144 High Country Road, Mountain Village, Colorado 81435

Property Description

An impeccable blend of seclusion, timeless architecture and finishes, effortless ski access and a free flowing floorplan that will accommodate generations of family. The residence is tucked against United States Forest Service enabling back door wilderness hiking with a gentle private trail through towering old growth spruce to a ski trail not visible from the home. Its architecture merges influences from Telluride's mining era with a touch of Tuscan flair, particularly at its entry, with a walled courtyard and massive wood burning fireplace. An expansive deck with Thermador BBQ seamlessly expands the living area outdoors. The two and a half story great room with floor ceiling glass capturing the mountainous views of the San Sophia Ridge, is accented by beams and flooring of reclaimed, virgin Oak from, all warmed by a massive, permitted wood burning fireplace. The main level lives comfortably with open chef's kitchen, living, dining, a luxurious master with his and her baths, a second master, den, wet bar / w refrigerator and ice machine. Conveniently located on this same level is a garage, mud / ski room with "step out the door skiing."

Hidden behind a sliding bookshelf are stairs leading to a private office "perch" with wet bar and refrigerator and commanding mountain views. Another set of stairs to the second level leads to two very private guest suites.

The lower level is fully daylighted with forest and mountainous viewscapes and envelopes 2 additional bedrooms (including bunkroom), expansive family rec room with gas fireplace, climate controlled wine room and fully equipped bar and 10 person steam room. This level also opens to a covered patio w/ hot tub and a one bedroom caretaker / guest quarters above the garage completes a bedroom configuration of 7 bedrooms and 7 baths sleeping a total of 18 people.