include lettuces, peas, radishes, turnips and beets.

Make sure you have enough depth for your plants’ roots.

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while root veggies like beets and carrots need at least 10 inches.

Of course, don’t forget watering. In a dry, covered environment, some container vegetables need to be watered daily.

Things to consider Jones says container gardeners should consider companion planting rules if they plan to put multiple vegetables into a single pot.

Leafy greens often grown well mixed together. Also, interspersing nasturtiums, marigolds and other pestdeterring flowers can help keep hungry bugs at bay.

Planting in containers

make the soil more susceptible to heat or cold. Allan discovered that last year, when she used black plastic planters that tended to soak up sun and make the soil very hot. This year, she switched to wooden boxes, which solved the problem, she says.

Then, there’s the cost.

Pieper points out that tiered structures and containers can add up. He advises gardeners to “keep it simple,” or consider getting a community garden plot once your container garden is bursting at the seams.

“I know that a couple of the community gardens aren’t full, so look for spaces around town,” he says. “Some gardens also take volunteers who are paid by being able to take vegetables home, so, that’s a good option for some people.”

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The Vail Board of REALTORS® & Eagle County take action to introduce a voluntary wildfire mitigation program for homeowners

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the world seek out the Vail area to find their dream home and an inimitable lifestyle. This celebrated area is nature’s gem — resplendent with forests that flow up the glorious mountainsides and embrace homes to create a lush, verdant palette.

The beautiful forested mountains that make this area so desirable are also what creates a formidable challenge to protect that beauty. Wildfire danger is ever-present in the mountains and that poses the challenge of how to protect valuable property should a wildfire occur.

The Vail Board of REALTORS® and Eagle County, in an effort to work together to better protect the community from the ravage of wildfires, have taken a proactive approach with the unique REALFire® Wildlife Mitigation program that was presented a year ago and was launched July 5.

'An important step' The voluntary program assists property owners identify specific action they can take to reduce wildfire hazards on their property. At the homeowners' request, a local certified wildfire specialist from the local fire district or Eagle County will visit the home and then provide an in-depth report listing mitigation actions that are specific to the property. If the property owner chooses to successfully complete those items on the

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list of recommended mitigation actions, that owner receives a REALFire® certificate, which can be used at the owner’s discretion to, for instance, give to insurance companies or to potential buyers of the home.

“This program is an important step in the evolution of community-based wildfire mitigation,” says Eric Lovegren, REALFire® Program Coordinator and

wildfire mitigation specialist for Eagle County. “REALFire® is a great example of where we need to go with public/ private partnerships. As more residents face challenges obtaining insurance, we’re hoping to offer an incentive that may motivate owners to take action, and better prepare our community for wildfires. When the private sector is working in conjunction with the public

sector, firefighters are in a much better position to defend your property against fire danger.”

“Our commitment to the community’s social and economic vitality has always been a cornerstone of our work,” says Mark Bergman, Association Executive for the Vail Board of REALTORS®. “Our interest in protecting homeowners and giving back to the community prompted the Vail Board of

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OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY’S SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC VITALITY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CORNERSTONE OF OUR WORK. OUR INTEREST IN PROTECTING HOMEOWNERS AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY PROMPTED THE VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS® TO ADDRESS THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE HEAD-ON.”

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Many people have driven this REALFire® program and come together to develop something unique that helps firefighters protect homeowners’ property.”

There is a $50 fee to the homeowner for this service, while the rest of the program is funded by the Vail Board of REALTORS®, Eagle County, Eagle-Vail Property Owner’s Association, Berry Creek Metro District and the Singletree Property Owner’s Associations.

Having a local specialist in a county that is so diverse in topography is especially helpful because the type of wildfire issues in East Vail, for example, are very different than that of Singletree because of the unique and varied climate and eco-systems.

'An important tool' Mike Budd, chairman of the Vail Board of REALTORS® Government Affairs Committee, says the board took a proactive approach to work with local, state and national experts to develop this comprehensive approach to wildfire mitigation.

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disastrous financial effect on many homeowners (as some suggested programs in parts of the state have revealed)," Budd says. "So, we put a voluntary program in place, complete with a certificate of accomplished mitigation that would put our homeowners in a positive position with insurance companies, an advantage in selling their property and give home buyers peace of mind when purchasing a property.”

REALFire® emulated the successful Boulder County model while working with local experts who understand the unique position mountain living presents.

“The Vail Board of REALTORS® has a longstanding tradition of community involvement," says Bergman, "making a difference in this county in which we serve, helping to give our homeowners an important tool with which they can protect their property from the threat of wildfire is something of which we are very proud.”

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

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Situated between the 4th fairway of the Vail Golf Club and the lower slopes of Vail Mountain, this nine-bedroom estate can be purchased whole or as two separate homes.

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summer for nearly $20 million.

"The land alone is worth more than the list price," says Joni Taylor, co-listing broker with LIV Sotheby's International Realty. "It's a steal!"

Not quite obvious from across the fairway on Vail Valley Drive is the single-family estate — with stunning views

up to the highest peaks of the Gore Range to the east, out to the surrounding Gore Creek Valley to the northwest and southward into an immense aspen grove at the leading edge of Vail Mountain — comprises two independentlydeeded homes, actually, which could be sold separately.

The primary, five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath home on the east end of what originally had been three separate lots occupies the property with an even larger, four-bedroom residence to the west.

They share an impressive, private pool deck with all the bells and whistles — even a slide.

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'Not big enough' Originally designed by architect Bill Pierce and interior designer Carol Moore Mink — whose stories of taking on the project are priceless — the existing estate led the way in the 1980s for other buyers of older homes in the neighborhood to demolish them and start over.

"It was one of the first homes on the Vail Golf Course purchased with the intent of being torn down," says Moore Mink, who, by coincidence, actually lived in a soon-to-bedemolished home on one of the original lots when she first moved to Vail in 1981. "I'm sure it was purchased solely for the location."

Roy and Paula May, whose Chicago-based business involved the distribution of various media — adult videos, mainly — were aggressive in making this home something they would enjoy, along with their family and friends. The first residence was completed in 1993.

"It's interesting because, originally, there were three lots

Nearly six acres of aspen forest south of the property are forever preserved as public open space.

THE LAND ALONE IS WORTH MORE THAN THE LIST PRICE. IT'S A STEAL!” — JONI TAYLOR

If the property is purchased by separate owners and subdivided, it remains to be seen which residence will retain control of the very private pool deck.

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there, and they subdivided them into two," Pierce explains. "On the eastern-most lot, we built a house with a swimming pool. When we were done, Paula said 'it's not big enough,' so Roy bought the property next door and had that house torn down, too."

The Mays then asked Pierce to design and build a new structure west of the pool deck that wasn't to be a residence at all, he says, but instead a place they would call "the cabana" for entertaining guests with extravagant parties.

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want people staying on-site," Pierce says. "They could visit whenever they wanted, but they had to go home at night. She didn't want to run a hotel."

Hence, that second structure comprised an immense entertainment area on the ground floor with a billiards room, a media room and a dining area for as many as 30 guests at several, separate tables, along with a professional-grade kitchen to accommodate large dinners, many of them catered.

Upstairs was a his-andhers home gym, as well as a one-bedroom caretaker's unit, which still remains.

'They definitely liked entertaining' Among the many infamous parties held on the property during the Mays' reign on Ptarmigan Road — some with fireworks over the golf course — was the New Year's Eve celebration of 1999-2000, or "Y2K," topping the list for Pierce and Moore Mink, both of whom were invited. The Mays had installed an array of lights throughout the

cabana and the pool deck, they recall, leading to a transformer in the neighborhood blowing out and plunging the party guests into darkness in the hours leading up to midnight.

"We actually had put batteryoperated, decorative lights around the house for the party, as well, and we had all these candles, too. At that point, we lit 'em all. It was great," recalls Moore Mink. "I remember, once Holy Cross came out and the lights came back on, Paula wanted to turn them off again because she liked that better. It was a fun party."

"They definitely liked entertaining," adds Pierce.

More than the parties, Pierce and Moore Mink love to tell of times spent with the Mays on early planning sessions for the primary residence, one of the first in Vail to incorporate what's now considered standard, mountain-contemporary design.

Pierce, for example, recalls returning from Denver with Paula May one day when she spotted a hillside she thought would make great material for

The original owners of 1119 Ptarmigan Road were known for their infamous parties, some featuring fireworks over the Vail golf course.

IT WAS ONE OF THE FIRST HOMES ON THE VAIL GOLF COURSE PURCHASED WITH THE INTENT OF BEING TORN DOWN. I'M SURE IT WAS PURCHASED SOLELY FOR THE LOCATION.” — CAROL MOORE MINK

Much of the original interior design work by Carol Moore Mink remains today.

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the new home's exterior walls.

"She said, 'I want this stone' — and it was black granite. I told her I didn't know where to get it up in Vail, but she insisted," Pierce explains, adding that very black granite ultimately was used not only for the estate's exterior walls, but throughout the interiors, as well. "Now, there's a huge quarry there, and with the help of Gerald Gallegos she was the first to get stone out of it.

"She wanted something unique.

The idea was to make the exterior stonework and the interior stonework part of the same, indoor/outdoor concept, and it's pretty successful in doing that," Pierce adds. "There's continuity between the inside and outside."

Another unique aspect of his design, Pierce says, is the northfacing walls of the primary home.

They "step out," sequentially, he explains, to provide every room with a spectacular view of the Gore Range.

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Jan Chenault presided over extensive remodeling of the estate's second residence when the existing owners purchased the property in 2006.

(GUESTS) COULD VISIT WHENEVER THEY WANTED, BUT THEY HAD TO GO HOME AT NIGHT. (PAULA) DIDN'T WANT TO RUN A HOTEL.” — BILL PIERCE

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"The place always will have those views, which cannot be blocked," he says.

lot of the furniture pieces," she says. "It's a testimony that classic design never goes out of style."

'An eclectic-classical mix' Moore Mink remembers weeklong sessions with Paula May in Chicago shopping for fixed finishes — plumbing fixtures, hardware, lighting, cabinetry and the like.

