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REAL ESTATE & MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLES | October 2013

DESIGN & STYLE Autumn Gardens MARKET REPORT

Kitchen Confidence One of the most important rooms in the house, the kitchen is still the heart of the home

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VAIL | 252 Arrabelle | $4,495,000 Incredible Views | Designer Furnished

VAIL | 1699 Buffehr Creek | $2,695,000 New Construction/Gore Range Views/4 Bedrooms

BeAVeR CReek | Beaver Creek Lodge #604 | $3,695,000 THe Premier Penthouse in Beaver Creek Village!

BeAVeR CReek | elk Track #12 | $2,749,000 Ski into 5 Bedrooms and a 2 car garage!

BeAVeR CReek | McCoy Peak Lodge #604 | $2,991,500 Ski in/Ski out 5 Bedroom Penthouse

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

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OFFICERS Julie Retzlaff Chair Mike Budd Chair Elect Bethany Boston-Johnson Sectretary Matt Blake Past Chair Michael Routh MLS Director DIRECTORS Scott Bandoni Onie Bolduc Dana Correia Tom Dunn Led Gardner Liz Leeds Affiliate Liaison Matt Kozusko Association Executive Amy Reid

DESIGN & STYLE Autumn Gardens MARKET REPORT

KITCHEN CONFIDENCE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ROOMS IN THE HOUSE, THE KITCHEN IS STILL THE HEART OF THE HOME

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ON THE COVER Slifer Designs has been designing kitchens for decades. This mountain home has an open layout that feeds directly from the kitchen into the living room. Photo courtesy Slifer Designs

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REAL ESTATE & MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLES | OCTOBER 2013

utumn is upon us. As gold spreads from the mountaintops into the valleys, the shorter days and cooler nights remind us that ski season isn’t too far off. But there’s still plenty of warm-weather activities to keep us occupied: golf, hiking, biking, fishing — even backyard barbecuing. Fall is a beautiful season in the Rockies. It’s also a great time of year to work on the inside of our abodes. As one of the most important rooms in the house (some would say the very lifeblood of a home), the kitchen is a popular place to begin. From custom cabinets to dramatic lighting, there’s a world of possibilities. Check the market update section and read about our local real estate inventory. The number of available properties is increasing healthily, as are the number of sales. It’s a good time to enlist the guidance and experience of a local REALTOR®. Our organization, its members and partners exist to provide the most informed, ethical and comprehensive options for clients and their real estate needs for both primary and secondary residences as well as investment properties.

Swim Club Townhome #6 (146 Columbine Circle) Eagle-Vail, Colorado | Golf Course and Mountain Views 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 1949 Sq Ft $515,000

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Malia Nobrega

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10 DESIGN & STYLE Modern classics for the kitchen. 14 Facts & Figures A quick look at home and homebuying trends. 16 Head of

the Table

The dining room table is a true centerpiece.

20 The Brightest

Bulb

Now is the time to plan for next springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden.

Annual change in the median sales price of sold homes in the Vail Valley.

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24 Faces & Places Around town at parties, events and more.

28 NEIGHBORHOOD

SPOTLIGHT

Homestead's trails are an intrical part of Edwards.

34 Property

Spotlight

Village Inn Plaza offers luxury in the middle of town. 38 Market Report Sales are up, both locally and nationally. 43 Heart of

the Home

Kitchens are the lifeblood of a home.

49 Better Than Ever Cotton Ranch is off the beaten path. 52 Real Estate

Showcase

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

57 Service

Directory

An extensive list of local professionals, brokers and REALTORSÂŽ.

62 The View Eagle Ranch is more than a golf course.

Close to all theEssentials Far From ordinary

LAKe CreeK | 975 PILGrIm doWns

VAIL | 1385 WesthAVen CIrCLe

An architectural masterpiece located in the exclusive gated community of Pilgrim downs.

magnificent european style home nestled on the banks of Gore Creek in the exclusive Glen Lyon neighborhood.

SOLD

LAKe CreeK | 350 oLd CreAmery Beautifully situated in the pastoral and private setting of Creamery ranch.

Kathleen Eck

970-376-4516 | keck@slifer.net www.kathleeneck.com | www.vailrealestate.com Distinctive blend of executive professionalism and an insider’s knowledge of the market Deep roots in the community since Vail’s founding Focused on exceeding client’s unique needs

VAIL | 1255 WesthAVen CIrCLe exquisite home nestled on the banks of Gore Creek in the exclusive Glen Lyon neighborhood.

DESIGN & ST Y LE

By KELLI HOLTZ

New C lassics

Hidden Treasures Custom Cabinets: Beautiful cabinets hide away kitchen appliances such as a KitchenAid mixer. Elegant Cabinetry and Design - Avon Wine Refrigerators: Wine storage units by Sub-

Zero can come with glass or wooden doors and drawers, available through select dealers.

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There may be a comfortable seat for everyone in the living room, but why do we so often find ourselves perched on kitchen countertops instead? Whether lingering over the evening’s last glass of wine or hastily throwing together breakfast, the kitchen draws us in. Something about friends, family and sustenance truly makes the kitchen the heart of the home. With a built-in advantage like that, the kitchen could easily be one’s favorite room in the house. How do you make sure your kitchen works for you? For the expert home chef, professional appliances are a worthwhile luxury. Sub-Zero refrigeration has been a leader in the industry for over fifty years. The styles vary, but the ability to keep your food as fresh as possible remains the same. Innovations in cabinet design extend far beyond the lazy Susan these days. From the LeMan’s Magic Corner to a retractable mixer stand, see Nicole Bradford at Elegant Cabinetry & Design in Avon for the most creative and high quality kitchen solutions. Whether you consider cooking work or play, a beautiful space is a reward in itself. And with so many advances in technology, the kitchen has more options than ever to become the gathering place in any home.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH COUNTRY ANTIQUES AND IMPORTS Complemented by an extraordinary collection of new lamps and fine art work

Edwards Commercial Park | 210 Edwards Village Blvd., A-209 Edwards, CO 81632 (On the hill above Edwards towards Homestead) 970.926.7377 | www.theshaggyram.com See our Inventory on Facebook

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Textured Details Wooden Cabinets: Fine materials and intricate craftsmanship transform practical storage into art. Cabinets available through Elegant Cabinetry and Design - Avon Wine Storage: Sub-Zero's smallest wine unit has a single-zone temperature and accommodates 26 bottles, while more extensive ones hold three and four times as many. Available through select dealers.

West Vail

1787 Alpine Drive | Spacious 5 bedroom + loft + family/media room/5.5 bath single-family home. Newer, quality-construction with gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, snow-melt driveway and entry! Just a short walk to the Vail bus and minutes from the world-class skiing, shopping, culture and dining that Vail has to offer! $2,595,000

1787 Alpine Drive â&#x20AC;˘ $2,595,000 | Spacious 5 bedroom + loft + family/media room/5.5 bath single-family home. Newer, quality-construction with gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, snow-melt driveway and entry! Just a short walk to the Vail bus and minutes from the worldclass skiing, shopping, culture and dining that Vail has to offer!

West Vail

Cool Offerings Chill out: Wolf and Sub-Zero are kitchen classics, and both offer a line of refrigeration units in a variety of materials, including wood, stainless steel and glass, available at select dealers.

Vail Golf Course Townhome P54 | 3 bedroom/3.5 bath Vail Golf Course Penthouse! Underground heated garage with elevator! Spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and river rock fireplace! New kitchen w/Slab granite and SS appliances! Other features include wet bar with ice maker, hardwood floors, new carpet, wine chiller and gas heat! TOV bus route! Views! $1,295,000

2094 Vermont Road â&#x20AC;˘ $1,195,000 | Beautiful 3 bedroom + family room/3.5 bath West Vail home with 2-car garage! Huge great room with vaulted ceilings. Spacious master suite with sitting area and remodeled bath! Amenities include hardwood floors, jetted tub in master, outdoor hot tub, sunny deck, garage boot dryers! Wonderful views quiet and private!

