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Blast from the Past Take a look back at curious home accessories: a gaggle of ceramic French farm animals; textiles that take “floral� to a new level; and a wooden box shaped like a coyote.
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Just in time for summer, we’ve rounded up the most beautiful pieces of outdoor furniture. With furnishings this gorgeous, you’ll never want to come back inside.
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Our Favorite Room This outdoor living room has it all: a smart connection to the main house; beautiful natural (and added) lighting; and a bold, contemporary design.
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The Latest A children’s book illustrated by a renowned Colorado artist; the best reasons to head to Aspen this summer; a list of not-to-be-missed summer festivals; and an art auction for a worthy cause.
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When I first lived in a place with four distinct seasons, I was a freshman at a North Carolina college. I realized then why people love seasons so much. It’s fun to change our lifestyles (and décor) every few months. We nest in the fall, gussy up in the winter, clean out in the spring...and in the summer, we relax. I love summer for that very reason. Sure, I enjoy the long evening hours and the warm temperatures, but the whole season has a fabulously casual vibe that I relish. Lounge in the backyard with a glass of wine and the people you love. Don’t wear shoes. Throw decorative linen pillows on the couch— and leave them where they land. I can’t get enough. This issue is our annual tribute to summer living. You’ll find interiors inspired by the landscape, and outdoor spaces designed for season-long fun. Discover pieces of outdoor furniture so beautiful, you’ll wish you could use them year-round. And when you’re finished with the issue, go online to coloradohomesmag.com, and check out our web-exclusive story about how to whip up a whole meal—from apps to dessert—on the grill. And then...just relax. Happy reading,
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Frightening Frills: Who would have thought to accessorize with that? THIS MONTH, WE’VE GONE BACK AND UNEARTHED some of those most curious accessories that topped the tables and filled the corners of homes featured in the past pages of CH&L. Our May/June 1983 issue introduced a gaggle of ceramic French farm animals (that look more creepy than quaint), towering candelabras that resemble sports trophies, and a ruffled heart-shaped decorative pillow that aspired to make Valentine’s Day a year-round holiday. Then there are the items curated in a story called “The Functions of Humor,” from our January/February 1990 issue, which delivered a nothing-short-of-absurd mix of relics: a “coyote box with removable drawer,” a birdhouse on a stand, and a table with carved, cartoonish mountain lions in place of its legs. (We can’t seem to find the funny in this roundup.) And last, but not least: a lovely array of textiles from September/October 1989 that manage to make flowers frightening.
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AFTER 20 YEARS, LOCAL ARTIST QUANG HO returns to illustration with a delightful children’s book called Ansel and the Great Tree. The story is written by Ho’s mother-in-law, Rose Switzer, and pairs with a full symphonic score composed by Switzer’s son, Matthew, assistant principal cellist for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. (They hope to include a CD with the book.) And here’s one more local tie-in: Ho modeled the boy in the story after the son of Colorado chef Frank Bonanno of Luca D’Italia, Mizuna, Osteria Marco and Bones restaurants in Denver. Copies of the gorgeously illustrated book are available at quangho.com, and at the Art Students League of Denver’s Annual Summer Art Market, June 12-13. This fall, see the original paintings on display at The Children’s Hospital, and buy your copy knowing part of the proceeds go back to the hospital.
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Moore TO LOVE
AS IF HAVING FAMED SCULPTOR Henry Moore’s iconic works on display at Denver Botanic Gardens wasn’t exciting enough—you can see them all summer long—DBG will
exhibit showcases interpretations of Moore’s work by some of Colorado’s own contemporary artists. Summer in the city doesn’t get more inspiring than this. For more information, visit botanicgardens.org.
