904 Willoughby Way details brochure

904 Willoughby Way Property Details

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904 Willoughby Way Aspen, Colorado

WHAT: A warm and elegant estate set in lush privacy which sees nothing but open sky and Aspen’s ski slopes. It hears nothing but the sound of the wind through the trees and the Roaring Fork River in the distance. Spacious, comfortable and finely finished, the home features 3 fireplaces, a chef’s kitchen, media and exercise rooms, and a wonderful floorplan made for coddling generations of family and friends.

And, this is a sanctuary full of quiet pleasures – napping on terraces that catch the warmth of the afternoon sun, reading on a sofa by the fire while it snows, sitting on a porch and staring out at the mountains, strolling down a path to the Rio Grande Trail for a hike or a concert at the music tent.

WHERE: Privately sited in a grove of soaring evergreens and aspens, with a front row view of Ajax, Highlands, Pyramid Peak and Tiehack at the western edge of Willoughby. We who have looked at hundreds and hundreds of homes firmly believe there’s no finer location.

WHY: There are houses designed to be looked at and admired.

There are houses that are designed to be lived in. It is rare that one house is so spectacular it can be appreciated from afar for its scale and grandeur, and yet present such warmth and elegance within.

NUMBERS: $16,500,000, furnished SQ FT

7791

PARCEL SIZE

1.1 ACRES

BDRMS

4 + STUDY

BATHS 4½+ PARKING VIEWS

2-CAR, 692 SQ FT GARAGE ALL 4 SKI AREAS 3

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rom a central foyer, the home presents its brilliant plan and picture window views of a colorfully landscaped yard and Aspen Highlands’ Thunderbowl. Both elegant and fluid, the organization of space beyond is intuitive yet dramatic.

Exposed beams of distressed maple highlight soaring ceilings. The beautiful woodwork is repeated in crown molding, trim, paneled doors and cabinetry throughout the home. Gorgeous maple floors complement a mountain contemporary feeling.

LIVING AREAS Distinctive architectural elements distinguish a warm, welcoming great room with high vaulted ceilings.

One seating area is embraced by windows on three sides which showcase stunning views of a beautifully landscaped yard and terrace, with Aspen Mountain and the Continental Divide as backdrop. A second seating area around a stone fireplace is ideal for intimate conversation and TV viewing.

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• Catching up on e-mail will be a pleasure in the handsome office, just off the great room. This space is enhanced with a beamed ceiling, cove lighting, and paned windows which frame a serene setting of trees.

• A nearby powder room, finished in marble, mosaic tile, and a wrought iron chandelier, clearly announces to guests that no detail was spared in this house.

• A warm dining room commands the center of the house with perfect views of Aspen Highlands. Beamed cathedral ceilings, a gas stone fireplace, built-in cabinetry and bookshelves, and a sophisticated wrought iron chandelier complement the mountain setting. A long, distressed wood table seats eight.

• Adjacent is a casual sitting area with a wall-mounted, flat screen TV for guests who are keeping the chef company in the nearby kitchen.

• A pair of French doors opens out to a stone terrace and BBQ area where al fresco dining can be enjoyed on sunny days and warm evenings.

• A particularly well-designed kitchen is open to the informal living area and dining room and features a center island with bar seating for three. It is elegantly appointed with wood floors, distressed alder cabinetry, chiseled-edge granite counters, a walk-in pantry, a built-in desk, and a wrought iron chandelier. Bosch, Sub-Zero, and Thermador mark the high quality appliances which include a 6-burner gas range, a double oven, two dishwashers, and a large refrigerator with freezer drawer.

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SLEEPING AREAS • A master suite on the main level, oriented to the east and south, is a private, quiet haven. No need for curtains here. Wake to the sun’s first rays and magnificent views of the Continental Divide and the ski trails on Ajax and Highlands from three walls of windows. Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the Roaring Fork River and the flickering light of a gas log fireplace.

• A desk centered on a huge picture window framing Independence Pass, as well as a generous seating area, overlook the grounds and wildlife.

• Glass doors open to a secluded stone terrace and hot tub. Other features include cathedral ceilings, soft cove lighting, and a lusciously dressed, 4-poster bed.

• The master bath is centered on a Pyramid Peak view which can be enjoyed from a jetted tub. Snuggle up in your robe and relax on an overstuffed chair and ottoman. The bath also features double vanities and stone counters, a travertine shower, a water closet with bidet, and His and Hers closets.

• An equally private guest master suite is located off to itself in the upper NW corner of the house. Like the master, this room also has three walls of windows and features beamed, cathedral ceilings, a magnificent bed imported from Bali, and a lovely seating area. The adjacent bath is inviting and features marble, granite and travertine, a jetted tub with private, paned-window views of nearby trees, and a steam shower.

• At the other end of the home are two additional guest bedroom suites, each on its own level and with their own baths. The upper level bedroom features pitched ceilings, a queen sleigh bed, and a private balcony with views of Highlands and Tiehack.