"They had very tailored tastes, so it was a curated effort on their part going through everything, Paula and I edited our choices for Roy to vote on. It was a really fun process," she says. "Everything, oddly enough, gelled once we picked the dining table, a Spanish-style Dennis & Leen.

Then everything else came together to tell us which direction to go. It was a matter of balancing between ultra-contemporary and an eclectic-classical mix of modern lines and traditional pieces."

Moore Mink is especially proud of the primary home's living room, with a rarely-seen, back-to-back sofa arrangement.

"We purposely designed the room with texture, using suede and leather and mohair for a

Open spaces Beyond the design work, and the parties, Pierce says he truly enjoyed his personal ties with Roy May, an avid skier who invited his personal architect along on many occasions.

"Roy was a notoriously generous guy. For 10 or 12 years, he took a group of his best friends, me included, helicopter skiing to the Valemount Glacier, in Canada, with our own helicopter, chef, masseurs, guides, pilots, mechanics," Pierce says. "It was the world's greatest experience."

Roy May loved playing golf, too, Pierce adds.

"He had a putting green in the backyard, right next to the golf course, for his own use," he says. "And there's probably ten thousand golf balls he drove up onto the hillside across the street."

With that in mind, perhaps — and to preserve that magnificent aspen grove across the street, in perpetuity — the May

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The indoor/outdoor billiards room in the second residence is just one of architect Bill Pierce's many hallmarks.

family worked with neighbors to purchase several home sites on the south side of Ptarmigan Road from the Town of Vail for $1.2 million, according to public records. The town then worked out a deal with the U.S. Forest Service to preserve those half-dozen or so acres as part of the 1994 Vail Comprehensive Open Space Plan.

'Hollywood types' All good things must come to an end, they say, and the Mays, for personal reasons, put their Ptarmigan Road estate up for sale in 2006 — to be bought for $14 million, according to public records, by another media tycoon, a well-known Hollywood producer of TV shows we all know and love. The new

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owner — who prefers to remain anonymous, at least here in Vail Valley HOME magazine — hired Pierce again, to design and oversee a complete remodel of the cabana, along with a minor remodel of the primary residence.

"They converted the cabana into a real guest house, and I redesigned it to suit their needs.

I'm not sure why they're selling it or what their motivation is to put in all that work, then sell it," Pierce says. "Obviously, they're Hollywood types; but most Hollywood types are down the road in Aspen."

Jan Chenault, another local interior designer who'd previously worked with the new owners, got that call this time around.

"We remodeled the bedrooms in the main house long before we re-did the second house.

We changed the upstairs of the second house a lot, turning it into bedrooms. In the downstairs area,

This Spanish-style Dennis & Leen dining table was key to much of the primary home's original interior design work, says designer Carol Moore Mink.

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IT WAS A MATTER OF BALANCING BETWEEN ULTRA-CONTEMPORARY AND AN ECLECTIC-CLASSICAL MIX OF MODERN LINES AND TRADITIONAL PIECES. ... YOU CAN SEE IT'S ALL HELD UP RATHER NICELY OVER TIME.” — CAROL MOORE MINK

The kitchen in the primary residence is just one example of the extraordinary attention to detail on display throughout the estate.

we did some things just to make the living area work better," Chenault says. "I think they just wanted it to look more like their house than what it was before."

The newly remodeled guest house now has a more traditional dining room and kitchen area; and in the primary residence, the master bedroom suite, including an office, is undergoing yet another remodel this summer.

All in all, though the estate seems vast on the outside, the surprisingly cozy interiors are epitomes of elegance and privacy, many with stunning Gore Range views from grand windows. Extraordinary attention to detail is reflected in every element of the finish, design and furnishings.

The place even comes with its own staff of two — Sharla Nelson, head housekeeper for 20 years, and Jairo Alvarado,

a handyman — on-site five to seven days a week when the owners are in town, four days a week when they're not.

'Fine with me' One bond with the current owner Chenault enjoyed, she says, was asking what's going to happen in the upcoming episodes of the multipleEmmy Award-winnning writer/ producer/director's wellknown television series.

"He never would tell me, though," Chenault says.

As for Taylor — who co-lists the property with LIV Sotheby's Malia Cox Nobrega — she says one important factor potential buyers should consider is the entire property can be purchased whole or as two separate homes. Which home would retain access to the pool deck remains to be seen.

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LATE BLOOMERS Extend the ‘season of color’ with late bloomers in the garden

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Late bloomers, most simply, are plants that mature throughout the summer season and then produce a color burst in late summer or early fall. Lateblooming perennials often look good as they mature, adding green foliage and textural interest to a garden even when they’re not in bloom. But they look great when they finally pop open into colorful blooms late in the season when a garden needs a color boost the most.

Strategically choose late bloomers to enhance your garden all season long and display color that can act as a color bridge into

the beautiful fall season. While many perennial plants bloom in the late-summer or early-fall months, here is a select list of our favorites for the Vail area: SHASTA DAISY ‘BECKY’ (Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’) The phrase “happy daisy” can easily be applied to this perennial plant showcasing robust white blooms with yellow centers that offer a classic look to Vail gardens, where they grow well into the fall. Shasta daisies have strong stems, which make them great for cut flowers.

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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.

The black-eyed susan also has sturdy stems, making it a good choice for cut flowers.

PURPLE CONEFLOWER (Echinacea purpurea) Purple coneflower is a waterwise plant that is beloved for its daisy-like, purple-pink flowers and spiny center cone. This long-blooming perennial also attracts bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for those who like a lively garden full of pollinators.

RUSSIAN SAGE (Perovskia atriplicifolia) Through the summer, Russian sage grows beautiful green foliage on silvery stems until the late-summer season when its tiny purple blooms begin bursting open. This shrub-like plant thrives in the Vail-area’s high and dry climate, and its aromatic scent deters deer. With woody stems, this plant is hardy well into the cool fall season.

While these plants all offer

great late-season color to Vail gardens, grasses can also add fall--and even winter — interest to a landscape. Grasses don’t have colorful blooms like most perennial plants, but their varying shapes and forms can add movement with the wind in addition to their fine textures and colors that include shades of blue, green, tan and brown.

Instead of settling for a dull fall garden, choose a variety of these bright, late-season bloomers in addition to grasses for ongoing visual interest and variety in your Vail landscape.

THE RITZ-CARLTON DESTINATION CLUB, VAIL Located in Lionshead ownership offers you a second home that spoils you so you can enjoy your vacation. Twice-daily housekeeping, concierge services, slope side ski storage are a few of The Ritz-Carlton legendary 5-star service and amenities offered to owners. Owners who want to have the ability to travel the world can do The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vailso through five Lionshead unique reciprocity 728 West Circle,systems. #429

HOLLYHOCKS (Genus: Alcea) Hollyhocks grow with long, columnar stems that can reach 5 or 6 feet high, and their showy blooms range in color from yellow to pink to deep purple.

Just when other Vail garden flowers are losing their color, hollyhocks will rise above them all and provide just the right amount of color to keep things lively through the fall.

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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IN THE WORKS

LUXURY TOWNHOMES COMING TO

Welcome to Basecamp on Beaver Creek, at its confluence with the Eagle River

by STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD

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roundabout at U.S. Highway 6 and Avon Road in Avon, you may have been wondering about that undeveloped property on the northeast corner looking out over the confluence of the Eagle River and Beaver Creek.

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A vacant dirt lot for several years — after serving as a utility building and parking lot for owner Vail Resorts for decades — the historic parcel long ago was part of the historic, 160-acre Townsend Ranch. Its recent purchase by

a local developer and fast-track progress through Avon's approval process, however, has resulted in plans for Basecamp on Beaver Creek — 15 three-story luxury townhomes with scenic views of and direct access to extraordinary riparian surroundings.

Basecamp on Beaver Creek's 15 mountaincontemporary-style townhomes are slated for development on the banks of the Eagle River in Avon. Construction is expected to begin this summer.

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HISTORIC RIVERFRONT PROPERTY

Experience | Integrity | Results

Lionshead | Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola No. 215 | $2,595,000 spacious 2 bedroom ski in ski out new construction

Vail Village | Mountain Haus No. 218 | $1,395,000

Cordillera | 662 Saddle Ridge | $2,795,000 new construction 5 bedroom home with stunning panoramic view

Lionshead | Vail International No. 208 | $749,000 superb value in the Vail Core

2 bedroom residence on Gore Creek with ski slope views

Vail | 2440 Chamonix Lane | $799,000 a flat, sunny lot only a short walk to the bus

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West Vail | Bellflower Condo No. 3 | $415,000 updated creekside 2 bedroom condo

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"The riverfront and creekfront units are seemingly suspended on the hillside almost over the water," says Berkshire Hathaway Home Service's Page Slevin, a listing broker for the project, along with Craig and Kyle Denton. "You can't imagine until you actually see the site. It's pretty unique."

'A brand-new, riverfront product' Basecamp’s townhomes are spread out over three separate buildings, each aligned with the intent of maximizing view corridors. Ranging from 2,079 to 2,669 square feet of living space with private, one- or two-car, attached garages, the threebedroom townhomes — all with three and a half bathrooms — are listed at between $995,000 to $2.195 million.

"It's a brand-new, riverfront product with mountain-modern,

loft design, high ceilings and lots of glass and windows," Slevin says of Basecamp's overall design by architect Will Hentschel of 359 Design, a Boulder-based firm involved with several other projects in the Vail Valley, including the Westin Riverfront complex, the Torzetto enclave in East Vail and the First Chair Apartments in Lionshead.

Despite its scenic surrounds, Basecamp is a very "walkable" location, Slevin says, just minutes from downtown Avon and easy access to the ever-expanding Eagle Valley Trail System.

"You are an 11-minute walk to the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa — you can use their gondola to access the ski mountain; it's right there — and just across a bridge to Starbucks," Slevin explains.

Elegant Cabinetry designed to inspire the entire family.

