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Petal Pillows by Global Views (from left) Gold Jennifer Pillow, $165; Gold Komaki Pillow, $305; Ivory Komaki Ball Pillow, $249; available at Objets, Ltd., Denver Design District, (303) 777-6830, objetsltd.com
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Come On In As the old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. These grand entrances make the most of that occasion and set the stage for what’s to come BY CAROLINE EBERLY BRUCE AND JODIE WRIGHT ONE ARCHITECTS, TELLURIDE ONEARCHITECTS.COM CH&L: The overhang you designed creates such a dramatic promenade. Walk us through the space.
Bruce Wright: It’s all about the experience—of being aware of the space you’re in. The way it’s done, it’s obvious that this is the front door— that you have arrived, so to speak. We created contrast from when you drive in—you pull underneath a section of the roof that’s as low as we could comfortably put it, so there’s
an experience of tightness—to when you walk to the front door, as the space expands. The entrance draws you in as the height of this shed roof ascends to the front door. CH&L: You describe this entryway as an “appetizer of what’s to come.” How is it a prelude to the rest of the house?
BW: As the house developed its character, we started to introduce lots of reclaimed materials inside. So on the exterior, we chose materials to dovetail the entrance with the interior, so there’s some consistency in feel throughout the house.
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The door: Reclaimed steel frame, dismantled barn wood surround Door hardware: Custom reclaimed steel lever Entry wall: Sugar wood from dismantled tobacco barn in the South (which gets its name from how the wood absorbs tobacco sugars) Overhang: Timber from a mill in the Pacific Northwest paired with hand-selected boulders from local quarry Lighting: Mining-style lantern sconces
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Larry Yaw: The boundaries between nature and this house are very slim. The homeowner, Maria Smithburg, is a Harvard-trained landscape architect and she designed this amazing combination of a cultivated garden with a water feature, so as part of your entry experience you hear the sound of water and experience the beautiful visual grounding she’s created. The idea is that architecture extends into nature and nature into architecture. There are three stairs that take you down to the level of the door, so you’re really walking into a sanctuary-like space, surrounded by stone and wood and water.
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BT: One thing we talk about quite a bit is transitions. Here, you travel through a whole sequence from the road to the front door: you see the house and you descend the stairs toward it, then the roof reaches out and you enter yet another space that slowly takes you from being out in the open to being enclosed. The door itself is really just the threshold for entering the house. Christopher Herr: The whole entry approach reaches out and caresses you, and moves in a very transitional manner. It’s progressively inviting.
CH&L: You talk about the “choreography of entry.” Tell us what that means.
LY: We tried to take people into the domain of the home before they actually go through the front door. The front door is almost ‘after the fact’ because of the experience coming up to it. Getting to the door is dramatic, but at the same time it’s anticlimactic, because you’ve already entered this domain.
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Sarah Broughton: We used a seamless doorway—we didn’t want a threshold or a saddle in the floor. Then the stone [underfoot] really carries the space from the outside to the inside. We picked exterior sconces that recede and mount into the wall so they’re more architectural than decorative. And we used shed roofs to complement the original architectural lines of the 1960s house. CH&L: Talk about about designing doorways for mountain homes.
SB: Since we have bad mud seasons, you’re shedding that exterior layer before you’re entering a house— taking off your coat, your shoes.
You’re putting yourself together before you come in. It’s a really important threshold. CH&L: How is imagining the entrance part of the whole design process?
SB: I find that we design the front door last. It’s like writing a book; you need to write the opening last. It’s the last detail that seems to gel when everything else is completed and fully developed.
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CARL CRAY LIVING STRUCTURES, LYONS (303) 823-5773; CUSTOM DOOR BY ANNE SHUTAN, LONGMONT CUSTOMDOORMAVEN.COM CH&L: This entrance manages to be rustic and sturdy, yet soft and inviting. How did you pull that off?
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The door: Cherry wood Entry wall: Stone Overhang: Stained cedar Lighting: Arts and Craftsstyle sconces Ground surfacing: Buff sandstone Smart move: For energy conservation, windows surrounding the door bring light into an air-lock entry space
sheltered. It also feels proportioned with the eaves on the rest of the house, so everything reads as a unit. If you tood the entry off the house, it wouldn’t look right. The wood gives the space a warm feel. I only used wood on the ceiling because I didn’t want to compete with the exquisite door [customdesigned by Anne Shutan]. It has such a graceful feel to it with that one curved piece of wood, which is in relief with the rest of the door; it kind of undulates in and out and just softens the door tremendously. CH&L: What did you hope to accomplish with this entrance?
CC: I try really hard to integrate the exterior with the interior, both visually and in feeling. This entrance creates a promenade that leads you into the home. There’s a procession to it that starts from the time you see the front door and continues until you’re in the middle of the house.
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Christopher Herr The award-winning architect talks about design, music and why sustainable architecture may not be enough
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IF YOU HAVEN’ T HEARD OF CHRISTOPHER HERR , YOU JUST AREN’T PAYING ATTENTION. Between the awards he’s been racking up and the media attention he’s getting because of them, he’s poised to become a household name. And for good reason: Herr is a brilliant, forward-thinking architect. At 41, he’s been in the biz for less than 10 years, and this month he will travel to New Orleans with his wife Tina to accept a 2011 Young Architect Award from the American Institute of Architects—one of only 11 recipients in the country and the only Coloradan. How does it all feel? “Wonderful,” Herr says. “The business has grown organically, based in a passion for design, and the awards have just come.” He pauses and adds, “We’ve submitted our projects, of course. You can’t win if you don’t play.” The business he’s referring to is Boulder-based Studio H:T, which Herr co-founded with fellow architect Brad Tomecek in 2002. “We blindly leapt into starting our own firm without a whole lot of consideration of where it would go.” For a relative newcomer to the profession, the architect has some bold ideas about design. For starters, Herr lives in a minimalist “box house” in Boulder, his firm’s first award-winning project, with his wife and two small children. Then you have his passion for not only sustainable design, but what he calls “restorative” architecture.
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What other architects have made an impression on you? Louis Kahn. He had a gift of integrating building systems in a way that served the building. We should aspire to that level of integration; to make design as pure and clean as we can. What do you do for fun? The classic ‘outdoorsy’ stuff: we telemark ski, we bike—we did the 24 Hours of Moab [mountain bike race]. Not so much now with the kids, but we look forward to raising them into that lifestyle. Who are your favorite composers... and what music do you love to play? My favorite composer is Gustav Mahler; he’s also my favorite to perform. He writes fantastic horn parts and his music is passionate and moving. I’d throw in some David Byrne (Talking Heads) as well. Did you know he trained as an architect and recently turned a building into a musical instrument?
