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THE VICTORIAN under the gondola
THE VICTORIAN UNDER THE GONDOLA
an iconic steamboat landmark with a long and rich history
THE VICTORIAN UNDER THE GONDOLA
The History Behind The Victorian If you have ever ridden the gondola at Steamboat Resort, you undoubtedly have looked down on the ride up the hill to see the beautiful, classic Victorian home just below you. Situated at gondola tower 6, this breathtaking home is clearly a historical, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. An iconic Steamboat landmark since 1992, the home was born as the Brinkerhoff Mansion in 1882 in Lyons, Kansas. It was moved to its present location in six sections and pieced back together. The home has been used as a singlefamily home, boarding house, and as a bed and breakfast. Over the years, the home has been renovated, updated, and expanded without ever losing its old-world charm.
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THE HISTORY
WINTER
Farmer Wendell Elbright purchases the house at the auction for $65 with plans to build a new home on the property. Larry Cole, Victorian renovation enthusiast, purchases the home from Wendell for $1,500 and is given 90 days to move it. The home is purchased by Blessing family, is split in two and each moved a short distance from each other on the same property. One is used as a rental for a while, then occupied completely by the Blessing family. LATE
1890s
Larry Cole dismantles the home with a chainsaw into five sections and puts them in storage in Hutchinson, Kansas.
A carved staircase is salvaged from a Victorian in Kansas and Larry makes a 6th trip to deliver it to Steamboat. The roof has to be opened and the staircase dropped in by crane.
Home is purchased by Dr. Jim Ecker from Edina, Minnesota. Plans are made to restore the missing portions.
Home is purchased by Timbers Resorts. Further renovations are made and home is renamed The Victorian, managed by One Steamboat Place, and rented to their prospective buyers.
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SPRING
One of the sections of the home falls into disrepair and has to be demolished. The other portion remained empty for a number of years.
FALL
1882
1900s
1990
1992
1995–2000
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2012
Judge Brinkerhoff builds a 4,000sf “mansion” in Lyons Kansas.
Home is purchased by the Koranda family, is lived in for a while then one is turned into a rental again.
The home is slated for demolition. The home is then scheduled to go to auction in 1991.
Larry and wife Brooke begin putting the home back together and renovating with a Victorian flair.
Home is rented to guests.
Construction begins on the additional 3,500 sf. More areas of the home are renovated bringing it to 8,000 sf. Colebrook Manor is certified as a B&B.
Home is purchased by its current owners Jim and Kathy Manolios of Melbourne Australia and rented nightly.
SUMMER
Larry decides to move the home to Colorado and chooses Steamboat Springs. He purchases a lot next to (then) tower 7 of the gondola. FALL
Larry can’t find a moving company who will move the home to Steamboat, so he purchases a semi-truck and a 40ft trailer to move it himself. 5 trips, 650 miles each.
THE 140 YE AR TIMELINE
1994 CHRISTMAS
Colebrook Manor opens in its new location for the first time to guests.
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F R O M K A N S A S T O S T E A M B O AT
In 1880, Kansas resident, Judge Brinkerhoff, built the mansion in Lyons, Kansas. More than 100 years later, in 1991, it was purchased by a nearby resident of Hutchinson, KS, Larry Cole, who was a Victorian renovation enthusiast. With the hopes of moving to Colorado, he decided to move the house there as well. In researching a number of different mountain towns including Aspen and Breckenridge, he ended up selecting Steamboat Springs, purchasing a lot on the slopes of Mount Werner. Despite experts believing it wasn’t possible, he moved the house to its present location in Steamboat in 6 sections and named the house Colebrook Manor.
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T H E R E S T O R AT I O N
Over the next few years, the owners spent time searching for antique, Victorian-style pieces to adorn the home, including a vintage 1871 Steinway Piano and a Tiffany & Co. mantel used in the front parlor, dating back to the late 19th century. A few of the statement pieces of the home include the beautifully carved wooden staircase, salvaged from a Victorian house in Kansas that was about to be demolished, and the original stained-glass windows.
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THE COMPLETION
In 2000, the home was purchased by a private owner from Minnesota and further renovated and updated while his family resided in the house. In 2003, it was opened as a bed and breakfast and operated as such until 2007 when Timbers Resorts, the operating company of One Steamboat Place, purchased it as a showcase for guests of One Steamboat Place. Updates, including a game room and a new kitchen, were completed and it was once again opened up to guests under the name of The Victorian. The current owners purchased The Victorian in 2012 as their Colorado home. Over the last 8 years, events such as weddings and family reunions have been held here.
R E N O VAT I O N S
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P R E S E N T D AY
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EXPLORING THE HOME
A jaw-dropping, unique masterpiece, The Victorian hosts 9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a separate shower room, four floors (3 of which are serviced by an elevator), and encompasses nearly 7,000 square feet. Situated slopeside, stunning views of Steamboat Resort and of the Yampa Valley can be seen throughout the home. Six of the nine bedrooms have ensuite baths, allowing for an abundance of privacy.