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2094 Vermont Road | Beautiful 3 bedroom + family room/3.5 bath West Vail home with 2-car garage! Huge great room with vaulted ceilings. Spacious master suite with sitting area and remodeled bath! Amenities include hardwood floors, jetted tub in master, outdoor hot tub, sunny deck, garage boot dryers! Wonderful views, quiet and private! $1,195,000

274 Brett Trail South | Stunning mountain and Lake Creek views from this incredible custom residence. Beautiful Hans Bergland design with interesting angles and walls of windows to bring the outdoors in. No detail has been overlooked; rift and quarter-sawn white Vailfloors, International 007and | 3 bedroom/2 bath Lionshead condominium with easywith access to Vail Mountain, Lionoak cabinets, trim; integrated plaster; gourmet kitchen 2 Bosch dishwashers. Village! Recently remodeled and in great condition! Walk-outroom), to pool,3hot tubgarage, and barbeque!! 2 shead Dens and + TVVailRoom + Office/Gym (convertible 5th bedroom/family car Lake Private patio. Offered furnished and ready to move into!! Great rentals, well-maintained complex with stable Creek frontage. A unique home in a unique setting!! One of a kind!! management! $775,000

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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FAC TS & FIGUR ES

Here Comes

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sun

the big pic ture

National Real Estate Stats Existing home sales increased 17.2% above July 2012 numbers. Housing inventory at the end of July rose 5.6% to 2.28 million. At the current sales pace, there is a 5-month supply of homes for sale.

A solar story from the White House

1979 President Jimmy Carter had 32 solar panels installed to provide hot water.

First-time buyers accounted for 29% of purchases in July, unchanged from June, but are down from 34% in July 2012. All-cash sales comprised 31% of transactions in July, the same as in June; they were 27% in July 2012.

1986 The panels were removed under orders from President Ronald Reagan. Most of the panels journeyed north to Maine's Unity College. Sixteen were installed on the college's cafeteria to heat water; the others were placed in storage.

2003 President George W. Bush had a photovoltaic system installed on a maintenance building and two solar thermal units, which heated the White House swimming pool.

2013 President Barack Obama had solar panels put on the roof of the White House as part of an energy retrofit to improve the overall energy efficiency of the building.

Because of improvements in technology, the price of solar panels has dropped 97% since 1979.

...

The solar industry employs more than 120,000 people and generates enough electricity to power more than 1.3 million American homes.

FOOD -INSPIR ED K ITCHEN C OLOR TR ENDS 1

Freshly squeezed lemonade 2 Red hots 3 Pumpkin 4 Blueberries 5 Veggie greens 6 Cherry (stain) 7 Sky blue frosting 8 Vanilla ice cream 9 Raspberries 10 Pecan pie (finishes)

“The kitchen really is the castle itself. This is where we spend our happiest moments and where we find the joy of being a family.” –mario batali 14

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Buy that vacation or second home you’ve been dreaming of Wells Fargo is a great place to turn when you want to look into buying and financing a home that may better fit your current personal or professional lifestyle or purchasing that vacation home that you have wanted to buy. Wells Fargo’s name has stood for reliability, integrity and pioneering innovations that help people manage their money and grow their assets for more than 160 years. • A wide range of home choices – single-family, multi-unit, condos, and resort condos. • Jumbo mortgage options – help you make the most of today’s inviting home prices and low interest rates with purchase loan amounts up to $2 million.

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Head of the Table Top dining designs find a home

My mother never appreciated the art I used to etch into the side of our butcher-block dining table. The knife and fork carvings made their way into memories, however, just as the meals that were served on the increasingly imperfect piece of wood. Perhaps we should’ve housed a “live-edge” table instead of our smooth shellacked rectangle — after all, cut wood

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has the most character. “Live-edge wood tables have become increasingly popular over the last few years,” says Vicki Glotzer, design director of Worth Home Interiors in Vail. Glotzer explains how although some stylistic themes in interior design come and go, it’s the classics that are worth keeping. “I’m not a big fan of trend in interior design, as good fur-

niture is an investment and should last for many years in the home,” she says. What is “timeless” never goes out of style, and that’s what design firms like Studio 80 Interior Design in Eagle have in mind for your home. “We have been using dining tables with high quality craftsmanship, and each showcases the natural beauty of the materials

being used,” says Fiona Edwards, Studio 80 designer, in collaboration with Tracie Schumacher, company owner. “Our clients are leaning towards simple, elegant forms with unique, clean details. By incorporating these features, the client will have a classic, timeless piece that will coordinate with a wide range of design styles and stand as a sculptural piece of art in its own right.”

XY Table by Montis Studio 80 Interior Design

By Kim Fuller

Josh Lautenberg 970-390-4127 Corey Lamoth josh@srevail.com 303.918.1644 www.SkiHomesVail.com corey@srevail.

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3838 Bridge Road east Vail 8 bed | 9.5 bath | 6,986 sf $6,950,000

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Sunriver F202 2 bd/2 ba 1192 sf

4211 wildridge Road #B 5 bed | 4 bath | 3,824 sf

VAIL $729,900

2 bd/3 ba 2140 sf

EAGLE VAIL $279,900

308 Elk Lane B 3 bd/3.5 ba 2016 sf

Meadow Creek J3

3 bd/2 ba 1688 sf

EAGLE VAIL $524,900

Avon $729,000

Avon Crossing 1201 2 bd/2 ba 1020 sf

River Pines #B106 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,314 sf

715 edwards Village Blvd edwards 3 bed | 3 bath | 2,250 sf $895,000

Brooktree D220 VAIL New ListiNg $329,900

AVON $319,900

2 bd/2 ba 1088 sf

2460 saddle Ridge Loop #A wildridge 225 Daisy Lane 3 bed | 3.5 bath | 2,449 sf $665,000

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edwards $330,000

4 bd/4.5 ba 3186 sf

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Hardwood Plank and Polished Stainless Steel Table Designer: Palacek Worth Home Interiors

This table has an organic quality, but presents sleek style with streamlined design and silver legs. The clean rectangle shape offers sophistication, while the combination of materials creates a standout modern structure for dining or living areas in the home.

Emmemboli UFO Table Designer: Ferruccio Laviani Studio 80 Interior Design

This table has a soft and sophisticated form. It incorporates a beautiful contrast of textures with an elegant oak tabletop and glossy lacquer base (it is also available in a white or black matte lacquer). The introduction of an organic and feminine shape breaks up the monotony of crisp modern angles and it has the flexibility of seating a large family for an intimate meal.

XY Table by Montis Designer: Karel De Boer Studio 80 Interior Design

This table has a clean and elegant form with great lines and sexy detail. The tabletop narrows towards the end and showcases the natural beauty of its American walnut (or solid ash) finish. The XY refers to the table legs — when viewed from the front, it appears to be an X, and from the side it looks like a Y.

Tobi-Ishi table by B&B Italia Designed by Edwards Barber and Jay Osgerby

Live-Edge Table Designer: Century

Studio 80 Interior Design

Worth Home Interiors

B&B Italia launched this beautiful marble version new for this year. For those who want to make an extravagant statement in their dining room, this is the piece. Its stunning sculptural qualities and rich marble finish are both artistic and refined.

These rustic yet contemporary pieces bring a true sense of “mountain modern” to the table. Live-edge guarantees authentic appeal, since every cut is all its own. Glotzer says this wood style should always be sourced locally to ensure that the wood has acclimated correctly — otherwise it can crack and split from extreme weather.