“Before the Industrial Revolution, all homes were built sustainably because there was no [alternative]; we used passive strategies and natural materials.” Then, Herr explains, plastics and other “dead-end” materials (that don’t decompose) came along, leading to homes with large carbon footprints. “Now, it’s time to stop the depletion...and we can’t just stop—sustainable is ‘stop’—we need to build in a restorative way, a way that is carbon-positive. We need to construct buildings that produce more energy than they use.” Forward thinking indeed. Herr holds a master’s degree in architecture with a specialty in acoustics; an interest that evolved from a background in music. Go to the Longmont Symphony Orchestra on a Saturday evening, and you’ll see the architect, also an accomplished musician, playing the French horn. He also finds the time to give back to the community, teaching architecture at the University of Colorado, working with Habitat for Humanity and serving as a member of Architects and Planners of Boulder. For this talented up-and-comer, design isn’t just limited to the studio or the site he’s currently working on. “Design is everywhere. When it’s accidental, it’s not very good. But when it’s purposeful and done well it makes a difference to people.”
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Designer Beth Armijo mingles crisp colors with textured finishes and pops of playfulness in a repurposed loft space
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CH&L: What was the genesis of this project?
(this page) From Denver’s 14th Street Viaduct, the Volker Lofts building (converted in 1992) retains its original façade and water silo from when it was used to manufature Venetian blinds. Only the decks are new. (opposite) The open living room offers plenty of space for entertaining. A sofa, love seat and two wingback chairs (all from Kravet) surround a pearlized leather ottoman.
Interior designer Beth Armijo: The homeowner approached me after having lived in this space for more than a year. She was ready to make the space ‘grown-up’; to move beyond the post-college ‘use-what-you’ve-got’ phase. The loft is 3,000 square feet in the old Volker Building [in downtown Denver], and the light was lousy in spite of huge windows. The floor plan wasn’t great and her personal possessions were limited. Her goal was to make it feel homey but sophisticated, to infuse the space with a sense of fun—a place where she could hang out alone or with company. CH&L: The finished space defies what most people think of as loft living. It feels intimate, not cavernous. How did you get there?
BA: The loft was basically open except for the bedroom and a study. The study had four windowless walls, which made it very dark. We put interior windows in the wall between the study and the kitchen, so the space now gets light from the kitchen. The living room, dining room and kitchen were all open to one another so we put up a custom bookcase to separate the kitchen from the living area. Since the bookcase doesn’t go to the ceiling, you still know you’re in a loft. Custom rugs also define each major area and the furniture is not oversized—each piece fits perfectly. 41
(above) Through these doors and down four steps is the solarium, which retains its original paneling. (right) The homeowner's dining room table and metal chairs pair with new, boldly upholstered wingback chairs and handmade Peruvian chandeliers.
CH&L: How did you arrange lighting?
BA : The whole space needed good light and the big windows helped, but I felt they needed to be framed. Layers of drapes and sheers were used to soften the exterior light; inside, we put track lights at eye level and used sconces and chandeliers to create warmth. CH&L: The color scheme is so crisp and serene. Tell us about the palette.
BA: The homeowner loves blue and gray, and those hues became the starting point for every other color choice. Because the three major living areas open to one another, we had to be diligent about not using hues that shocked the senses. Shades of blue and gray—and muted greens—provide the primary palette. 42
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While Armijo kept the existing appliances and cabinets, a coat of light blue paint on the once-dark mahogany cabinets brings the kitchen alive with color. The curving island accommodates three citrine velvet stools accented with nailhead trim.
The [mahogany] kitchen cabinets were all painted blue, and the deep brown and peach granite counters were replaced with white CaesarStone. We added under-cabinet lighting and three pendants over the island. The stools are covered in citrine velvet, which adds a little pop. CH&L: Short of using the word “eclectic,” how would you define the vibe of this loft?
BA: The overall feeling is stylish and fresh with a strong foundation in enduring design principles. For example, the wingback chairs are very traditional, but covering them in Dedar and Nobilis fabrics takes the design to new heights. The wood throughout is timeless, but we used gray walls next to it to add sophistication. For example, we kept the existing dark paneling in the solarium [from the building’s earliest days as a manufacturer of Venetian blinds] and juxtaposed period-appropriate Cole & Son Deco Damask wallpaper in unexpected colors: gray, mauve and purple.
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(opposite) Coral walls rule in this enclosed study. The homeowner’s photographs of funny travel scenes dominate the walls; Two Bungalow 5 tables sit in front of the sofa. (this page) Customized bookshelves create an interesting barrier—plus storage—between the kitchen and living area. The nailhead trim on these two antique washed-velvet chairs is repeated throughout the loft.
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CH&L: You incorporate a variety of textures—metal chairs, wood shelves, both glass and tin chandeliers, velvet fabrics. How do you make these disparate elements jibe?
BA: This is the most fun part of a job. The first principle is that no one wants everything the same texture, so I start by looking at different things that are in keeping with the personality of the project—blue and gray, fun and stylish. Because there was already so much wood and glass in the loft, I shied away from those textures. You don’t want a big glass coffee table that is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, so a fabric-covered ottoman fit the bill. The homeowner already had the metal dining room
LAYER LIGHTING. Good lighting makes all the difference in the feel of a room. Pick arc lights, table and floor lamps and sconces— and work them all into one space. CONCENTRATE ON COLOR. Pick a scheme and stay on track. Armijo doesn’t like accent walls (they’re too jarring), so if you need an area with strong color, she recommends going bold in one room that can be closed off to all others. The moral: have fun within limits. RECONSIDER: WHAT IS ART? So many people think art is paintings or sculptures or pastels, but almost anything can have artistic value. Pick a collection of black-andwhite photos, for example, or hubcaps or vintage magazine covers, and frame them similarly. Arranged well, they become art. REALIZE THAT NATURAL MATERIALS are timeless, but manmade materials can be a pretty good second. A high-gloss coat of paint can make wood cabinets look new. A manmade counter material, such as Silestone or CaesarStone, can be more resilient and less expensive. DECLUTTER. Nothing drains the energy from a room like clutter. Just as too many words spoil a good novel, too much clutter detracts from a room’s narrative “arc.”
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The master bedroom décor contains a mix of masculine and feminine, with rough beams against delicate floral wallpaper and a curved sofa on an oversized houndstooth rug.
chairs so we used nailhead accents to incorporate more metal into other pieces of furniture. She also had the wood dining room table, so we added two wingback chairs covered in Kravet fabric along with the metal chairs. You never want one texture to dominate. CH&L: In short, what’s the overarching key to this loft’s great design?
BA: This places works beautifully on an intuitive level, as good design generally does. The homeowner couldn’t deconstruct the equation of light to space to texture to color but she knows in her gut that the place feels good and contributes to a daily sense of wonderment and well being.
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Interior Designer BETH ARMIJO ARMIJO DESIGN GROUP armijodesigngroup.com
Contractor MARTY HARRISON LIFEHOUSE CONSTRUCTION lifehouseconstruction.com
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Best of Both Worlds Sitting like a sculpture in a natural landscape, this sleek, modern home is designed for privacy and in-town convenience
(left) The Italian-concept kitchen includes a moveable ladder to access high cabinets. An industrial-steel staircase leads up to the master bedroom and down to a game room and TV lounge. The house features in-floor heating and wide oak-plank flooring. (this page) Steel beams partner with limestone blocks to define the main entrance. Beyond the open doorway lies a zinc-clad fireplace with a white onyx panel lit from behind. Homeowner Craig Yarde brought in 140,000 pounds of Michigan limestone for the faรงade of the house.
