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The Town of Telluride

is like a small urban environment living in the body of a charming alpine village. Nestled below striking vertical peaks, the magnificent valley is comprised of a quaint 16-block-long by six-block-wide grid where streets are typically a blizzard of activity. Children walk to and from school, dogs accompany owners to the bank and post office, friends bump into each other on virtually every corner, and anything can be tackled on foot or by bicycle. In Telluride, a cup of coffee and the morning paper are never more than a five-minute jaunt away; and neither is the ski resort, as two lifts and the Gondola — the innovative people-mover connecting Telluride and Mountain Village — rise up right from town. Additionally, whether one needs an ATM, wifi, a quick snack, or a birthday card, just about everything is available on, or adjacent to, Main Street, Telluride’s lively epicenter.

Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964 and takes its architectural standards very seriously — old structures are meticulously preserved, while new construction is monitored by strict and careful guidelines. As a result, Telluride’s residential homes all share a Victorian trend that’s traditional for some, contemporary for others, and its commercial district is a colorful display of restored and recreated western storefronts. And through this thoughtfully laid out floor plan, Telluride captures the bustling energy of any city neighborhood, yet pads it in a safe and neatly packaged, friendly little town. In fact, some might even go as far as to say that the cozy Telluride valley resembles a large family as homes are lined closely together, neighbors chat across balconies, and the mountains above serve as a communal backyard enjoyed by everyone.

220 North Oak Street // $8,750,000

Only one block from everything the Historic District offers and a short stroll to skiing. 220 N. Oak is a stately 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence, with an idyllic detached guest house with 1-bedroom, 1-bath + loft, 2-car garage and off-street parking. Each structure has its own kitchen and laundry facilities. The residence was artfully restored and enlarged by its current owner/designer/builder. The home’s location on two landscaped lots affords ample solitude, dramatic views and a haven on Telluride’s most coveted street. Outdoor living spaces include a large deck off the kitchen, two decks adjoining the master bedroom, and two porches extending from the front and back of the home. The residence offers the convenience of downtown living with quality of life in a residential setting. Its east-west orientation offers the home excellent solar exposure and exceptional view corridors.

TD SMITH | 970.729.1577 | td@tdsmith.com

438 West Columbia Avenue // $4,500,000

Right in the heart of Telluride sits one of the most idyllic homes. The pink house on Columbia is perfect for anyone that enjoys the convenience of town living with a giant private deck and some of the best views you can get. This home is directly across the street from the elementary school! The home features 4 bedrooms, a flex space and a loft. South-facing window wall in the great room provides year-round views and natural light.

Located at the base of Lift 7 with direct ski access during the winter and wonderful hiking and biking during the summer, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo is freshly painted and newly furnished, with updates throughout. The views are exceptional of the ski resort and of Ajax from the master bedroom.

KIPLYNN SMITH | 970.729.1759 | kiplynn.smith@gmail.com

291 Rio Vista Drive 101 // $1,700,000

Opportunity to become a true local! The turnkey Mountain Top Catering business is being offered together with real estate that includes housing. The only commercial kitchen that is not tied to a restaurant, but is within a ten-minute drive to both Telluride and Mountain Village. A unique chance to own a commercial and residential zoned property in Lawson Hill. The residential portion is deed restricted, but owner does not have to occupy the space. The tenant must work in local R1 school district. Mountain Top Catering is a 20-year-old business that is well established in the region – specializing in weddings, open houses, private events, movie shoots, private chef services, drop-offs and cooking classes. Located at the Business Center in Lawson Hill. Every appliance in the kitchen is commercial grade and a rubber floor supports hard-working legs. Purify in the steam shower after a job well done in the kitchen. Purchase price includes all furniture, fixtures, equipment, vehicle, vendors, menus and client list.

546 West Pacific Avenue // $11,995,000

Sanctum – a refuge, a retreat, Amangiri meets Verbier – a hideout exemplified by this under-construction custom home. Set back along coveted Pacific Avenue, this home offers a Mountain Chalet feel as you enter, with built-in closets and maple floors. Once inside, the custom stairway leads to the dramatic kitchen/living/dining area with vaulted ceiling and backlit distressed steel trusses. The Viking kitchen with its waterfall island will be the hangout spot to trade stories of the day’s adventures. Just off the kitchen is a cozy rooftop terrace with seating and an outdoor grill. From the kitchen, one admires the built-in bar with a carnotzet and built-in icemaker as one is pulled to the living area by the custom built-in fireplace with integrated entertainment center. The living area opens to the amazing south-facing balcony with hot tub and views of the ski area, Ballard Mountain and Bear Creek. Retire to one of the 5 ensuite bedrooms, and one is even more impressed with this Tommy Hein-designed home. The owner’s suite exemplifies luxury with office/yoga studio, his/hers closets, soaking tub, steam shower, custom vanities and private balcony. The secondary bedroom oozes warmth with its European wood walls, floors and ceiling. Not to be forgotten, as one explores the rest of Sanctum, is the bunk room, guest room and separate guest suite featuring steam shower, live-edge wet bar, private entry and balcony. Other hallmark pluses include heated garage, separate electric vehicle parking, A/C on the upper floor, smart-home technology, and low-maintenance exterior finishes, along with four balconies. Sanctum’s location is ideal as the residence adjoins The Depot neighborhood, just 1.5 blocks to the Gondola and three blocks to the center of town. https://www.telluridesanctum.com/

