RealEstate Sunday, June 17, 2018
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O’er the mountains and prairie, your high-country custom awaits SPONSORED FEATURE “I’m going, said I, to the land of the sky Away out on the mountain…” You can be forgiven if you’re lost in a reverie of echoing old-timey mountain tunes as you wind up the meandering drive that leads to “Pineries Ranch” at 13251 Vollmer Road. Beset by towering old-growth pines, native grasses and wildflowers, the sloping, treed landscape has a way of making time and everyday concerns easily drift away upon the light alpine breezes. But once you reach the house, you’ll come to the realization that this is no typical hacienda. The custom Santa Fe-styled home, currently being offered by Becky Gloriod Partners for $1,200,000, sits atop a knoll on the wooded 37.7acre property overlooking the vast surrounding meadows and easterly vistas. The land borders the massive Pineries Open Space which, with the exception of planned hiking trails, will never be developed. But, this land … is your land. Graced with an exterior of new stucco siding, a terra cotta tile awning and a new EDPM roof, this home warmly invites you in with southwest flair. But at an impressive 4,487 total square feet, that’s where the down-home aspects end. Upon entering through the gorgeous solid-pine doors, you’re immediately impressed by a stunning barreled-ceiling entryway. The lovely floors in the entrance hall immediately stand out, the tilework featuring an inlaid compass composed of copper ore and turquoise nuggets that (accurately) indicates the direction in which you stand. It’s an intricate reminder of a
humorous moment when the house was being planned; a disagreement with the building team about which direction they were facing. There are several unique design quirks like this throughout the house that add so much to its appealing character. At the end of the entrance hall, an arched entryway opens into the great room. What strikes you first is that, much like the terrain that surrounds it, how wide open it all is. It breathes. This home was designed to make the most of the expansive views and natural light on all levels, with an open floor plan that provides truly spacious living. The layout and design both express a laid-back, comfortable kind of luxury. Ceramic tile throughout the main floor keeps the house cool in summer, yet also features radiant heat beneath to keep things warm in the winter. A central vacuum system makes keeping it all clean a snap. The dramatic 23- by 21-square-foot great room opens to feature a 19-foothigh beamed ceiling, built-in bookcases, and a gas stove-style fireplace. The room also boasts three sets of eight-foot French sliders that perfectly frame the beautiful patio area and distant views beyond. The adjacent formal dining room, measuring 16- by 14-square feet, features a dramatic arched accent wall, a tasteful chandelier and built-in china display cabinets. The great room and formal dining area walk out onto a charming flagstone patio area. It has a natural-look water feature with a trickling waterfall (home to three koi fish) and a delight-
ful bridge. It all lends to the feeling of natural peace and content — the panoramic view somehow consuming any pressing cares or worries. It’s a perfect spot to enjoy nature, as THE BECKY GLORIOD PARTNERS the deer occasionally wander by in 719-229-9777 | BECKYGLORIOD.COM the day, and the coyotes at times serenade in the night. It has all been lovingly landendearing, and further wed it to its transporting groceries. scaped by the seller, an avid gardener. high-country surroundings. Continuing the theme of great Speaking of the landscaping, large If you’re a bookworm, you’re going open spaces, the gigantic 23- by chiseled and ornamented blocks of red 16-square-foot master suite has large to love the multiple large built-in sandstone surrounding the patio (and bookcases in the house, including windows that frame gorgeous views, seen elsewhere on the property) are those in the stairway landing. Upstairs, along with a window daybed for fascinating conversation pieces. They the large, sprawling spaces continue, reading or daydreaming, and a glass came from the exterior of the historic where you reach a 22- by 15-squaredoor to access the patio. On the other Alta Vista hotel which once stood on foot home office loft that offers an side of one of the master bedroom the corner of Cascade Avenue and overlook into the great room, and an walls is a gigantic double vanity with Kiowa Street in Downtown Colorado additional set of large windows that slab-granite counters and tiled floors, Springs from 1890 until the 1970s. above which is a long rectangular provide (even more) distant views The upscale 22- by 15-square-foot skylight providing soft, natural light. from their elevated perspective. kitchen and casual dining area has Adjacent is a separate bathing area This room also has spacious built-in great windows that continue your with tiled floors, a deep elevated jetbookcases and a built-in desk, but enjoyment of the views outside. The ted tub, a two-headed walk-in shower, could easily be converted into a third space features a big center island with and another vanity with sink. Next to bedroom if desired. a slab-granite counter. Appliances the bath, there is a huge oversized Rather than being a guest room, the include a 4-burner gas cooktop with walk-in closet with built-ins, leading large 21- by 17-square-foot upstairs grill, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, dishto a useful hobby workshop. bedroom is essentially a second washer, microwave, double ovens, Heading towards the stairs that master. The adjacent bathroom adds vent fan and a beverage fridge. Next lead to the upper level, animal tracks further to the thematic eclecticism of to the kitchen is an oversized walk-in imprinted in the tiles catch your eye. the home, conveying an early 20th pantry that also doubles as the launThis is to commemorate a wild turkey Century-style — featuring a large dry room with a plethora of storage that had run through and left tracks claw-foot tub, and antique-look hexspace. The pantry is well designed, during the building of the home. This, agonal tiling. having two double doors that allow and other whimsical quirks like it, Enjoy travel? The 2,334-square easy access from the garage for just make the home more and more foot, heated two-car garage includes CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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