Vail Valley Home // June 2014

R EAL ESTATE & MOUNTAIN LIFEST YLES | JUNE 2014

VAIL BOAR D OF R EALTORS®

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VAIL | ARRABELLE RESIDENCE 522

4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | Big Views

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Call me today for a private tour of any of these luxury homes or any other property in the Vail Valley!

Discover a magnificent ski-in estate in the coveted resort of Beaver Creek, Colorado. Featuring timeless and sophisticated architecture, this residence was built with extraordinary attention to detail and offers over 7,600 square feet of beauty and comfort.

Floor-to-ceiling picture windows frame magnificent mountain vistas with views to Beaver Creek Mountain while the large decks and patios provide perfect spaces for outdoor entertaining. We invite you to tour this coveted 5-bedroom, 6 1/2-bath residence, where no expense was spared on rich harmonious materials or superior construction.

Situated on 1.4 acres, this six bedroom Cordillera residence offers majestic mountain vistas and almost 9000 SF. The gracious floor plan provides multiple areas for entertaining as well as private and intimate spaces for relaxing. Expansive decks and patios invite you to appreciate the natural beauty surrounding the home. A rare and coveted Passport Club At Golden Peak membership is included in the list price, an amenity no longer available for purchase, so that owners may relish in a full service ski club and concierge service with heated parking at the very base of Vail Mountain. We invite you to discover the best of both worlds; a magnificent home in a private golf community combined with the ultimate convenience of Vail Village.

WELCOME FROM THE BOARD

OFFICERS CEO TONI PARKER Chair MIKE BUDD Chair Elect ONIE BOLDUC Past Chair JULIE RETZLAFF Secretary / Director LED GARDNER MLS Director JIM PYKE Directors BETHANY BOSTON-JOHNSON DANA CORREIA LIZ LEEDS MICHAEL ROUTH CRISSY RUMFORD VALERIE VALENE Affiliate Liaison JOHN KIRKUTIS

Vail Board of REALTORS® 2013 0275 Main Street, Suites 003 & 004 · Edwards, CO 81632 Tel: 970.766.1028 Fax: 877.775.5811 Website: www.vbr.net

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O N T H E C OV E R Red Sky Ranch didn’t get its name arbitrarily. The gated community in Wolcott lays claim to two award-winning courses, lifestyle amenities galore and beautiful views.

Photo by Alan Kennedy, courtesy Vail Resorts

une is one of the valley’s best-kept secrets. While most visitors don’t roll into town until the Fourth of July, the warm days and mild nights green the world and bring on the flowers. It’s the best of high and shoulder seasons: tee times and restaurant reservations are easy to come by and the weather makes it fun to be outside.

Whether you’re new to the valley or have called it home for years, take a look around and see what you’d like to do next. After months of steady sales increases, the local real estate scene is about as close to a seller’s market as you can get. It’s a good time to enlist the guidance and experience of a Vail Valley REALTOR ®, especially since inventory is tight.

Our organization, its members and partners exist to provide the most informed, ethical and comprehensive options for clients and their real estate needs for both primary and secondary residences as well as investment properties.

Cheers,

Vail Board of REALTORS ®

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2801 SNOWBERRY | VAIL

$2,199,000

225 DAISY LANE | EAGLE VAIL

$699,900

4 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 3186 sf

5 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 4116 sf

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GOSSHAWK TOWHOMES #6 | AVON

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NORTHRIDGE CONDO #12 | WEST VAIL

End Townhome 3+ bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1 Car Garage | 1503sf

3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | Carport | 1392sf

CREEKSIDE LODGE B404 | BEAVER CREEK - 2 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 1401 sf

$509,000

$925,000

ONIE BOLDUC BROKER 970.390.6611 ONIE@SREVAIL.COM

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48 10 DESIGN & STYLE Unique finds for the home.

28 DOWNVALLEY Q&A

14 FACTS & FIGURES A quick look at home and homebuying trends.

16 FIRE POWER

Find the perfect grill for your patio or deck.

20 TABLE IT

Coffee tables marry form and function.

24 FACES & PLACES

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Five questions with Creative Floors’ Shannon Elicker.

32 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

40 MARKET REPORT

The Vail Valley real estate scene is becoming a seller’s market.

42 THE GREEN WORLD

Red Sky Ranch is a golfer’s paradise.

36 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

This Bachelor Gulch home is both comfortable and elegant for family gatherings.

With more than a dozen golf courses, Eagle County’s golf communities offer more than a place to play a round.

48 SOAKING IN HEALTH AND REJUVENATION

Water features have become increasingly popular among local homeowners.

52 REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

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

54 SERVICE DIRECTORY

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

58 THE VIEW

Singletree has a prime view of Arrowhead’s ski runs, but it’s a neighborhood that was designed with summer in mind.

4051 Bighorn Rd #11-I | East Vail This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Pitkin Creek EHU is located on the free in-town bus line, just minutes from Vail Mountain. The sunny, south-facing, balcony overlooks the courtyard with volleyball courts and horseshoe pits, just steps from the onsite pool and hot tub. $349,000

300 Imperial Drive | Homestead This spacious and bright 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, Elk Meadows townhouse is located in a convenient lower-Homestead location and has a 2-car garage. Tasteful upgrades include new stainless steel appliances, high-end carpet and tile flooring, which complement the efficient and engaging floor plan with vaulted ceilings. $509,000

91 Lupine Lane | Eagle-Vail This expansive 5-bedroom + loft, 4-bathroom single family home is situated on a .45-acre golf course lot and features newly-remodeled bathrooms, a large 2-bedroom lock-off apartment with separate entrance, and well-manicured outdoor living space with a 3-car garage. $899,000

970.476.7944 AscentSIR.com

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.

39377 Hwy 6 #E205 | Eagle-Vail This remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, Sunriver condo offers a large, open living area with high ceilings, generous bedroom sizes, abundant storage, handy office area, mudroom, and covered parking. Conveniently located, this desirable mountain retreat overlooks the Eagle River. $369,900

511 Metcalf Road #1-26 | Avon Great value for 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms and a 1-car garage in a convenient Avon location. Features include high ceilings, an open floor plan, hardwood floors, abundant natural light and much more. Centrally located between the ski base villages of Vail and Beaver Creek. $259,000

Matthew Blake

Ascent Sotheby’s International Realty Matthew@AscentSIR.com 970.390.2692

DESIGN & STYLE

by KELLI HOLTZ

Living Decor MAKE YOUR OWN SUCCULENT HOLDER

by hollowing out a wine cork and adding a magnet so it will stick anywhere.

Hanging glass garden globes from Wildflower Farms in Edwards.

P Sleek and Stylish COPPER WATERING CAN from Inside Out in Edwards is perfect indoors and out. Zinc planters and painted plant stand available through P. Furniture, now located in Avon.

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about any niche in your life, quite literally.

They are proven air detoxifiers, a friend to talk to and something to care for. They can become a focal point in a room or a soft accent in an otherwise lifeless space. There is something about incorporating these living organisms that soothes, nurtures and creates a wonderful sense of calm.

