SSF Front Range | State of Luxury & Lifestyle | December by Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate

STATE OF

LUXURY

LUXURY | LIFESTYLE | LISTINGS

FRO N T RA N GE

IN THIS ISSUE CHILL OUT Even through its freezing winters, Scandinavia offers a warm welcome and thrilling icy activities.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A look back at our Slifer Front Range Holiday events we hosted for our brokers and community.

TESTIMONIALS What our clients are saying across the Front Range.

FRONT RANGE LISTINGS Featuring some select luxury listings from our Front Range market this winter season.

DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT Showcasing new and current development projects within the Slifer company.

NOTABLE SALES Highlighting recent luxury sales from our Front Range region.

MOUNTAIN LISTINGS Illustrating our wide range of luxury listings across our Mountain regions within Slifer.

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CHILL OUT Even through its freezing winters, Scandinavia offers a warm welcome and thrilling icy activities.

BY LINSEY STONCHUS Ever since the World Happiness Report was launched in 2012, Finland has claimed the top spot six times, and the neighboring Scandinavian countries of Sweden and Norway have trailed closely behind, in spots six and seven for 2023, respectively. Happiness is contagious, and Scandis impress this contentment upon millions of travelers annually. "They want to show their guests what they experience every day," says Elaine Nelson Peik, general manager and destination specialist for 50 Degrees North, a Nordic tour company. Crucial to the region's high happiness rankings, according to the latest World Happiness study, are a healthy life expectancy, social support and generosity, all of which are very much aligned with residents' lifestyles. Embodiments of their outlook are the principles hygge and koselig. Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), a Danish word, has been popularized globally. The idea is that to feel happy, people must surround themselves with the things that make them feel so - especially important during those blustery Scandinavian winters. Key principles of hygge include being present, experiencing pleasure, expressing gratitude, coming together and creating general coziness and comfort within one's space. Koselig (koosh-lee), the Norwegian equivalent, similarly strives for contentment and further reinforces establishing warmth from within. Following are must-see Scandinavian destinations that embrace the wonders of nature and winter to their fullest.

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GREAT CATCH

ON THE ROCKS

Those seeking a milder climate may prefer the Lofoten Islands, also in Norway but over 700 miles away from Svalbard, conversely located in one of the country's southernmost stretches. In warmer months, miles of cycling routes trace the jagged mountaintops that are contrasted by the cool, salty sea. Visitors may also explore Norway's rich history with a trip to the Lofotr Viking Museum.

The most adrenaline-inducing act ivit ies

A must-stay while in the archipelago is Holmen Lofoten. Owner Ingunn Rasmussen, the daughter of a local f isherman, breathed new life into abandoned f ishers' cabins lining the Norwegian Sea. The tranquil cabins are elevated yet authentic, lined with wood and featuring rich color palettes. What really sets the Holmen Lofoten apart, however, is its culinary experience called Kitchen on the Edge of the World. A four-day event hosted monthly, Kitchen on the Edge of the World is led by the property's head chef, Valentine Warner, and a rotating cast of high-end guest chefs from around the world. Throughout the experience, a small group of 20 guests participate in the making of their meals from start to f inish, joining in for foraging and f ishing trips before the chefs prepare their meal in an open kitchen. The chefs, too, accompany guests at the table during dinner, which is sometimes enjoyed from an island picnic and bonf ire. Guests also take part in cookery and cocktail or craft demonstrations such as knife-making. "In the last 20 years, food has become a more popular part of the experience when traveling to Scandinavia, going beyond safe bets like herring or Swedish meatballs," Ms. Peik says. "It's a fun way of experiencing the culture."

in Scandinavia are those centered around ice. One exhilarating option is to take a supercar out for a spin on frozen Lake Hornavan in Arjeplog, Sweden. "There's a three-day driving program, where you f irst learn how to drive on the frozen lake," Mr. Siivikko says. "After that, you can drive supercars, such as Porsches and Maseratis, as fast as 160 miles per hour on the lake. It's crazy". The program is arranged by Lapland Ice Driving and available to guests at Hotel Silverhatten, which offers other thrilling winter activities such as snowmobiling, alpine skiing, and reindeer and moose safaris. Another ice-oriented attraction is the wondrous Igloo Hotel at Sorrisniva in Alta, Norway. Every year, artisans and builders choose a new theme and come together to create the ice structure for the winter season, harvesting ice and snow from a nearby lake and river. "They also have an ice bar, so you can have the experience without staying in the cold accommodations themselves," 50 Degrees North's Ms. Peik says.