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WHERE IT BEGAN: When you find a good home on the right-sized lot in a great location, you become concerned with refining, revamping and—if you’re a family with two young kids—expanding what you’ve got. To realize their remodeling goals, the family who lives in this 1970s home, which had strong bones but was dated in style, called in Studiotrope Design Collective’s Joseph Montalbano and Kelton Osborn (now an entrepreneurial designer with his own gig, Quick Bend Design). The homeowners needed more family-friendly space and a means to enjoy the outdoors. (The yard,
which neighbors a golf course, lacked order and a sense of privacy from nearby golfers.) “There was definitely this motivation to get more of a sense of connection to the outside from the inside,” Osborn says. The solution—this outdoor living room—is near magic. The space connects to an adjacent indoor family room, also added as part of the project, and opens up the family’s home—and lifestyle—to the outdoors. With the help of large windows, a double-sided fireplace that faces both indoor and outdoor family areas, and an al fresco eating area, the outdoor space becomes an extension of the way the family lives indoors.
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PERFECT TOUCHES: Instead of using walls and doors to define the space, Osborn invented a series of “shutters”— crafted out of powder-coated steel and set on rollers—that can be moved back and forth to achieve just the right amount of privacy and shade. A gas-lit fireplace warms the space during cool evenings, adding to the ambience and making the outdoor room suitable for three seasons of use. For the flooring, Osborn chose a low-maintenance wood alternative called Brasilia by Trex (in Cayenne). “The homeowners wanted to keep the maintenance factor down to as little as possible,” Osborn explains. “That was one of the things that helped guide us with the materials we chose.” Cream-colored stucco and dark-charcoal roofing are punctuated by pops of color—yellow surrounding the fireplace and maroon for the windows and beams—that resurrected the home from a dated brown-and-white color scheme. HOW IT WORKS: In the end, the outdoor living area works with the indoor living room to function as one big family room. It’s a success for the family, Osborn says: “The homeowners use the outdoors a lot more. They dine out there and the children play tennis on the court. It’s become the center of the house.”
You have some open space on your property, and you’re feeling ambitious, but you have no idea where to start. How about right here, with a little help from architect Kelton Osborn? Let’s start with site planning. What should you keep in mind when choosing the right spot? For this project and a lot of other projects, start with the sun. It’s nice to have shade in the middle of the summer; in the winter, it’s nice to have that sunlight come into the space and warm you up. So you should look for a space that can offer both sun and shade. What about lighting for after the sun goes down? In this space, we chose lighting that’s on a dimmer for nighttime. There’s the capacity to have bright light if you need it, but if you’re having a dinner party, you probably want dimmer light. With so many hard surfaces, how can you make an outdoor living space feel less like a patio and more like... a room? Bring the landscape into the space if
you can. Landscaping adds another layer of texture and richness to architecture, and it can help soften things if they’re too hard with just the architecture. It’s nice to have the color and softness of the plants. The fireplace you designed here is very cool. Tell us about it. I think it’s a really nice feature. It’s gas, so you don’t have to worry about the mess of a wood-burning fireplace. It’s another way to help define a space within a space; you could have more intimate seating beside a fireplace, and maybe that’s adjacent to a more public space that has a larger table for a crowd of people. How can you connect an outdoor living space back to the home itself? If the space is next to the house, having windows that look out onto the space is a nice way to get that visual connection from inside to outside. Especially if you’re having a party with people both inside and outside, it will give a sense of connection among people, even if they’re inside.