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THE FRONTAGE ON BEAVER CREEK IS AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE EAGLE RIVER FRONTAGE. ... IT'S REALLY REMARKABLE.” — PAGE SLEVIN

5223 BELLYACHE RIDGE RD., WOLCOTT This beautiful single family mountain retreat is surrounded by aspen and provides the quiet solitude you’ll love. This well-built custom home is on 1.51 acres and includes 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, family room and a 2 car garage with a dog wash. Asking $1,150,000

"You'll have other amenities, too, such as private shuttles to Beaver Creek Village, and you can easily walk to the resort's Bear Lot to take the Beaver Creek shuttle busses."

Five distinct unit types allow for a range of living options, she says, and two units come with two additional dens, which could be used as fourth bedrooms, family rooms or offices, as well as spacious, 800+-square-foot decks. Many private decks are to be cantilevered seemingly out over the Eagle River or Beaver Creek, she adds, and Basecamp's property extends eastward to include a generous, private, riparian open space.

'A completely different sense' "The frontage on Beaver Creek is as beautiful as the Eagle River frontage. You can walk along the edge of the river in a private openspace area, where we plan to have an owners' clubhouse," Slevin says, inviting brokers and potential buyers alike to

view the property. "You get a completely different sense when you actually walk it and get up on the viewing platforms, which are at livingroom height looking out to the east, the north and the west. It's really remarkable."

Interior finishes throughout Basecamp will come from Slifer Designs, with "mountain chic" and "urban edge" style options, all with wide-plank wood flooring in many areas. Kitchens will feature quartz countertops, porcelain backsplashes, steel surrounds and high-end appliances by Wolf, Sub-Zero and Asko; bathrooms and powder rooms also will have quartz countertops, with many options for modern cabinetry and tile or textured floors and walls.

Anticipating reservations by potential buyers after bringing the townhomes to market in July, the developer, Gregg & Co. Builders, hopes to break ground this summer with delivery to owners by the 201718 ski season, Slevin says.

47 HOWARD DRIVE, SINGLETREE Enjoy golf course living from this meticulously upgraded single family home on the 16th fairway of the Sonnenalp Golf Club. This home has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a loft office that could be converted to a 4th bedroom, a family room and oversized 2 car garage. Asking $1,250,000

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Owners enjoy full luxury hotel services, including ski valet and parking. Relax in two outdoor heated pools, multiple jacuzzis, and RockResorts Luxury Spa and Fitness Center, all while enjoying low condominium dues.

EXCEPTIONAL RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES.

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3 bed/3 bath | 1560 sq ft

HOME DÉCOR

DESIGN WITH STORIES Antiques are more than functional pieces that fill a space

by WREN BOVA

Copper bear with slightly serrated edges made by an 80-year-old English sculptor, 4’ by 8’; French Georgian glazed two-piece cabinet in original French “gray” paint with nice details.

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has one basic rule when curating the items that fill her Edwards store, The Shaggy Ram: “I don’t buy anything I don’t want to live with myself,” she says matter of factly. And as it turns out, she has very high standards — and a very good eye.

Montgomery focuses on French country fruitwood furniture and English pieces, as well as accessories from France and England. Her annual pilgrimage to Europe nets her the sort of hand-fashioned, unique items that you could look for forever — and when you find it, nothing else will do. Whether it’s a German painted armoire, known as a schrank, dating from 1780, or a fruitwood table rescued from oblivion by layers and layers of wax and elbow grease, no two items are alike.

Why travel across the globe to find furniture and other home accessories?

“Quality workmanship — that’s what I see in most of the country pieces,” says Montgomery. “If it’s painted, it’s typically beautifully done.

The woods are beautiful.

Getting the patina on these woods comes from years and years of polishing. It’s very hard to get character into new pieces.”

Wood is a living, breathing organism. So when it’s tended and polished, nurtured and coaxed, it performs beautifully.

One such piece in the store is a French two-piece pear

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Beaver Creek Lodge #323R | Beaver Creek

5 Bedrooms | Separate master bedroom level | $3,850,000 Luxury home with great floor plan and large entertaining areas indoors and out.

3 Bedroom | 3.5 Baths | $2,495,000 Beautiful south facing views to the mountains, ski runs and Beaver Creek. Located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village.

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GETTING THE PATINA ON THESE WOODS COMES FROM YEARS AND YEARS OF POLISHING. IT’S VERY HARD TO GET CHARACTER INTO NEW PIECE.”

above: French pear wood two-piece vaiselier with sunflower carvings. top right: A trio of handmade Santas, approximately 29” high: golfing Santa, raccoon fur Santa and fly fishing Santa. right: A selection of French copper pieces, including a large ale measure, watering can, kettles, and port and starboard lights from a narrow barge.

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antique pieces like this have survived. This piece dates back to about 1790. The patina is fabulous and just glows.”

Other finds at the store include lamps, propeller tables with custom steel bases, brass vessels, kitchenware, sculptures and a delightful selection of Santas. The Santas are a bit

of a tradition at The Shaggy Ram, handmade by the same woman for the past 15 years.

Whether they’re made from fabric or fur, they are each one-of-a-kind. Though custom versions are available, themed versions such as a golfer Santa and a fly fisherman Santa are hard to resist.

THE SHAGGY RAM 210 EDWARDS VILLAGE BLVD. A-206 | EDWARDS 970.926.7377 shaggyramantiques.com featuring English and French furniture and accessories

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wood vaiselier imbued with lovely sunflower carvings that show it’s from Provence in the South of France.

“It is such a special piece because pear wood trees do not get really large and are not as prevalent as other fruitwood trees,” explains Montgomery. “So not as many

NEW CONSTRUCTION IN WILDRIDGE

Unobstructed views South to the Sawatch Mtn Range, West to Cordillera and North up June Creek

2957 June Creek Trail, North

2975 June Creek Trail, South 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3,780 Square Feet

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3,336 Square Feet

Offered at $1,425,000

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UNDER CONTRACT

124 Spring Place, Edwards 5 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 4,377 SF, $2,450,000

1733 Eagle Ranch Road, Eagle 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 2,999 SF, $839,900

376 Eagle Street, Red Cliff 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,110 SF, $424,900

UNDER CONTRACT

2578 Arosa Drive, Vail 5 Beds, 4.5 Baths, 2,659 SF, $1,299,900

3008 Wildridge Road, B4, Avon 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 810 SF, $409,000

1 Rule Road, Eagle 35 AC, $449,000

225 Gopher Road, G43, Eagle Vail 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 960 SF, $339,900

119 Elk Lane, Avon 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,623 SF, $939,000

1902 Lake Creek Road, Edwards 5 Beds, 5.5 Baths, 4,684 SF, $2,595,000

64 Lindsay Trail, Edwards 5 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 4,096 SF, $949,000

55 Willowstone Court, Gypsum 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,105 SF, $425,000

42 Stag Gulch Court, Edwards 4 Beds, 6 Baths, 5,180 SF, $2,139,000

3017 Basingdale Blvd, Vail 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,388SF, $499,900

146 Water Street, Red Cliff 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,912SF, $499,000

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WELCOME HOME LET OUR TEAM AT THE VAIL VALLEY JET CENTER ELEVATE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Ranked as a top FBO for each of the last 13 years, our top priority at the Vail Valley Jet Center is to make your next trip into the Rocky Mountains as seamless as possible. Let our two, full-time concierges take care of any of your travel needs including: TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Let us book your rental car, car and driver, or shared shuttle for planeside service to take you anywhere between Vail and Aspen.

AIRCRAFT OR HELICOPTER CHARTER: Whether it is a quick trip over to Aspen for a day of shopping or an international getaway, we can help you get to where you need to go, when you need to get there.

ACTIVITIES: We can help book the activity to best suit your needs, whether you like to ski, mountain bike or take in a show in the village.

Let us help you plan your next trip into the Vail Valley so you can be on the slopes and enjoying beautiful Colorado within an hour of landing at our FBO.

Join us for the 7th annual Wheels and Wings Festival on Saturday September 10th where we will host an all new air show with the Wings of Blue parachuting team, over 200 cars on display plus 40 aircraft and 30 motorcycles.

For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.vailautomotiveclassic.com

Visit us online at www.VVJC.com or call (970) 524-7700 871 Cooley Mesa Road | Gypsum, CO 81637

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

VAIL VALLEY

Nonstop fun in August It’s summer in the Valley — let’s play

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summer activity in the Vail Valley is waning. As Tennessee Williams would say, it’s the “shank” of the summer, and we’re just getting warmed up.

Whether you’re watching movies under the stars, ziplining or dancing in the street, it’s time to get out and enjoy everything this glorious place has to offer.

The hills are alive with the

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sound of music: Throughout the week enjoy listening to some cool jazz. Every Sunday in Vail, the Vail Jazz festival presents Vail Jazz @ the Market in Solaris Terrace from noon until 3 p.m. and then join folks for Vail Jazz @ The Remedy in The Four Seasons for more music starting at 8 p.m. Every Thursday evening Vail Jazz @ Vail Square will have heads bobbing.

Also, every Thursday, the Avon

Live! Summer Concert Series is a treat for all with live music lakeside at the Nottingham Park and Pavilion. And the music plays on at 1st Fridays in Edwards as they host live concerts at an outdoor venue riverside in The Back Yard.

Vilar enchants with an impressive musical lineup this August featuring Xanadu the Musical, Chris Isaak, Keb’Mo’ Band and Michael McDonald.

The music continues in Beaver Creek Village as it hosts the Friday Afternoon Club at the Plaza Pavilion featuring live music and a guest mixologist to help beat the heat.

Continue to tap your toes at Donavan Pavilion on the banks of Gore Creek as BRAVO! Vail presents Classically Uncorked, new music from Puerto Rico and Brazil; American Soundscape; and Tango and a World Premiere.