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Photos courtesy Studio 80 Interior Design and Worth Home Interiors

“I’m not a big fan of trend in interior design, as good furniture is an investment and should last for many years in the home.” Vicki Glotzer

World Class Properties srevail.com | 970.477.5300 | Vail VillaGe

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1 bedroom | Loft | 2 bathrooms | 915 sf

6 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | 7,725 sf

Gary Pesso | 970-331-6927

Tyra rudrud | 970-376-2258

283 abrams Creek driVe | eaGle ranCh | $1,150,000

aVon CrossinG #1201 | aVon | $319,900

5 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms | 4,515 sf

2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,020 sf

Tyra rudrud | 970-376-2258

Corey lamothe | 303-918-1644

heaTher of Vail b4 | easT Vail | $379,900

225 daisy lane | eaGleVail | $729,900

2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,028 sf

4 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 3,186 sf

Corey lamothe | 303-918-1644

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The Brightest Bulb The time is now for planting bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and more

Now that fall has arrived â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and nighttime temps are in the 40-degree range â&#x20AC;&#x201D; bulb-planting season is officially here! Before buying your bulbs, think first about wildlife. Gardeners complain more and more these days that rabbits, deer, elk and voles are chomping at the bit to chomp their bulbs. Fortunately, there are some things you can do aside from renewing your hunting license, to protect fall-planted bulbs.

By Becky Garber

T h e s e b u l b g a r d e n m a i n s tay s a r e l e s s l i k e ly t o b e c h e w e d u p b y w i l d l i f e :

Becky Garber is a member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado of which Neils Lunceford, a landscaping company, is a member. You can contact them at 970-468-0340.

Protection

Bluebells These blue blooms are another option for Colorado as low as Zone 4.

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Daffodils Common in Colorado and generally easy to grow. We usually think of their cheery yellow color, but they also come in shades of white, orange, pink and red.

Grape hyacinth Grows up to 8 inches and besides blooms in grapey purple, it also has blue, white and yellow flowers..

Allium Blooms appear as an exotic-looking globe of small flowers perched on top of a long stem. The large and tall purple globes are common, but the flowers also grow at varied heights and colors that include white, pink and yellow.

Photos by Olson Photographic, LLC

Placing chicken wire or pea gravel over bulb beds can help deter voles and other wildlife from digging up your bulbs.

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More bulb-planting tips

• Plant bulbs at a depth that's 3 times their height. Small bulbs like crocus must be planted shallower than bigger bulbs like tulips. • Plant with the pointed end of the bulb facing up. If you can't tell the top from the bottom, plant the bulb sideways and Mother Nature will send shoots up and roots down. • Add an amendment at the time of planting. Garden centers have specially formulated products that provide nutrients bulbs need as they develop. • Recycle leaves as winter mulch for the bulb bed. Experienced gardeners guarantee you will be impressed with the results. • Plant bulbs in groupings rather than single file in rows. Bulbs planted in a group create more visual impact when they bloom. And you can speed up the planting process, too, by digging a wide, round hole or rectangular trench and placing many bulbs in it at once. This method is faster than planting bulbs one at a time with a bulber tool.

If you're a Bronco fan

Freshen up your patio for fall

make a porch container of pansies in team colors.

Mornings are nippier, and we're ready to see the colors of the new season on our porches and around the patio. The last week of September and first week of October are generally the best weeks to freshen the containers and beds with brilliant fall color. The nighttime temperatures are much cooler and there are fewer hours of daylight. With the hot days of summer behind, plants can now settle in without heat stress and their roots can take off to get set for winter. Pansies and violas are the standbys of fall flowers and for good reason. They are hardy enough to bloom throughout the fall and even during the winter. Best yet, they'll be back early next season with bright spring color.

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• Use a bright orange or blue container. • Fill it with team-colored pansies • On Bronco Sundays, poke in the team banner attached to a stick or dowel and show your support. Other great fall bloomers are aster and mum. Find your favorite colors ranging from lavender and purple to soft and brilliant yellow to rust and bronze. Most asters and mums are perennials you can plant this fall and enjoy for years to come.

The Leaves Don't forget foliage for fall combos Foliage adds drama when included with flowers because of the deep shades and texture that make these primarily foliage plants distinctive. Incorporate ornamental kale, sedum, coral bells and ornamental grasses into containers and beds alike. The deep hues and texture of the foliage will backstop flowering plants and make the colors pop.

Photos by of Crocus bulbs

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Diana Mathias of Slifer Smith & Frampton and a plethora of volunteers came out in support of Empty Bowls, “Lunch á la Soup Kitchen," a fundraiser for the Salvation Army.

Land Title volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. Web Martin, Trevor Theelke, Lynn Martin, Karen Biggs. Sarah Dorman and Charis Patterson with Land Title volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.

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The Luxury Home Rentals team recently enjoyed the great outdoors with Sage Outfitters. Thank you to Darryl for perfecting our aim and shooting form! From left to right- Adam Friedman, Cara Connolly, Tish Palmer, David Harris.

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1901 Cresta road 6-Bed / 6.5-Bath | 5,578+/- sq.ft. | List Price: $4,650,000 Enter into this wonderful mountain traditional property located in an aspen grove. The kitchen opens both to the dining room and the hearth room, so family can gather round. The master suite is privately located on the main level. Upstairs is a guest bedroom and a office with built-in shelving. A walk-out family room with a patio and three suite bedrooms are on the lower level.

Christina Lodge #210 | Vail Village 56 Hanson Road | Located adjacent to Gondola One in Vail Village…

Remodeled 2 bedrooms/3 baths-1,234 sq.ft. one level Hard wood floors, granite counters, new appliances offered furnished Best location in Vail

Contact The Iverson Team for details: Matt Iverson 970.390.9198

Kathy Iverson 970.390.8366

TheIversonTeam@slifer.net www.ArrowheadatVail.com

$2,495,000 Oran Palmateer ABR CRS GRI RE/MAX Vail Valley 970-390-6000 oran@vail.net

ake creek, Edwards

Build your dream home on nearly 5 acres, with the best views in Lake Creek. Small guest cabin with high end finishes. Call Spencer Crick to view this or any other properties in the area.

Live BOLdLY Long-term Rentals | Home Care | HOA Management Maintenance & Handyman Services Contact Chris Tanis for Your Property Management Needs (970) 949-6070 ext. 77 | Chris@BoldSolutions.net

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Spencer Crick

970.393.5086

Spencercrick@usa.net AccessRealestate.org

Each office is independantly owned and operated.

So close yet so far……

103 roCkledge road vail village Situated just below the bottom of the Bear Tree Run, this unique “Ski-in/Ski-out” lot is one of two of the last buildable lots on Vail Mountain. With gorgeous views of the Gore Range, this heavily treed .449 acre lot makes privacy a priority while still enjoying easy access to Vail Village, Lionshead and all the amenities that Vail has to offer. This “Legacy Lot” is the last one remaining that is located right above the main Vail Village; just minutes from the new “One” gondola. A Rare Find and an Exceptional Opportunity! $8,000,000 For additional information go to www.103RockledgeRd.com

2080 Meadow Brook drive west vail

Beautiful, 4 bdrm single family home nestled among a hillside of Aspen trees on a large lot in Highland Meadows. Private, quiet location adjacent to National Forest land; yet you are only minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek. The open kitchen, dining and living area is perfect for entertaining. Gorgeous Aspen grove views with lush landscaping, water feature and hot tub. $2,495,000 for the home and furnishings or $3,270,000 for the home, furnishings and an additional .73 acre adjacent lot. For additional information go to www.2080 MeadowBrookDrive.com

770 old CreaMery road CreaMery ranCh – edwards

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Located in the gated Creamery Ranch Community, this 5 bedroom single-family home that sits on 2.48 acres offers panoramic views in a quiet, private location only 5 minutes from Edwards for restaurants, shopping and more. Family room, media room, office/ den, sauna and 3-car garage add the additional touches to make this a perfect primary or second home. $1,898,000 For additional information go to www.770OldCreameryRd.com

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homestead

A Neighborhood of ‘Neighbors’ Homestead perches on the hill with a crisscross network of trails, open space and single-family homes. By kathy filgo Photography by Carly Hoover

Since its first home sale in 1983, the community of Homestead has been attracting residents with its variety of single-family and multi-family homes, beautifully maintained on winding streets spotted with pocket parks and generous amounts of open space. Friendly neighborhoods find kids and adults of all ages enjoying a relax-

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ing bike ride on the quiet streets or an invigorating hike up the mountainside on the hundreds of miles of interconnecting trails. With approximately 835 residences and more than 400 acres of open space, Homestead presents a friendly, family-oriented neighborhood with the celebrated Homestead Court Club at the heart of the community.