BY NANCY RICHMAN MILLIGAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIMBERLY GAVIN
Spectacular mountain views, floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple levels, generous square footage, privacy and outdoor living space: these perks aren’t unusual when it comes to Vail Valley mountain properties. So what makes this home special? Finding all those desirable qualities on a small lot in town just steps away from the buzz of a bus route, ski lifts and shopping. “This isn’t a second home tucked away—it’s where we live year round in the heart of West Vail,” says homeowner Craig Yarde, whose goal was to get the most privacy out of his lot, which is just shy of a half acre, faces a busy road and backs up to open space. He presented this challenge to architects Kyle Webb and Heather Barrie of K.H. Webb Architects in Vail. “Privacy was the prime driver of the siting,” says Webb, who conceptualized a C-shaped home with three wings surrounding a courtyard. “We designed around its relationship to the outside and the courtyard,” he says. The living and dining areas and bedrooms open to the secluded courtyard and mountain views. The wing that fronts the road is reserved for Yarde’s home office, guest suite and a storage garage. The courtyard concept and major landscaping additions help enhance privacy; another challenge was the site itself, which rises steeply from the street. To accommodate the change in elevation, Webb and Barrie designed a series of gradual split levels with half staircases. “There are three stories in each 52
(above) Designed by Rys Olsen of Arclinea Colorado, the kitchen features horizontal grained teak cabinetry and stainless steel countertops. Two dining tables were commissioned from Arclinea to provide flexibility and easy access to the window banquette. Tabletop accessories from Worth Home, Vail. (opposite) Large glass doors lend a feeling of openness to the living room. Interior designer April Bevins custom designed the white leather sofa, which is paired with a Noguchi coffee table and Eames chair. A Calvin Klein cowhide rug from Worth Home grounds the arrangement; Nocturne Grand by Robert Kelly (from Travis Hansson Fine Art) hangs on the wall.
section as the house cascades down the hill,” Webb says. “For the amount of grade change, you don’t feel it or see it. The house comes together fluidly.” The angular nature of the architecture helps make this possible. “From the start, I wanted a very contemporary home. A major objective was to square everything off,” Yarde explains. The architects complied by designing a variety of roof lines—a shed roof to provide vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and living room; more contemporary, flat roofs elsewhere. The beauty of the exterior lies in both the forms and the materials, which define the various elevations and sections. For the interior, the homeowner enlisted the aid of kitchen designer Rys Olsen of Arclinea Colorado, who introduced a sleek Italian-concept kitchen crafted of teak wood and stainless steel. Interior designer April Bevins of Laureen Hopkins Interior Design selected tile, stone, lighting and furniture for the home, custom designing several pieces to add to the mix. “We were going for a bold, masculine look and clean, square lines to complement the angular lines of the architecture,” she says. Yarde, who owns a steel and aluminum import business, worked with the architects and builder Brian Gillette to incorporate metal into the design of the house, from the steel industrial support beams and
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(above) A custom leather headboard adds dramatic masculine appeal in the master bedroom. Windows above the bed break up the 12-foot height of the room and bring in light. Pillows and throw from Worth Home; linens from Brass Bed of Denver. (opposite) Inspired by luxury hotels, the master bath features a Carrera marble slab floor, cross-cut marble tiles in the steam shower and Marmara marble countertops. The window in the shower offers views of Vail Mountain, Bald Mountain and the Gore Range.
staircases to the exterior’s zinc panels. The sleek material is juxtaposed with limestone blocks and clear cedar siding on the exterior, punctuating the contemporary lines. Some of the materials transition to the clean-lined interior of the home as well. The 6,500 square-foot, five-bedroom home flows through an open floor plan, with well-proportioned spaces that are connected to the outdoors. “Because this is a full-time residence, we have a different way of looking at things,” Webb says. “Two giant sliding glass panels in the living room open to the courtyard and embrace the outdoors.” Protected from the wind and open to the sun, the courtyard is enjoyed most of the year by Yarde and his two young sons. “Whether you are in the courtyard or the house, it doesn’t feel like there are neighbors around,” Webb says. “It feels private—that was our ultimate goal and greatest success.” 56
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(above) A French balcony opens the family room to the outdoors while draperies, a Mongolian lamb throw and a cowhide rug soften the room. (opposite, top) “Landscaping played a part in achieving the privacy we wanted,” says Yarde, who hired Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes in Avon to design a plan that includes 25-foot spruce trees, Ponderosa pines, aspens and vertical junipers. A waterfall cascades into the 11-foot-deep swimming pool. (opposite, bottom left) The lowest part of the home faces the street and proceeds up the hill from there. Solar panels atop the flat roof help heat water for the pool and in-floor heating system. (opposite, bottom right) A variety of contrasting materials—limestone blocks, zinc panels and clear cedar siding—delineate the forms of the contemporary structure.
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Clever design details and eco-friendly building systems work together beautifully in this contemporary family home BY BRIGID SWEENEY
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WHEN DENVER ARCHITECT VIRGINIA DUBRUCQ was approached by longtime family friends—a local couple with two young daughters—to design a contemporary home to the highest environmental standards, she hardly batted an eye. Builder Chris Withers, on the other hand, admits he may have blinked once or twice. “This was one of the most complicated structural projects I’d ever seen,” says the founder and coowner of Old Greenwich Builders of the four-bedroom, 4,800-square-foot home. (above) The living room’s cement hearth mirrors the exterior brickwork. (opposite) From the front entrance, guests may descend into the sunken living room or head up the main staircase.
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Eco-Secrets In addition to being architecturally striking, DuBrucq’s design is also environmentally sensitive. Here’s how the home minimizes energy use: GREEN ROOF The flat areas of the home’s roof are covered in greenery that’s planted over a waterproof membrane, helping cool the home in the summer and prevent water runoff. GEOTHERMAL HEATING The home’s heating system circulates water from five 250-foot-deep wells, where the temperature remains warmer than the exterior air in the winter and cooler in the summer. The water cycles through a furnace that transfers the heat or cold in the water to the rest of the home. SOLAR DESIGN Rooftop solar panels and an abundance of carefully placed windows allow the owners to directly heat and power their home with the sun’s rays.
(above) All of the windows feature shades that automatically descend when the outdoor thermometer hits 80 degrees, blocking 50 percent of the sun’s rays. (left) The second-floor balcony was built to display a George Rickey sculpture. (opposite) The retaining pond reflects light into the living room.
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Case in point: The exterior is clad in 8x16-inch blocks of red trespa—a weather-resistant laminate paneling—and several shades of cement that were laid together like a jigsaw puzzle, with the windows cut to size. As if that weren’t painstaking enough, Withers also added a rain screen, suspending the blocks an inch and a half off the exterior to prevent water penetration. The owners “were very committed to doing this as thoroughly and thoughtfully as possible,” says DuBrucq. But that would require the architect to design around a variety of zoning constraints. She would have to get creative with solutions that added to the home’s cutting-edge aesthetic rather than undermine the original vision. The couple, a geological engineer-turned-nature photographer and a nonprofit executive, wanted the house to look as modern and spacious as possible without appearing to be overscale. Zoning restrictions prevented DuBrucq from expanding the home outward, so she went up instead, creating a multi-level layout that combines flat modern rooflines with curved sections over three wings. This vertical orientation also provides a dramatic backdrop for the family’s artwork. (The second-floor balcony was built expressly to showcase an original ’60s-era George Rickey kinetic sculpture.) And though the various
(above) A rotating bookcase divides an open living space and allows the TV to be viewed from just about any angle. The painting is Odalisque by Ben Strawn; the bronze sculptures are by Gail Folwell. Both are available at Walker Fine Art. (opposite) The hickory spiral staircase is encased in a tower of thick glass blocks that lets in light without sacrificing privacy.