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NIGHT IS YOUNG A unique destination in the northernmost reaches of Norway also offers the novel sight of the Northern Lights. Svalbard, an archipelago halfway between Norway's mainland and the North Pole, is most notable for its polar night, a two-and-a-half -month-long period during which there is no sunlight. Accordingly, Northern Lights in Svalbard are not limited to evening hours, but are visible during daytime, as well. "Svalbard is so unique and so far away!" says Ari Siivikko, founder of Arctic Signature. "Even if you've been everywhere in the world, still, when you travel there, you will be amazed." "It's the Arctic Wild West," he says. "There are only 2,000 people living there, compared to more than 3,000 polar bears." One might also spot Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes during a visit or see the glimmering ice caves in Longyearbyen, which is the most populated town. Despite the frigid Arctic wilderness, locals take care to establish koselig, which is evident from the quaint village or the Funken Lodge a boutique hotel with an immediately inviting lobby, complete with crackling f ireplace, library and views of nearby glaciers. From Longyearbyen, curious travelers can venture further into the Arctic towards the North Pole from a luxurious cruise aboard an ice-breaking ship. "The best experience, single-handedly, is a cruise on an icebreaker," Mr. Siivikko says. The one to achieve such a feat, Le Commandant Charcot, is the only luxury ship of its kind, transporting guests to remote stretches of the Polar Circle. Passengers are joined by scientists and other experts as they make their expedition. The journey is in comfort, though, with amenities that include a heated blue lagoon pool, observation deck with Swarovski Optik telescopes and a restaurant featuring signature dishes from renowned French chef Alain Ducasse. Immersive activities may be enjoyed throughout the voyage, such as polar sea- kayaking and diving, snowshoeing, dog- sledding, ice-f ishing and zodiac cruising.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

CLIO HAPPY HOUR

ENCHANTED EVENING

HOLIDAY PARADE

We welcomed our Slifer Front Range brokers to a happy hour at Toro in the Hotel Clio along side the Cherry Creek Million Light Plug-In celebration.

Our Niwot off ice welcomed members of our community for a night f illed with face painting, treats, and merriment.

Adorned with twinkling lights and spirited decorations, we were thrilled to be out on the town, handing out cookies and engaging with the Niwot community.

PARADE OF LIGHTS

WHITE ELEPHANT

We?re thrilled to announce that alongside our cherished tradition of the f loat in the Louisville Parade, we also served as sponsors!

We hosted our Brokers for a fun afternoon f illed with laughter, good spirits, gift exchanges, and memorable stories at our Boulder off ice.

1st | Louisville Parade of Lights | Louisville

FRO N T RA N G E EVEN TS

DECEM BER

09| LUXURY PORTFOLIO MAGAZINE | FRONT RANGE TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS OUR CLIENTS

BROBY LEEDS CHERRY CREEK (C) 970.331.2205 BROBY@SLIFER.NET

"Couldn't be more impressed with the professionalism of Broby Leeds. He did a fantastic job and I am forever grateful for his expertise and skills." - Alex Ferreira

CANDACE LOVING BOUDLER

VIEW MY WEBSITE

DAVID SCOTT BOULDER (C) 303.588.8358 DSCOTT@SLIFERFRONTRANGE.COM VIEW MY WEBSITE

" It is hard to imagine that David Scott has any signif icant competition because David's level of service is so far beyond what is typical. David Scott owns the extra mile. He operates at the highest level of professionalism. David's thoughtfulness showed on the f irst day we met him when he took the extra step to bring bottled water to us. We had a number of requests and questions that went well beyond the norm and David was always gracious and quick to get us the answers. At one point time was short and the city unresponsive; David went to the city building inspector's off ice and sat there until he got the needed information from the top off icial. David is always positive and energetic. He's an excellent negotiator on your behalf - someone who is able to work things out. He is very available (based on his emails he appears to do very well on 3 hours of sleep each night) responsive and conscientious. David was totally committed to helping us f ind the perfect house for our needs and we did. The search took longer than expected due to a variety of factors and was complicated by our not living in the area. David provided expert guidance every step of the way. Most impressive is his commitment and help that extends beyond the sale. Our move is delayed and David is providing extensive help as a variety of contractors work on the house in our absence. Choosing to work with David Scott is one of the best decisions you'll ever make!"

- Susan M

"Candace is a true professional. She routinely went beyond my expectations to facilitate our home purchase. She found creative ways to put together the deal. She was a facilitating broker in our deal where she represented both us and the seller. I never felt she favored either side during our negotiation. I know she had to work hard to bring both sides to the ultimate deal. She demonstrated fairness and great prospective and was the glue that made the deal work. By the time we completed the process we felt we had made a friend. Even after the deal was completed Candace continued to provide help and advice. We encountered a problem after closing where the taxes withheld utilized the incorrect tax estimate. Candace worked diligently to resolve the problem and found a way to have the problem corrected. I am very grateful for her efforts. She also introduced us to people who have been instrumental in completing our home. She knows her community. Candace is a genuinely nice and caring person. I would recommend her without reservation to act as your agent in your next real estate purchase. Candace will get the deal done. "

- Client

"Highly recommend Scott for any and all real estate purchases. In showing us single-family homes he was always forward thinking and considering future problems or inconveniences as well as benef its that we hadn't thought of in the midst of the many overwhelming factors that go into buying a home. BOULDER Scott gets to know his clients and what their after but (C) 970.331.2205 beyond that he truly looks out SRIPMASTER@SLIFERFRONTRANGE.COM for his client's best interests. VIEW MY WEBSITE For these reasons and many more we will continue to seek out Scott for any future investments and would absolutely recommend him to others."

