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Vail Vail, Colorado is like nothing on earth. It has one of the best ski resorts in the United States open six months each year, various art and music festivals in the summer, a variety of outdoor activities to partake in, and fine dining and shopping in an ideal outdoor setting. No longer just a place to travel to, Vail has become home for many people who enjoy world-class accommodations. “Vail is already on the map,” says Tye Stockton, owner/broker of Ascent Sotheby’s International Realty in Vail. “But now, we’re brand new. The town has spent $1.5 billion in new infrastructure, and because of this, people don’t see us as just a winter wonderland. Many people spend their summers here because of all the new activities you can do when it’s warmer—mountain biking, hiking, playing golf, horseback riding, or attending an outdoor classical concert.” Because the small town used to be viewed as a tourism location, residents, like Tye, of Vail are extremely accommodating to visitors and prospective homeowners. “Vail has a community that wants people to enjoy their time here,” Tye says. “We genuinely want to share this extraordinary lifestyle with everyone who visits or wants to live in Vail.”
A property that Tye currently represents is at 54 Beaver Dam Road, a 4,057-square-foot mountain contemporary home built from only the finest materials—the exterior is constructed of copper, regional stone, glass and clear cedar forms, while the interior features Douglas Fir, “Telluride Gold” stone-clad fireplaces, European Ash flooring, rich Cherry-wood walls, and custom cabinetry. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home also features a home theater and a deck and patio with a large pool. “This home is very rare and absolutely spectacular, because the homeowner gets all the conveniences of being in town and having privacy too,” Tye says. “It really represents what Vail stands for—an ideal location and setting with world-class amenities.”
Denver Colorado has long been one of America’s favorite western playgrounds. For those who love skiing, winter sports, mountain vistas, horses and ranching, it is an ideal place to live adventurously. The rich amenities of the state’s urban downtowns appeal to those who blend the best of the city with a lifestyle steeped in nature and outdoor enthusiasm.