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levels were initially created to abide by zoning rules, they have come to define the home itself. Visitors enter through main doors that are set three-and-a-half feet up from the street and then descend into a cozy sunken living room. A double-height section that leads to the third story rises from the center of the house, while a street-facing, twostory glass wall showcases the sleek hickory staircase. At the back of the house, a second spiral staircase encased in a steel tower lets the daughters run directly from their bedrooms to the basement playroom. Smart design moves continue throughout the rest of the home. Outside the living room, an exterior glass-and-steel overhang above the room’s windows admits sun in winter but blocks heat in the summer. And inside, a minimalist Spark fireplace is surrounded by a cement hearth that exactly matches the exterior brickwork. Operable clerestory windows at the peak of the doubleheight section allow light in from above, which streams through an opening in the bamboo floor and down into the
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(above) The kitchen features cabinetry built from environmentally-friendly bamboo. (opposite) In the bedroom wing, light streams through the upper windows, down through an opening in the floor (set off by a balcony railing) and into the main living area. The painting, Down Pour by Ben Strawn, is available at Walker Fine Art.
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center of the main living area. (This opening also serves as a chimney of sorts, sucking warm air up and improving overall circulation.) Down below, a rotating bookshelf separates the daughters’ study from the kitchen, dining nook and seating area. All told, the home strikes a careful balance— pushing the design envelope with stunning modern elements, while providing space for down-to-earth family living. “I think this was the crowning achievement of [DuBrucq’s] long, storied career,” Withers says. “There are only a few times in life that you get to design such an ambitious project.”
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DENVER
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Stunning remodeled Georgian Colonial home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, formal dining room, and a spacious living room with sunroom. For the car or creative hobby enthusiast, there is a four-car garage with workshop space.
All new, just renovated. Most sought-after large ranch patio home, lower level partially finished. Remodeled kitchen, new bathrooms, new hardwood floors, new carpet, new paint throughout. In a gated/guarded neighborhood, close to Cherry Creek shops and bistros.
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HILLTOP
DENVER
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DENVER
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This four bedroom, seven bathroom home overlooks the waterfall, stream and pond. Offering more than 7,500 square feet, it features a main-floor master, moldings, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and bay windows. It also offers a pool, hot tub, sauna, workout room, and four charming patios.
This charming three bedroom, two bathroom Tudor is on a great block. It offers lots of character, with built-ins, nooks, niches, large spacious rooms, and nice outdoor spaces. Fabulous curb appeal and Steck Elementary.
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This Country Club classic has it all. The impeccably-maintained home offers three plus one bedrooms, five bathrooms, a rare three to four-car garage with shop, formal living and dining rooms, den, family room/ kitchen, plus a large at-home office. A wall of French doors and tall windows overlook the beautiful yard and patio. It is located on one of the best blocks in Country Club, and Bromwell School.
Charming “Connecticut country” home is rich with quality detailing. Features include pine and English roof tile floors, fireplace and French doors. This more than 5,000 square foot home, with four bedrooms and six bathrooms, enjoys front and back staircases, a screened porch, sunroom, master with study/sitting area, dual bathrooms, and secondfloor laundry. Enjoy the oversized wooded site of approximately 31,200 square feet.
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The “designer level” architectural details of this charming four bedroom four bathroom home are immediately apparent in every room. It offers formal and informal spaces, with detailed, custom millwork, stone, hardwood, and designer carpet. The beautiful, expansive backyard has a lovely waterfall/pond and decks, great for family and social gatherings. Coupled with the neighborhood swim and tennis amenities, makes this property a real “10”.
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This sprawling country home sits on almost 2.5 landscaped acres with irrigation well. Meticulously maintained for 25 years by the same family, the six bedroom, eight bathroom home has it all. It features a gourmet kitchen with informal dining space looking out to the saltwater pool, many cozy spaces and separate nanny/guest wing. The second-floor master features spa-like amenities along with two additional suites with back-stair access.
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The great central location of this penthouse makes it a “best of all worlds” property. It is just steps to art museums, bike paths, and convenient local transit, and minutes to Downtown, Lodo and Cherry Creek. The open floor plan of this sleek three bedroom, three bathroom unit offers designer finishes, custom cabinetry and built-ins throughout, and incredible mountain, city and park views. Enjoy expansive balconies and two private terraces, plus much more, including great amenities.
Enjoy maintenance-free living in this beautifully renovated patio home. It features a wonderful open gourmet kitchen/family room with a lovely brick patio with water feature. The formal living and dining rooms look out to the second large patio area with brick wall “backdrop”, which is a gardener’s delight. Hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, and all the amenities to this great in-town gated community. Minutes to Cherry Creek, downtown, and I-25.
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DENVER
$745,000
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DENVER
$575,000
Located on a maturely landscaped, corner lot, this townhome offers a gracious entry, two master suites, a three-car garage with work area, and a gourmet kitchen adjoining the great room. Awaken each morning with a view of the Rocky Mountains from your large master suite.
This three bedroom, three bathroom end unit sits in a cul-de-sac in Polo Club North. Enjoy the pond and waterfalls off your back patio. Cherry Creek shops and restaurants are less than a mile away. Tennis courts and an indoor pool help make this no-maintenance community complete.
TRUDY BARKLEY 303.377.3563 | trudy.barkley@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/trudybarkley
WADE PERRY 720.320.2288 | wade@wadeperryproperties.com wadeperryproperties.com
INCREDIBLE HOME
GRANT RANCH-HILLSBORO
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
$2,590,000
LITTLETON
$960,000
Located in the Columbine Valley gated community, this wonderful cul-desac home boasts views of golf courses, lakes and a fountain. Features include a grand foyer with dual staircase, swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, and more than 9,300 square feet. Please visit 8lilhavenlane.com.
Welcome sophistication in this exquisite custom ranch home with three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a ďŹ nished garden level, exceptional architecture, and unparalleled design. Backing to the greenbelt, the home also offers a heated driveway and three-car garage.
MARK S. COOPER, ABR, CRB, CRS, E-PRO, MRE 303.843.1545 | mark@come2colorado.com come2colorado.com
GIFFORD DUDLEY 303.356.3947 | g.dudley@att.net TheDudleyTeam.com
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POLO RESERVE – POLO MEADOWS
MAGNIFICENT MAIN-FLOOR LIVING
COLUMBINE VALLEY
AURORA
PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
This sprawling home includes stunning architecture and a French country kitchen that flows into the informal dining area and living room. It features more than 4,600 square feet, with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and an approximately half acre. Visit MyNewColoradoHome.com for details.