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Pat Pearce General/Artistic Director of the Central City Opera BY HILARY MASELL OSWALD PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN CRABB
PAT PEARCE HAS A LOT ON HIS MIND. NOW IN HIS 12TH YEAR AS THE HEAD honcho at the Central City Opera, Pearce is responsible for the opera’s artistic life and its bottom line. And right now, he’s rubbing his head, trying to figure out how to bring an art form that’s several hundred years old to a new generation of music-lovers—most of whom are digital-device-toting, Internet-dependent, text-messaging adults. “I’m confident in my ability to produce this art form,” says the Mobile, Ala., native—whose Southern lilt is hard to miss. “But I’m a 50-something-year-old guy who has to figure out a business model that will sustain us in the future. That’s just consuming my psyche at the moment.” He sighs and rubs his head again. No doubt Pearce feels the weight of the Central City Opera’s profound history—and its recognition as one of the nation’s finest summer opera festivals. In 1877, the citizens of Central City, feeling flush with the riches of local mines, decided they wanted an opera house, so they raised the funds necessary to build it. A few short years later, the mines dried up—and so did support for the opera until 1932, when locals led an effort to restore the opera house and launched the Central City Opera. Seventy-eight years later, this jewel-box theater (which seats only 550 people) is the Central City Opera’s most distinctive feature—and one of Pearce’s biggest headaches. As an artist, he loves the challenge the house presents. “The art is different [in such a small space],” he explains. “Everything has to be good—really good—in our house because the audience can see everything: if a
WE WERE JUST WONDERING... When you’re not listening to opera, what type of music do you like? Ha! I’ll tell you: There’s a station on Sirius Radio called BPM. It plays Beyoncé, Lady Gaga—music that doesn’t really engage my intellect. It’s just rhythm and wailin’. What’s your favorite spot for southern fare in Colorado? I don’t have one. I’ve tried the gumbo [at different restaurants] around town and none of it tasted right to me. And to be honest, the idea of seafood in this land-locked state bothers me a bit. What do you miss most about the South? The water and the color green. And the smells. They’re magnified by humidity. [Laughs.] That can be good or bad because, let’s be honest, on the coast, the most common smell is dying sea life.
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hem is straight, if the performers can act. Everything.” But as a business director, Pearce wishes the theater housed 3,000. Therein lies the rub. Pearce is as passionate about the art as he is perplexed by how he’s going to carry it into the 21st century. “We’re not going to change the art, the core of what we do,” Pearce says. “It’s the delivery system we have to figure out.” In the meantime, the Opera is set to launch its summer music festival on June 26. Each year, Pearce selects three different productions: one traditional opera, one lesser-known opera and one new work. This year, the Opera’s season opens with Madama Butterfly, a perennial favorite that Pearce calls “simply a great piece.” Next up is Orpheus in the Underworld, “a crazy satire,” according to Pearce, which begins as the mythical Greek hero Orpheus begrudgingly heads to Hades to rescue his estranged wife, Eurydice. (Audience members will recognize the famous “can-can” music in this operetta.) The festival’s final offering is Three Decembers, a new work by American composer Jake Heggie that tells the story of a famous actress and her dysfunctional relationships with her adult children. “It’s like watching a soap opera,” Pearce laughs. Chatting with Pearce about what happens in an opera house is enchanting, and anyone who thinks the opera is a snooze should spend a few minutes listening to him describe the experience. “People didn’t write this stuff because they were going to get rich doing it. They wanted to communicate a message about humanity and emotion and passion in a genuine way,” he says. “Then in live performance, just feet from your face in our house, [the performers] create a world you can’t resist. They make you feel like you’re right there, and before you know it, you’re on your feet, screaming and clapping— and for a few hours, you are free from yourself. That’s why I love it.” The irony is palpable. Pearce is dedicated to preserving this experience for generations of music-lovers—and yet he has that wistful look of a man who wouldn’t mind being free from the pressing questions for a short while to escape into the beauty he works so hard to create and protect.
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Pretty as a Picture Sometimes a garden inspires art. But for this Denver homeowner, art inspired her gardening.
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KAYE L. HURTT’S FAVORITE TOOL IS AN UNUSUAL ONE FOR A GARDENER. It is not a particular pair of Fiskars pruners, a trowel, or even a fancy, no-turning-needed composter. It’s a paintbrush. A former stay-at-home mom, Hurtt began volunteering at Denver Botanic Gardens once her kids were grown, and in 1996, a friend suggested she take one of the garden’s botanic illustration courses. (Hurtt had no background in art, but had always been creative.) She discovered a talent and love for watercolor. (above) Large containers allow homeowner Kaye Hurtt to add tropical annuals (reminiscent of her second home in Hawaii) to sweet potato vines, salvia and other native plants in her Denver garden. The weeping redbud between the planters provides the bones of a tree, without taking up the space a larger species would. (right) Hurtt usually brings cuttings inside so she can sketch for hours, if not days. But she also makes the most of the right light during a few en plein air sessions.