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Sunny, end unit townhome in the desirable Homestead neighborhood in Edwards with 5 bedrooms, 3-1/2 bathrooms, family room and 1-car attached garage. There is a gas fireplace in the living area as well as large windows that provide great natural sunlight and views to the west. The dining area opens onto a balcony that is perfect for evening barbeques and relaxing. The kitchen has an eat-in kitchen area, breakfast bar that will seat 3, granite countertops and stainless appliances. There are 3 bedrooms on the upper level with vaulted ceilings and 2 bedrooms on the lower level with a family room. Located next to the newly renovated Homestead Court Club with easy access to all of their great amenities and just minutes to the town of Edwards for restaurants, shopping, a movie theater & much more. Great Value in a Great Location! $698,000 furnished.

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LION SQUARE LODGE #368 | LIONSHEAD Enjoy the best ski-in/ski-out location in Vail from this hotel room at the base of Lionshead. The unit has 2 queen size beds and a remodeled bath with a separate vanity area. The amenities and services include: year-round swimming pool, hot tubs, saunas, exercise room, concierge service, valet service, on site restaurant and lots more. All within steps of dining, shopping, entertainment venues and full skier services. As one explores Vail’s Rocky Mountain paradise, the ski-in/ski-out convenience, quality facilities, casual ambiance and excellent service continue to make Lion Square Lodge the perfect place to be. Good rental potential.

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VAIL RACQUET CLUB BLDG 14, UNIT 23 | EAST VAIL Located in the desirable Vail Racquet Club neighborhood, this furnished top floor 1 bedroom condominium has a large sleeping loft and 1 1/2 baths. Recently remodeled kitchen with eco-friendly Lyptus cabinets, under cabinet lighting, backlights and stainless steel appliances. New solid surface Icestone countertops in both the kitchen and bathrooms. A skylight in the living/dining area provides plenty of natural sunlight. Additional features include fresh paint, upgraded lighting and heating, a wood burning fireplace in the living area, vaulted ceilings and private back deck.

Racquet Club amenities include a year round swimming pool, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, exercise rooms, tennis courts, playground area and common patio area. Good rental potential. The perfect mountain retreat!

$318,000 furnished.

Kathy Cole and Krista Behr

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If you’d rather see others tapping their toes watch some of the best dancers in the world performing throughout August at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail; or marvel at UpClose: Vail’s Dance Festival with Damian Woetzel or Dance Theatre of Harlem at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek.

Art lovers will delight at the outdoor Beaver Creek Art Festival on Aug. 8 and 9, where national artists from 30 states will display their artworks. Paintings, jewelry and glass pieces are just some of the beautiful original works of art that will be available.

For some authentic Western entertainment, herd your little wranglers and mosey on down to the Beaver Creek Rodeo series on Aug. 4 and 11 — and the professional cowboys

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Small, Private Garage with only 19 spaces. Easy In/ Easy Out Low Dues and Low Taxes HOA Dues: $250/ year Taxes: $877.20/ year!

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The BEST views for the BEST price. This one bedroom plus loft condo has 2 bathrooms and is beautifully updated. It’s desirable top floor location offers vaulted ceilings and direct views to Vail Mountain and the ski slopes!

Offered at $789,900

Almost 7,000 sq. ft. on Gore Creek! This impeccable 6 bedroom is Located on quiet cul-de-sac with outdoor firepit, hot tub, and prepped for outdoor kitchen.

Short walk to pool and tennis.

Offered at $5,300,000

What are you waiting for...Think quality of life!

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and cowgirls aren’t the only ones in on the action. You can delight your little ones with a mutton bustin’ experience; your 5- to 12-year-olds can thrill to a calf scramble; and for the adults burro racing will have everyone laughing out loud. Also for adults at the rodeo on Aug. 11 the Whiskey Wranglers will enhance your rodeo experience, as well as kicking off Beaver Creek’s 10th Annual Wine & Spirits Festival, with a whiskey tasting that is guaranteed to perk up your palate.

The Wine & Spirits Festival then continues on Friday with the Splendido Wine Dinner benefiting Bright Future Foundation; Saturday morning is filled with the Walk & Wine event combining a hike through the mountain trails to the Chateau where Executive Chef Brian Ackerman will

pique your taste buds; and that evening, at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, the Annual Grand Tasting celebrates fresh food tastings, premium wines and cocktails.

Sunday follows with a Port & Cheese Jeep Excursion ending at the Adventure Center — and ending an incredible weekend of great food, wine and lasting memories.

There is nowhere on earth like the Vail Valley for fun and frolic — from outdoor yoga classes and bungee jumping to mushroom festivals and bike races. There are rapids to be run, fish to be caught, horses to be ridden, lakes to be paddled and par to be shot.

This is summertime in the Vail Valley — it’s time to experience the great Rocky Mountains. There is something here that everyone can enjoy — so get outside and play!

482 Charolais Circle 4 beds, 3 baths, 3,227 sq.ft. | $895,000

Architecturally interesting, with a unique and flowing floorplan. Multiple outdoor living spaces, beautiful hardwood floors, open kitchen and dining room and views from the living room and kitchen are only a few of the many features that make this home enjoyable. Newer roof with great views from the rooftop deck, large lot and 3 car garage add to the appeal.

A great value in upper Charolais - must see to appreciate!

240 Singletree Road — Land PHOTO BY DANIEL MILCHEV / VAIL RESORTS

Beautiful rare homesite in secluded Singletree neighborhood with June Creek frontage. $395,000

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Park Hyatt Penthouse #10 | $9,899,000 4 Bedroom | 4.5 bathroom | 4658 sq. ft.

Andrew Keiser Villa Montane, Beaver Creek 970.331.4695 Andrew@vail.net www.AndrewKeiser.com

Villa Montane #215 | $2,195,000 4 Bedroom | 4 Bathroom | 2,480 sq. ft.

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3 Bedroom + loft | 4 Bathroom | 1683 sq.ft.

Villa Montane Townhome #218 | $2,395,000 4 Bedroom | 4 Bathroom | 2440 sq. ft.

182 WEST MEADOW DRIVE, VAIL VILLAGE 6 BEDROOM | 7.5 BATH | $14,800,000 This new Vail Village luxury residence is the best in its class; a modern European Chalet that highlights its surroundings using contemporary designs and natural materials. Located along the banks of Gore Creek this home offers the best year-round living experience in Vail Village,including 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, a riverside hot tub, large secondary family room with bar and media center, offered fully furnished.

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2 0 8 3 D AY B R E A K R I D G E / B A C H E L O R G U L C H

Grand living at its finest Quintessential interior gems and mountain views create a graceful life beyond compare

by KATHY FILGO • photos by RIC STOVALL

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live in a home that bespeaks the incredible level of prestige you have achieved in your life — a home that surrounds your family and friends in beauty and luxury beyond compare.

2083 Daybreak Ridge, in the exclusive gated community of Bachelor Gulch, located on Beaver Creek Mountain, is an impeccable display of the finest life has to offer in the great Rocky Mountains.

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Positioned on more than three private acres, this ski-in, ski-out masterpiece elicits awe from the moment you drive up and open the door. From the welcoming entry, and looking through the flawless, elegant living area, a majestic unobstructed view of the Gore Range is yours to enjoy from both indoors and outdoors.

The interior has been completely remodeled to create a spectacular, one-of-a-kind home

with perfect entertaining options.

The living area, with its massive trusses framing the inimitable view, provides a glorious setting for comfortable entertaining.

For more enthusiastic play, the lower-level family room is complete, with two large-screen TVs so you can keep an eye on all the action and a pool table for friendly competition; and to step the fun up another notch, there is a true, fully-packed game room.

There is central air conditioning, humidification and WiFi throughout for year-round comfort.

The plush bedrooms have all been remodeled, many with a connecting suite and coffee bar. The spa-worthy bathrooms complete each bedroom for an extravagant experience that provides for both the privacy and contentment of family and guests.

A perfect chef’s kitchen presents an enhanced culinary experience

because windows, again, provide a stunning mountain view.

The outdoor living areas, meanwhile, have no rival. This beautifully appointed space on multi-levels takes full advantage of the striking views; and with two fire pits, a melodious water feature and an impressive over-sized hot tub, this is the ideal stage for creating many memorable occasions. Because all these spaces are heated, your enjoyment of the outdoors is greatly extended and enhanced.

In the wintertime, there is nothing more extravagant than being able to access the best skiing in the country from your back door.

Bachelor Gulch boasts of 25 community ski-runs and is part of the unique Village-to-Village Trail that connects the villages of Bachelor Gulch, Beaver Creek and Arrowhead, combining for access to more than 1,625 skiable acres directly from your home. Whether you choose to take a couple quick runs, or are out for the day on the slopes,

PROPERTY PROFILE • Bachelor Gulch – single family • 3.06 acres • 6 bedrooms; 7 full / 3 half baths • Approximately 10,564 square feet • Offered designer-furnished • 4 car garage • $13.9 million

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skiing becomes as convenient as playing a game of pool. You will have the perfect ski-in, ski-out access with your own private, heated walkway direct to a ski-way — there is nothing more extravagant.

In addition, the advantages of living in the celebrated community of Bachelor Gulch carries all of the benefits of a prosperous lifestyle, including ski-lifts in your neighborhood; a heated outdoor swimming pool and a four-star, 21,000-square-foot spa at the The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, as

well as Daniel's Bar & Grill and The Grill, a high-end steakhouse.

The lifestyle 2083 Daybreak Ridge affords is one of relaxation and adventure. Quintessential interior gems throughout your home and mountain views people travel around the world to enjoy all serve to create a graceful life beyond compare. If grand living is in your sights, look no further — 2083 Daybreak Ridge is a home made for you.

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221 B E AVE R DAM R OAD / VAI L VI LL AG E

New construction with expansive river frontage A masterpiece of superior quality and exceptional location

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rare and sought-after homes in the world can be found in one of Vail's most coveted neighborhoods — the one comprising Beaver Dam, Forest and Rockledge roads.

This select community lies amid all the excitement offered by both Vail and Lionshead villages, where Gore Creek runs past and one can walk to their

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myriad activities and events.

Ron Byrne of Ron Byrne & Associates has lived and sold real estate in this neighborhood for more than 30 years. He now has listed one of the most impressive, newly built homes of his extensive career.