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EXPLORING THE HOME
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THE LIVING ROOM
The living room is warm and inviting with views of the gondola gliding overhead. Here you’ll find the vintage Steinway piano, dating to 1871, a walk through history in itself. The living room also hosts the Tiffany & Co. fireplace mantle, originally brought to Kansas by covered wagon at the end of the 19th century.
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THE DINING ROOM
The dining room, ideal for entertaining, flows between the kitchen and living room. The kitchen, which has some of the more recent updates, features a large granite center island with a gas range. One of the staple spots in the home is the breakfast nook, situated against the backdrop of a beautiful bay window. The spacious back deck is also perfect for entertaining and entering the home via the back deck door.
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THE LOWER LEVEL
The elevator services the lower level and the first two floors. Take the elevator down to the lower level of the home and you will find the outstanding game room complete with a wet bar and a pool table, a separate media room, and access to the lower guest suite with one bedroom and one bath.
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GUEST SUITE ABOVE THE GAR AGE
Situated above the three-car garage and accessed from the main part of the home via an elevated walkway, is the 720 square foot guest suite. Perfect for a little extra secluded privacy with its own deck, the one bedroom one bathroom suite offers many options of use including a caretaker’s or in-law’s apartment, artist’s studio, exercise room, or a nice getaway from the main house.
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O U T D O O R S PA C E S
Soak in the private hot tub, situated in the corner of a shaded patio, after a long day on the slopes and bask in the alpenglow views as the sun sets over the Valley. Over the years, the landscaping has been impeccably maintained, with an expansive lawn, flowers, and mature trees that provide privacy.
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Features THE HOME
• Built in 1882 in Lyons, Kansas, as a mansion by Judge Brinkerhoff
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• Moved to Steamboat and reassembled in 1991 as the Colebrook Manor • 3 historic staircases from Kansas • Original stained-glass windows from pre-1882 • Beautiful wood flooring
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• Extra high ceilings throughout
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• A/C in all the bedrooms and in the main living areas
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• Gorgeous bay windows in kitchen nook, living room, and one bedroom
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• Heated walk and stairs to front porch • Security system with cameras • Media/Theater Room
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MAIN LEVEL
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• Stunning two-story foyer with carved wood staircase leading to 2nd floor
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• Foyer opens through separate doors to living room and kitchen
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• Spacious gourmet kitchen
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• Expansive bedroom with ensuite bath • Half bath & shower across the hall with access to outside • Drying room for outdoor clothing and heated boot/shoe drying rack LOWER LEVEL
• Game room with pool table & wet bar • Convenient guest suite with BD, BA, kitchen, living room & outside access • Media/Theater room • Laundry room • Storage room • 2 rooms with gas water heaters for different sections of the home SECOND FLOOR
• Master suite with gas fireplace, over sized bath – claw-foot tub, separate shower, and huge walk-in closet • Two bedrooms with ensuite baths • One bedroom next to the elevator • Secluded deck off bedroom looking up the mountain
• Granite countertops
THIRD FLOOR
• Kitchen dining nook with bay windows
• Carved, winding staircase to 3rd floor
• Huge island with gas range
• Library/reading area–top of staircase
• Large dining area off the kitchen
• 1 bedroom with ensuite bathroom
• Living room – gas fireplace/Tiffany mantle & Steinway piano
• 1 bedroom with separate bath • Game nook with ski area views
GAR AGE
• 3-car garage with storage room • Separate, heated car space currently in use as a workroom • 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 720 sf guest suite with kitchen, dining and living room over the garage and private deck with views
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LO C AT I O N
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RIGHT UNDER THE GONDOLA
There’s hardly a better location than that of The Victorian. Situated slopeside at gondola tower 6, the home has become known as The Victorian Under the Gondola and is recognized by anyone and everyone that has ridden the gondola in summer or winter. Perfectly appointed for outstanding views of Steamboat Resort and the valley, the home still holds plenty of privacy. For those FirstTracks skiers, there’s quick and easy access down to the base to hop on the gondola and get your day started on the hill. Summertime offers plenty of base-area fun and activities for kids, families, tourists, and locals. Hike or bike on the trails of Mount Werner, spend the afternoon creekside with a cocktail, get in a round or two of mini-golf, or take a wild ride on the mountain coaster. Regardless of the time of year, The Victorian is only steps away from outdoor fun and recreation.
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Steamboat Springs, also known as Ski Town USA®, is part of the Yampa Valley and is a 3-hour drive from Denver. From skiing and fly fishing, to camping, hiking, rodeos and golf, Steamboat Springs is a destination for year round activities. Steamboat is best known for its epic skiing, with an average of over 330" of Champagne Powder® each winter. Besides skiing, Steamboat is also known for its other vibrant seasons, its gourmet restaurants, fashionable shopping, arts and culture, and its western heritage. With a population of about 12,000, the American West is alive and well in Steamboat Springs with its strong economic base grounded in agriculture and tourism. The town offers 4 golf courses, endless hiking, biking and riding terrain, and the beautiful Yampa River flowing through town. Steamboat is a unique mountain town with a true sense of community, a family friendly place enriched by a diverse economy and rooted in its western heritage.
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