Overview
Opulent Mountain Estate Bordering National Forest
This 175-acre estate, described as "Opulence in the Mountains!", borders three sides of the 1.85 million-acre San Juan National Forest and includes 55 acres dedicated to "Conservation Easement." The property is bisected by the La Plata River, crossed by a bridge. The main house is a custom-built, four-story, 18,000-square-foot mountain modern structure with world-class finishes and quality workmanship, featuring an elevator finished in Pecan Wood. Multiple attached patios and balconies encompass the perimeter of the house. The main floor features an open-concept area with a Great Room, a Formal Dining Room, and a Chef's Kitchen with a Butler's Pantry, granite countertops, custom cabinets, a Viking Oven, a gas range, oven warmers, and Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers. The two-story Master En-Suite includes a fireplace, walk-in custom dual closets, a Master Bath, a foyer, and a second-story bonus room. Adjacent to the Master Bedroom is a Fitness Center with a lap resistant pool and private bath. There is also an executive office with fire-proof filing cabinets and a library with a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling Pecan bookshelves. A three-car heated garage is attached to an 800-square-foot greenhouse and a mudroom entry with lockers and a half bath. The driveway is constructed with heated pave stones. The bottom floor features a professionally decorated area with a 12-seat home theater powered by Apple TV, a separate snack bar with a sink and refrigerator, and a soundproof music production room, along with a half bath and a large storage room. The upper levels include a game room with a wet bar, three guest bedrooms with private bathrooms, and a Zen Room on the top floor. Separate structures include a 2550-square-foot caretaker house with three bedrooms, two baths, and a two-car garage; a 4356-square-foot barn with a washing basin; a 3650-square-foot pole barn with a utility room and covered outdoor horse round pen; and an outdoor pavilion with a full-service kitchen, a serving area with a fire pit, his and her four-stall restroom/bathhouse with a two-car garage, and an RV pad with hookups. The property includes one of the largest solar panel projects for utilities in Colorado for SF residences, with utility bills averaging $66.00 a month, backed up by an 85-kilowatt propane generator. The property is located in an area suitable for camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, hiking, ranching, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, and is located 15 minutes from shopping, dining, and nightlife.