No matter how green (or not) your thumb, there is an indoor houseplant to suit. Geraniums and spider plants are fairly low maintenance and are beautiful when in bloom. If you have a warm, sunny spot, trying a dwarf citrus or avocado tree can be a fun way to experiment with indoor farming.

When it comes to shopping, I’ll take any excuse for a trip to Ace Hardware in Vail. Maybe it is the smell of fertilizer or their great customer service that draws me in, but I could spend hours perusing their great selection of pots and accessories for indoor and outdoor plants. In Edwards, check out Wildflower Farms.

They house indoor plants year-round in their outdoor greenhouse and have just about any plant you can find under the sun. And while you’re in the area, swing by Inside Out for unique plant stands and planters.

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VILLA MONTANE 113/114 – BEAVER CREEK

340 ELK SPRING TRAIL – CORDILLERA

Ideally located in the heart of the Beaver Creek village, this ski-in/ski-out three bedroom plus den residence, all on one level, offers a unique living experience rarely found in other village properties.

This private five bedroom home, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and on the 12th fairway of the Cordillera Mountain course, lies just beyond the Ranch Gate and is minutes to the clubhouse.

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514 JOUFLAS RANCH ROAD – BELLYACHE

4256 COLUMBINE DRIVE – EAST VAIL

This exceptional 11 acre mountain property enjoys incredible privacy and views from the numerous indoor and outdoor living areas.

Enjoy the expansive south facing views and the sounds of Gore Creek from the open main level living areas or the spacious side deck of this charming East Vail home.

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,120 Sq. Ft | $1,695,000

6 Beds | 10 Baths | 9,178 Sq. Ft | $2,275,000

5 Beds | 7 Baths | 5,525 Sq. Ft | $1,790,000

3 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,830 Sq. Ft | $1,950,000

5188GoreCircle.com

5188 GORE CIRCLE – EAST VAIL

6 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,274 Sq. Ft | $2,250,000 Situated on Gore Creek, this six bedroom single family home enjoys excellent privacy and unobstructed south facing views of the East Vail chutes.

CRAIG DENTON

970.376.0087

VailDenton.com

Craig@VailDenton.com

KYLE DENTON

970.393.2154

Kyle@VailDenton.com

DESIGN & STYLE

Growing Green DWARF FRUIT TREE varieties, such as lemon, are available through online sources.

Modern floral aluminum gardening stool available through Alpenglow Studio in Summit County. Tabletop terrarium available through Holtz Design Studio.

Mobile Gardens WOOD PLANTER CART on metal wheels available through Holtz Design Studio.

Copper and ceramic planters from Home Depot in Avon and Ace Hardware in Vail.

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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2080 MEADOW BROOK DRIVE | WEST VAIL This beautiful, sunny, 4 bedroom single family home is nestled among a hillside of Aspen groves on a large lot at the end of a cul-de-sac in Highland Meadows. You are sure to enjoy the incredibly private, quiet location adjacent to National Forest land; yet you are only minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek. The living and dining areas have vaulted ceilings and large windows for enjoying the beautiful setting. The kitchen has a center-island, a large walk-in pantry, granite countertops and upscale appliances.

The open kitchen, kitchen family room, dining and living area is perfect for entertaining; and, the backyard patio, with an exquisite water feature and hot tub, is great for relaxing and enjoying the mountain scenery and lush landscaping. The large master suite has a gas fireplace and French doors that open onto the back patio offering views of the Aspen grove. The office was a 5th bedroom and could be converted back to a bedroom. As well, the media room has a wet bar and also functions as a family room.

$2,200,000 for the home and .73 acres - or - $2,700,000 for the home and the entire 1.47acre lot.

For additional information go to: www.2080MeadowBrookDrive.com

Kathy Cole

cell: (970) 390-0026 email: Cole@Vail.net web site: www.KathySellsVail.com blog site: http://Blog.KathySellsVail.com

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FACTS & FIGURES

Laundry room:

Most indispensible of all specialty rooms in the house for 90% or more of all homebuyers.

For every $100,000 homeowners spend on remodeling, 0.89 jobs are created, and $29,779 in tax revenue is generated.

80% OF BUYERS CONSIDER GARAGE STORAGE ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE.

DOUBLE SINK

$323,000:

$378,000.

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

(The other two are table space for eating and a walk-in pantry)

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Estimated cost of building a single-family home in the United States, with a market value of

HIGHLANDS SLOPESIDE #209 | BEAVER CREEK Ski-In/Ski-Out condo located on Beaver Creek Mountain. The large living and dining area is perfect for entertaining family and friends. As well, the comfortable balcony is ideal for your morning coffee, afternoon cocktails and evening barbeques. After a great day on the slopes relax in the heated pool and hot tubs.

Amenities: ski room, common great room, exercise room, underground heated parking and more. Free shuttle service. Good rental property. Great Value in a Great Location! $1,850,000 furnished - Price Reduced For additional information go to www.HighlandsSlopeside-209.com

HIGHLANDS SLOPESIDE #211 | BEAVER CREEK Enjoy spectacular views of Beaver Creek Mountain from this spacious 3 bedroom and 3 ½ bath Highlands Slopeside condominium. You are sure to enjoy the 2 level floorplan and the luxury of true Ski-In/Ski-Out access. A full amenity package includes heated swimming pool, hot tubs, ski room, common great room, exercise room, underground heated parking and more. Free shuttle service. Good rental potential. Perfect 2nd home or investment property! $1,895,000 furnished For additional information go to www.HighlandsSlopeside-211.com

LION SQUARE LODGE | LIONSHEAD The Ski-In/Ski-Out convenience, quality facilities, casual ambiance and excellent service continue to make Lion Square Lodge the perfect place to be. Amenities include: swimming pool, hot tubs, saunas, exercise room, concierge service, valet service, on site restaurant and more. Close to dining, shopping, entertainment venues and full skier services.

Lion Square #358 – 1 bdrm/1 bath – SOLD for $740,000 furnished Lion Square North #286 – 1 bdrm plus Murphy bed/1 ¾ baths – SOLD for $875,000 furnished Lion Square North #186 – 1 bdrm plus Murphy bed/2 baths – $885,000 furnished New Listing Lion Square #154 – 1 bdrm/1 bath – $799,000 furnished Lion Square #368 – Hotel room – $500,000 furnished Lion Square #373 – Hotel room – $499,000 furnished

Kathy Cole

cell: (970) 390-0026 email: Cole@Vail.net web site: www.KathySellsVail.com blog site: http://Blog.KathySellsVail.com

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OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING

FIRE POWER Matching a grill to your lifestyle

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wouldn’t be the same without the familiar smell of seasoned meat sizzling over open flames.

Grilling brings family and friends together in a way that no other dinner party or luncheon does: Fresh outdoor air mingles with barbecue sauce and tendrils of smoke — it’s grilling at its best.

But to ensure your grilling parties (and everyday grilled meals) go as well as planned, you’ll need a rig suited to your needs.