“221 Beaver Dam Road is a mountain contemporary home and is not only a masterpiece of design and construction but it is

located on the most unique site in this area. Gore Creek takes a bend around this property, giving the homeowners an exquisite view of the river, as well as the privacy that the trees lining the river provide.

The river delivers the only sound backdrop for this home — there are zero other noise factors. This home lives like a very private riverfront property completely autonomous from neighbors; and

what also makes this property so valuable is that this is the last of the waterfront land in the area,” says Byrne, listing agent. “Living in the rarified air of this exclusive community — with the Ross Perots and the Harry Framptons as neighbors — the standards for quality meet expectations of the highest degree.”

The location is extraordinary — not only because of the river but

PROPERTY PROFILE • Newly built • Located on Gore Creek • Walking distance to Vail and Lionshead villages • 6,196 square feet • 5 bedrooms / 6 full baths and 2 half baths • Elevator • Offered at $15.5 million

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because its close proximity to Vail Village. There is very little need to drive anywhere. The convenience of walking to Gondola One or the village's many restaurants, galleries, shopping and activities is a benchmark met by very few.

HM Capital Group of Denver put together an exceptional team to develop 221 Beaver Dam Road, one of the prestigious neighborhood's last remaining sites.

“We looked at this site and realized that this land was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Ben Maxwell, owner of HM Capital Group. “This is one of the larger and last remaining

lots in this subdivision and it has approximately 250 feet of riverfront. Our objective as a team was to focus on the highest quality in every aspect and create a home that people will walk into and be awed.”

Ted Leach of Vail Custom Builders, a superior craftsman, worked with the brilliant and talented Hans Berglund of Berglund Architects, LLC. Together, the team brought together a magnificent blending of materials — reclaimed barn wood and stone, metal roofing and copper panel siding — and expansive windows to capture the Vail Mountain’s beautiful surroundings.

Berglund discusses how the team shares a passion for building hand-crafted homes in mountain modern style that are unique to every client. They limit the number of their projects to a select few, allowing them to stay focused on the clients' needs and ensure their homes are built to their own rigorous standards. 221 Beaver Dam Road is certainly a reflection of that focus.

The living room and master suite have unobstructed views with no houses in the sightline. The main-level master suite with the remaining four bedrooms on the

lower level provides convenience and privacy for both family and guests. The massive exercise room is perfect for the modern active person; and the outdoor living space rivals that of the indoor space.

Bathed in privacy, with only the harmonious sounds of the Gore Creek rushing by, this home is a sanctuary beyond compare.

“It is important to view the uniqueness of this property — to see and feel the difference this home presents," says Byrne. "In my experience of living in this area, I must say there has never been such uncompromising quality and location as that of 221 Beaver Dam Road.”

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This new home replaced an aging, unremarkable '60s-era home, located on a remarkable, rural equestrian property, with priorities upon quality and outdoor living. architec t : shepherd resources , inc /aia builder : beck building company photogr aphers : pe ter & kelly gibeon

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Older homes on prime locations undergo redevelopment

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After replacing the original home, (below left), the new home enjoys expansive views and outdoor living environments beneath mature trees. architec t : shepherd resources , inc /aia builder : beck building company photogr aphers : pe ter & kelly gibeon

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wo years ago, Malia Cox Nobrega, a Realtor at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, sold a Vail Golf Course home for $4.4 million. Now, it’s under contract for more than $15 million — and it only remained on the market for a couple of months. Though the market is improving, it’s not skyrocketing real estate prices that led to the $15 million deal, but rather another trend, which is taking root in the heart of Vail: teardowns.

Second- and third-homeowners, as well as builders investing solely to resell, are buying multimillion-dollar homes then tearing them down because they’re located on prime lots in Vail.

Take, for instance, the now $15 million home, located on the Vail Golf Course.

Originally built in the 1960s and remodeled in the 1980s, the home didn’t necessarily need demolishing, but it also didn’t allow for the quality amenities — and even views — today’s refined buyers want.

Now, the six-bedroom, 10,015-squarefoot home maximizes views of the Gore Range with huge windows and receding glass walls, which open to outdoor water

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features and landscaping on the 0.71-acre parcel.

“The lot itself is valuable enough (to justify the teardown)” Nobrega says. “Aging singlefamily homes are being valued more as lots versus as a home. This is why you may see a very old single-family home in a prime location being priced at a very high price per square foot despite its age and deterioration.”

For instance, one Ptarmigan Circle home

had recent “cosmetic upgrades,” says Robyn Boylan, of Beck Building Company in Vail, but the home’s design failed to accentuate views of the Gore Range, and the family needed more space, so they rebuilt, with an entirely different layout. Another residence on Hornsilver didn’t meet the buyer’s style, but his main reason for rebuilding involved subpar mechanical systems, smaller windows and poor layout. He

While landscaping had matured, the original home greatly underserved the current value and attributes of this remarkable property. right : Architect Adam Harrison, of Shepherd Resources, Inc/AIA, engages the conceptual design process on the property.

built a much more energy-efficient home that captured mountain views. One homeowner challenged building codes for seven years to build his 10,000-square-foot (teardown) home, rather than a 6,000- to 7,000-square structure.

“It’s not always easy, depending upon where you are,” says architect Ryan Wolffe, of Shepherd Resources Inc./AIA. Of course, most of these teardowns occur with Fortune 500 clients. At lower price points, homeowners tend to remodel rather than tear down, but the more prime, and rare, a location is, the more likely buyers will flatten it. In fact, these days, it’s difficult to find a good teardown candidate because both homeowners and builders are snatching them up. “(There’s) low inventory because builders are watching,” says Ty Stockton, Relator at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s a fast-paced game. If the numbers work (to redevelop), there are 30 people waiting for it.”

On the other side of the teardown spectrum, longtime locals who have owned their 1960s home, like one on Forest Road, may need to expand for their growing family. Their modern home now showcases views better and provides everything from four levels — as opposed to two — and more outdoor space, with decks and landscape to a sod roof.

Vail’s premium properties are both limited and aging, and people want new, up-to-standard homes, Nobrega says.

“People are paying a lot of money, and they want something beautiful,” she says.

Doug DeChant, architect and Principal of Shepherd Resources, Inc./AIA Architects, concurs.

“Aging single-family homes are being valued more as lots versus as a home. This is why you may see a very old single-family home in a prime location being priced at a very high price per square foot despite its age and deterioration.”

— MALIA COX NOBREGA, LIV SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

"Our clients have become more informed and sophisticated about architecture, asking for enduring, modern solutions," Dechant says.

"This is very exciting.”

Shepherd Resources has extensive experience with renovations, and in fact, the architecture firm currently has four custom homes working their way through the studio, each of which is a teardown.

In addition, strategic redevelopments are paying off in prime locales.

“People are more than willing to (tear down) if they feel the value will be there at the end of the project,” Nobrega says. “Our trend of tearing down or significant renovation is inevitable.

The more prime the location, the more likely.”

RENOVATE V S. REB UIL D

Certain indicators call for extensive renovation, rather than leveling and rebuilding.

One main factor involves newer building codes, which may not allow a certain height a home already reaches, and therefore, owners would need to rebuild a lower structure.

Another key element, which often leads

buyers to settle for a renovation, occurs when the older structure sits closer to the river than current regulations allow.

Additionally, if the current home has “great bones,” which include high ceilings, an open floor plan — or the ability to create an open plan without moving structural walls — , proper orientation to views and the ability to modernize it with huge windows, people may renovate.

“It takes strategic planning to determine whether or not (people) tear down or if (the home is) sustainable,” Nobrega says.

Shepherd Resources/AIA Architects knocked down a home not even 10 years old because it was poorly designed, DeChant says.

“Something built in 1989 or older (on a great lot) is typically going to be a teardown,” Boylan says.

“1970s and 1980s architecture was more of a fad style — not something you’d want to see restored.”

Most older homes, especially those built in the 1960s or 1970s, don’t lend themselves to modern renovations. Tiny bathrooms, lower ceilings, small garages and inferior mechanical systems often characterize these homes.

architec t : shepherd resources , inc /aia builder : shaeffer hyde construc tion company photogr aphers : pe ter & kelly gibeon

lef t : West end of existing home, prior to complete renovation. right : A complete renovation used quality, enduring materials and integrated primary living spaces with the stream setting.

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The façade of this new, LEED Gold home engages the prime creek setting in dramatic ways that the original home, bottom left, missed. As seen below, new entry façade features architecture as art. architec t : shepherd resources , inc /aia builder : r a nelson photogr apher : dann coffey

“Quality wasn’t really the priority,” DeChant says.

And people in the multimillion-dollar price range typically don’t want the “Band-Aid” solution of a remodel, says Tom Bashford of Shepherd Resources/AIA Architects. “A lot of (early) homes generally don’t have good bones.”

Still, architects like those at Shepherd Resources/AIA almost always begin with studying what it would take to renovate a house. However, one of the most difficult, and common, aspects they run into is low ceiling heights — a particularly problematic issue on the main floor.

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“Lifestyles have changed. It’s a lot less formal and a lot more casual.”

— TOM BASHFORD, OF SHEPHERD RESOURCES INC./AIA

live with compromises,” Wolffe says.

Yet, the architectural firm recently found a clever way to renovate a 1992 home on Gore Creek that wasn’t oriented to take advantage of the views — owners couldn’t see the river from the main living space.

Since the footprint, foundation and main level floor “were a good start,” DeChant says, they designed a significant remodel to

link the river environment with the home.

Another reason teardowns are becoming more popular involves “a changing of the guard,” so to speak, says Adam Harrison of Shepherd Resources/AIA. “There was an aesthetic for more rustic architecture in the 1990s, but the generation that’s building now is looking for more modern.”

One major renovation they recently completed cost $6.25 million but includes huge glass doors in the main living area, that, when open, seamlessly blend outdoor and indoor living.

“Lifestyles have changed,” Bashford says.

“It’s a lot less formal and a lot more casual.”

That means no more separate dining rooms, kitchens and living rooms.