Homestead Court Club, known throughout the valley for its multitude of amenities and programs, is a perk that all Homestead residents share. Recently remodeled, this pride of the community not only offers something for everyone’s interests, but it is within walking distance of most residents. Sunrise yoga can begin your day or try some

vigorous laps in the swimming pool. Spend your lunch break battling it out on the racquetball courts or the indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Maybe some cross-training on the multitude of exercise equipment at the end of the day is more your speed. For some additional competitive action there are basketball and sand volleyball courts located

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4 Bedroom | 4.5 bath Beautiful home with room for large family gatherings. This home has a great family room off a very large kitchen. Separate dining room, living room, office and an over-sized 3 car garage on the main level. The upper level has a spacious master suite and 3 more bedrooms and baths, huge exercise room, laundry and lots of storage. The big, flat backyard has lovely western views.

Beautifully decorated fully furnished 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath penthouse with sunset views to Castlepeak from the main floor Master and the deck. Within walking distance to the ski lift and close to all the great amenities Arrowhead has to offer.

singlETREE | 1541 WinslOW ROAD

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5 Bedroom | 4.5 bath

4 Bedroom | 3.5 bath This immaculate, light and bright 4-bed, 3.5 bath single family Mediterranean style home, has a large remodeled kitchen and breakfast nook, formal dining, beautiful beams in the living room and a wood burning fireplace. Fabulous views of Arrowhead Ski Mountain, great deck and patio areas with colorful mature landscaping in the garden.

This spacious 5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath home is located on the 16th Fairway of the Sonnenalp Golf Course with views to Arrowhead Ski Mountain. Air-conditioning, 2 Family rooms, multiple fireplaces, functional floor plan, huge 3 car garage/mud room/laundry. Minutes to shopping, dining, theatres and skiing.

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Clockwise from top: Homestead's

trails are dog (and wildflower) friendly. Youngsters have their own yoga class. Open space and trails are a big part of the neighborhood's identity.

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to the Court Club. Homestead has an abundance of open space as well as several pocket parks. The Homestead soccer field and park hosts many an exciting game and Heritage Park Playground and Park DeClark also see a lot of action. All of the parks boast new equipment within the last five years. And perhaps some of the biggest, most welcomed news in the Homestead community is the Ea-

gle County purchase of a 160-acre parcel of open space, a portion of the Scudder/Webster Ranch, located between the Homestead and Creamery Ranch subdivisions. The parcel is an exciting addition to a community that prides itself on the sense of openness its neighborhood captures. The convenient location to the attractions of Edwards and Riverwalk in Edwards is also a true appeal of the Homestead area. Groceries, restaurants, movie theater, retail shops, services and so much more carry great value for residents with this kind of quick access from their homes. Forgot the milk? It’s just a five-minute drive to the store. Feel like taking in a film? You need not plan a long commute into your schedule. Or just want to grab a latte on the run? Heading to Edwards from Homestead can be faster

than making your own. And, of course, the ski slopes of Arrowhead and Beaver Creek are just down the road as well. It’s easy to see the great appeal of the Homestead area. This attractive community enjoys a close-knit culture with a lot of treasured open space. The exceptional Homestead Court Club provides the opportunity to meet your neighbors and enjoy common interests. Homestead isn’t just a neighborhood — it's a community of neighbors.

Homestead

BY THE Numbers Currently on the market > Residences 29 Priced from $235,000 to $2,333,000 > Vacant land 5 Priced from $249,000 to $319,000 Properties sold in 2012 > Residences 38 Sale Price $219,000 to $1,050,000 > Vacant land 1 Sale Price $100,000

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behind the club. And for those more inclined to spend some relaxation time, the hot tub or a good steam is just the ticket. Bonus: Childcare services are offered at the club as well. There is an emphasis on organized activities for kids at the Court Club. As kids head back to school many are taking experiences and skills learned from the Court Club’s Clubhouse for Kids or Adventure Out Camp programs. The clubhouse also plays host to a variety of neighborhood family events such as the annual Easter Party complete with Easter egg hunt, or the annual End of Summer Party and BBQ. Tracy Erickson, general manager, says, “The focus here is on family and I think the Court Club is something that draws people to this neighborhood.” The Court Club will be fully remodeled in the near future. The availability of outdoor activities certainly isn’t confined

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3.91 acres along the Eagle River between Avon and Edwards. Privately situated along over 600 ft. of south facing river frontage with no I-70 impact. Jesse’s Parcel possesses attributes rarely found in the Vail/Beaver Creek corridor. $4,750,000

Copper Spur 88

87.7 acre Ranch located 45 minutes from Vail/Beaver Creek along the Hwy 131 corridor. Water rights, small fenced, irrigated pastures, a seasonal pond and 2 wells in place. Situated at the base of Yarmony Mountain and adjacent to over 10,000 acres of heavily treed BLM with excellent big game hunting. Views and privacy (no HOA). $1,495,000

Alcazar 220

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In an environment such as Vail Village where luxury is the norm, it takes a very special property to stand out from the crowd. But Village Inn Plaza #210 & #211 does just that. With delicious finishes and superb touches at every turn, this cozy, bright and spacious condomini-

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um is a feast for the senses. And with a walk-to-the-ski lift location, this home has it all. Nestled within the prestigious Vail Village only a select few have the option of a residence at Village Inn Plaza. Underground, deeded parking directly at your home is a convenience few can

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This expansive 5-Bedroom, 4-Bathroom single family home features newlyremodeled bathrooms, a large 2-Bedroom lock-off apartment with separate entrance, and well-manicured outdoor living space with a 3-car garage. $899,000

A lovely 3-Bedroom with a spacious 1 level floor plan in a prized Sandstone location. Features include a 2-car garage, high ceilings, multiple balconies, abundant windows, and is a short walk to the free in-town bus stop. $759,000

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111 Pilgrim Drive | Edwards

A must see 3-bedroom mountain home in a high alpine setting, with big views of the Vail Mountain slopes & the rugged East Vail terrain. Beautifully remodeled with a strong HOA, and a multitude of outdoor activities. $599,000

An elegant country estate located in the renowned equestrian gated community of Pilgrim Downs. Ideally situated on West Lake Creek, surrounded by lush aspen groves, and just shy of 10 acres. An exclusive property just minutes from Edwards Riverwalk. $3,362,850

2355 Old Trail Rd #5 | Avon Fantastic remodeled 3-bedroom in a beautiful, sunny Wildridge location. Features include abundant storage, open & bright floor plan, vaulted ceilings, slab granite counters, tasteful backsplash, hardwood floors, upgraded bathrooms, a large deck, and much more. $359,000

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experience. All of the exciting amenities in the heart of Vail are within a relaxing stroll. And not only are some of the finest restaurants in the country within the town, there are also exclusive retail stores are all within immediate reach. Just outside the Village Inn are many exciting events that are offered in Vail throughout the year, such as the farmers market, Fourth of July parade, Winter Mountain Games, free concerts, kayak races and so much more. Simply open your door and walk into a new adventure. Designed with the precision of a boat interior and with the eye of an artist, the flexibility of this home is enhanced by three beautiful barn wood doors that split the space into two large rooms, providing both privacy and versatility. It also boasts a private sitting deck where a cup of tea or fine glass of

wine can be savored in the fresh Rocky Mountain air. The Details: • Hand-painted, red ash, 20-inch-wide plank floors (Carlisle old growth eastern white pine) • Hand-carved overhead beam • 42-inch gas fireplace with hand-hewn beam mantel • Antique Bavarian pine crown molding • Hand-hammered copper sink • Custom flashed copper tile backsplash • Hand-troweled plaster and hay walls, triple paneled • Vintage claw-foot tub with oil-rubbed bronze showerhead • Heated Mexican tile flooring in the bathrooms • Custom hand-painted bathroom sinks with antique basins • Hand-blown short

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flute glass sconces in each bathroom • Hand-forged iron door hardware • Fully outfitted gourmet kitchen The residents of this delightful home have complete access to all of the amenities offered at the exclusive Sebastian Hotel, which is just next door. Enjoy a mountain view from the stunning outdoor swimming pool, complete with dramatic fire pit and steaming hot tubs. Savor the pleasures of the Bloom Spa or the culinary delights of Leonora, an alpine bistro and tapas bar and Market featuring breakfast and lunch. Closer to the slopes is The Sebastian’s Base Camp where you can enjoy a cup of coffee at Beignet Café or an après-ski cocktail at the inimitable Frost Bar. And for quick and easy access to the ski slopes, Photos courtesy Slifer Smith & Frampton

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the Village bus stops right in front of your home. Village Inn Plaza is in a treasured location that only a few can experience, and your home at #210 & #211 will present access to one of the most renowned year-round resort towns in the world. This exquisite home in this prized location is not to be missed. For a personal showing, please contact Liz Leeds.