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Choosing a grill It used to be as simple as a bag of charcoal and a metal container and grate. But now outdoor grills come in all kinds of sizes and methods of cooking, from the old standard of charcoal, to propane, natural gas and infrared technology. On top of those basic decisions come bells and whistles designed to appease the gods and goddesses of grilling.

The first thing to consider when choosing a grill is how much you actually step outside and fire it up.

You may think bigger is better, but in reality, smaller grills consume less fuel. When Russell Allred, a manager at Vail Valley Ace Hardware who grills about twice a week year-round, downsized, he noticed he only purchased propane twice a year, as opposed to every three or four months.

Tom Perfetti, director of sales at Maximum Comfort Pool and Spa in Avon, also points out that grills should fit the size of the deck they’re on — they shouldn’t look oversized.

Assuming you don’t want a charcoal grill — which is a big assumption, as a lot of people like the flavor charcoal provides, (though fire bans and the overall lack of ease of charcoal has decreased their popularity, Allred says) — it mostly comes down to natural gas vs. propane.

Natural gas costs less per unit than propane, Allred says, and it’s more convenient, if you have a natural gas line leading to your deck. Of course, if you’re looking for a portable

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Lynx grills include infrared cooking options.

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As a local that has grown up in the Vail Valley lifestyle, Malia brings a unique background to her craft. Starting from her business degree from the University of Colorado, to graduating at the top in her class at the University of Denver law school.

Malia is also a former managing owner of one of the largest property management companies in the Vail Valley and currently owns a luxury residential general contracting company that her husband co-owns and manages. These experiences and resources make her a cut above in luxury real estate. With Malia you get the talent of this locally diverse real estate background in conjunction with the global approach of Sotheby’s International Realty. Contact Malia today for a complete approach to achieving your real estate goals.

Malia Nobrega

Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty Malia.Nobrega@SothebysRealty.com malianobrega.fullersothebysrealty.com 970.977.1041

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grill to take camping, Allred suggests the Weber Q line.

More personalized questions involve whether you want your grill made in the USA, what kind of finish you prefer (enamel, cast iron, stainless steel and even copper), and exactly what type of extras you desire.

Extra saucy Both Allred and Perfetti recommend Weber grills for a variety of factors, including quality (from the way they’re built to even heat output) and their range of options.

Weber’s Spirit Series offers entry-level prices and is suitable for the occasional, or weekend, griller. But Perfetti’s best sellers come from Weber’s Genesis line. He likes the E310 because it offers “great simplicity and nice controllable heat” and the S330 for the person who grills year-round and wants a sear burner and side burner.

Side burners allow cooks to sauté vegetables, so they don’t have to run between the grill and the kitchen stove. Extra burners also allow chefs more flexibility. For instance, they can turn on only the outside burners for indirect cooking to create a more flavorful meal.

Some grills even include a burner to heat wood chips, which add a smoked flavor.

The Summit Series is a step up from the Genesis, with four or six burners, a side burner and a sear station. Some also come equipped with a rotisserie motor and an infrared burner.

Rotisserie mounts prevent drippings from reaching the flames and causing flare-ups, which can burn the bird.

For grillers who want to go all out, Lynx’s products may be the ticket. The company offers grills ranging from 27 inches to 54 inches, and homeowners can add on refrigerators, extra side burners, warming drawers and trash centers.

“It’s commercial grade,” Perfetti says. “It’s like taking your kitchen outdoors.”

He also says the company has taken infrared burning technol-

Lynx grills are professional-grade.

ogy to a new level. With infrared cooking, no direct flames contact food, and since studies have shown that charring meat causes carcinogens, infrared “is a safer way to grill,” Perfetti says, adding: “It’s not as flavorful is the only downside, though some people may disagree with me.”

While most grills use square ceramic burners in their infrared technology, Lynx employs triad infrared burners, which allows cooks to not only achieve high-heat infrared, but also capture low-end heat for slow cooking. Plus, the fuel consumption is very efficient, Perfetti says.

“If you really grill a lot or you enjoy doing it, we recommend the Summit Series or the Lynx,” he says.

A new way to old school For those who still prefer to grill using charcoal, Allred recommends the Big Green Egg. The Egg uses lump charcoal, which burns cleaner and doesn’t contain as many fillers as regular, smaller charcoal.

The Eggs allow people to smoke, bake, grill and even make a pizza. And once owners learn how to change the

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temperature, it’s easy and much faster to control than traditional charcoal grills — plus it exchanges heat better than smokers, Allred says.

“The Big Green Egg has such a huge following,” he says.

“People get hooked on it.”

He does admit the Egg takes some getting used to, as the ceramic causes temperatures to fluctuate more quickly than other grills when people adjust the two vents on the Egg. “But once you get it down, it’s no big deal,” he says. “And

you can make a lot more flavorful food with the smoking.”

Get your grill on Grilling can become as extravagant as installing an outdoor kitchen, or as simple as plunking down a portable grill on the top of a mountain.

In the end, it all boils down to good friends gathering around the savory smell and taste of food fired up in the most basic and natural way humans have been enjoying meals for eons: over an open flame.

1020 Winslow Road | $799,000 | VALUE ABOUNDS in this immaculate 4 bedroom Singletree home perched up high on sunny hillside with delightful living spaces including a large secondary family/rec room and extra deep 2 car garage. Southern exposure provides warmth and comfort in addition to valley and mountain vistas. A spacious kitchen features new stainless appliances, breakfast nook, and private patio. The home is in perfect condition and easy to view.

Larry Agneberg Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties Larry@Come2Vail.com 970-376-7100 Come2Vail.com Call me to view these and all other Vail Valley listings JUNE 2014 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

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DESIGN TRENDS

TABLE IT Coffee tables are hot accent pieces

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around for centuries, though they haven’t always been known by that name. Tall, hinged “tea tables” became popular in British homes in the 1750s as surfaces to place teacups down between sips. By the late Victorian era, the first shorter, wooden tables, specifically called coffee tables, appeared.

Since then, all kinds of shapes, sizes and materials have fashioned coffee tables. In fact, they’ve surpassed their functional roles, transforming into art pieces in more formal sitting areas by incorporating travertine, marble, concrete, petrified wood, metal, leather, acrylic and more.

“Coffee tables are a statement piece in a room,” says Elizabeth Basso, owner of Basso Interiors Inc. in Eagle. been

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Coffee tables are a designer’s opportunity to marry form and function.

For this particular homeowner, the coffee table is “a bright, fun piece,” Karsh says.

And she’s not the only one fusing modern with traditional.

Karsh is seeing homeowners place modern coffee tables in traditional homes — and vice versa — much more often.

“People are being more

eclectic, so they’re more open to ideas,” she says. “It’s unexpected.

People see it and say, ‘Oh, I would have never thought of pairing that … (but it works).’”

Natural elements also act as conversation pieces, such as petrified wood coffee tables, says Sarah McCoy, owner of McCoy Design Firm. She has also created

tables from geodes — setting, for example, a piece of glass atop an amethyst. She sources some of her natural stones and petrified wood from By Nature Gallery in Beaver Creek. Another custom table of hers included mortising glass into the legs of four pieces of Douglas fir, which added to the Western theme of a home she worked on.