126 West Colorado Avenue, Unit 304 // $4,995,000

Main street location, penthouse level with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 2,428 square feet. This single-level condominium has high ceilings and a wonderful flow connecting the master and main living area to the guest rooms, one of which is a lock-off with a kitchenette. The residence is located in the middle of Main Street with easy access to shopping, dining and all of your outdoor activities, yet maintains a quiet interior. An expansive deck is on the north side of the unit with incredible views of Ajax to the east and the hustle and bustle on Main Street to the north. There is an additional deck on the south side of the unit with wonderful ski resort and mountain views.

KIPLYNN SMITH | 970.729.1759 | kiplynn.smith@gmail.com

536 West Columbia Avenue // $3,950,000

Quiet neighborhood, non-conforming duplex on a lot and a half. Great views, ready to build with pre-approved HARC plans for a 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath residence (good for 3 years). BEN

Viking Lodge, Unit 105 // $935,000

Located along the banks of the San Miguel River, this one-bedroom condo has modern luxuries with a can’t-beat location. Sit on the front patio and listen to the sounds of the river. Enjoy the salt water pool at the complex, grab some Thai food from Siam, a bottle of wine from Wine Mine, and cap off the evening with a drink at There bar with friends, all within a block of the property. A proven short-term rental property, call your favorite broker to take a look. Fully remodeled in 2017. In 2022 new SoftHeat hydronic baseboard heaters were installed in the bedroom and family room.

Element

52, Unit E7 // $12,300,000

Eagle’s Nest at Element 52 owns the best ski access that Telluride has to offer – ten steps to the trail! Valet your car and, after a short stroll across a central plaza with firepit, step aboard a funicular that rises to the top floor of Eagle’s Nest at Element 52, designed by Tommy Hein Architects and managed by Auberge Resorts. An intricate tapestry of innovative architecture, refined mountain contemporary finishes, painstakingly sourced appointments and furnishings are evident at arrival. Sunlight and 180-degree views of the surrounding Telluride peaks explode through expansive window openings. Its free-flowing floorplan on the penthouse level encompasses chef’s kitchen, living, dining and cozy trail-side lounge. A south-facing deck expands the entire width of the living level with cedar hot tub overlooking the entire townsite of Telluride. The mid-level encompasses the primary and secondary suites, each possessing private heated decks. The primary bedroom enjoys extensive built-in cabinetry in a gracious walk-in closet with bath appointed with honed marble tile and steam shower. The lowest level envelops a family media room with wet bar, four intricately-designed built-in bunkbeds, a laundry facility, and two additional guest suites.

TD SMITH | 970.729.1577 | td@tdsmith.com

CHRIS SOMMERS | 970.729.2480 | chris@chrissommers.com THOMAS GOLDSBOR0UGH | 913.593.1300 | thomas@telluriderealestatecorp.com

200 North Aspen Street // $14,750,000

Truly an exquisite generational home located on the coveted sunny side of town. The 4-bedroom residence sits on an oversized (50’ x 117’) corner lot. Private and comfortable outdoor spaces complement the updated interior spaces with sweeping views from most rooms. Numerous windows throughout bring in tremendous natural light. Living, dining and kitchen on the main level allow easy access to a large wraparound deck. The upper level has a large master suite with office and two ensuite guest rooms. The lower level is a generously-sized flex room with movie room and bar, with access to a huge two-car garage through a hidden tunnel. New metal roof, freshly painted exterior, new decking and railing. Mature landscaping. Interior updating in living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry/pantry and most baths.

Sunset Ridge at Telluride, Lot 18 // $950,000

One of the best lots at Sunset Ridge, with ready-to-build fully-approved Town of Telluride structural plans. All you need to do is pull the permit. The designed home has over a 1,000-square-foot rooftop deck and a 4-car garage. In-floor radiant heat throughout, and one of my favorite features – the accordion doors with expansive and protected views of the valley floor. This 3-bedroom home can easily be converted into a 5-bedroom home if the extra bedrooms are needed.