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M arket P erspecti v e

Homes and Condos

Home Sales Are Up Vail Valley real estate trends correspond with national statistics

As existing homes sales nationwide continue to rise — U.S. sales were up 6.5 percent July over June, according to the National Association of REALTORS® — so do existing home sales in the Vail Valley. July reports produced by the Vail Board of REALTORS® (VBR) indicate that existing home sales locally spiked 14 percent over July 2012. Colorado sales were also up 15 percent statewide. “Overall, we continue to receive more positive data with regard to the Vail Valley real estate market,” says Julie Retzlaff, chairperson of the VBR. “As the national market

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recovers, we see corresponding recovery in our local market.” The Vail Valley real estate market is traditionally viewed as having two distinct market segments. The first segment is made up of primary residences occupied by people living full-time in the Vail Valley and generally outside of Vail Village, Beaver Creek and some of the area’s golf course communities. The second distinct segment is that of resort residences which are owned by people who spend only part of their time in the Vail Valley. “It’s difficult to describe the local market in general terms,” says Mike Budd, area REAL-

TOR and incoming Chairperson of VBR. “The primary home market, broadly characterized as homes valued up to $1 million, is stable and trending upward, much like the national market. The resort market, however, has been slower to recover and seems to still be seeking stability.” A key differentiator between the primary and resort markets right now is inventory. Though new listings are increasing in the primary market, the available inventory remains low, creating further demand for homes that are available to purchase. In the resort market, however, the available inventory is more

saturated, creating what might be characterized as more of a “buyer’s market” in that sector. “The primary market is made up of people who ‘need’ a home and traditionally borrow money for the purchase,” says Budd. “If you need a home, now is a good time to buy because rates are low and deals can still be found. In addition, if you need to sell an existing property in order to buy your next home, inventories are moving.” Some speculate that transactions in the resort market, which have traditionally been more “cash deals,” have been fewer because of the returns that investors

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477 Pilgrim Drive 5 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 7,529 sq. ft. | $1,995,000 Jennie Longville-May, 970-390-6617

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2094 Vermont Road 3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 2,274 sq. ft. | $1,195,000 Larry Agneberg, 970-376-7100

Eagle Ranch

366 Lime Park Drive 5 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 5,282 sq. ft. | $1,075,000 Rick Messmer, 970-376-0041

Singletree

61 Palomino Road 6 Bedroom | 6 Bath | 4,904 sq. ft. | $1,090,000 Alida Zwaan, 970-471-2482

Vail

2865 Aspen Lane 4 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 2,172 sq. ft. | $999,999 Carolyn Piper, 970-376-3051

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Gypsum

1020 June Creek Road 6 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 4,065 sq. ft. | $799,000 Alida Zwaan, 970-471-0291

8001 Gypsum Creek Road 3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath | 2,240 sq. ft. | $850,000 Laurie Slaughter, 970-471-0108

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151 Bunkhouse Place 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 3,824 sq. ft. | $775,000 Kira Taylor, 970-376-4779

Edwards

183 Brett Trail 4 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 2,605 sq. ft. | $660,000 Jennie Longville-May, 970-390-6617

Cotton Ranch

1276 Legend Drive 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 4,374 sq. ft. | $750,000 Joy Ortiz, 970-471-1911

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Kitchens are designed to be inviting, highenergy spaces. People naturally gravitate toward the kitchen in open floor plans.

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Ever since open floor plans have become popular kitchens have drawn more and more attention — and interesting design elements — in homes. They tend to be the heart of the home, where both family and friends come to meet and share stories. “Kitchens have energy to them, and that is what we all want to gravitate to,” said Ken Jones at Thurston Kitchen and Bath. “It’s because the energy is there.” One of his observational tests simply involves watching people go into a living room, where, as they sink into comfortable sofas, the energy level goes down, but as soon a they enter the kitchen, the energy level rises. “It’s more fun to socialize there, it’s more fun to drink there, it’s more fun to eat there. (Whether it’s) the high energy

with lighting, or warmth, it’s situated to be social,” he said. “(That’s why) we want to open it up to great rooms … there’s something magnetic about it; we want to gravitate to it.” Perhaps part of it is because the best food is made with love and appreciation for family and guests, and that radiates from the kitchen. In fact, Jones points out that the range is usually a focal point of a kitchen — located on a prominent wall “in the heart of the kitchen,” he said. “We tend to make them warm and vivacious,” he said. “The more inviting you can make that focal point, the more inviting it makes it to (people) who want to be around that energy.” Kim Toms, project manager at Slifer Designs, agrees that it’s “very important (for the kitch-

en) to be open to living spaces. “Open is key if you want to just keep it simple and still be very family oriented.” Of course, all kitchen design elements differentiate according to personal preferences. But there are certain trends experts in the field see these days. Appliances Beginning with ranges, the actual appliance itself has improved in leaps and bounds in terms of safety, if people go with induction ranges. “It’s very efficient, and cold to the touch, so there are no safety issues,” said Bob Zeltman, a designer at Thurston, who has seen a demonstration where a professional cut a pan that was frying an egg in half, and the part of the egg that landed on the

induction range surface stopped cooking, while the other half continued to fry in the pan. However, homeowners still tend to rely on gas ranges, just because that’s what they’re used to; induction cooking hasn’t completely caught on, he said. Viking and Wolf ranges still hold the gold star in terms of professional ranges — and they offer induction ranges. Thurston also sells its share of La Cornue, a French line, which Zeltman calls “the utmost in design and beauty, with a tremendous look.” Ranges vary in size and performance, from 30-60 inches, with one or two ovens. To truly draw attention, ranges call for creative surroundings, including interesting hoods. In terms of hoods, Zeltman still sees stainless steel popularity, as well as copper and

stucco with tile finishes. Surroundings can be simple or elaborate, from sleek tile to ornate Old World stone enclosures. Like size, the decorative surrounding strongly depends on the homeowner’s taste — so to speak. Like the improvement in ranges, appliances have also become streamlined; “they sit better rather than sticking out — they’re very flush,” Jones said. Overall, they tend to be stainless steel or covered in wood panels that match cabinetry — “hardly anything else,” he said. And, in the vein of “hiding” appliances, it’s becoming more and more popular for homeowners to place microwaves in pantries and use steam

Cabinets Open shelving is very popular these days in cabinetry. For vacation homes, it allows visitors to find dishes and glasses easily, without rifling through doors. For homeowners, it’s a potential way to showcase beautiful china and glassware. Toms and Jones see different trends when it comes to color and style of cabinetry: Toms is seeing more white cabinets, which pay tribute the farmhouse look, offering a lighter, cleaner and brighter look than darker cabinets. “Especially where we live, you see so much stain, so maybe it’s a relief,” Toms said, adding that “in any publication right now, a lot (of cabinets) are white.” Jones, on the other hand, says the hottest colors are darker grays and taupes — and even black. “Mid-range taupe and gray are very popular,” he said. “You’d be surprised at how many we’ve done … I haven’t seen much in the way of white.” Many homeowners are turning away from the distressed, mountain look and going for a