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So she started painting hyper-detailed images of flora (both flowers and foliage) for family and friends, and then began selling some commissions. Now her paper works are also sold to raise funds for local charities, including The Gathering Place and the Anchor Center for Blind Children. (You can see her works at kayehurtt.com and at a few shops around town, including Denver Botanic Gardens.) Hurtt works on tracing paper, drawing one section of a plant, then starting with a fresh sheet and drawing another. “I do a series of sections and then overlay them until it looks interesting. Once I have all those pieces and layers, I tape it all together and do one sketch, and then I paint.” This deliberative approach to seeing plants also extends to her gardening, which has evolved to accommodate her new pastime. In both planting and painting, “it is the composition that is the most challenging,” she says. “In painting you have the ability to check it out and start over; it is only a piece of paper. But in both cases you are taking elements that anyone could have access to and making them appealing in a new way.” Hurtt used to compose and garden on a 2.5-acre property in Cherry Hills that she and her husband owned. When they moved back to the city in 2005, they opted to build anew on a standard city lot, and hired Lynn M. Gregory of the Denver landscaping firm Chelsea Gardens to plan a formal English garden from the ground up. The goal was plenty of year-round interest (one of Gregory’s specialties), with bright-colored flowers and interesting, lowmaintenance, long-blooming foliage that Hurtt could paint. “It takes me a couple of weeks to do a painting, so I need access to something that keeps blooming,” Hurtt says. While she can paint from her own sketches or photographs, she prefers to have a “live specimen” in front of her. But a live specimen, of course, wilts and dies when it’s cut, so she needs to be able to easily snip another from the garden. “The kind of painting I do is all-consuming.” Among her favorite blooms to paint are blue pansies, orange tulips, roses of all kinds and pink Stargazer lilies, because of their bright colors and intricate details. Even the shady side of the garden is filled with paintable plantings, such as three different varieties of hosta, one of the artist’s favorite plants. The fact that the Denver climate doesn’t allow for year-round blooms hasn’t slowed Hurtt down either. The yard also includes plantings that provide winter interest, such as Arborvitae evergreen, English ivy, Lenten rose and dwarf Japanese maple. And both Hurtt and Gregory count the weeping redbud as one of the best elements in the garden, in summer or winter. “The outline of the tree is great, even when the leaves are gone,” Gregory says—a testament to what Hurtt has found to be true: that in both gardening and art, beauty is in the composition. (left) Garden designer Lynn M. Gregory didn’t have the space for a full formal English garden, so she designed four wintergreen boxwood hedges surrounding perennials like roses, delphinium (Black Knight and Summer Skies) and purple salvia (pictured above). Hurtt wanted an heirloom rose garden in order to paint the blossom’s variety of hot colors. (right) Gregory worked within the constraints of a small city lot to create visual interest as well as privacy from the neighbors. Large pots on either side of the water feature include Prunus ‘Crimson Cascade.’
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A Work of Art A young Boulder family built a light-filled contemporary home to showcase both their stunning art collection and the Flatirons’ age-old beauty. BY ELISABETH A. SULLIVAN
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with detailed mental images of homes we’d like to build or spaces we’d like to renovate. We carefully consider their style, their siting, how the sunlight would filter into the living room just so. For Kim Chanin, such daydreaming went from an abstract idea to a concrete—limestone, actually—reality. An art consultant by trade, Chanin has a penchant for contemporary art and architecture. She had a front-row seat for the conception and construction of Denver’s Museum of Contemporary Art while serving on its board and was inspired by its rectangular form and open, light-filled spaces. She imagined what it would be like to build a home to suit her own contemporary and modern art collection. “I could see it all in my head. I could envision the architecture, the interiors, the fabrics, the palettes—everything was there,” she says. One day, Chanin sat down and sketched her dream (left) The living room of the Chanins’ home provides ample seating for a fireside chat. Guests can perch on the vintage Danish modern sofa by Milo Baughman found on 1stdibs.com, the Coach leather sofa from Baker Furniture, the traditional armchairs or the Barcelona stools. Boldly patterned drapes in Kelly Wearstler’s Imperial Trellis print for Schumacher & Co. envelope the room in voluptuous folds of linen and draw the eye out to the verdant views of the Flatirons. (above) In the entry—which is blessed with soft, natural light filtering in through the open staircase—the Chanins hung two large paintings by artist and friend Robert Kelly above the white credenza from BDDW in New York. The same limestone used on the home’s exterior continues into the stairwell. (right) Completed in 2007, the Chanins’ home epitomizes the midcentury modern aesthetic, bringing together natural and manmade elements in its limestone, mahogany, glass and steel façade.