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Formal art Most of Slifer Designs’ Frances Karsh’s clients want their coffee tables to be “more of an art statement,” she says, when they design a formal sitting room.

“They’re willing to spend extra money,” Karsh says, to find an antique piece or purchase a custom table.

She has brought everything in from bronze pieces to brightly colored lacquered or clear Lucite tables.

One of her clients owns a classic home but decided to order a coffee table made from a blend of Lucite and a turquoise-painted finish. The table stands out amid straight-lined, neutral sofas.

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Upholstered ottoman-type coffee tables remain popular.

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Trendy tables Wood has always been a natural complement in any mountain home, and, since the first coffee tables were made of wood, it’s no wonder it’s still popular.

These days, the new take on wood involves using live-edge slabs, which brings unspoiled nature indoors.

Another trend employs reclaimed wood, such as beetle kill or barn wood, either alone, or paired with other materials.

“I like to balance the roughhewn character of the wood with steel and glass,” McCoy says.

“Reclaimed barn wood has a strong mountain trend … these

PHOTOS COURTESY SLIFER DESIGNS

Functional furniture While many homeowners opt for artistic coffee tables in formal rooms, they still lean toward multifunctional tables in casual family rooms, Karsh says.

Clients usually have a specific need in mind, Basso says, be it storage, avoiding sharp edges for kids’ safety or providing extra shelving or drawers. For example, many parents choose rounded upholstered ottoman-type coffee tables and simply set a tray on top of it for drinks.

“A lot of it is driven by function,” Basso says.

A series of tables, rather than one large coffee table, is more versatile, Karsh says. She likes to use three organic pieces, such as wood, at either the same, or varying, heights.

Nesting coffee tables also make entertaining easier. Round nesting tables can be pulled out in any direction, and multilevel nesting tables add texture to a room.

“This is very popular when we have limited space to work with and want the flexibility to use the smaller tables in other areas or as extra seating,” McCoy says.

A LOT OF PEOPLE SAY THEY DON’T WANT TO BE MATCHING. THEY WANT TO ADD A LITTLE PIZZAZZ. ”

Some coffee tables mix materials to great effect.

(live- edge and reclaimed wood) simple designs allow the table to have a cleaner edge without being too contemporary.”

Other rustic mountain contemporary themes include leather, complete with large nails, and iron bases topped with wood.

And, just like matching kitchen islands with perimeter countertops is out, so, too is the idea of matching side tables.

“A lot of people say they don’t want to be matching,” says Dana Hugo, owner of j&o design studio in Avon. “They want to add a little pizzazz.”

In fact, many designers don’t even match each side table,

preferring, instead, to “keep the elements similar and pull from each other,” says Kristen Maiorano, interior designer at Greenauer Design Group in Vail. “If you have simple furniture, (coffee and side tables) can be a nice accent piece to set off the room.”

Ultimately, no matter what kind of coffee table you choose — whether it’s form over function, or vice versa — today’s trend involves making a statement. And, as Karsh points out, a coffee table is easy to work with because it is not only the central piece in the room, but it’s also simple to change out when you want something new and fresh.

Interesting edges and multiple layers can help a coffee table add drama to a room.

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FACES & PLACES KEEP IT CLEAN left: The group from Slifer Smith

& Frampton doing their part with Highway Clean Up: Ernie and Jo Brown, Randy and Clare Simmonds, Annie Henson, Bettina Medina, Darwin McCutcheon, Mitch and Tyler Perry, Connie and Amy Dorsey, Alesia Soreil, Chris Ball, John Hays and Stacey Jones.

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Keller Williams Brokers step up to Help with trash pick up along I-70 between Avon and Walmart as part of our RED Day and Eagle County’s Community Clean up. Thanks to everyone who supported us!

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Bev Trout won two awards at the Keller Williams award ceremony — one for profit share over $13,000 and a regional award for representing all that is good in KW with a Cultural Icon award.

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office in Edwards, Creative Floors is the valley’s newest solution for hardwood floors, carpet, reclaimed wood walls and area rugs. Here’s a little insight from owner Shannon Elicker. vail valley home : How did your background in the valley lead to Creative Floors? shannon elicker : Since moving to the Vail Valley in 2008, I have been working in the construction and flooring industry. Over the years, I found there was a need for a flooring company that offers quality products along with outstanding service at affordable prices. All too often the sale takes precedence over the quality of the product. There are so many choices and I have narrowed it down to the best of the best.

EDWARDS FEELS MORE LIKE A DESIGN DISTRICT, WHERE YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF EVERY NEED ON YOUR LIST IN AN AFTERNOON. ”

around the country as a buying group. We are the only flooring store in Edwards and offer reclaimed barn wood for walls, wall-to-wall carpet, wide- plank wood flooring and gorgeous area rugs.

What’s the most impressive space you’ve seen featuring one of your floors or walls? se: Wow, there are so many!

We installed a floor for a movie star in Aspen, which was fun. We are very proud of our most recent Cordillera project – a gorgeous 12-inch-wide European white oak floor with a stunning herringbone pattern. This is a fun industry to be a part of. Every job is a little different and the clients we work with are the best.

How specifically did you decide upon Edwards for your location? se : Edwards is fast becoming the heart of the valley and is an ideal location to shop when remodeling or updating your home since there are so many resources.

I love the energy here! vvh :

What sets Edwards apart from the rest of the valley? se : It is easy to get around in Edwards from shop to shop. vvh :

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We have architects, builders, designers, furniture, cabinet and tile stores. Edwards feels more like a design district, where you can take care of every need on your list in an afternoon.

What does Creative Floors bring to the community that is completely unique? se : We carry exclusive lines that no one else has access to. We work together with several other high-end boutique flooring stores vvh :

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“If your dream is to enjoy a world class golf course with a slew of other amenities in a wonderful setting, the field gets narrowed substantially…without a doubt the premier ski country golf facility in the nation is [Red Sky Ranch], with two excellent courses that have both been rated in the US Top 100, one

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views that frame the illustrious Colorado blue skies. A location just a few miles from the world-renowned Beaver Creek and Vail ski resorts places Red Sky in the perfect location to enjoy for both summer and winter passions. And a position convenient to Eagle County airport is an added plus.

The golf courses that anchor this uncommonly stunning resort community are quite noteworthy. Starting with the Greg Norman Course, the first Greg Norman course in Colorado, opened in 2003, sits at 7,800 feet, is a par 72, and Golfweek Magazine ranked this course one of the best courses in the state of Colorado. Rugged

gulches join with wildflower meadows to create a unique golfing experience. And a 24,000-square-foot, majestic log clubhouse is for members only and accommodates Silver Sage Restaurant where fine dining accompanies grand sunset views of Castle Peak.

The Tom Fazio Course opened one year prior to the Norman course, is 7,113 yards and a par 72. Also ranked by Golfweek Magazine as one of the state’s top best courses, it meanders delightfully through sage-covered hills and groves of aspen with extraordinary views of the back bowls of Vail. The elegant, 13,000-square-foot Fazio clubhouse hosts the delightful

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Summer Thyme restaurant, which boasts a large deck so that all may take pleasure in the remarkable weather enjoyed by this location in the valley.