SCOTT RIPMASTER

- KC M

10 | LUXURY PORTFOLIO MAGAZINE | FRONT RANGE LISTINGS

Featured Listing

EPITOME OF LUXURY LIVING ON EDGE OF BOULDER 2300 WILLOW CREEK DR BOULDER, CO 80302 Listed by Joel Ripmaster | 303.641.3377

5 BED 5 BATH 6,793 SQ.FT $7,500,000 FOR

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Price Change

RE-IMAGINED SPACE IN HIPPEST PAD IN BOULDER 700 PEARL ST #1 & #2 BOULDER, CO 80302 Listed by Frank Hagan | 808.388.9318

2 BED 2 BATH 2,300 SQ.FT $3,500,000 FOR

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Featured Listing

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME 2455 RALEIGH ST DENVER, CO 80212 Listed by Vivian Murciano | 720.443.4011

4 BED 3 BATH 2,908 SQ.FT $1,599,000 FOR

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Just Listed

SPECTACULAR WALK-OUT RANCH HOME 6454 LEGEND RIDGE TRL NIWOT, CO 80503 Listed by Deborah Read Fowler | 720.378.1217

5 BED 7 BATH 8,177 SQ.FT $2,899,000 FOR

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N O TA B L E S A L E S FRONT RANGE

STUNNING MODERN FARMHOUSE

OBSERVATORY PARK ESTATE

10508 Mooring Road Longmont SOLD FOR $5,000,025

2217 S Cook Street Denver SOLD FOR $3,600,000

BEAU BURRIS

DORIAN BAILEY

303.880.1132 | bburris@sliferfrontrange.com

303.993.9382 | dorian@sliferfrontrange.com 970.331.2205 | broby@slifer.net

BROBY LEEDS

REMARKABLE VIEWS OF BOULDER FOOTHILLS COZY CHAUTAUQUA COLONIAL 8906 Little Raven Trail Niwot SOLD FOR $2,700,000

935 11th Street Boulder SOLD FOR $2,300,000

ASHLEY STRINGER

MARYBETH EMERSON

303.249.3248 | astringer@sliferfrontrange.com

720.349.1997 | marybeth@sliferfrontrange.com

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NEW DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT

CIRQUE X VICEROY | SNOWMASS VILLAGE

9097 FLATS | FRISCO

We?re excited to announce the successful sell-out of Cirque Residences. For more information on our current luxury residential offering, Aura, contact Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate.

Resting at the base of Mount Royal in the high-mountain enclave of Frisco, Colorado, 9097?Flats provides Summit County with its most stylish and thoughtfully-appointed residences yet.

CirqueViceroy.com | 970.924.9100

9097flats.com | 970.376.7799

Exp ert ise

THE AMBLE | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

ALCOVE| KEYSTONE

Get out and Amble On! Featuring 42 residences, 1-4 bedrooms, it's right in the heart of the action of the new redevelopment of the Steamboat Ski Resort base.

This intimate collection of 24 townhome residences, situated just steps from ski lifts, Snake River, and River Run Village in Keystone, are for those who treasure immersive, all-season, outdoor experiences.

TheAmble.com | 970.846.2532

AlcoveKeystone.com | 970.390.9592

View all of our projects at SliferDevelopmentSales.com >>>

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BEAVER CR AVON | $16,850,000 352 Tail Timber 7 BD | 11 BA | 10,282 SF

32 Highlands Lan 4 BD | 4 BA | 2,

Dana Correia | 9

Catherine Jones Coburn | 970.390.1706

NEW CASTLE | $1,995,000 4730 County Rd #335 9 BD | 8.5 BA | 8,314 SF Giovanna Kennedy | 970.404.7110

SNOWMASS VILLAGE | Electric Pass Lodge 2 BD | 2 BA | 1,238 SF Krista Klees | 970.379.0173

REEK | $3,599,000

ne #307 ,061 SF

970.390.3141

DILLON | $3,250,000 273 Ensign Drive 4 BD | 5.5 BA | 5,869 SF Renee Imamura | 970.393.2308

BRECKENRIDGE | $4,900,000 128 Union Trail 4 BD | 4 BA | 2,487 SF Jon Walsh | 970.389.7513

$2,800,000

PROUDLY INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

Across Our Rocky Mountains

Boulder Niwot Louisville Cherry Creek Downtown Denver Vail Valley Summit County Steamboat Springs Aspen

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Siller Smith & Frampton, Realtors is an independently owned and operated, licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All presented material is intended for informational purposes only. Offering is subject to errors, omissions, change of price or withdraw without notice. All information considered reliable; however, it has been supplied by third parties and should not be relied on as accurate or complete. This is not intended to solicit property already listed.