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home’s façade, all clean lines and horizontal planes. Then she and her husband, Jim, a builder, teamed up with Boulder-based Knudson Gloss Architects and friend and interior designer Kristina Baker of 3BY in Denver to bring that sketch to life. The result is a contemporary masterpiece in Boulder made of limestone, mahogany, glass and steel with open, airy living spaces and expansive windows. “The whole back of the house is glass,” Chanin says, to make the most of the home’s natural setting and to fill the south-facing living spaces with sunlight. That natural light, bouncing softly off of light oak floors, creates the perfect setting for showcasing the Chanins’ art collection. And art is, indeed, life for the Chanins: Two paintings by Robert Kelly—commissioned for the home in honor of the Chanins’ twin children—hang in the entry. A painting by abstract artist Robert Rauschenberg adorns the master bathroom. A large, bronze chicken sculpture stands sentry on the patio. To complement the artwork, Chanin worked with Baker to create an interior design scheme that’s “Seattle-modern” juxtaposed with lush fabrics and traditional furniture that has an East-Coast twist, Baker says. “It’s an unusually warm house for a home that’s contemporary.” Adds Chanin: “I wanted it to be a family house. I didn’t want it to be a showpiece house. We liked the traditional mixed with something fun and modern.” In the living room, a vintage coffee table, a Danish modern sofa by Milo Baughman and a pair of Barcelona stools mingle with traditional armchairs and a contemporary tripod floor
The Chanins brought the dining room table and chairs from their former home and crowned the space with a circa-1950s Venetian chandelier—a vintage touch in the otherwise contemporary corner. The dividing wall conceals a play area for the couple’s young children.
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“Everything has a place. It’s very German that way,” Chanin says. “It was indulgent to do, but I think it’s really cool.” Echoes Baker, “It’s so bespoke; every detail has been considered.”
lamp from BDDW in New York. A subtle palette, a low-slung scale and a sense of floating “legginess” tie the furnishings together—as do the graphic drapes, which succeed at both enveloping the room in voluptuous folds of linen and drawing the eye out to the verdant views of the Flatirons. The kitchen is a work of art in its own right, a study in streamlined form and high-efficiency function. Everything from the cabinets and the hood to the countertop and the kitchen table— even the faucet for the kitchen sink—was custombuilt by bulthaup, a cutting-edge kitchen design firm from Germany. Storage is hidden behind glass panels. Two Sub-Zero refrigerators are concealed by walnut laminate. “Everything has a place. It’s very German that way,” Chanin says. “It was indulgent to do, but I think it’s really cool.” Echoes Baker, “It’s so bespoke; every detail has been considered.” Though the Chanins’ home, full of right angles and vintage furnishings, is the epitome of high design, it’s decidedly kid-friendly for the couple’s
The curving lines of Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chairs add fluidity to the angular kitchen, custom-built by bulthaup and kitted out with Gaggenau appliances and two Sub-Zero refrigerators—which are obscured by walnut laminate. “Everything is concealed, everything is streamlined,” Chanin says.
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young son and daughter. The family’s pool plays host to all of the neighborhood kids throughout the summer and the backyard includes a rock garden with big boulders that the kids can climb on. “It’s like high design met with practicality, and they ended up with a really family-friendly home,” Baker says. (above) In the powder room, Chanin and Baker laid Luxor Grey limestone tile from Ann Sacks in a herringbone pattern on one wall and then brightened up the space with Schumacher & Co.’s Chiang Mai Dragon wallpaper, a whimsical print with serpentine dragons peeking out of vibrant foliage. They installed a wallmounted Duravit sink and vanity, and hung an antique chandelier above it. “I wanted there to be drama in the powder room,” Chanin says. (right) More East-Coast preppy than mid-century modern, the master bedroom is an oasis of soft hues and skirted furniture. The headboard is upholstered in Raoul Textiles fabric, the pattern for which began as a watercolor painting.