This truly fabulous floor plan offers a stunning entrance, master bedroom suite, large laundry room, library with built-ins, second bedroom and bathroom, and formal/informal living and dining areas, all on the main level. Visit MyNewColoradoHome.com for more details.
GERI RUTZ & CHRISTINA TOLBERT 303.895.9493 | 720.308.6996 | geri.rutz@coloradohomes.com MyNewColoradoHome.com
GERI RUTZ & CHRISTINA TOLBERT 303.895.9493 | 720.308.6996 | geri.rutz@coloradohomes.com MyNewColoradoHome.com
NEVER-ENDING VIEWS
INCREDIBLE HOME
SOUTHEAST AURORA
$675,000
LITTLETON
$1,685,000
Overlooking Saddle Rock’s 10th fairway and siding to a greenbelt, this home offers golf course views from every window. Features include approximately 5,300 square feet with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, main-floor study, and finished walkout basement with theater room. View photos and tour at www.21711ECostillaDr.com.
Situated on approximately six acres, this ranch-style home with breathtaking views offers five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a finished walkout, and approximately 6,000 square feet. The gourmet kitchen has granite countertops, island, and high-end appliances. The master boasts a fireplace and bathroom with jetted tub and steam shower.
KATHLEEN SURGES 303.981.6170 | Kathleen@KathleenSurges.com DenverSuburbanHomes.com
BRUCE MCQUISTON 303.882.9235 | macsbrew@msn.com yourpersonalrealestatecoach.com
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GREEN BUILT ECO-LUXURY ESTATE BOULDER
$2,895,000
Among the finest land-home collections ever offered in Boulder County, Owl’s Nest Estate offers an unrivaled combination of privacy, views, and eco-conscious luxury living within the esteemed community of The Farm in Boulder Valley. The approximately 9,400 square foot masterpiece home is situated on nearly 2.5 lush acres amidst a sea of county-protected Gunbarrel Ranch Open Space. Though grand in stature, the five bedroom, seven bathroom, green-built estate was designed from the ground up to be part of the natural environment. From the HEPA air cleaning system to the solar powered radiant heat to the photovoltaic roof tiles that provide 9.835kw of electricity, this property has been fully equipped with the highest quality materials and fixtures to create one of the most luxurious, sustainable estates on the market. Additional highlights include a formal dining room, children’s recreation room, expansive living room, theater, gym, and office. Outside enjoy extensive professional landscaping, covered outdoor living areas, and expansive views of the rolling plains, foothills, and snow-capped peaks.
SCOTT FRANKLUND 303.440.4999 | scott@legendarygroup.com LegendaryProperty.com
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IDYLLIC PASTORAL SETTING BOULDER COUNTY
$1,595,000
Exquisite five bedroom, four bathroom residence located in the coveted community of The Farm in Boulder Valley, a pastoral paradise adorned with stocked ponds and acres of private ranch preserves. Nestled on approximately two-acres, the home is enveloped in magnificent landscaping that includes a fruit tree orchard, large grassy area, and a textured concrete patio featuring a built-in barbeque, hot tub and fireplace. The home’s interior boasts approximately 5,275 square feet of finished space, generously distributed among two well-planned levels. Among the home’s highlights, is the stately great room featuring soaring barrel ceilings, formal study, a stone-clad kitchen and open dining area, an expansive recreation area, and a highend media room. Designed for handicap accessibility, the home has an elevator that services each level.
SPECTACULAR CUSTOM HOME NIWOT
$1,549,000
This stunning walkout ranch features more than 8,000 square feet, with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Indulge in the home’s gourmet kitchen, large master suite, study, four fireplaces, and walkout lower level with wet bar, second master, and expansive entertainment room. Fine exterior finishes include extensive stonework and a large rear deck offering privacy and pastoral views.
MODERN ELEGANCE IN PORTICO LONGMONT
$2,395,000
Brilliantly designed by Carl Whitten, this four bedroom, six bathroom residence defines innovation and sustainable living with its open, modern floor plan. The interior boasts a tasteful union of sustainably harvested materials and the highest quality finishes and features. Outside, enjoy hand-cut stone and shingle siding, three limestone patios, and stunning pastoral and mountain views.
SCOTT FRANKLUND 303.440.4999 | scott@legendarygroup.com LegendaryProperty.com
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CUSTOM HOME SITE ON NEARLY 35.5 ACRES
WELCOME TO 8459 HOMESTEAD ROAD
LARKSPUR
PARKER
$530,000
$899,000
Located just north of Bear Dance Golf Club, this land features pine trees, scrub oaks, rolling hills, meadows, dry river beds, and the presence of wildlife. Expansive views are seen from every point. The boundaries are fenced on three sides.
This home has been remodeled, with fabulous attention to detail. Some of the high-end materials used include wide-plank pine floors, crown molding, wainscoting, travertine, limestone and tumbled marble. The rooms are spacious and the features many in this luxurious home.
TRACY KIRKPATRICK 303.881.0474 | tracy.kirkpatrick@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/tracykirkpatrick
LINDA BOURGEOIS, GRI, SFR, REO CERTIFIED 303.601.3080 | linda.bourgeois@coloradohomes.com coloradoshomehunter.com
BEAUTIFUL GENESEE HOME
DRAMATIC SODA CREEK HOME
GOLDEN
$1,125,000
EVERGREEN
$895,000
This ranch-style mountain home sits on a flat lot, offering main-floor living with five bedrooms, and four full and two-half bathrooms. It features a gourmet kitchen with large windows and an island. A wine and beverage refrigerator, wine room, home theater area and sunroom and playroom complete the offering. It is situated on an approximately .71-acre lot.
Striking, comfortable mountain elegance is found in this beautifully designed and appointed residence. Features include four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a grand office, and a four-car garage. Situated on more than six acres in a prestigious luxury home/equestrian community, this home boasts a convenient north Evergreen location.
ERICA TOPEL 720.261.0448 | erica.topel@comcast.net ColoradoHomes.com.ericatopel
CHARLIE & PAULA ASHER 303.679.5666 | charliepaulaasher@gmail.com YourDenverMountainHome.com
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BUFFALO RIDGE ESTATES CASTLE PINES
LET THE SUN SHINE IN
ARAPAHOE LAKES $99,500 GREENWOOD VILLAGE
$395,000 BONNIE BRAE
$355,000
This is the lowest-priced lot in a gated community. Lovely two-story, approximately 2,880 square foot Updated bungalow features a gourmet kitchen with Bring your own builder to this east-facing, home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and granite and new appliances, two fireplaces, finished basement and one-car detached garage. approximately quarter-acre lot. an open floor plan. It backs to the greenbelt. COLLEEN TEITELBAUM 303.843.1288 | cocoteitel@msn.com ColoradoHomes.com/colleenteitelbaum
TERRY MAZE COLLEEN TEITELBAUM 303.898.6519 | terry.maze@devonshirehomes.com 303.843.1288 | cocoteitel@msn.com ColoradoHomes.com/terrymaze ColoradoHomes.com/colleenteitelbaum
INCREDIBLE VIEWS FLORISSANT
GOLFING COMMUNITY CALL FOR PRICE LOVELAND
CRYSTAL VALLEY RANCH $306,900 CASTLE ROCK
CALL FOR PRICE
This gorgeous house with cottage sits on Beautiful Mariana Butte home features hardwood Great floor plan features more than 2,800 square nearly nine acres, and enjoys stunning views. floors, fireplace, four bedrooms, unfinished feet, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a basement, and more than 3,400 square feet. kitchen opening to the family room with fireplace. IRINA RILEY 719.200.2858 | Irina@FindColoradoHome.com FindColoradoHome.com
RENITA MARTEL 970.461.4506 | renita.martel@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/renitamartel
SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME
AMAZING RANCH LOG HOME GLENEAGLE
PARKER
$425,000 KIOWA
TERRY SULLIVAN 303.503.0629 | terry.sullivan@coloradohomes.com TerrySullivanHomes.com
$400,000 COLORADO SPRINGS
$259,900
This stunning four bedroom, four bathroom, two- On approximately eight acres, this home features story offers approximately 3,150 square feet, a great room, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, upgrades, custom paint, and a three-car garage. finished walkout, and four-car garage/workshop.