110 Timberline Court // $1,645,000

First time on the market, this 4-bedroom/3-bath, 2,616-square-foot home is one of the more quality homes built at Lawson. The location is Incredible – the last home on Timberline, it borders open space. The lot, a spacious 4,008 square feet, has ample separation from neighbors and the potential to construct a detached garage. One of the first homesites chosen at Lawson, the views of the San Sophia ridgeline are epic. Lawson is a full-time, locals only neighborhood...the ideal place for a growing family to call home! With a separate entrance, the two bedrooms on the lower level have lock-off rental potential to qualified tenants.

ED ENTNER | 970.708.7715 | eentner@icloud.com

BEN JACKSON | 970.708.1495 | bjbkjack@gmail.com

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE MARKET STATISTICS THROUGH QUARTER THREE

Mountain Village

is a spectacular neighborhood filled with big backyards and winding, tree-lined streets. Homes have privacy, yet are close enough together for neighbors to share the day’s events in the driveway or pass each other on a morning jog. In winter, skiers and snowboarders pull right off the slopes and up to their doorsteps, while on summer days kids toss footballs in the road without having to worry about traffic. As one of Colorado’s youngest communities, incorporated as a town and home-rule municipality in 1995, Mountain Village rests on the northern end of sunny Turkey Creek Mesa, encompassing more than 2,100 acres of forested mountainside.

Prior to earning its very own spot on the map, the town underwent a significant research, development and design phase, having been conceptualized as a ski resort village for more than a dozen years. From there, a cobblestone pedestrian plaza at the base of the ski resort became the bustling Village Core, lined with boutiques, restaurants, hotels, spas, fire pits, bouldering area and skating rink. In addition, the Village Core is home to the state-of-the-art Telluride Conference Center, Telluride Ski & Golf Company’s headquarters, the Ski & Snowboard School, three chair lifts, and the Gondola — the transportation system linking Telluride and Mountain Village together in a stunning 13-minute ride. Surrounding the core of town is the 18-hole Telluride Championship Golf Course, as well as beautiful alpine residences that abut both the golf course and ski area. Mountain Village is renowned for its panoramic vistas and elegant sophistication with new developments and amenities popping up constantly, the most recent of which includes a new grocery store, post office and several new hotels.

151 Adams Ranch Road // $6,350,000

Perched along the 8th fairway of the Telluride Golf Course, with magnificent views of the Wilson Range, you will find one of the most recognizable homes in Mountain Village. This 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home has over 5,000 square feet of ideal entertaining space. Plenty of decks and patios allow you to take in the enchanting 360-degree-views of the entire region. Perhaps the most ideal living space in the region. The warm south- and west-facing patio and yard flow seamlessly into the 8th fairway to provide a plus-acre manicured environment for croquet, throwing a ball or frisbee, or working on your golf game! Spectacular sun and views, timeless Charles Cunniffe design and finishes.

See Forever Village Unit GL101 // $8,200,000

The newly-transformed See Forever – constructed from a blank canvas in 2017 into a single-level mountain-modern residence with private elevator access, and the largest open-air snow-melted balcony at See Forever Village. Step into this residence and experience a welcoming foyer that flows into a generous hall with limestone-lined walls, centered by Sub-Zero wine and beverage center, along with an oversized dining table tucked into the perfect spot for family gatherings. Three of the 4 bedrooms are located off this minimalist entry hall. Flowing from the entry hall to the kitchen and dining area, one is wowed by the floor-to-ceiling windows offering vertiginous views of the San Sophia Ridge. Then step outside from the living room onto the ample balcony that includes a grill center and a glass rock fire pit. This truly is a one-of-a-kind offering. A condominium that lives like a residence. Walk to it all from the private and quiet fringe of the Mountain Village core. Separate private entry, parking, storage and a corner location with views overlooking the Telluride valley floor.

Westermere, Unit 101A // $2,700,000

Westermere #101A is a beautifully remodeled commercial opportunity with an abundance of square footage rarely seen in Mountain Village core. Exquisitely remodeled as a wellness center in 2022, this space has a plethora of options and uses, whether as a wellness/fitness center, private use or commercial use in any and all configurations. The space consists of a comfortable entry lounge with a gas fireplace, a meditation/yoga room with oxygen portals and water feature, a spacious multi-purpose fitness area, 2 half baths and a changing room with full bath and steam shower. Come check out the level of detail of this stunningly-appointed space and you’ll understand how the developer spared no expense in making this a truly luxurious and one-of-a-kind space.

DAN

HENSCHEL | 970.708.2131 | dan@danhenschel.com

Knoll Estates, Lot 31 // $900,000

Build your dream home on one of the last and very best, forever-protected-view lots in the Mountain Village! Take in the entire San Sophia Ridge with sunrises, sunsets and alpenglow, while enjoying the peace and quiet of the protected golf course, open space below. Peaceful living on a very quiet cul de sac, knowing that this view will never go away.

WILL BLOUNT | 970.275.9689 | wewblount@gmail.com

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