“Open is key if you want to just keep it simple and still be very family oriented.”

ovens for most of their needs. “They don’t want to see microwaves,” Toms said, “(whether or not it’s the) perception that they’re not good for your body; they still want to use them, but they don’t want to see them.”

more sophisticated, sleek look. Both designers agree that the contemporary, sophisticated look is still very fashionable. They also agree that innovative hardware is both more available and the way to go. Toms prefers integrat-

ing hardware so that it’s not decorative, but rather blends well with the cabinets. Jones said, in terms of hardware, there are “a lot of interesting ways to go,” from brasses and chromes to contemporary shapes that come in an array of sizes. In the past, most hardware only came in a size or two, but now the same family, or type, of pulls and handles will accommodate a large handle for a dishwasher and even larger for the refrigerator, while accommodating smaller, matching pulls on drawers and cabinets. Countertops When appliances allow it, Toms sees homeowners choosing higher countertops, up to 38 inches, rather than 36. She sees a lot of white countertops, saying “white is really big,” while Jones points out that countertops come in “any number of resins and quartz mixes and lots of colors.” One of the problems with desiring white countertops is that if homeowners want a natural material, marble is a porous slab, requiring everyday caution in terms of staining, as well as annual sealing. However, these days, manufacturers use higher quality sealers, Toms said. She suggests honing or weathering the slab so people don’t see every mark and smudge on marble. Jones added that many homeowners choose honed, satin and leathered (textured) finishes on quartz countertops, which helps camouflage stains. “Quartzite is harder than granite and still looks great,” Toms said, adding that composite stones are not her favorite because she worries they may look dated, like Corian has. OCTOBER 2013 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

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Though granite still reigns, quartz countertops are gaining in popularity. When cabinets are dark, countertops should be light.

Still, Jones says he’s seeing a lot more man-made products than before. They’re often preferable because they come in standard sizes and are tough and durable, like stone, but wear better. Whereas Corian was soft and scratched relatively easy, on these quartz-and-resin mixes, “the wear and tear is much less,” he said. And, since quartz countertops have been used for years in homes, “the higher-end client wants to use something else,” he said. In terms of color, Jones contrasts countertops with cabinets; darker cabinets call for lighter countertops, and vice versa. Flooring Flooring is one of the most important design elements to ensure it flows with the entirety of the home, but it also follows the colors of the kitchen. In white kitchens, Toms uses a lot of oak, because “you can make oak look like anything, and if you go

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lighter, it doesn’t show dirt or dust as much as a darker floor.” Jones matches flooring with the darker gray and taupe colors he finds popular. Overall, floors are trending away from browns and more toward neutral, gray tones, he said. And, if homeowners aren’t sure about wood floors, “there are a lot of really interesting wood-tone tiles,” he said, “and a lot more rich, vibrant wood tones than there used to be.” Lighting Generally speaking, a nice combination of down lighting, hanging lights and under-cabinet LEDs are great in kitchens, Jones said. “It’s pretty similar (to the past), but it’s being done better because lights are getting better and better,” he said.

Toms tends to avoid pendants over islands, just because they’ve been installed in so many homes. She leans more toward one decorative, possibly pendant, light with multiple off-shoots, or simply

both task lighting and more subdued entertaining. Overall design Just like open floor plans still maintain their desirability, so, too, do islands.

Kitchens have energy to them, and that is what we all want to gravitate to.

architectural lighting, which blends in with the ceiling. “Recessed cans are good,” she said, adding that they should all be dimmable, for

“(We) treat islands as a more central place of the house,” Jones said. “They’re workable, and sociable, so everyone’s going to be around the kitchen.”

He likes to create islands that can fit as many people as possible, just like Toms prefers curved islands, so that family and friends can see each other, rather than feeling as though they’re sitting at a straight-lined bar. Toms also steers homeowners toward single-level islands, since “we’ve seen two levels for so long to hide the kitchen sink,” she said. She also said it’s nice to integrate a work or desk area for women’s bills, purse and iPod dock into the kitchen. But, no matter how homeowners design their kitchens, the fact remains that a kitchen is one of the most important places in the home. “The popularity of kitchens is growing,” Jones said. “It’s the place we all congregate.”

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by mountain ranges that frame striking views from every vantage point, Cotton Ranch is located in what is commonly referred to as the county’s “banana belt.” At an elevation of 6,300 feet, this helps foster a gentle climate that stretches the summertime and hastens springtime. In this area outdoor ac-

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tivities are plentiful and grilling on the deck can be a yearlong event. Golf is at the heart of this 468acre neighborhood but in the winter, skiing at the illustrious Vail Mountain or Beaver Creek is simply miles east on I-70. The community’s major event was the purchase of the Cotton

Ranch Golf Course four years ago by the Town of Gypsum. Once a private club, the now public course, named Gypsum Creek Golf Course, has been transformed and is flourishing as a public asset. The beautiful and challenging course, designed by the renowned Pete Dye, meanders throughout

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Cotton Ranch and sports varied terrain that will keep the most avid golfer on his or her toes. Emerald green fairways roll past sapphire blue ponds and then rise to sage-laden mesas with vistas that spread for miles and the interesting demands of the course bring golfers back again and again. Unlike the private golf club days, the new focus is a spotlight on junior golf at Gypsum Creek Golf Course. Colorado PGA Golf is in many of the local school programs and in the spring of every year hundreds of local school children are introduced to the game of golf. “We love kids,” says Tom Buzbee, PGA Professional/ General Manager. “They are the future of the game. We are giving back to the game and Gypsum golf has one of the strongest kids' programs in the state. We welcome new players as well as those who are serious — we love the mix. It’s all about fun.” “We are serving the entire community with this program and taking it back to the grassroots level,” Buzbee adds.

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“This is definitely serving the need in our community.” Always the center point of the community, the Gypsum Creek Golf Course also hosts a handsome 12,000-squarefoot clubhouse and is home to Creekside Grille. Under new ownership, the restaurant features

says Buzbee. Open year round, this is also a picturesque location for private events of all types with the capability of comfortably hosting parties of 200. Gypsum Creek Golf Course also has a beautiful swimming pool, one of the largest in the county, as well as beautiful

“Gypsum golf has one of the strongest kids' programs in the state. We welcome new players as well as those who are serious — we love the mix. It’s all about fun” -Tom Buzbee an expansive deck complete with gorgeous views where a delightful cocktail can be sipped while watching the sunset. And by all accounts, the restaurant now offers a full-fledged “rip-roaring three meals a day — and is one of the finest public restaurants offered in a golf community,”

tennis courts which also are also are open to the public. Wintertime activities center around the golf course where neighbors can be seen on the snow-covered fairways Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts are a short drive away.

Also nearby is the Eagle County Regional Airport and Jet Center, making air travel an effortless undertaking for both full-time and seasonal residents and guests. The upper bench at Cotton Ranch, Sky Legend, is 110 acres located on the hillside of terraces overlooking the manicured greens of the golf course and surrounds several of the holes on the course. There are quiet cul-de-sacs and a network of walking paths with many homesteads backing onto BLM land. The Cotton Ranch residents describe the community as "close-knit" with a majority of the residents full-time. The elementary and middle schools are within walking distance so there is a strong, young family presence in the area. And with shopping and amenities of the metropolis of Glenwood Springs a 25-minute drive, the area of Cotton Ranch provides a plethora of distinct advantages for residents and a beautiful community that continues to get better and better.

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VAIL GOLF COURSE AVON 1825 Dr G302Sunburst Canyon Run $4,650,000 $699,000 This is a unique opportunity for a family to own an architectural masterpiece in Vail! Designed by Kyle Webb, built by Shaeffer Construction, truly utilizes its mountain setting.

3BR 3BA + loft. Superb floor plan, soaring vaulted ceilings, magnificent river & mtn views, framed double arch topped windows. Secluded. Minutes from gondola & amenities of Avon and Beaver Creek. Ideal primary or vacation home.