To be called the best golf community requires more than the finest of golf courses.

Red Sky’s amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, stocked ponds for the avid fisherman, hiking trails and year-round concierge service.

The gated residences are tactically situated to guarantee privacy and the finest of views in this serene setting where the inherent beauty of the land-

scape remains intact. Homesites range in size from 1 to 13 acres and all sold out within the first 18 months on the market.

Currently only lots and homes for resale are available in this desirable community.

Not too long ago sheep and cattle, not golfers, roamed the landscape that is now Red Sky Ranch. The world has evolved, this area has grown, but one thing has not changed — this area has always reflected a distinctive lifestyle. From ranching to golfing it was about the land — and from the beginning it has always been a place that people wanted to call home.

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sun-drenched windows where you are greeted every day by nature’s stunning views is the luxury this location provides. And the interior of the home offers up a natural splendor of its own: Natural wood beams and stonework from our national park heritage merges with graceful European custom finishes to present a home worthy of passion.

The gracious interior of this one-of-a-kind estate home has been tended to with loving care and a fine eye. It is apparent that every detail has been addressed with a global palette and creates a home that displays the charm and warmth that only the perfect selections can impart.

The expansive exterior living space has been addressed with

equal thoughtfulness as the interior. Both covered and open decks, ready for outdoor cooking, offer an indulgence in a comfortable outdoor lifestyle that fosters building a lifetime of joyful memories spent in the Rocky Mountains.

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renowned Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. There are amenities available to a select few such as a beautiful heated outdoor swimming pool for luxuriating in the Colorado sun, a spa for hours of pampering, a fitness center for vigorous workouts, and various restaurants and lounges, including the Spago dining room.

The ski-in/ski-out location of 1003 Daybreak Ridge allows you to ski directly to the Bachelor Gulch Express high-speed quad ski lift that provides village-to-village access to Beaver Creek Moun-

tain or Arrowhead Mountain and then back to your own door, or the door of the Ritz-Carlton, where an après ski party can commence.

This is just a small taste of the unique lifestyle that a home at 1003 Daybreak Ridge in the spectacular 1,400-acre, low density and gated community of Bachelor Gulch can provide.

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MARKET REPORT

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Calling All Sellers After steadily rebounding, the real estate market is high on buyers and low on inventory

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To many that means mud. But to our local REALTORS®, that means the summer selling season is just around the corner.

A fast and furious season lasting approximately four to five months, that is chock-full of recreational and cultural activities to attract visitors. However, with the steady real estate market recovery we are experiencing throughout the Valley and, in some cases (like the luxury market), phenomenal

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growth during the first quarter, there’s one thing on our collective mind: inventory.

That’s right, we are talking to you, potential seller. The market is ready when you are. Low inventory is the story nationwide.

Timing and financial conditions are on your side. Home sale pricing continues to rise steadily, interest rates remain low, borrowing costs are remarkably affordable, and across most of the country, it’s cheaper to own a home than

to rent one. Investors, who are notorious for cash purchases, continue to scour the market for opportunity, which seemingly abounds in this Rocky Mountain resort community.

All signs point to a strong summer Consumers are gaining confidence, as signified in the current financial landscape, including a revised GDP growth that is up 2.6 percent, increased consumer spending, and unemployment

claims are down. This is nationwide; however, our market has its own telltale signs including an uptick in new construction and renovations as well as a significant decrease in distressed properties.

This decrease in short sales and foreclosures may also account for our low inventory, particularly in the single family/duplex and townhouse-condo segments. Both of these markets have seen a steady decrease in new listings year-overyear from 2012-14. (Reference the

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Inventory of Active Listings and Months Supply of Inventory.)

According to Jim Pyke, Broker Associate for Sonnenalp Real Estate and Chair of the Vail Multi-list Service (VMLS) Board of Directors, this particular market characteristic has perhaps influenced potential Vail Valley sellers to sit on the sidelines, waiting for these property “deals” to be flushed out so that home values can gradually start to increase.

“I am very optimistic about this summer season and think we will start to see a rise in inventory levels.

The conditions are prime with mortgage interest rates hovering at around 4.25 to 4.5 percent for a 30-year fixed. This is an excellent time to purchase a property with good financing products,” remarks Pyke. “The Vail Valley is a unique market with diverse conditions varying from ‘down’ valley to ‘up’ valley. As we come out of a strong winter season with heavy snowfall, folks seem to be excited about returning to the mountains to spend more time enjoying our summer scenery, all of the resort activities, and to revisit the real estate market.”

It’s time to take a good look at your property with regard to timing. Once Memorial Day arrives, the likelihood of a consistent stream of buyers infiltrating the market is looking positive. In addition to summer visitors (which has steadily increased over the years due to intensified summer activity marketing nationwide), local families tend to move around the property ladder. The question is; will all of these interested buyers have an adequate number of active listings to view?

Partner at Keller Williams Mountain Properties. “With home prices and sales volume both on the rise along with favorable interest rates, we have not seen this many ready, able and excited buyers in a long time. Our greatest challenge right now is the lack of inventory.”

Brown references a recent transaction to illustrate: “We had a willing buyer in need of a home and there was nothing available in the MLS, so we just started contacting numerous people in the neighborhood that our buyer was interested in. With hard work, we found someone ready to sell.

It couldn’t have worked out any better.

The sellers are moving up to their ‘forever’ dream home and a young family is getting the perfect starter home that they needed. It’s rewarding to pull a deal like that out of thin air but a bit distressing for families who need a home. More inventory is the key.”

“I tell everyone I run into,” Brown continues, “call a REALTOR® if you are thinking about selling. You will probably be pleasantly surprised to learn the current value of your home. To sell quickly this summer, you should get on the market early, price it right, and stage your home to show well. The buyers are out there if you are ready.”

THERE IS A GREAT ENERGY IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET RIGHT NOW.”

If you list it, they will come “There is a great energy in the real estate market right now,” says Kerry Brown who sits on the VMLS Board of Directors in addition to her role as Broker Associate,

The numbers are on your side As you weigh your options in deciding whether or not to put your home on the market this summer, consider the numbers.

Closed Sales on all properties are up 8.2 percent over this time last year, the Median Sales Price is also up on all properties by 6.2 percent, and Active Listings are down 14.8 percent. The numbers seem to be siding with the seller while buyers continue to see great opportunity within reach as mortgage products remain low and favorable. We hesitate to say it, but this is as close to a “seller’s market” as it can get.

NEW LISTINGS YTD 2013 464 YTD 2013 490 % CHANGE +5.6%

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the green world GOLF COMMUNITIES OF THE VALLEY OFFER MORE THAN EXCELLENT COURSES

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he Vail Valley is home to multiple awardwinning golf courses, each of which is tucked into its own unique community.

Here’s a little glimpse of each.