Exceptional two-story is convenient to Colorado Springs and Denver, with five bedrooms, four bathrooms, three-car garage and a great floor plan.
THE ROWLEY GROUP 303.841.1021 | info@therowleygroup.com therowleygroup.com
TEAM NUGENT 719.550.2425 | TeamNugent@coldwellbanker.com TeamNugent.com
THE ROWLEY GROUP 303.841.1021 | info@therowleygroup.com therowleygroup.com
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MOVE-IN READY LONGMONT
WONDERFUL RETREAT WITH VIEWS $649,900
MANITOU SPRINGS
$1,900,000
Step into this impeccable, Energy Star certified home. The home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a three-car garage. If you want extras, this is the home for you.
Bordering hundreds of acres of open space with stunning views, this award-winning parade home offers more than 5,200 square feet indoors and additional outdoor living space. Sitting at the end of a private community, it’s a retreat waiting for you at the end of a long day.
CHERYL MELICHAR 303.817.6163 | cheryl.melichar@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/cherylmelichar
CAMELLIA CORAY 719.359.0014 | camellia@coldwellbanker.com ColoradoHomes.com/camelliacoray
LUXURY SKI ENCLAVE BRECKENRIDGE Shock Hill is where you want to be. You’re as close to world-class skiing as you are to all the pleasures of downtown Breckenridge. The Cottages at Shock Hill are spacious, open, and true to the distinctive spirit of Breckenridge and Colorado’s mountain heritage. Heavy timbers, handsome stonework and every detail demonstrates the sure hand of craftsmanship and confidence. These single-family homes are both rustic and sophisticated. The neighborhood is richly wooded, private and serenely secluded, yet just steps away from the gondola’s midway station. For a private site tour or more information, please contact Jill Begley, or visit BreckRealEstate.com. JILL BEGLEY 970.389.1760 | jillbegley@gmail.com BreckRealEstate.com
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AN AMAZING HOME BRECKENRIDGE
PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICES $3,199,000 BRECKENRIDGE
GREAT HOME WITH ACREAGE
$2,995,000 BRECKENRIDGE
$1,899,900
This five bedroom, five and one-half bathroom home Simplify your dream home by letting Breckenridge’s This four bedroom, four bathroom home sits on is nestled in the trees at the end of a cul de sac, premier builder, Breckenridge Lands, help you an approximately 1.67-acre lot, featuring granite countertops, pecan doors, and hardwood floors. design and construct your mountain residence. boasting expansive windows facing the ski area. RICK BUNCHMAN 970.390.1619 | rickb@breckrealestate.com BreckRealEstate.com
DAVE LEVINSON 970.390.8371 | dlevinson80424@yahoo.com BreckRealEstate.com
TURK MONTEPARE 970.390.3500 | turkm@breckrealestate.com BreckRealEstate.com
GREAT VIEWS
HIGHLANDS OF BRECKENRIDGE
IN-TOWN MOUNTAIN LIVING
BRECKENRIDGE
$1,975,000 BRECKENRIDGE
$1,299,000 BRECKENRIDGE
$1,225,000
Newer four bedroom, four and one-half bathroom Four bedroom, three and one-half bathroom home The Corkscrew Flats subdivision is selling home features vaulted ceilings, Sub Zero and in the Highlands of Breckenridge features a living out. Homes in this amazing project offer gourmet kitchens, open floor plans, and views. Wolf appliances, and slab granite countertops. room with vaulted ceilings and a rock fireplace. STACY SHELDEN 970.389.6811 | stacyshelden@comcast.net BreckRealEstate.com
TONY CAROSA 970.390.4500 | tonyc@breckrealestate.com BreckRealEstate.com
OUTSTANDING CREEK SETTING GREAT PRICE BRECKENRIDGE
$975,000 BRECKENRIDGE
JILL BEGLEY 970.389.1760 | jillbegley@gmail.com BreckRealEstate.com
READY TO ENJOY $575,000 BRECKENRIDGE
$499,000
Lovely four bedroom, two and one- This furnished, top-floor condominium offers three Don’t miss this great opportunity to own this half bathroom home offers a great floor bedrooms, three bathrooms, a loft, cathedral beautifully furnished two bedroom, two bathroom plan, ski area views, and plenty of sun. ceilings, and views. Walk to town and ski slopes. condominium, just steps away from the Snowflake lift. CAROL MOLES 970.485.0705 | carolm@breckrealestate.com BreckRealEstate.com
MICHELE HART 970.376.7799 | mhart@colorado.net BreckRealEstate.com
MICHELE HART 970.376.7799 | mhart@colorado.net BreckRealEstate.com
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EXPANSIVE VIEWS CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
OLD WORLD CHARM $2,699,000
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
ROOM FOR ALL YOUR TOYS $1,950,000
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
$974,900
Beaver Creek-style home offers four bedrooms, study, eight bathrooms, and more than 7,400 square feet. Features include a gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances, wine cellar, sauna, and home theater. The outdoor living area has fireplaces and water features. Situated on approximately 1.21 acres.
Old world charm emanates through this renovated stone and stucco two-story with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, approximately 7,197 square feet, and a walkout. It features exquisite updates, built-ins, a home theater, and threecar garage. It sits on approximately .71 acres with views.
Traditional two-story features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and approximately 4,958 square feet. There is a guest apartment with kitchenette in the finished lower level. In addition, there is a detached, heated garage for 10 or more cars. The home is secluded, and sits on a peaceful cul-de-sac.
LOUIE LEE 303.549.6925 | llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com
LOUIE LEE 303.549.6925 | llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com
LOUIE LEE 303.549.6925 | llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com
LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING
BACKS TO OPEN SPACE
LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
$799,900
$599,900
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
$599,000
This four bedroom, three bathroom home features a main-floor master, expansive mountain views, two-car garage, approximately 4,141 square feet, and a walkout. It also offers a gourmet kitchen, game room with wet bar, bonus room, and deck off the master. It sits on approximately .25 acres.