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CORDILLERA 3235 Katsos Ranch Rd $1,579,000

In the heart of The Ranch at Cordilleras situated on a cul-de-sac with the Hale Irwin-designed Mountain Golf Course on two sides, providing outstanding views. CONTACT: Joseph Johns, 970.471.1432, Keller Williams Mountain Properties

This charming Vail home has big views... waterfall, cliffs and great sun! Mature landscaping adds to privacy. CONTACT: Carolyn Piper, 970-476-2482, Prudential Colorado Properties, carolyn@vailvalley.com

Lovely 5 Matt Besler 6.5 bedroom, 970-376-0708 bath single family mattbreslervail@ home on the 18th yahoo.com green of the Vail RDM Golf Course with lots of features!

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CORDILLERA 166 Cimarron $1,950,000

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BACHELOR GULCH AVON 4F103 Horizon Drive Canyon Run $8,495,000 $649,000 Spacious 3 BD 3BA Canyon Run Nestled along the Eagle River min. from the amenities of Avon/BC this stunning split level residence is the perfect vacation or primary residence. Generous picture windows maximize exquisite river views.

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This home Matt Bresler showcases 970-376-0708 exquisite 270Mattbreslervail@ degree views of yahoo.com the Gore Range to the East and Castle Peak to the West.

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CORDILLERA BEAVER CREEK 392 329 Legacy Holden Trail Road $1,995,000 $4,950,000

EAGLE 641 Green Mountain Dr. $698,000

Situated at the end of a private cul-de-sac, on top of a rolling green fairway is this sparkling home with expansive views of the Sawatch Mountains. CONTACT: Liz Leeds, 970.331.1806 Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, lleeds@slifer.net, www.lizleeds.com

Wow, what a Great buy on this 4 bedroom 3view! 3/4 bath walk Spectacular out ranch style home, wrap around decks custom 5 and extra large detached garage Only $147.50bath bedroom/8 per sq. ft. CONTACT: David Lach, 970-766-7355 home with big Re/Max Vail Valley views. Over 7000 square feet with multiple living areas. 329Holden.com

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EDWARDS BEAVER CREEK 196 Russell Beaver CreekTrail Lodge 510 $1,499,000 $3,395,000 Newof construction One the best of the highest locations in quality and big Beaver Creek. views.ski Single Great slope level living with views, all four an elevator,are 3 on bedrooms bedrooms & the creek side, 3 baths in a huge balcony family friendly overlooking neighborhood Beaver Creek and 196russelltrail.com the slopes, great CONTACT: for entertaining. Heidi Bintz, 970.390.8383, CONTACT: Heidi.Bintz@ Eric Burgund, sothebysrealty.com 970.845.2006 FEBRUARY 2013 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

BEAVER CREEK 103 Borders Road $11,250,000 Beaver Creek’s only ski-in/ ski-out new construction single family residence. Completed fall of 2012 this 7 bedroom 8,714 sq. ft. offers exquisite design and execution. Beautiful, comfortable and inviting home put over the top by amazing outdoor living spaces. Ideal private location yet close to the village. One rare find! 103Borders.com

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Mick Kelly 970.376.5617 Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty

CORDILLERA 541 Saddle Ridge $3,495,000 Commanding Gore Range & Sawatch Mtn views create the perfect backdrop for this magnificent 5 bedroom residence situated on 1.4 acres & adjacent to open preserve. Found only minutes inside Cordillera’s private gate, superior attention to detail is evident throughout the generous 6300 SF floor plan.

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Barbara Scrivens, 970.471.1223 Ron Byrne & Associates Real Estate, Barbara@ ronbyrne.com

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EAGLE 388 Ring Neck $575,000 6BD/5BA/3,600 Sq. Ft. home on an amazing cul-de-sac lot with huge views! Potential lock-off apt. or two master bedrooms. 3 story home with oversized 3-car garage, hot tub, and monster yard!

EAGLE RANCH 199 Mayer St. $498,000 CONTACT:

A great single family home features 4-bedrooms plus study/office, central air, hardwood floors, hickory cabinets, and Corian counters.

Rick Messmer 970-376-0041 Rick@vail.net Prudential Colorado Properties

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SINGLETREE Las Vistas No. 30 $939,000 Perfect for entertaining, the open floor plan complete with a designer kitchen and warm living room, welcomes everyone. CONTACT: Page Slevin 970-390-7443 www.Beaver CreekHomes byPage.com Prudential Colorado Properties

CORDILLERA 230 Stage Coach $2,699,000 $3,265,000.00 6 bedrooms and 9 Baths. This spacious home has magnificent views in all directions. Situated on the 6th tee box of the renowned Cordillera Summit Golf Course. This home accommodates the entire family plus guests very comfortably. It is a sleek, sophisticated and state of the art true estate offering security, privacy and top of the line everything.

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MINTURN 440 and 444 Eagle River St; 442 Main St $4,715,000

SINGLETREE 640 Winslow Rd. $1,320,000

The Minturn Inn complex, on the Eagle River, is available as a B & B, a corporate retreat or three charming family residences. Twenty inspiring rooms (most with fireplace and jetted tub), and large decks with big views over the river; nestled in an historic town on the backside of Vail Mountain. 15 minutes to skiing Vail or Beaver Creek. Property is divisible. 444EagleRiverStreet.com

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Sophisticated design for contemporary living. Open kitchen, dinette, family room. Formal dining and living rooms, office. 4 bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, gym. Mature landscaping, level property.

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siNgleTree 1020 Winslow Rd. $889,000 Stunning south facing duplex on the top of Singletree. Views from Beaver Creek to Cordillera This home is in perfect condition and shows like new. Master bedroom/bath amenities include a steam shower, jetted bathtub and large walk-in closet. Gourmet kitchen with new Frigidaire Professional appliances, pantry and breakfast area. Extra deep garage for storage or work area. The media/game room may be used as a 5th bedroom and it has a full bath.

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leAdVille 1849 Garnet, in Gem Valley $249,500

VAil gOlf COurse Fallridge 312 $1,125,000

VAIL VILLAGE Manor Vail 103 $2,150,000

Wildridge 2455 Old Trail #B $460,000

Large home w/cozy den, FP, formal living room and open kitchen. Expansive deck & unbelievable views. 2 car garage and all on 1 acre! Fabulous deal at under $91/sq. ft. Must see! CONTACT: Andrew Purdy, Independence Realty 970.376.8348, andrew@buyleadville.com

4 Bed, 3 Bath. Gore Range views from deck. Excellent Front Desk. Steps to Vail Golf Clubhouse. Great Amenities & Covered Parking. CONTACT: Eustaquio Cortina, Gateway Land 970.376.6192, ecortina@gatewayland.com

3 Bed 3 Bath, Ski-In/Ski-Out, Beautifully Remodeled, Sunny Southern Exposure, Ski Slope Views and Strong Rentals.

Take a short walk to playground from this 2366 sq.ft. townhouse in Wildridge. Offers 3BR 3.5 BA, LR with hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling, master suite w/dual sinks & airy dining area. CONTACT: Andrew Purdy, 970-376-8348, Independence Realty & Property Management

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Robert M. Kendall Real Estate (970) 470-3953 Robinson Mitchell & Assoc. LLC (970) 477-2153 Rocky Christopher Real Estate (970) 476-7990 Rocky Mountain Luxury Prop. (970) 477-1770 Rocky Mtn. Valuation Services (970) 390-5143 Ron Amass - Broker (970) 390-5827 Ron Byrne & Associates R.E. (970) 476-1987 Rossi Realty (970) 376-4269