CORDILLERA

For the alpine-loving golf fan, there is no place closer to heaven than Cordillera, home of not one but four golf courses: the Mountain, Summit, Valley and short courses. All but the short course, which is run by the community and open to the public, are members-only courses with discounts for new 42

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members within the community, and provide the gamut of play options as far as difficulty. The Valley course is on the easier end of the spectrum and opens earlier than several others in Eagle County. Designed by Dave Pells, the short course features a new grass-cutting technique to ramp up the challenge level while the Mountain and Summit courses

are what Cordillera Property Association president David Bentley refers to as true mountain golf courses. “The Summit course is absolutely magnificent,” he says, “with views through the trees and over all the rooftops.”

With club and community operating in harmony since wrapping up a legal battle at the end of 2012, Cordillera’s gated community is comprised of, yes, plenty of $10 million monolithic mansions, but also many vacant lots and humble, 2,500-plus square foot homes priced under $1 million. The community is renowned for its close-knit social gatherings, whether in the club-

house, dog park, around the pool or after yoga class in the indoor and outdoor fitness facilities.

There is also an equestrian center, private flyfishing accessibility and nearly 25 miles of hiking and biking trails.

“Everything is here on campus,” Bentley says. “There are restaurants to go to, kids can play at Cordicamp. We’re seeing more kids and families moving into the area. There’s really something for everybody.”

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Located between the mountains amid the White River National Forest, the Vail Golf Course boasts the valley’s best view of the Gore Mountain Range (especially between holes 7 and 13) and also, of course, quick winter access to the country’s biggest (and arguably best) ski area. They also say your swing here sends the ball 10 percent farther then it would at sea level.

Designed by Ben Krueger, one of Vail’s pioneers, the 18-hole public course is one of the first aspects of the luscious landscape to notice when you roll into town from East Vail to Vail Village along Interstate 70 in the summer. Surprisingly, it’s also considered one of the most playable and walkable in the area, highly rated by all levels of golfers, with just a few elevated tees. Made famous by the late Gerald Ford, who had a home at

Beaver Creek and was honored at an Invitational here every summer with Jack Nicklaus and other celebrities, the course features an upscale clubhouse restaurant.

Happy Valley Grill provides full service lunch and dinner and is a jovial place to kick back and discuss highlights from the green over a cocktail. The golf course doubles as the town’s Nordic center in the winter and a bike path runs through it, with cyclists and runners jaunting through regularly. A variety of homes also line the course. You’ll find everything from rustic cabins dating back to the ‘70s to modern builds with copper walls, elegant landscaping and even a sod roof or two. Most price well over $1 million.

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EAGLEVAIL

One of the most popular and down-to-earth neighborhoods in the valley, EagleVail is home to one of the least pretentious 18hole (and Par 3) courses around — but also one of the more challenging. The first nine holes take you through the neighborhood, mostly the valley, but the latter nine weave in and out of aspens and pines on hills that lead, if you hike far enough, up to the slopes of Beaver Creek.

Designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge, the course’s difficulty is due in part to the narrow fairways, abrupt elevation changes and proximity to the surrounding homes, which, unlike those of any other community course in the valley, range from

humble two-bedroom condominiums to four-story mansions on top of the course’s higher slopes, Whiskey Hill. EagleVail is home to mostly full-time residents, including a number of young families. Many hiking and mountain bike trails weave through the woods on the slopes above the neighborhood. Not far from the clubhouse lies the neighborhood tennis courts and swimming pool. The pool is filled with “gentle” water and gets very busy on the weekends. Both the pool and golf club offer discounted rates to EagleVail residents.

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One of the liveliest communities in the valley, Eagle Ranch is big on variety, both in its award-winning public Arnold Palmer Signature Design golf course and in the homes that fill it, which range from brand new, large ranch-style numbers with manicured lawns to 20-year-old simple town homes. The energy of the community can be felt on the course, tucked into the sage brush-covered hills of the high desert landscape “which is rife with mountain bike trails” and also in the weekly concerts and events that take place throughout the summer. Now home to two new breweries, the neighborhood also has its own charm-

ing movie theater, recreation center, outdoor pool and several restaurants. Once you venture beyond the neighborhood and golf course, you will be confronted by a scene of lush agriculture, pastures featuring horses and massive rolled hay bales. The golf course itself is challenging for all levels and regularly plays host to a qualifying event for the Colorado Open. There are discounts for both Eagle and valley residents and a number of membership packages available.

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BEAVER CREEK

Gated and famous for its older, part-time residents, Beaver Creek’s golf course is narrow and more challenging than you’d think, with the water of Beaver Creek running right through it. With the obvious allure of its own village rife with restaurants, shops and year-round A-list entertainment at the Vilar Performing Arts Center, there are plenty of extravagant ski-in, ski-out home options but also a section of town homes on the fairway priced under $1 million.

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EAGLE RANCH

RED SKY RANCH

Consistently rated by golf magazines among the top golf communities and resorts in the nation, Red Sky is a private club, home to two resort courses with clubhouses for members and guests. The membership club includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, stocked fishing ponds and access to hiking trails. The slopes of both Vail and Beaver Creek are visible in the distance from the sloped greens. The high-end homes here are owned primarily by sun-chasing golfers who disappear in the wintertime.

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ADAM’S MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB

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Tucked far into the gorgeous, wild landscape near Sylvan Lake, this is the ultimate isolated community. There are only 98 home sites and, in addition to the Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course on the banks of Brush Creek, members have private access to fly fishing and hunting as well as shuttle service to Vail and Beaver Creek – about 45 minutes away – in the winter.

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GYPSUM CREEK

The true banana belt of the area, Gypsum Creek lies about 45 minutes west of Vail and, contrary to its pristine greens and serene, sage-brush covered mountain landscape, is a community full of large-yet-modest new homes with some of the most affordable price tags of any in Eagle County. The 18-hole course is accompanied by an outdoor pool and has the longest season in the valley.

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SINGLETREE/SONNENALP Tucked into a bustling, yearround neighborhood on the sunny side of I-70 in Edwards, Arrowhead is visible from the elevated tees of the private golf club and while the club and pool are members-only, the restaurant, soccer fields, hiking and biking trails and community center are widely used by the neighborhood’s young and old residents alike. Homes range from newer $350,000 condos to $2 million trophy homes.

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Featuring a private golf course and tucked into a peaceful, gated community, most residents here are 50 years or older and more than half live here parttime. The homes are at least $1 million and many are ski-in, ski-out or located along the course, which is bisected by the Eagle River. Arrowhead is also home to Vista, a long-standing locals’ favorite restaurant.

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PHOTOS BY DOMINIQUE TAYLOR, DANN COFFEY AND VISTA RESTAURANT

ARROWHEAD/COUNTRY CLUB OF THE ROCKIES

SOAKING IN HEALTH

Pools have come a long way from the | JUNE standard 48 VAILrectangle VALLEY painted HOME sky blue. 2014

AND REJUVENATION More Vail Valley homeowners opt for pools and spas

by KIMBERLY NICOLETTI photos courtesy MAXIMUM COMFORT POOL AND SPA

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ater is an alluring element. Atop mountaintops, frozen crystals amass for skiers and riders to float through, while frozen ponds and ice rinks beckon skaters to glide across smooth surfaces. But water often becomes even more enticing when shaped and molded into innovative pools and spas.