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Details A Denver garden designer reveals how she has transformed her home and garden into a cohesive, fresh retreat.
(right) For garden designer Clari Davis, the most important element in designing a home is balance between the exterior and the interior. Here, the cement planters filled with globe arborvitae are repeated in the front courtyard and in the backyard to provide continuity between the spaces. Inside, Davis used circular shapes and a neutral paletteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both reminiscent of the round planters guests pass on their way in. (opposite) Using indoor plants and floral elements in the sunroom creates a balance between the garden and the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior. The floral plates by Robert Mapplethorpe add to the circular motif found throughout the home.
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CLARI DAVIS HAS ACHIEVED THE DREAM that has eluded many a homeowner: a sense of peace in her home. Built in the 1950s and remodeled several times through the last 30 years, this Hilltop-neighborhood gem is a quiet sanctuary. From the contemporary gardens to the cool and sophisticated interior, the home is a work of balance both inside and out. We sat down with Ms. Davis to find out just how she created this timeless, Zen-like abode. CH&L: You are a garden designer by profession. Tell us how designing for the outdoors inspired your design choices for your own home.
Clari Davis: My primary rule is that the exterior should be indicative of the interior; there should be a good balance between the two. When we first considered remodeling 30 years ago, we were supposed to be just adding one room to the back of the house, a studio for me. Then one thing led to another and we were redoing the whole house. My son is an
architect and designed the contemporary space, which turned out to be a great feat of engineering. I designed the garden with lots of woody materials, lots of green, to bring to the garden the same serene feel as the interior. I get a great sense of peace when looking out into the garden. Your use of a neutral palette with pops of color here and there is so crisp and modern, with just the right touch of playfulness. What inspired your color choices?
It’s peaceful. It’s basic. With the neutral palette I can introduce any color. Right now I’m into lime green. I’ve tried a more vivid overall color palette over the years, but because I work with color all day, I need to come home to peace. It’s important to keep a sense of cohesiveness in a small house, and a neutral palette makes it easy to move things from room to room. Tell us about your art collection. It’s such an eclectic mix.
I have spent a lifetime collecting. Most of the pieces are regional, although I do have a Russian piece I purchased from a gallery in downtown Denver, as well as a Japanese piece. I also own six botanicals, which I love; they were painted by my daughter-in-law, Marian Davis, who is actually a cardiopulmonary nurse by profession. The ceramic sculpture in the living room is by Bob Smith; it was produced using the Raku firing process and comes apart in at least a dozen pieces.
(top) The horse sculpture and gold willowy silhouette are by Colorado artist Wayne Salge; the monotypes are by Enrico Embroli. With its sleek-lined sculptural grace, the Mies van der Rohe-designed leather and chrome chair from Design Within Reach completes the modern art-gallery feel. (above) Davis had shelving added to showcase her collection of Danish stainless-steel sculptures and the tea sets she has been collecting for her granddaughters. The timeless rosewood dining set is by Christian of Copenhagen, purchased 35 years ago. (right) The custom bold geometric rug by EMW Furniture provides a focal point for the living room while still maintaining the home’s neutral palette. With her eye for timeless style, Davis purchased the chic sofas 20 years ago. They still wear their original upholstery.
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There are lots of nooks around the house that store various treasures. How did you arrive at this architectural detail?
I have a collection of Danish stainless steel sculptures and a collection of tea services—each of my six granddaughters will one day get a [tea service]—so I had shelves added to showcase them. I love stainless steel and silver.