Two-story contemporary patio home includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, approximately 5,197 square feet, and a full, garden-level basement. Features include a morning room off the kitchen, courtyard, and loft. It sits on an approximately .14-acre homesite. Lease/ purchase option available.
Traditional home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, approximately 3,912 square feet, and a walkout. It overlooks pines and mountain views, and backs to treed open space. Features include hardwood floors, superior finishes, four fireplaces, and a three-car garage.
LOUIE LEE 303.549.6925 | llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com
LOUIE LEE 303.549.6925 | llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com
LOUIE LEE 303.549.6925 | llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com
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INCREDIBLE VIEWS
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
$1,999,999
RICHLY APPOINTED $1,399,000
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
$840,000
Contemporary ranch on approximately 1.97 acres offers five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, approximately 8,518 square feet, and a walkout. The home is great for entertaining, with decks, a built-in barbeque, gazebo, and spa. Features include a wine room, gourmet kitchen with granite, and four fireplaces.
Classic ranch home features four bedrooms, six bathrooms, approximately 5,128 square feet and a walkout lower level. Expansive decks make it great for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen boasts a hearth room, maple wood, granite and island. The loft area can be used as studio or office. It is situated on more than two acres.
Traditional two-story home includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, approximately 3,874 square feet, and a lower level. It features a main-floor study, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, and three-car garage. The lower level is ready for your personal touches. It is situated on an approximately half-acre.
AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | audreywill@comcast.net castlepines.com
AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | audreywill@comcast.net castlepines.com
AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | audreywill@comcast.net castlepines.com
BACKS TO THE 7TH HOLE
PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
RICHLY APPOINTED
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
$1,790,000
$900,000
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
$669,900
Colorado mountain retreat has three bedrooms, six bathrooms, more than 7,300 square feet, and a walkout. Features include vaulted ceilings, stone and wood beams, two fireplaces, four-car garage, and fabulous views. It sits on approximately .86 acres.
Contemporary two-story stucco estate offers four bedrooms, five bathrooms, approximately 5,472 square feet and a walkout. Features include a main-floor master suite, custom builtins, maple cabinetry, and multiple outdoor living spaces. It is situated on approximately .36-acres.
This wonderful Cheltenham model offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms, fully-finished walkout lower level, and more than 4,099 finished square feet. Adjacent to open space, it also offers a pond and mountain views. The home is ready now.
STEVE REDMOND 303.359.7559 | sredmond@castlepines.com castlepines.com
STEVE REDMOND 303.359.7559 | sredmond@castlepines.com castlepines.com
STEVE REDMOND 303.359.7559 | sredmond@castlepines.com castlepines.com Special financing by
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COLDWELL BANKER | Resort Real Estate Experts—Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties lives, breathes, and sells the luxury resort lifestyle. If you would like to enjoy the Steamboat life, just call one of our Resort Real Estate Experts today. Delivering a better resort brokerage experience.
ALPINE MOUNTAIN RANCH STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
$4,600,000
Nestled in Colorado’s Yampa Valley, defined by the mountains, and open to the sky of sun and stars, sits the Alpine Mountain Ranch and Club. This premiere, private community boasts approximately 1,215 acres, dedicated open space, an approximately 900-acre wildlife preserve, blue heron rookery, elk calving area, and just 63 exceptional homesites.The incredible location borders beautiful Steamboat Springs.
ONE STEAMBOAT PLACE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
$4,259,000
Of the western towns we know and love, Steamboat Springs is just a bit different. The parade is in the winter, with the marching band on skis. Cozy, colorful, friendly and flat out fun, Steamboat offers true “local” mountain living. One Steamboat Place, wonderfully positioned at the base of the world-class Steamboat ski area, offers the finest in Steamboat real estate and private residence club opportunities, and the ultimate amenity - being able to step out your door and onto the slopes.
HOWELSEN PLACE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
$1,950,000
Occupying Steamboat’s most prominent downtown corner, 7th and Lincoln, this is downtown mountain living at its finest. With 42 unique residential flats in a wide variety of one, two and three bedroom floor plans, Howelsen Place offers a luxuriously comfortable and vibrantly chic lifestyle for its owners. It is sharp, sophisticated, connected, hip and local.
COLDWELL BANKER DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES 970.879.8814 | steamboat@coldwellbanker.com
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RICHLY STYLED STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
$2,850,000
This private, lavish estate residence blends architecture inspired by the natural beauty of the area with uncompromising luxury and contemporary elegance. This mountain home boasts approximately 5,440 square feet, with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a four-car heated garage, and snow melt driveway. This outstanding residence includes a semi-attached guest/ caretaker’s unit. KAREN & MIX BEAUVAIS 970.879.8814 | kbeauvais@coldwellbanker.com SilverOakltd.com
GROUSE CREEK HAVEN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
$2,650,000
This distinctive property in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado offers privacy and views. The unique, custom home is situated in a private preserve on approximately 35 acres, with expansive, breathtaking views to Mount Werner and Lake Catamount. Rarely do homes in Grouse Creek Park ever go on the market. Featuring some of the finest craftsmanship and finishes in the valley, this magnificent log home of casual elegance boasts many fine details. HAL NOYES 970.846.0287| halnoyes@coldwellbanker.com halnoyesrealestate.com
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LONESOME EAGLE RANCH STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
$1,799,000
This unique log and stone house, originally built by Carl Blomquist as a homestead in 1912, sits proudly on
approximately
153
acres,
offering
immense
privacy. The residence was totally remodeled in 1998, where a master suite and large living room were added.