In addition, technology of materials has improved, such as the size and insulation factor of glass.

Landscaping also has become more desired.

“It wasn’t that long ago people weren’t that interested in landscape and big outdoor living,” says Stockton.

Now, owners want larger patios with extensive outdoor kitchens and landscaping with water features, fire pits and more.

In other words, the quality is stretching beyond the borders of the exterior walls.

“That’s what they want, rather than all these bedrooms,” Stockton says. “Vail is a social place, so (owners) are putting their square footage in the living rooms, so it feels like a mountain modern lodge, where 25 people can gather and tell stories about the activities (of the day).”

Occasionally, if a dwelling is historical and valuable enough, it may be relocated. Such was the case with a late 1800s log barn that sat by June Creek; Shepherd Resources/AIA took it apart and reassembled it south of Buena Vista.

trend occur extensively in Beaver Creek yet because most homes don’t have enough equity.

But it seems to simply be a matter of time.

“It’s going to extend out to second homes as the valley ages,” Nobrega says. “If something has enough value, it’s inevitable.”

Stockton is starting to see $1 million to $2 million homes in East Vail and West Vail being torn down.

“People want today’s amenities, today’s finishes,” Stockton says. “They want new and nice, and they’re willing to pay for it … They don’t want headaches from older homes — things breaking — and they will pay a significant premium for that.

“In Beaver Creek, the same phenomenon

could happen, though (those homes) were built on a much larger scale … (and many) would cost way more than the land value to tear down.”

In contrast, early residents in Vail built smaller homes, so there’s “little value in the home; the value is in the land,” Stockton says.

With Vail Resort’s world-class status and Vail and other prime area’s limited land, the teardown trend seems likely to continue.

“It’s just such a rare location and highly sought after,” DeChant says. “When you talk to people who have skied all over the world, (they choose Vail). It’s like the heart of New York City or San Francisco. The desire to own here is never going to change.”

Using only portions of the original foundation, this entirely new guest house speaks clearly of the modern, rural lifestyle. architec t : shepherd resources , inc /aia , tom cole , aia builders: tom mccord & patrick barrett photographer : brentbinghamphoto. com

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Will the trend continue? As homes built from the 1980s to 2000 start to age, many experts believe the same teardown trend in the heart of Vail will extend to outlying regions, including Beaver Creek. In fact, Nobrega already has seen a couple buyers level homes and rebuild in Beaver Creek, and she believes the market will support that, so more buyers will rebuild.

Shepherd Resources/AIA is starting its first teardown in Arrowhead while watching another architect redevelop in Beaver Creek. Even Strawberry Park, a relatively young community, is beginning to experience significant renovations, DeChant says.

However, Boylan hasn’t seen the leveling

“When you talk to people who have skied all over the world, (they choose Vail). It’s like the heart of New York City or San Francisco. The desire to own here is never going to change.”

— DOUGLAS DECHANT OF SHEPHERD RESOURCES INC./AIA AUGUST 2016 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

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dealing with pre-existing injuries or are in pain from an activity, MountainFit is available to come to you for pain treatment and recovery. If you are worried that you have suffered an injury but are unsure if you need to see a physician, MountainFit is a call away for a full injury evaluation, and if the injury does not require imaging, such as an X-ray or MRI, I can treat your injury right then and there.

If you’re a local youth dealing with knee pain in soccer or an adult with shoulder pains from golfing, a second-home-owner who has the frequent pains that unfortunately come with being active, or if you’re just visiting for a short trip and have taken a spill on your bike and are unsure whether or not a trip to the doctor’s office — and time out of your vacation — is necessary, MountainFit is for you and comes to you.

2217 VERMONT COURT VAIL Located only minutes from Vail on a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully updated home has a private, single-family feel and boasts a fabulous floor plan with unobstructed views to the north. Entertain friends and family on a lovely, sun-filled patio. This home is situated in the prestigious West Vail neighborhood of Highland Meadows, with minimal I-70 impact and just a short walk to the TOV bus stop.

Whether you are looking for a new home or rental income potential, this is a residence that should not be missed!

Beds 4 | Baths 4.5 | Approx. Sq Ft: 3,272 Year Built: 1994 | Taxes: $4,390 | Duplex: W 1/2

$1,675,000

MLS# 922135

Connie Kincaid-Strahan or Greg Strahan 970 · 476 · 8850 | 866 · FOR · VAIL www.VailPropertyBrokerage.com

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What is the benefit of doing this work at your home, rather than at a gym or clinic? lm : There are many benefits to in-home care. The main advantage is the convenience — being able to continue your sports without visits to therapy clinics. Maintenance, pain treatment and injury prevention can be scheduled efficiently so your busy schedule or vacation time is not interrupted.

Another benefit of in-home care is that I will be able to show you how to use your home or hotel room as your treatment facility. Did you know that a comfy bed makes for great abdominal stability exercise?

And a bathroom towel can be used as a stretching device?

MountainFit can show you how recovery and treatment can become a part of your daily routine in your home.

mean you have a weak gluteal muscle, which is causing you to be unstable in your stance.

Identifying all of these and more is imperative to preventing injuries.

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What are some of the main causes of overuse injuries? lm : Mechanical abnormalities in the body may predispose someone to injury. These dysfunctions may include hip and spine alignment: If you tend to paddle on only one side of a raft versus another, or if you run around a track and are always turning left, or if you primarily sleep on one side of your body, all of these scenarios will most likely lead to misalignments in your spine and hips.

It is also critical to identify weak or tight muscle groups: Do you ever have medial knee pain when your run or hike, or do your knees fall in towards each other? This could

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What is a hot topic around injury and prevention that you have been seeing? lm : A recent trend is that more athletes are focusing on injury prevention rather than treating pain once it appears. This is where recovery comes into play, and there are bountiful amounts of research on the efforts of recovery being inversely related to frequency of injury — the better we recover, the less frequent we get hurt.

MountainFit sessions are $100 a visit, and $50 for any additional service, such as Kinesio Tape and NormaTec Recovery pants. Visit www. mountainfitco.com for more information.

Helping Buyers and Sellers of Luxury Fractional Homes in Vail & Beaver Creek The Park Hyatt

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Services Colorado Properties has updated their office location at 1140 Capitol Street in Eagle. At suite 101, the office is located next door to the movie theater.

Jill Bossow, vice president, says the renovation is meant to transform the work environment

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to include offices, as well as a productive lounge area for the Realtors that need to drop in and work for a few hours. The combination features elements of a traditional office with a millennialstyle work space; half of the new design has six private offices for brokers, and the other half is open for working, meetings and events.

New office in Eagle offers ‘space for collaboration’

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#1 in Colorado FOR 16 STRAIGHT YEARS 5074 MAIN GORE DRIVE SOUTH #B | VAIL

5301 FERRET LANE | WILDRIDGE | AVON

PRICE REDUCED

4 BD | 3 BA | 1,628 sq.ft. | Mountain Views

4 BD | 2.5 BA | 2144 sq ft | Least Expensive Single Family in Wildridge

Glorious sweeping mountain vistas from this lovely East Vail duplex. Offers a summer stream, all day sun and totally renovated interiors and exteriors. 3 Bedroom duplex with over 4,000 square feet allowed to add. Very private location on free bus with vaulted ceilings. Wonderful! Offered at $850,000

Enjoy this cul-de-sac duplex lot with unblocked, panoramic southern views to the mountains & large outdoor grass space.Perfect starter home with a functional floor plan that can be remodeled/upgraded to your taste! Large unfinished basement can add approx 1,200 more sq ft & can be additional bedrooms or a legal lock off. REDUCED to $750,000

DIANA MEEHAN cell: 970.376.1202 email: DMeehan@Vail.net

ASHLEY And STEVE MAcdOnALd cell: (A): 970.390.3868 (S): 970.390.0230 email: SMacDonald@Vail.net

LION SQUARE LODGE #368 | LIONSHEAD

THE ASCENT #209 | AVON

PRICE REDUCED

PRICE REDUCED

Hotel Room | 1 BA | 306 sq ft | Off of main lobby Enjoy the best ski-in/ski-out location in Vail from this hotel room at the base of Lionshead. Within steps of dining, shopping, entertainment venues and skier services.

Good rental potential. Offered at $425,000

KATHY cOLE And KRISTA BEHR cell: (KC): 970.390.0026 (KB): 970.376.8085 email: Cole@Vail.net | Krista@Vail.net

3 BD | 3 BA | 1636 sq ft | Condo Least expensive and best value at The Ascent. Like new with top of the line finishes.

Two master suites, hardwood floors in living areas All amenities. Private Ski Shuttle to Vail & Beaver Creek. REDUCED to $789,000

PETER PAPANGELIS cell: 970.376.3784 email: PeterP@Vail.net

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Selling the Vail Valley with a combined 135 years of local real estate experience.

REMODELING

IT IS TRULY A GREAT PLACE FOR OUR BROKERS TO WORK AND OUR CLIENTS TO STOP BY TO GET REAL ESTATE INFORMATION .”

— JILL BOSSOW

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“Our goal was to create private office space for our brokers, while also encouraging space for collaboration,” explains Michael Slevin, president.

'New, modern design' For the complete renovation project, George Gregory was the contractor, and Bill Nutkins with NDG Architecture developed the layout.

First, everything was removed to create a big empty room, all the way down to concrete floors.

“The wonderful new office layout perfectly matches our expectations of the new, modern design,” shares Bossow.

The decor of the office is now contemporary, with a hint of urban feel with metal and wood combinations.

As a whole, Slevin says the layout encourages interacting in the office.

“The spaces function well together and afford our brokers and staff the space needed to conduct their business,” he says.

The office still has a conference room, but it also has large windows for a lot of light, and includes elements that make it easy for brokers and their clients to settle right in, including couches, a TV, chairs and tables that allow for less formal visits 'A great place ... to work' Bossow says her favorite part of the new office is this lounge area, where a broker can meet a client in a living room-style environment, or sit at the tall table and work.

“I also love the sunlight streaming in the large windows, helping the office to feel bright and cheery,” she adds.