Suddenly, water takes on a whole new form and function. It makes a crisp day in the mountains a little cozier to come home to as a hot, bubbling spa awaits, while deeper pools provide a fresh, brisk start to summer mornings.

DRAMATIC DESIGNS Infinity-edge pools, in which the edge seems to drop off, are some of the most common features homeowners ask for in pools, says Kyle Webb, owner of K.H. Webb Architects.

He designed one home with a cantilevered pool, featuring a glass floor that overhangs the house.

In April, Webb broke ground on a home on Beaver Dam Road that will feature an infinity-edge pool in the basement, with skylights so it will appear as if people on the main floor are “floating” above ground.

In fact, glass windows in pools are becoming more and more prominent. He has created a hallway underneath a pool, so people can look up and see swimmers, and he is also working on a pool with an 8-by-4-foot window on one side, which results in a stunning view of light blue water in the home’s foyer.

Water features also play predominant roles in Vail Valley pools and spas.

“They tend to be related to white noise, so you can’t hear I-70,” Webb says, adding that he proportions the height of waterfalls to the amount of water splash sounds a homeowner wants — more sound calls for a greater drop. However, variable speed pumps also change the amount of water flow and echo, as do certain materials, such as copper.

And, often homeowners install waterfalls simply for beauty. One Forest Road home showcases a 40-foot waterfall, finished with natural rock, as part of its 15-foot-by-30-foot outdoor pool. A spa sits atop the waterfall, giving the illusion that water overflows from it. The patio includes heaters and sofas surrounding a large fire pit, in order to create a warming experience in winter.

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Pools and spas can both emphasize and embrace the natural world.

Another Forest Road home features an 8-foot-by-18-foot indoor swimming current pool with an edge-control gutter, making it appear like a sheet of glass meeting the surrounding floor.

“It’s as sophisticated as a pool can be,” says Mike Charles, owner of Maximum Comfort Pool and Spa, adding that the setup includes a spa, LED lighting and an automation system, which controls technology such as automated covers, water temperature, lighting and water features.

Other homes incorporate even more fire into their predominately fluid, watery element than a fire pit provides; a home in Aspen that Charles worked on added a 20-foot-long flame to the edge of its infinity pool. The pool also dazzles with spraying water emanating from nozzles.

“One of the interesting things about resort areas,” Charles says, “is that everybody does just about everything you can think about.”

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INDOOR OR OUTDOOR? One might assume that most pools in the Vail Valley reside indoors, but as it turns out, plenty of people maintain outdoor pools, despite the short season and the fact that they tend to run pools

summer environment in winter.”

Whether homeowners desire an indoor or outdoor pool, it’s not only a big investment, but also a big commitment.

“Pools are a key element that you have to plan around,” Webb

AND WITH LIGHTING AND MUSIC, (POOLS AND SPAS) ARE BECOMING THE REAL ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IN THE HOUSE.” year-round to prevent threats of freezing and cracking.

“There are a lot more swimming pools than people would think. Even though it’s a winter climate, it’s a resort area,” Charles says. “The whole outdoor living concept has become very popular … (and) extra-large heat lamps in winter create a

says, adding that he designed the mountain home with the cantilevered glass floor completely around its pool, due to a constricting lot size. Maximum Comfort Pool and Spa builds about a dozen pools a year, onto both new and existing homes, Charles says. Lately, Webb has seen an increase in demand for pools.

“(In the past), pools were far and few in-between, and within the last two to three years, it’s been the request of (almost) everybody,” Webb says, adding that if they don’t want a pool, they often ask for oversized spas.

Both Webb and Charles attribute the increased desire for pools and spas to their health benefits, as well as better technology. Webb sees older people opting for pools when they want to reduce higher-impact sports, and Charles says spas and pools have transformed from merely recreational amenities to health provisions.

“Hot tubs and spas are one of the best ways (to attain) stress relief,” Charles says.

But despite human health value, indoor pools and spas can produce moisture that is “devastating to the inside of a house,” Webb says. “You have to contain it in a room, in a closed-field environment.”

He prefers to attach a sepa-

rate pool and spa room to homes through airtight hallways, which, of course, come with a hefty price tag.

He has built outdoor pools heated by geothermal ground systems but says the most efficient way to heat outdoor pools year-round is through hydronic solar panels, which have a five- to seven-year payoff.

It seems that regardless of price, pools and spas are a near-necessity in Vail Valley luxury homes.

“Most people equip their home very well with all these amenities,” Charles says. “Some people have more in their vacation homes because they’re here to relax, enjoy and recreate.”

TRACKING TECHNOLOGY Within the last few years, pool and spa technology — from building materials, heaters and pumps to chemical treatments — has improved dramatically.

“Now is one of the best times ever to buy or build a pool or spa because the materials we

make pools and spas from are the best they’ve ever been, and technology has advanced,” Charles says. “It has matured and is now very reliable.”

Yesteryear’s hot tubs were notorious for leaks and overheating, he says, and original jets weren’t particularly powerful. Plus, chlorination often irritated people’s already dry mountain skin.

Now, saltwater pools are “very popular, nationwide,” Charles says. Though the technology has existed for about 30 years, only in the last 15-20 has it become more popular in commercial settings, and just in the last six to 10 years have companies developed better saltwater systems for the residential market, he says.

Straight chlorination systems tended to produce over-chlorinated water, but saltwater chlorine generation systems employ mild electrical charges, which result in chlorinated water that is “non-detectible to most people,” Charles says. “With chlorine

tablets, the liquid is usually overchlorinated, but with saltwater, you don’t have to overchlorinate because you’re always generating chlorine to the lower levels that you really need.”

When combined with ozone dissolved in water, Charles says saltwater chlorine generation systems are one of the best ways to purify and sanitize pool water.

“It’s a fairly large cost upfront, but then the chemicals you need are minimized, so it pays for itself in usually just a couple of years,” he says.

Filtration systems and the pumps that drive them have also improved greatly, Charles says. Variable speed pumps allow homeowners to run pumps at a lower speed when they’re not using the pool much, resulting in substantial energy savings, which can reduce a $1,000 annual bill down to $250, Charles says.

Hydrotherapy jets have also become “extremely sophisticated,” Charles says. Modern jets have

the ability to pump out 50 gallons of water per minute.

“They’ll just pummel your body if you want it,” Charles says.

Spinning nozzles produce turbulence up to a 4-inch diameter for “a real massage effect,” Charles says, and the Moto-Massage jets move 18 inches up and down spines. Some spas include up to 20 jets in one seat.

“The newer jets have a variation of flow and turbulence for a better massage,” Charles says.

“It’s as if you’re getting a massage with a masseuse.”

Underwater sound systems in lap pools, along with sound systems and outdoor televisions in and around patio areas, make pools and spas even more appealing.

“With the right view and an infinity-edge pool associated with a small waterfall, you create a natural environment,” Charles says. “And with lighting and music, (pools and spas) are becoming the real entertainment center in the house.”