• The lower level guest bedroom has a four-poster king bed and opens out to a flagstone patio and views of the ski areas and beautiful backyard.

• Both guest baths have jetted tubs, separate travertine showers, and private, paned-window tree views.

• A loft above the kitchen, accessed by ladder, is a generous space for yoga, meditation, or for children to scramble up and play.

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• An exercise room is located on the upper level, near the guest master suite, and features a Bowflex PR 3000 machine.

• The lower level is remarkable for all manner of indoor entertainment. Designed by the original, former owner as a sound recording studio, reportedly once used by the duo, Hall & Oates, this space makes a multitude of activity possible.

• Children can play air hockey and pinball machines in a glass-walled, soundproof room and, immediately adjacent, adults can take in a movie in the high-tech theater which features a large screen, a projection system and surround sound.

• A mirrored powder room is also on this level.

UTILITY AREAS • A huge mudroom off the garage features benches for kicking off hiking boots and built-in storage closets for all kinds of gear. There is a convenient, adjacent powder room.

• Nearby is the laundry room equipped with granite counters, distressed alder cabinets, a double laundry sink, and a new LG frontloading washer and dryer.

• Even the features of the 2-car garage, each bay with its own paneled door and windows, impress with a work area, alder cabinetry, and a utility sink set in a granite counter. There are several deep, tall cabinets for storage and a wainscoted wall with hooks for coats and hats. An extra refrigerator is ideal when entertaining. A “man door” in the garage allows landscapers and tradespeople to access equipment and repairmen to come and go from the adjacent mechanical room.

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EXTERIOR FEATURES • This mountain contemporary estate, exquisitely maintained, is surrounded by mature evergreens, aspens and cottonwood and features such exterior materials as rough-hewn beams, stacked stone, Pella windows, and both wood and cedar shake shingle siding, allowing the home to fully blend in with its natural setting.

• An enormous paneled, wood double-door, framed by an overhead gable, announces the front entry around which is an expanse of flagstone terrace.

• The stone terraces are repeated around on the south side of the home, and they blend in with beautiful flower beds and a large expanse of grass.

• There are a multitude of places to either entertain or to relax in private contemplation, all of which enjoy stunning views from the Continental Divide, across all four ski areas, Hayden and Pyramid Peaks, to Haystack Mountain.

• There is a hot tub at the western edge of the property, just off the master bedroom, which can be accessed from multiple places in the house.

• The 1.1 acre property extends south beyond the home all the way down to near the Rio Grande pedestrian/biking trail. There is a wooded path from the backyard to the trail from which one can access town, the music festival, and the Aspen Institute campus in just minutes.

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Winter Views of Aspen Mountain Ski Area

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Winter Views of Highlands Ski Area

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Winter Views of Buttermilk/Tiehack Ski Area

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Winter Views Toward Snowmass Ski Area

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904 Willoughby Way

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Main Level

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Attic storage

Upper Level

Lower Level

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DETAILS

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STREET ADDRESS:

904 Willoughby Way; Aspen, Colorado 81611

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

L ot 6B, Block 1; PITKIN GREEN SUBDIVISION Pitkin County, Colorado

PARCEL SIZE:

1.089 acres (47,437 sq ft)

ZONING:

R-30; located in the Aspen Urban Growth Boundary

ELEVATION:

7854’

ARCHITECT:

Mary A. Avjian Architects Basalt, Colorado

SQUARE FEET:

Heated Living: 7791 sq ft, per True Dimensions Garage: 692 sq ft, per True Dimensions (room for 2 cars + storage)

POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION:

See land use analysis prepared by Alan Richman, April 2016

BEDROOMS:

4 + study

BATHS:

4 full baths + 3 powder rooms

YEAR BUILT:

2001

FIREPLACES:

3 gas, either stacked stone or limestone (great room, dining room, and master)

LAUNDRY FACILITIES:

Room with brand new LG front-loading washer and dryer

HEATING:

Gas-fired, hot-water radiant

EXTRAS:

Exercise room; media room; easy walk down to Rio Grande Trail

VIEWS:

ontinental Divide, Ajax-Highlands-Buttermilk/Tiehack-Snowmass, Hayden and C Pyramid Peaks, tip of Haystack Mountain

OCCUPANT:

Occasional owner use

PROPERTY TAXES:

$21,711/yr (2015)

HOMEOWNER FEES:

$615/trimester, approximately

REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX:

No; located in Pitkin County’s Aspen Urban Growth Boundary

DISCLOSURES:

Radon mitigation system in place

PRICE:

$16,500,000, furnished (inventory available upon request)

TERMS:

Cash, or terms otherwise acceptable to Seller

MLS #:

144578

WEBSITE:

AspenRedMountainEstate.com 23

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BJ Adams | 970.379.2114 | bj@BHHSAspenSnowmass.com Tara Turner | 970.309.7131 | tara@BHHSAspenSnowmass.com