Patricia Whetham, Broker (720) 312-2948

Sadler Real Estate, Inc. (970) 926-3300

Pattison Mountain Properties (970) 476-9124

Sandy Apps Real Estate (970) 390-0100

Peak Service Realty & Mgmt. (970) 949-4886

Savage Appraisal Services (970) 845-2200

Scanlan Real Estate Group, LLC (970) 331-4292

Stockmans Land Exchange (970) 328-7500

Vail Property Brokerage, Inc (970) 476-8850

Slifer Management Co., Inc. (970) 926-7911

Sturm Financial Group (303) 394-5393

Vail Property Sales & Mgmt (970) 926-5252

Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Arrowh (970) 926-3000 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Avon (970) 845-2000 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ BC (970) 949-5811 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ BG (970) 845-2300 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Bridge (970) 476-2421 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Charte (970) 845-3815 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Cordil (970) 926-3505 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Eagle (970) 328-2550 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Highla (970) 845-8053 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Hyatt (970) 845-9400 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ LH (970) 479-0245 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ RSR (970) 754-8411 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Solari (970) 479-2020 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ St Jam (970) 845-9900 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Westin (970) 748-5420 Smith Eaton Real Estate&Prop M (970) 926-7930 Solaris Real Estate, LLC (970) 479-6000 Sonnenalp Real Estate, LLC (970) 477-5300 SPI Property Management Inc. (970) 479-5444 Steve Hill Mtn. Properties (970) 926-7701 Steven J Pier, Appraiser (970) 328-2066

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 Swanepoel Enterprises LLC (970) 376-2201 Terry Krueger, Broker (404) 840-2952 The Appraisal Office, Inc. (970) 926-1650 The Kleimer Company (970) 471-1425 The Mercury Alliance Mtn. Prop (970) 949-8133 The Valley Home Store, LLC (970) 328-8776 Thurston Real Estate (970) 471-3444 Tim Cashin, Realtor, Inc. (970) 390-8462 Timbers Real Estate Co. (970) 477-8030 Todd M. Keleske, Broker (970) 390-0070 Torrey Tulley Benson, Broker (720) 284-8045 Trombetta Mountain Real Estate (970) 390-1115 Trotter Real Estate LLC (970) 524-8323 Turner Real Estate Group (970) 926-4910 Two Rivers Village Realty (970) 337-2300 United Country Colorado Mtn Pr (970) 328-6600 Vail Buyer Brokers (970) 471-1190 Vail Holm Brokers (970) 471-3333 Vail Home Rentals, Inc. (970) 748-5016 Vail Homes & Properties, LLC (970) 376-8400 Vail Mountain Real Estate (970) 949-6349 Vail Properties Unlimited (970) 331-6042

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Vail Real Estate and Homes LLC (970) 315-0326 Vail Real Estate Center LLC (970) 688-7082

CT N TR A O C R UNDE

Vail Realty/ Beaver Creek (970) 949-9200 Vail Realty/ Vail (970) 476-8800 Vail Sales and Rentals (800) 720-1831 Vail Valley Land & Dvlpmnt. Co (970) 376-0228 Vail Valley Properties (970) 476-6789 Vail Valley Real Estate, Inc (970) 331-1110

903 N. Frontage Road, Vail, CO $425,000 Location, location, location!! Walking distance to Lionshead across the pedestrian bridge, walking/bike path to grocery shopping, and on the free Town of Vail bus route! Open floor plan on one level. Two bedrooms, two baths, wood-burning fireplace, washer/dryer and lots of storage. Assigned parking. Pets allowed.

Terry Lamie | GRI | Broker Cell: 970-390-3305

VailSmith Properties (970) 904-0970 Valley View Realty, Inc. (970) 470-1441 Valuation Consultants, Inc. (970) 949-4898

H O R S E M O U N TA I N R A N C H

Valuations, Inc. (303) 582-5668 Villages Real Estate (970) 390-6125 Vistar Real Estate, Inc. (970) 476-6223 Walter Realty Group, Inc. (970) 926-5748 Warner Developments, Inc. (970) 949-4360 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

WC 34 $110,000 40 Acres | WC 44 $125,000 40 Acres

Wolcott, Colorado

A short drive on Hwy 131, but a world away from the bustle. Watch the deer roam, eagles fly and the stars shine bright. A place like no other in the valley. Not bank owned or distressed- just priced for a quick sale.

Jody Lindvall | CNE | Broker Cell: 970-390-2695 Jody & Terry are Real Estate Professionals with a focus on personalized customer service! Let us help you find your dream home, while prices are good and interest rates still low!

OCTOBER 2013 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

THEY SAY THE VAIL VALLEY SELLS ITSELF...

ACTUALLY, OVER

OF THE TIME, WE DO.

EXTRAORDINARY ADDRESS. YOURS. With inventory levels at a five year low, now may be an excellent opportunity to sell your home. With over five decades of experience as the leading company in Vail Valley real estate sales, trust the team at Slifer Smith & Frampton to market and sell your home.

View from WILDRIDGE 5581 Coyote Ridge $4,995,000

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342 Gore Trail | Cordillera

231 Rawhide Road | Singletree

160 Nottingham Road | Avon

4 bed | 6 bath | 6,102 +/- sq ft Acreage on 18th fairway

4 bed | 3 bath | 3,016 +/- sq ft Gorgeous golf course living

5 bed | 3 bath | 2,799 +/- sq ft Rare, spacious end unit townhome

$2,800,000

$835,000

$665,000

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940 Summit Trail | Cordillera

2080 Meadow Brook Drive | Vail

2407 Garmisch Dr | Vail

6 bed | 7 bath | 7,407 +/- sq ft Green built golf course living

4 bed | 6.5 bath | 4551 +/- sq ft Privately nestled in the hillside

6 bed | 6 bath | 4,334 +/- sq ft Amazing Views

$3,495,000

$2,495,000

$1,749 000 Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties 286 Bridge Street | Vail, CO | 81657 Office | 970.476.2113 distinctivevailhomes.com | coldwellbankerpreviews.com

OCTOBER 2013 | VAIL VALLEY HOME

THE VIEW

LOCALES

With a network of walking paths and open space, residents of Eagle Ranch have all the amenities of a true community with the beauty of the natural world.

VAIL VALLEY HOME | OCTOBER 2013

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Eagle Ranch

Representing luxury properties with unsurpassed expertise for over 30 Years.

Singletree Golf Course Luxury 231 & 241 Rawhide Road Golf course living in this fully renovated 4 bed, 3 bath single family home located 6th tee box. This home boasts high end finishes, an ultra luxurious kitchen with gorgeous slab granite counters, and soaring vaulted ceilings. The family room is inviting with a wood fireplace and an adjoining first floor bedroom and bath. The master bedroom features incredible mountain views, vaulted ceilings, and a fireplace. The adjoining manicured lot is also available at $220,000. Home Price Reduced to $799,000!

Unique East Vail Opportunity!

Creekside Living in Edwards

5074 A Main Gore Drive, East Vail

40 River Pines B204, Edwards

Glorious Sweeping Mountain Views from every window in this private 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath duplex with an additional 3500 sq ft that can be added to the home. Located on a huge flat lot of over 1/3 acre with gorgeous mature Aspens and Pines. Side B is also available for sale. Just steps from the free Town of Vail bus line.

Price Reduced $75,000 to $760,000!

Perfectly maintained 3 bedroom condo in the ideal location just steps from the creek and the Riverwalk complex with shopping, restaurants, and movie theater! This sunny condo features a western-facing deck with beautiful views, spacious bedrooms, a private storage unit, an elevator for convenient living, and deeded parking in the covered garage. The nicest 3 bedroom on the market in the perfect location!

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Please contact us at cell: (970)-376-1202 dmeehan@vail.net www.DianaMeehan.com

Meghan Meehan Diana Meehan

BACHELOR GULCH

BEAVER CREEK

3219 Daybreak Ridge

825 Holden Road

$5,990,000 | 7 Bedroom | 7 Full/2 Half Bath | 9,993 sq. ft.

$4,350,000 | 5 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 5,346 sq. ft.

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BEAVER CREEK

ARROWHEAD

Beaver Creek Lodge No. 604 $3,695,000 | 5 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 4,295 sq. ft.

BEAVER CREEK

Highlands Westview No. 307 $1,650,000 | 4 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 2,061 sq. ft.

84 McCoy Springs Trail

$3,645,000 | 5 Bedroom | 6 Full/2 Half Bath | 8,090 sq. ft.

BEAVER CREEK

21 Bachelor Gulch Road

$1,495,000 | 4 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 3,052 sq. ft.