(top) Ferns, boxwood, globe arborvitae and Mugo pine create a restful environment while a flagstone seating area adds composition and texture. “It is really, really nice to come home to,” says Davis. (right) As the back garden is 95 percent shade, its contents are primarily green texture with many woody elements. The benefit of so many green elements, says Davis, is that the garden “pretty much holds its own in the winter.” To complement the lime green accents indoors, Davis added lime green containers on the patio table. “I’m a theme designer, I truly am,” she says. (opposite) To create a balanced flow from the patio to the sunroom, Davis pulled up six rows of flooring along the windows and added river rock. Gracing the table is a recycled aluminum lamp from Anthropologie.
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(above) The kitchen was remodeled in 1990. Davis’s love for silver inspired her to select stainless-steel appliances and a stainlesssteel top for the island, which perfectly complements the sleek white lacquer cabinetry. A sculptural metal stool from Mod Livin’ in Denver adds interest. (above, right) The kitchen cabinets are glass on both sides, allowing natural light to filter through the room. When the kitchen designer brought glass samples, Davis was instantly drawn to the dot pattern. The circles make an otherwise plain white kitchen pop with imaginative detailing.
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Looking around your home, we’re taken by the unusual details you’ve integrated into the house—especially the rocks that line the sunroom window.
Three years ago, out of the blue, I pulled up six rows of the wood flooring [to fill the space with river rock that matched a similar detail on the outdoor patio]. [My husband] Bob came home one day and found me doing it. He nearly went crazy, but I just felt like I had to do it. The concept is Asian; I have lots of Asian furniture, so I felt like adding the rock tied the theme together and also helped link the outdoor space to the interior.
Tell us what you love most about your garden.
It is lovely and shady, and especially pretty at night. I also have a water feature, which is very peaceful. Because it’s a shade garden, it is ninety-five percent green texture. I have lots of woody materials, ferns, boxwoods and other green materials. It is so peaceful, and just really nice to come home to.
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(top) Shelving in the master bedroom houses yet another of Davis’s eclectic art collections, while also providing a unique headboard feature. (above) A seating area in the master bedroom provides a quiet place to relax and unwind. The homeowners’ son, Robert Davis, Jr., created the framed pen-and-ink drawings; he also happens to be the architect who designed the home’s first remodel.
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Taking Flight This aviation-inspired home, with an attached hangar and nearby runway, offers an entirely new take on indooroutdoor living.
(above) The sleek, modern living room sits in view of an airstrip near Lafayette, with breathtaking vistas of the Front Range and the planes that fly past. (right) Next to the living room, a steel staircase takes off to Van Buskirk’s upstairs office, which she refers to as the “Cockpit.”
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As soon as Cathleen Van Buskirk began flying four years ago, she wanted her own plane. And as soon as she bought one, she longed to be able to step out her front door and take off at a moment’s notice. “I didn’t want to drive to an airport to fly,” says Van Buskirk, a spinal surgeon at Boulder Community Hospital. “If you’re totally passionate about aviation, you want to live it.” The result is Airpark Residence, a home that showcases innovative design, evokes the spirit of flight and serves as an exquisite monument to indooroutdoor living. Alongside the landing strip of the Erie Municipal Airport, the 9,100-square-foot structure sits on Cessna Drive, where the yellow crossing signs show small black airplanes and nearly every home has a hangar. The building’s varied geometric shapes and sleek lines bring to mind a modern art 67
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The kitchen’s black granite countertops are positioned at an angle in keeping with the home’s geometry, and the apple wood siding lends a natural touch to the stark interiors.
museum, and the two separate roofs of home and hangar slant inward, creating a slight wing-like V. Inside, the vast living room windows provide a constantly shifting tableau of gliding planes, jutting mountains and endless sky. When Studiotrope Design Collective architects Joseph Montalbano and Dana Grassmid began the project in 2007, they developed imagery that would suggest not only principles familiar to aviation, but also to Van Buskirk’s surgical profession. They pasted words like “precision” and “controlled risk” onto paper with corresponding pictures, and referred to that collage as they sketched the building’s ultimate design. “We were inspired by the instruments of flight,” Montalbano says. “In an airplane, you have this array of technology, so we wanted to be very deliberate about the directions and the axial lines.” The walkway that leads from hangar to home features a ceiling reinforced by horizontal steel beams to resemble a giant spine. And it also serves as a sort of runway to the center of the house and on to stairs that lead to what Van Buskirk calls “the Cockpit”—a loft-like office that looks out at the airfield. “I get to sit here and watch planes take off and land,” Van Buskirk says, gazing out at the sky. “I’ve been here over a year, and still, when I hear an airplane taking off or landing, I have to run to the window and see what kind it is.”