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a
beautiful
barn
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approximately
135 acres of hay and alfalfa, this is a truly special piece of Colorado. STEAMBOAT PREVIEWS TEAM GILES HOWARD | VICKI JACKSON | MIKE SHUTTLEWORTH 970.846.8692 steamboatpreviewsteam@coldwellbanker.com steamboatpreviewsteam.com
STRAWBERRY PARK STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
$1,599,000
Beautiful setting, an approximately 15-acre horse property with barn, deep artesian well, and Timothy and Brome hay meadows. Four bedrooom residence with caretaker’s unit. Rural, serene setting and an incredible value for acreage in this area. CHRISTINE HANDS 970.846.8109 | christine.hands@coldwellbanker.com christinehandscb.com | Acess2U# 877.852.7999 Code 32
LUXURIOUS MOUNTAIN LIVING STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
SOLD FOR $1,300,000
This sophisticated home combines contemporary architecture with a mountain lifestyle, creating a unique, resort living experience. Beautifully detailed finishes and well conceived flow of space make this house a home. It is complemented by wonderful mountain landscaping and expansive views. ROBERT YAZBECK 970.846.7685 | robertyazbeck@coldwellbanker.com robertyazbeck.com
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COLDWELL BANKER | Resort Real Estate Experts—Steamboat Springs, Colorado SKI-IN/SKI-OUT CLUB RESIDENCE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
$1,099,000
Nestled at the base of the Steamboat ski area, this home offers the best in ski-in/ski-out living. A unique three bedroom club residence comes beautifully appointed, and includes amenities such as an outdoor heated pool and spas, ski valet, and members lounge. GILES HOWARD & GREG RUDOLPH 970.846.6445 | giles.howard@coldwellbanker.com howardrudolphcb.com
STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN RETREAT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
$725,000
This lovely log home, located just minutes from the Steamboat ski area, offers expansive mountain and valley views. It is a fabulous retreat from the everyday, with naturally landscaped perennial gardens and a peaceful atmosphere. CATHERINE LYKKEN 970.734.5909 | catherine.lykken@coldwellbanker.com catherinelykkencb.com
COLORADO HUNTING LODGE MEEKER
$699,000
Located near the White River National Forest, this hunting lodge is near some of the best year-round outdoor sporting and recreation in northwest Colorado. Spectacular views complement this approximately 5,000 square foot, four bedroom lodge, that sleeps 16-18. ANNETTE HALL 970.846.3594 | annette.hall@coldwellbanker.com annettehallcb.com
BREATHTAKING ALPINE AMBIANCE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
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This turn-key condominium, with two bedrooms and three bathrooms, borders scenic Burgess Creek. The home is a great private residence or rental unit. Minutes from the ski area, it offers a private hot tub and sauna, as well as ski shuttle service. JIM LUCAS 970.879.3878 | jim.lucas@coldwellbanker.com jimlucascb.com
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COLDWELL BANKER | Colorado Mountain Homes of Distinction THREE PEAKS GOLF COMMUNITY SILVERTHORNE
$1,575,000
Stunning architecture and finishes define this single-story mountain residence. Features include four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a heated “Colorado” room opening to a gathering room. A gated courtyard entry, game room, study, gourmet kitchen, and wine room complete the home. It is located just minutes to resorts. MELISSA RICE 970.390.2120 | melissalynnrice@hotmail.com SearchSummitCounty.com
A WONDERFUL RETREAT DILLON
$879,000
Located just minutes to both Keystone and Lake Dillon is this immaculate six bedroom mountain retreat at the end of culde-sac. Features include a huge game room with kitchenette, heated, oversized two-car garage, eight-person hot tub, fire pit, lush landscaping, and views. MELISSA RICE 970.390.2120 | melissalynnrice@hotmail.com SearchSummitCounty.com
EXQUISITELY FURNISHED FRISCO
$1,475,000
This four bedroom mountain home offers a warm, inviting floor plan. Upgrades include log accents, hickory floors, alder cabinetry, moss rock fireplace, in-floor radiant heat, and Sub Zero appliances. Enjoy the mountain views from the outdoor patio with pond and water feature. Located minutes from the Frisco Marina and easy access to year-round activities. TIM GARRETT 720.201.3240 | coloradorockiesrealestate@gmail.com summitcountylistings.com
EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION AND VIEWS KEYSTONE
$2,245,000
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BABY BOOMERS AND thirtysomethings finally have something in common—they both love midcentury modern design. “Boomers love it because of the adventurous simplicity it offers and younger buyers find it radically hip,” says Peter Blank, realtor and team member of milehimodern.com, a site dedicated to modernist history and real estate in Denver. Mid-century modern—or, as hipsters abbreviate it, MCM—was the leading edge of residential design throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Now-famous designers such as Cliff May and Joseph Eichler were creating the look in Southern California. In Denver, architect Victor Hornbein and developer Edward Hawkins were crafting regional adaptations for neighborhoods such as Arapahoe Acres,
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Arapahoe Hills, Lynwood, Krisana Park and Hilltop. Mid-century architects used simple elements to fashion homes with both street appeal and livability. Gently sloping roofs create cathedral-like interior spaces as well as inviting entries. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls blur the line between indoors and out, a plus for natureloving Coloradans. Exposed postand-beam construction provides visual liveliness. Tongue-and-groove paneling sheathes walls and ceilings while stone or that once-spiffy flooring—linoleum—crawls across floors. Kitchens are small by today’s standards, but rooms open to each other, providing a sense of expansive space even though actual footprints might be modest. Blank says both generations love the look, but buy these houses for
different reasons. Folks in their fifties and sixties are often downsizing. “They don’t need four bathrooms or a formal dining room anymore,” Blank says. For them, midcentury modern represents a nostalgic adventure into the sexiest era of
American history: JFK and Jackie, Ford Mustangs and, well, hot architecture. Younger buyers, says Blank, are seduced by how hip and cool the style is. “Like little lofts on land,” he says, referring to the open plans and exposed structures. Many have
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Arapahoe Acres was designed by
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vision with flat roofs, deep overhangs,
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first mid-century modernist neighborhood in the nation to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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versions of the Arapahoe neighbor-
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It’s a fun way to go green. When you buy salvaged building materials you’re not only scoring conversation-worthy accents for your home; you’re also diverting materials from the landfill and minimizing the use of raw materials. Don’t expect perfection. “The reason these pieces are charming and interesting is that they’re obviously recycled—meaning they’re not perfect,” says Eron Johnson, owner of Denver’s Eron Johnson Antiques. Tip: Have a furniture restorer coat any pieces of peeling paint with clear paste wax, which maintains the antiquity of the piece but gives it a smooth finish, Johnson says. Beware of “too good to be true.” There are a lot of architectural salvage knockoffs out there, warns Johnson—particularly when it comes to marble fireplaces, stained glass and iron work. If the price is too good to be true (as in, considerably less than every other piece you find), it probably isn’t the real thing. Know what you need. If you’re shopping for pieces that need to serve a function (doors that operate, etc.), bring along a notepad filled with the measurements and quantities you need and pictures of items you want to match, says Tom Sundheim, owner of Queen City Architectural Salvage in Denver. Find new uses for old items. “The beauty of architectural salvage is it frees an antique from its former use,” says Johnson. Iron garden gates can become decorative headboards; wooden window frames act as room dividers; and an old weathervane emerges as the perfect accent for your mantel. Be open to doors. Shopping for antique doors means having an eye for “quality beneath the paint,” says Sundheim. “Know which woods are heaviest. A pine door will weigh far less than a comparable oak door.” If you need the door to function, pony up for a heavier door. Also, for newer homes, understand that you may have to reframe openings to accommodate taller antique doors, Johnson says. Hit up the hardware section. You might have a hard time finding enough matching knobs and drawer pulls to outfit, say, a whole kitchen. But unearth a few antique pulls (they can even be mismatched) for the right dresser or accent table, and you’ve got a statement piece. Let there be light. If you live in a historic home, says interior designer Beth Armijo of Armijo Design Group, one of the best ways to honor the architecture is to install period-appropriate light fixtures. But, adds Johnson, remember two important safety tips: have an electrician update the wiring and, for pendants, reinforce the ceiling box. (Most antique fixtures are solid brass and heavier than modern fixtures.) Dig around for your garden. A trip to the salvage yard can yield curios perfect for your outdoor living spaces, too. Look for stone statues or pillars, cast-iron park benches, weathered farm tables, or even vintage bathtubs (great for birdbaths). Try DIY salvage. Someone just might love that pale-pink tub you’re tearing out of your master bathroom. Before you haul it off to the landfill, consider selling your relics online, or, even better, donating them to ReSource Yard (resourceyard.org), a nonprofit with salvage yards in Boulder and Fort Collins. Sale proceeds benefit waste-reduction programs and donations are tax deductible.
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