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Harmony and contentment in luxury home with 8-car garage BY LESLIE MASSEY SPRINGSHOUSES.COM Tucked into the southwest corner of the historic Black Forest community, Cathedral Pines delivers a serene rustic setting cloaked in Ponderosa Pines and offering astounding views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. Surrounded by picture-perfect landscaping and flower beds, this custom home is nestled on over 2.5 acres of pristine woodlands with wildlife and unspoiled native terrain. Backing to open space with miles of well-maintained trail access and connecting to Black Forest Park, a trout filled Vessey Pond is right next door. Stone and stucco pillars with cathedral beams set a refined tone from the beautiful covered patio with commanding double doors. “This luxury home delivers amazing lighting and chandeliers throughout,” said Brigette Ruskin, listing agent with RE/MAX Real Estate Group. “Numerous limestone features and exposed beams have been incorporated, both indoors and out.” Overflowing with outstanding finishes and a seamless, carefully planned design, details and craftsmanship establish the framework for unsurpassed Colorado living. With over 6,000 square feet embracing four bedrooms and six bathrooms, this impressive home supplies an enviable eight-car garage. The stacked and heated garages present a coveted capacity for storage space as well as hot and cold
water faucets in the lower garage. Ruskin has the home offered for $1,399,000. A regal front entry exposes a stunning great room enhanced by soaring ceilings and a radiant wall of windows as the centerpiece. “Blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living,” Ruskin said, “this home delivers extraordinary design and quality with no expense spared.” An open yet defined dining room with coffered ceiling near the entry, is created for gracious entertaining, whether enjoying a small family meal, or a large formal gathering. Artfully, an office/ library is also seamlessly placed near the entrance looking over the fabulous architectural design. The showcase kitchen is the delight of any gourmet, highlighted by Wolf appliances & Sub Zero refrigerator. Lovely cabinetry is generously ample and complemented with slab granite counter tops. An upscale farm sink and expansive center island with extra storage and counter seating, are situated among mesmerizing views of the spectacular outdoors. Adding favorable balance, there is a huge pantry room with a window and a spacious, yet inviting breakfast room with see-through fireplace and views of Pikes Peak beyond the towering Pines. Relaxation and leisure is effortless on the partly covered Trex decks with exterior stone fireplace. “This space is perfect
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for al fresco dining and entertaining,” said Ruskin, “and the stone pillars and exposed beams perfectly frame the grandeur of Colorado.” For an ideal haven within the home, the master retreat presents a beamed vaulted ceiling and is enriched with a see-through fireplace shared with a cozy sitting room and remarkable Peak views. Or can step outside on the deck to cherish the extraordinary outdoor oasis. An adjacent master bath displays travertine throughout along with a large jetted tub, walk-in shower with five shower heads, two heat lamps and a profusion of natural light. The circular staircase guides the way to the 1,060-bottle capacity wine room graced by a massive one-of-a-kind door from Santa Fe and specifically customized door frame. A game room is augmented by an expansive wood bar and artistic counter incorporating a bar sink, refrigerator, microwave and abundant cabinetry. All of the secondary bedrooms are spacious and above ground with en-suite baths and walk-in closets. Two of these bedrooms bestow brilliant Peak views and one presents a serene forest view. An exercise room can easily be used as a theatre room and features a coffered ceiling with indirect lighting and the ceiling is wired for a projector. The lower level great room consists CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
5545 VESSEY ROAD
Call for a private showing. Brigette Ruskin, The Ruskin Team, RE/MAX Real Estate Group
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