“It is truly a great place for our brokers to work and our clients to stop by to get real estate information.”

Vail Trails Chalet #14

1 Bedroom | 1 full bath • 1 - 3/4 bath | Completely Remodeled Parking | Low HOA Dues | Vaulted Ceilings | $1,199,000

East Vail | 4445 Glen Falls Ln Sophisticated log home | 6 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms | 6759 Sq Ft | Great outdoor living w/Gore Creek frontage | Timber Falls pool and Tennis use | Ask about Vail Village parking option $5,300,000

281 Bridge Street, Vail, Co. 81657 970-476-1450 brandesscadmusrealestate.com

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BEAVER CREEK Strawberry Park $949,000

Awesome buy in Beaver Creek!! True ski-in ski-out slope side location. Totally renovated, great new floor plan, covered parking.

Strawberry Park features pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, workout area and ski storage.

CORDILLERA 1223 Red Draw $1,400,000

Immaculate single family. Enjoy this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home in Cordillera with outstanding views. Great family room.

CONTACT:

Jean Fioramonti, 970-471-2357, John Nichols, 970-331-6611, Vail Realty

CORDILLERA 209 Lucksinger Lane $2,185,000

A truly remarkable classic Colorado alpine log home in Settlers Park.

Marvel at the richly appointed log interior that melds flawless integration between hand crafted native wood and stone creating an elegant comfortable rustic ambiance.

CONTACT:

John Milligan 970-390-0549 milligan@vail.net Access Properties of Vail

EAGLEVAIL 83 Coyote Circle $699,000

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Duplex located in a quiet family neighborhood on the 6th Tee Box of the Eagle-Vail Golf Course.

Large master bedroom & bath on entry level.

CONTACT:

Andrew Cuomo, 970-476-8800, John Nichols, 970-331-6611, Vail Realty

CONTACT:

John Nichols, 970-331-6611, john@vailrealty.com, Vail Realty

EAGLE RANCH 15 Poplar Place $99,000

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Large sunny lot located at the end of the cul-de-sac, bordering open space. Last vacant lot on the street, very buildable lot.

EAGLEVAIL 225 Eagle Drive 3A $585,000

Premiere location in EagleVail and centrally located in the Vail Valley. The unit is adjacent to the golf practice facility and just steps to tennis, swim, community gardens, park, hiking and community center.

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

John Nichols, 970-331-6611, john@vailrealty.com, Vail Realty

John S. Nichols, 970-331-6611, john@vailrealty.com, Vail Realty

GYPSUM VALLEY Hardscrabble Ranch $98,000

CORDILLERA SUMMIT 923 The Summit Trail $1,995,000

LAKE CREEK 291 Brett Trail South $2,450,000

Newly Constructed Mountain Modern Smart Home with Breath taking views, Clean sophisticated interior detailing, extensive iron & 1800’s beams work, 4 bed, 6 bath, multiple bonus rooms, patio’s & fire pit.

Built in 2010, Designers personal residence, sophisticated energy efficient home with custom detailing & features throughout. Incredible views, great outdoor living, 4bd/ 5ba + bonus rooms.

CONTACT: Kurt Davis, 970-390-0988,

CONTACT: Kurt Davis, 970-390-0988,

kdavis@vail.net, Access Properties of Vail

kdavis@vail.net, Access Properties of Vail

Attractively priced, located in the heart of the Gypsum Valley in a private neighborhood made up of 18 homesites on 80 acres. This 2 plus acre lot offers big sweeping views in all directions and direct access to BLM from the back of the lot.

CONTACT:

John Nichols, 970-331-6611, john@vailrealty.com, Vail Realty

VAIL VILLAGE Vorlaufer #4 $1,495,000

Fantastic 2 bedroom 2 bath Village location.

Just a 2 minute walk to the Gondola and one block from the Village center. Well maintained unit with a private deck overlooking Gore Creek. Lowest HOA dues in the Village.

VAIL 1670 Fallridge Rd. C-11 $2,195,000

Welcome to one of the best private year round locations in Vail.

This renovated 4 bed 4 bath end unit townhome features a large wraparound deck, hot tub room, wood burning fireplace and a two car garage.

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

John Nichols, 970-331-6611, Bart Cuomo, 970-476-8800, Vail Realty

Ross Goldberg, 970-476-8800, ross@vailrealty.com Vail Realty

VAIL VILLAGE Villa Cortina 22 W. Meadow Dr. $1,875,000

Tastefully renovated two bed two bath first floor Village condo. Short walk to the lifts, desirable rental property with low condo dues.

VAIL VILLAGE 120 East Willow Bridge Rd. #2J $2,295,000

This 2 bedroom/ 2bath Village Center condo is ideally located along Gore Creek and has a spacious living area, upgraded furnishing throughout. Enjoy a short walk to skiing and adjacent shops and restaurants.

CONTACT:

John Milligan, 970-390-0549, Kurt Davis, 970-390-0988, Access Properties of Vail

CONTACT:

John S. Nichols, 970-331-6611, john@vailrealty.com, Vail Realty

VAIL 963 Lionsridge Loop #523 $349,000

VAIL 2217 Vermont Ct. West ½ $1,675,000

Recently renovated 1bd /1ba condo in Sandstone.

Outdoor pool, two hot tubs, garage parking, on TOV bus route. Great short or long term rental.

Highland Meadows 4 BD, 4.5 BA + Den. New hardwood floors & carpet. Open floor plan w/ views to the north and a killer southern patio!

CONTACT: Lee Williams, 970-476-8800,

CONTACT: Connie Kincaid or Greg Strahan,

lee@vailrealty.com, Vail Realty

970-476-8850, Vail Property Brokerage

VAIL 9 Vail Road #18 $1,495,000

Renovated designer furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath condo located in Vail Village. Short walk to the lifts. Front Desk, heated outdoor pool, hot tub and underground parking! Desirable vacation rental property.

CONTACT:

John Nichols, 970-476-8800, Bart Cuomo, 970-331-6611, Vail Realty AUGUST 2016 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

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VBR SERVICE DIRECTORY Beaver Creek Mgt./CO. Ranch (970) 471-1122 Bella Vista Properties (970) 331-2115 Belle's Camp Properties (970) 471-4071 Berg Real Estate, Inc. (970) 376-0215 Berkshire Hathaway Beaver Creek Lodge (970) 845-8440 Berkshire Hathaway Eagle Ranch (970) 328-2482

9 East Realty (970) 949-4986

Alpine Resort Real Estate (970) 845-9599

ASE Real Estate (970) 328-3792

Access Properties of Vail (970) 390-0988

Altima Group (970) 390-7020

Atencio Real Estate (970) 376-6570

Access Real Estate of Colorado (970) 328-9519

Angelo's Appraisal (970) 845-5056

Avenue Realty/ Mountain Properties (720) 227-5040

Advantage Real Estate (970) 926-1155 Alpine Mgmt. & R.E. Services (970) 855-0083

Antlers At Vail Real Estate (970) 476-2471 AP Resort Concepts (970) 390-3703 Appraisal Services of Vail (970) 476-3126

Backhus & Associates (970) 471-0440 Barbara Meese Realty Inc (970) 280-5200

Berkshire Hathaway Edwards (970) 926-8440 Berkshire Hathaway Gypsum (970) 524-1150 Berkshire Hathaway Lionshead (970) 476-2482 Berkshire Hathaway Vail Village (970) 476-0476 Berkshire Hathaway Villa Montane (970) 845-8700

Black Diamond Realty (970) 476-4414 Brandess-Cadmus Real Estate (970) 476-1450

Coldwell Banker Devonshire (970) 530-0311 Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties (970) 476-2113

Brooke Ferris Vail Real Estate (970) 376-0531

Colorado Appraisal Group (970) 328-1534

Buyer's Investment Group, LLC (970) 926-2305

Colorado Mtn & City Homes (303) 841-6618

Byron Vail Homes (267) 799-8301

Colorado Valuation Consultants (303) 238-8626

C & B Real Estate Co. (970) 926-8709 Carl H. Luppens, Broker (303) 394-1400 CBRE, Inc (970) 446-6903 Century 21 Mountain Luxury (970) 333-9318 Christiania Realty, Inc. (970) 477-7850 Churchill Real Estate Co. (970) 471-0420 Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties (970) 476-2113

D. O'Neill Enterprises, Inc. (970) 390-8228 Dalco Realty, Ltd. (970) 328-7272 Danielle Stoltz, Broker (970) 977-0560 Dantas Colorado Properties Inc (970) 376-6111 Dauphinais Real Estate, Inc. (970) 476-9112 Davos Group Vail (970) 376-8245

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49 FAIRWAY LANE • Cordillera 4 bedroom | 4.5 bath | 3283 square feet | $939,999 Jennifer Coulson | 970-331-9011 • jennifer.coulson@coldwellbanker.com • www.jcoulson.cbdistinctive.com

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2 bedroom | 2 bath | 1188 square feet | $1,125,000

3 bedroom | 3 bath | 2442 square feet | $900,000

Chris McDonnell | 970-331-4617 chris.mcdonnell@coldwellbanker.com www.vailskicondosforsale.com

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970.476.2113 • www.ColdwellBankerVail.com • 286 Bridge Street, Vail, CO 81657

VBR SERVICE DIRECTORY

Distinguished Properties Realty (970) 926-3777 DMG Appraisal Services (970) 569-3911 Dolce Vita Realty (970) 331-4807 Donald L. Horst, Broker (970) 471-1737 Double Diamond Real Estate (970) 376-7979 Douglas Elliman Real Estate (970) 925-8810 Eagle County Assessor (970) 328-8640 EagleVail Realty & Management (970) 331-0387 Elite Mountain Properties LLC (970) 390-8262 Elizabeth D. Macleod, Appraiser (970) 926-7817 Engel and Volkers (970) 477-5300 Eustaquio Cortina Real Estate (970) 476-2050 Fortius Realty (970) 368-4401 Four Seasons Realty, LLC (970) 926-5990 Frost Creek Realty LLC (970) 455-3072 Garton Real Estate (970) 524-4116 Gary Harder, Appraiser (719) 337-1692 Gary Shields, Appraiser (970) 328-7735 Gateway Land & Development - Edwards (970) 926-6777 Gateway Land & Development - Vail (970) 790-6777 Gore Creek Properties Real Estate (970) 479-2858 Grimaldi International R.E. (970) 926-0029 Havlik Realty, Inc (970) 390-2111 HBM Real Estate (708) 380-4890 Helen M. Gies, Broker (970) 390-3455 High Country Realty, Inc. (866) 376-8807 High Life Properties, LLC (970) 926-6097 Highmark Real Estate (970) 343-0703 96