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BEAVER CREEK 76 Holden Road $4,295,000 Breathtaking 180 degree views from the ski slopes of Beaver Creek Resort to Red and White Mountain. This executive retreat captures a lot of natural light from the abundant east facing windows. The residence has 5 bedrooms two of them master suites and a one bedroom/two bath caretakers lockoff apartment with kitchen and living area. Many thoughtful improvements have been made to this home including a wonderful stone patio to enjoy the summer evenings.

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VAIL Antlers #516 $1,950,000 Walk to the slopes & Lionshead village from this beautiful 3bd penthouse condo w/bonus bunk room/study. In the newer developed part of Antlers with lovely western views from great room, kitchen & large balcony. Underground parking, ski storage, pool & hot tub. Furnished & turnkey. 150 yds to gondola & lift!

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Sadler Real Estate, Inc. (970) 926-3300 Sandy Apps Real Estate (970) 390-0100 Savage Appraisal Services (970) 845-2200 Scanlan Real Estate Group, LLC (970) 331-4292 SkyHigh Properties (970) 331-1181 Slifer Management Co., Inc. (970) 926-7911 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Arrowh (970) 926-3000 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Avon (970) 845-2000

Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Eagle (970) 328-2550 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Highla (970) 845-8053 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Hyatt (970) 845-9400

Sonnenalp Real Estate, LLC (970) 477-5300 SPI Property Management Inc. (970) 479-5444 Star of the West LLC (970) 331-1063 Steve Hill Mtn. Properties (970) 926-7701 Steven J Pier, Appraiser (970) 328-2066

Stockmans Land Exchange The Valley Home Store, (970) 328-7500 LLC (970) 328-8776 Sturm Financial Group (303) 394-5393

Sullivan/Nicholas & Co. (970) 476-4405 Sun N’ Ski Properties, LLC (970) 949-4840 Susie Huxford, Broker (970) 331-3373 Suzanne J. Dugan, Broker (970) 376-4994

United Country Colorado Mtn Pr (970) 328-6600

Vail Realty/ Beaver Creek (970) 949-9200

Walter Realty Group, Inc. (970) 926-5748

Vail Realty/ Vail (970) 476-8800

Warner Developments, Inc. (970) 949-4360

Vail Sales and Rentals (800) 720-1831

West Valley Real Estate, LLC (970) 524-0344

Thurston Real Estate (970) 471-3444

Vail Buyer Brokers (970) 471-1190

Tim Cashin, Realtor, Inc. (970) 390-8462

Vail Holm Brokers (970) 471-3333

Timbers Real Estate Co. (970) 477-8030

Vail Home Rentals, Inc. (970) 748-5016

Vail Valley Land & Dvlpmnt. Co (970) 376-0228

Todd M. Keleske, Broker (970) 390-0070

Vail Mountain Real Estate (970) 949-6349

Vail Valley Properties (970) 476-6789

Wirth Management, Inc (970) 479-1082

Vail Properties Unlimited (970) 331-6042

Vail Valley Real Estate, Inc (970) 331-1110

Vail Property Brokerage, Inc (970) 476-8850

VailSmith Properties (970) 904-0970

Wolf Asset Management Corp (303) 250-5166

Torrey Tulley Benson, Swanepoel Enterprises LLC Broker (720) 284-8045 (970) 376-2201 Trombetta Mountain Real Terry Krueger, Broker Estate (404) 840-2952 (970) 390-1115 The Appraisal Office, Inc. Trotter Real Estate LLC (970) 926-1650 (970) 524-8323 The Kleimer Company Turner Real Estate Group (970) 471-1425 (970) 926-4910 The Mercury Alliance Mtn. Two Rivers Village Realty Prop (970) 337-2300 (970) 949-8133

Valuation Consultants, Inc. Vail Property Sales & Mgmt (970) 949-4898 (970) 926-5252 Valuations, Inc. Vail Real Estate and Homes (303) 582-5668 LLC Villages Real Estate (970) 315-0326 (970) 390-6125 Vail Real Estate Center LLC Vistar Real Estate, Inc. (970) 688-7082 (970) 476-6223 Vail Real Estate Group (970) 376-0844

Willows Real Estate (970) 476-2233

Wynton Homes Realty (970) 328-4226 Your Castle Mountain Prop, LLC (303) 962-4272

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Edwards’ Singletree neighborhood radiates out from the 18-hole Sonnenalp Golf Course. Clubhouse amenities include the excellent restaurant, Balata, both a lap and recreation pool, as well as tennis courts and a fitness club.

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Gallery of SOLD Residences in 2014 VAIL VILLAGE | 100 VAIL ROAD

BACHELOR GULCH | 156 ELKHORN

SOLD PRICE: $14,500,000

SOLD PRICE: $9,800,000

SOLD

SOLD

BEAVER CREEK | 135 STRAWBERRY PARK COURT

VAIL VILLAGE | SOLARIS 3H EAST

SOLD PRICE: $8,350,000

SOLD PRICE: $8,125,000

SOLD SOLD

SOLD SOLD

ARROWHEAD | 2255 CRESTA ROAD SOLD PRICE: $7,225,000

SOLD

BACHELOR GULCH | 4 HORIZON SOLD PRICE: $7,767,000

THEY SAY THE VAIL VALLEY SELLS ITSELF, ACTUALLY 50% OF THE TIME, WE DO.

VAIL VILLAGE FOUR SEASONS RESORT VAIL 8202

With 16 Offices throughout the Vail Valley, and over 1,500 years of combined real estate experience, Slifer Smith & Frampton knows how to LIVE LOCAL and has helped others do so since 1962. Whether you are looking to buy or sell in the resort or mountain real estate market, we are the go-to for all things LOCAL in the Vail Valley.

SOLD PRICE: $8,250,000

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East Vail 4256 Columbine Drive Unobstructed south facing views

Beaver Creek Elktrack No. 7 Ski-in/Ski-out access

$1,950,000 3 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 2,830 sq. ft.

Craig Denton, 970-376-0087

Lionshead Village Arrabelle Residence No. 555 Finest luxury retreat in Vail

$2,495,000 3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 2,507 sq. ft.

David Cole, 970-331-6867 | Marla Hillerich, 970-390-7049

Vail Village 330 Beaver Dam Circle Unbelievable Gore Creek/pond location

Beaver Creek Resort Beaver Creek Lodge No. 107 Ski resort convenience personified

$7,995,000 4 Bedroom | 5 Bath | 3,887 sq. ft.

Tom Dunn, 970-390-5737

Lake Creek Valley 477 Pilgrim Drive 15+ acres of privacy and views

$1,995,000 6 Bedroom | 6.5 Bath | 7,529 sq. ft.

Jennie Longville May, 970-390-6617

$10,950,000 5 Bedroom | 5 Full/2 Half Bath | 5,855 sq. ft.

Tom Dunn, 970-390-5737 | Tommy Gregg, 303-916-2622

$399,900 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 672 sq. ft.

Andrew Keiser, 970-331-4695

Beaver Creek 65 Highline Drive Enjoy the sounds of Wayne Creek

$3,499,000 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 4,341 sq. ft.

Tiffany Lydon Weinreich, 970-331-5115

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