It’s the time of year when the thoughts of outdoor sports enthusiasts turn to ski season and all it entails: downhill, cross country, snowboarding, sledding, skating and more.
“People get excited when the snow starts flying,” says Liz Leeds of Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate. What better location to take advantage of winter recreation opportunities than Vail, Colorado?
The contemporary house on Vail’s Sequoia Drive, listed at US $6 million, sits on nearly a half-acre … [+]
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Set at the base of a mountain and surrounded by the White River National Forest, the town is home to the world-renowned Vail Ski Resort. Yet the alpine resort community has grown over the years to become a year-round destination with hiking, golfing and fly fishing among the popular activities. The population, according to Vailgov.com, is almost equal parts full-time residents and vacation homeowners.
Much like during the pandemic, “people want to get out of the city,” Leeds says. “The market is still quite strong in Vail Valley. Anything under $2 million is flying off the shelves. We don’t have a lot to sell.”
Walls of windows take in views of the world-renowned Vail Ski Resort.
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A contemporary house that Leeds has listed at US $6 million sits on nearly a half-acre in the Highland Meadows area and takes in mountain and forest views from its westerly position. A butterfly roof tops one portion of the home, a harmonious mix of geometric shapes and exterior colors.
The design footprint protects multiple outdoor spaces with ample overhangs and multiple recesses. Sited on a sloped lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, the home’s three-car garage is at the top level.
The eye-catching and open kitchen has a U-shaped center island with bar seating, a sink and space … [+]
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The front door opens on an elegant foyer with an elevator, stairway and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Light fills the nearly 6,400 square feet of refined open-plan living space. Wide plank floors, wooden ceilings, built-ins and expansive windows are among the details.
The view from the home’s primary bedroom.
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In the great room, a high vaulted ceiling tops the kitchen, which has a U-shaped center island with bar seating, a sink and space for food prep. A dining area adjoins the space, which opens to a living room with a fireplace.
Three separate living areas, two wet bars and a wine room enable large-scale and intimate entertaining. Among the five en suite bedrooms is one in use as a bunkroom. There are two powder rooms.
The views continue in the primary bathroom, which features a rain shower and soaking tub.
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The lowest level of the home contains one of the bars as well as an office area, an additional full bathroom and plenty of room for games, a media center, golf simulator or home theater. This floor opens to a patio with a hot tub.
The property is at 2350 Sequoia Drive, Vail, Colorado.
The contemporary design footprint protects multiple outdoor spaces with ample overhangs and multiple … [+]
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