Hoffman West Real Estate (970) 926-6000 J. Krueger and Company (970) 926-1858 J.F. Real Estate (970) 904-2002

Mountain Properties Real Estate (970) 949-5474 Mountain Valley (970) 926-5692

Mountain Valley Property James Trudeau, Appraiser Management (970) 390-9664 (970) 390-0961 Jon Reid Lindner Real Estate (970) 331-6111 Katherine Dodds, Broker (970) 390-8981 Katherine McCarty, Broker (970) 471-2276 Keller Williams Mtn Properties (970) 476-1600 Keller Williams Mtn Properties (970) 337-7777 Ken Wilson Broker LLC (970) 390-1320 Kim Tofferi, Broker (970) 390-4701 King Realty (970) 688-4843 KKS Property Mngmnt & RE Sales (970) 328-6890 Landreth Companies LLC (970) 361-1800 Legacy Estates (970) 390-7411 Lindvall Mountain Real Estate (970) 390-2695 LIV Sotheby's Int Realty Beaver Creek (970) 845-0400 LIV Sotheby's Int. RealtyCovered Bridge (970) 476-7944 LIV Sotheby's Int. RealyBridge Street (970) 476-7944 LIV Sothebys Intl Realty Edwards (970) 748-5150 Lodge Real Estate (970) 754-7814 Majestic Real Estate (303) 877-5645 Mayer Properties, L.L.C. (303) 579-2167 McNeill Property Management (970) 479-6047 Minturn Real Estate & Development (970) 376-2167 Mountain Homes Vail (970) 331-3373 Mountain Living Realty (970) 331-9560

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Mountain West Real Estate (970) 476-0500

My Mountain Realty, LLC (970) 477-1984 NAI Mountain Commercial (970) 476-6415 Nancy F. Maxon, Appraiser (970) 926-2262 Nancy Lipsky & Co (970) 328-5551 Nancy Powell, Broker (970) 376-5833 Navarro Lowrey Properties, Inc (970) 390-5302 Nevin Real Estate Group (970) 471-0207 North South Properties Inc (970) 328-6258 Park Properties, LLC (970) 390-5886 Parliament Properties (970) 470-2384 Patricia Nixon RE Sales & Rent (970) 476-7582 Pattison Mountain Properties (970) 476-9124 Peak Service Realty & Mgmt.

(970) 949-4886 Performance Real Estate Solutions (303) 587-3318 Pink Realty (719) 203-9000 Ranch Creek Land Company (970) 390-0830 RE/MAX Vail Valley (970) 766-7355 Resort Development Marketing (970) 376-0708 Robert I. Law, Inc. (970) 390-0900 Robinson Mitchell & Assoc. LLC (970) 477-2153 Rocky Mountain Real Estate (303) 828-8078 Rocky Mtn. Valuation Services (970) 390-5143

Ron Amass, Broker (970) 390-5827

Solaris Real Estate, LLC (970) 479-6000

Vail4U Real Estate (970) 331-3001

Ron Byrne & Associates R.E. (970) 476-1987

Star of the West, LLC (970) 331-1063

Vail Buyer Brokers (970) 471-1190

Stephen Polston, Broker (888) 566-7737

Vail Holm Brokers (970) 471-3333

Rossi Realty (970) 376-4269

Steve Hill Mtn. Properties Savage Appraisal Services (970) 926-7701 (970) 845-2200 Steven J Pier, Appraiser Scanlan Real Estate (970) 328-2066 Group, LLC Stockmans Land (970) 331-4292 Exchange Serving Vail Valley Real (970) 328-7500 Estate Sullivan/Nicholas & Co. (970) 328-4309 (970) 476-4405 SkyHigh Properties Sun N' Ski Properties, LLC (970) 331-1181 (970) 949-4840 Slifer Management Co., Suzanne J. Dugan, Broker Inc. (970) 376-4994 (970) 926-7911 Terry Krueger, Broker Slifer Smith & Frampton/ (970) 306-6810 Arrowhead Terry Lamie Broker (970) 926-3000 (970) 390-3305 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ The Appraisal Camp Avon (970) 471-1438 (970) 845-2000 The Appraisal Office, Inc. Slifer Smith & Frampton/ (970) 926-1650 Beaver Creek (970) 949-3162 The Board of R. E. Appraisers Slifer Smith & Frampton/ (303) 894-2361 Bachelor Gulch (970) 845-2300 The Cascade Team Real Estate Slifer Smith & Frampton/ (970) 456-8203 Bridge Street (970) 476-2421 The Kleimer Company (970) 471-1425 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Charter The Mercury Alliance Mtn. (970) 845-3815 Prop (970) 927-3662 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Cordillera The Valley Home Store, (970) 926-3505 LLC (970) 328-8776 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Eagle Thurston Real Estate (970) 328-2550 (970) 471-3444 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Tim Cashin, Realtor, Inc. Four Seasons (970) 390-8462 (970) 479-2015 Timbers Real Estate Co Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Vail Highlands (970) 477-8030 (970) 845-8053 Timbers Real Estate CoSlifer Smith & Frampton/ Bachelor Gulch Hyatt (970) 845-2421 (970) 845-9400 Todd M. Keleske, Broker Slifer Smith & Frampton/ (970) 390-0070 Lionshead Torrey Tulley Benson, (970) 479-0245 Broker Slifer Smith & Frampton/ (720) 284-8045 RSR Trombetta Mountain Real (970) 754-8411 Estate Slifer Smith & Frampton/ (970) 390-1115 Solaris Trotter Real Estate LLC (970) 477-5720 (970) 524-8323 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Turner Real Estate Group Westin (970) 926-4910 (970) 748-5420 Smith Eaton Real Estate&Property Management (970) 926-7930

United Country Colorado Mountain Properties (970) 328-6600

Vail Home Rentals, Inc. (970) 748-5016 Vail Mountain Real Estate (970) 949-6349 Vail Property Brokerage, Inc (970) 476-8850 Vail Property Sales & Management (970) 926-5252 Vail Real Estate and Homes LLC (970) 315-0326 Vail Real Estate Center LLC (970) 688-7082 Vail Realty/ Beaver Creek (970) 949-9200 Vail Realty/ Vail (970) 476-8800 Vail Resorts Hospitality Inc (970) 754-5857 Vail Sales and Rentals (800) 720-1831 Vail Valley Land & Development (970) 376-0228 Vail Valley Properties (970) 476-6789 Vail Valley Real Estate, Inc (970) 331-1110 VailSmith Properties (970) 904-0970 Valuation Consultants, Inc. (970) 949-4898 Villages Real Estate (970) 390-6125 Vistar Real Estate, Inc. (970) 476-6223 Walter Realty Group, Inc. (970) 926-5748 West Valley Real Estate, LLC (970) 524-0344 Willows Real Estate (970) 476-2233 Wirth Management, Inc (970) 479-1082 Wolf Asset Management Corp (303) 250-5166 Wynton Homes Realty (970) 328-4226 Your Castle Mountain Prop, LLC (303) 962-4272

BEAVER CREEK | 453 HOLDEN ROAD

BEAVER CREEK | 219 BORDERS ROAD

5-bedroom | 6.5-bath | 7,662+/- sq.ft. | $6,850,000 Amy Dorsey | 970.471.2374

6-bedroom | 7-bath | 6,456+/- sq.ft. | $6,195,000 Dixi Applegate | 970.390.7014

WEST VAIL | 2476 GARMISCH DRIVE

BACHELOR GULCH | BEAR PAW LODGE C405

4-bedroom | 6-bath | 3,922+/- sq.ft. | $2,530,000 Patrice Ringler | 970.376.7986, Diana Mathias | 970.471.6000

4-bedroom | 4.5-bath | 2,266+/- sq.ft. | $2,125,000 Catherine Jones Coburn | 970.390.1706

LAKE CREEK | 410 BRETT TRAIL

CORDILLERA | 2035 CORDILLERA WAY 4

5-bedroom | 6-bath | 5,110+/- sq.ft. | $1,975,000 The McSpadden Team | 970.390.7632

4-bedroom | 4.5-bath | 3,733+/- sq.ft. | $1,099,000 Rachel Viele | 970.306.1471

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VAIL VILLAGE Solaris Penthouse Residence H | $7,950,000 3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 2,498 sq. ft.

Onie Bolduc, 970-390-6611 Rick Bolduc, 970-376-3701

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BEAVER CREEK Wiltshire Court No. 4 | $8,995,000 6 Bedroom | 7.5 Bath | 6,849 sq. ft.

Jackie Northrop, 970-390-2315 Page Slevin, 970-390-7443

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LIONSHEAD Lion Square Lodge No. 215 | $2,595,000 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 1,578 sq. ft.

Larry Agneberg, 970-376-7100 Pete Denise, 970-331-1569

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ARROWHEAD 18 Cabin Creek | $3,295,000 4 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 3,105 sq. ft.

Craig Denton, 970-376-0087 Kyle Denton, 970-393-2154

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EAGLE 1301 Castle Peak Ranch Road | $2,750,000 4 Bedroom | 4 Full/2 Half Bath | 4,968 sq. ft.

Chad Brasington, 970-390-7200

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ARROWHEAD 60 Turnberry Place | $3,400,000 5 Bedroom | 6 Full/2 Half Bath | 7,659 sq. ft.

Jeffrey Cloonan, 970-445-8388

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