Van Buskirk used splashes of color—like this moss green in the dining room—to accent the home’s black-and-white palette.
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(above) Van Buskirk’s favorite part of her house is the way the roof—cantilevered and rotated at an angle—seems to take off, “as if in flight.” The lap pool faces south for maximum sun exposure. (left) For her master suite, she and the Studiotrope architects aimed for a relaxing atmosphere. (right) More than 3,500 square feet, this creatively designed hangar was built to house a larger plane, since Van Buskirk plans to upgrade as she becomes a more seasoned pilot.
On the weekends, Van Buskirk readies her plane while gazing out the hangar’s window at the home’s narrow lap pool and the Front Range mountains beyond. Then she climbs into the cockpit, rolls outside and lifts into the air. She often flies to New Mexico to visit friends; recently she flew to Steamboat for lunch. Airpark’s interiors—black and white with splashes of color—are just as flightfocused as the exteriors. The ceiling fans uncannily resemble plane propellers. The living room, furnished with a leather couch and cowhide chairs, is accented by a commissioned painting composed of multi-colored wooden strips arrayed on black canvas in a haphazard pattern, as if scattered by the wind. It’s a reminder of the powerful force that first captivated Van Buskirk when as a novice pilot she climbed into a friend’s Super Decathlon. He soared into the air, doing hammerheads, loops and spins. Says Van Buskirk: “It was the best adrenaline rush of my life.” Just as the home’s architecture provides light, views and flight-inspired visuals, Van Buskirk used the interiors to evoke the natural world. A stainless steel square with mounted river stones hangs in the living room, while down in the white-tiled den, a black-and-silver painting is adorned with white stones. Such natural touches, combined with the master bed- and bathrooms’ dark woods, soft lighting and gray tile, give the home a Zen-like feel. After a long day of performing surgeries, Van Buskirk can soak in her bath, swim laps in the pool or lounge on the patio and wave at neighbors wheeling past in planes along the airstrip. And when she’s ready to take off again, she heads to the hangar and into the sky.
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COLORADANS REFER TO THE URBAN CORRIDOR between Pueblo and the Wyoming state line as the Front Range, where prairie runs headlong into high peaks, and undeveloped land leads to master-planned communities. The landscape of the Front Range may be varied, but its cities’ market trends are similar, says Jay Gupta, owner-broker of Prudential Rocky Mountain Realtors and Colorado Association of Realtors board member. Take the recent economic downturn: the three biggest cities— Fort Collins, Denver and Colorado Springs—didn’t see a huge decline in housing prices, says Gupta. Sure, sales took a hit and inventory skyrocketed between 2007 and 2009, but that had more to do with buyer confidence and distressed properties than actual plunging values. Prices remained relatively stable because the Front Range didn’t see a housing-price bubble like other parts of the county. And for the really good news: according to the most recent numbers, inventory and transaction numbers across the Front Range are on their way back to 2005 levels, says Gupta. Wondering where to buy? See our quick snapshot of the Front Range’s “big three” cities.
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Population: 566,974 (in the city) History: Mining town-turned-transportation hub and state capitol, turned oil-boom and -bust town. Today Denver is a vibrant, gentrifiedyuppie and young-family outpost. Draw: State jobs and population center; big city with neighborhood living; proximity to mountains and international airport; variety of housing stock. Good for: Professionals, young and old, families, empty nesters; the diversity of properties and neighborhoods offers something for everyone. Realtor’s Forecast: “The Denver housing market’s inventory and prices are stabilizing. We have begun to see more buyers in all price ranges entering the market compared to 2009. We’ve also started to see properties sell in all price ranges. I think we are in for more level pricing in 2010—it’s becoming a more equal market between buyers and sellers.” —Dee Chirafisi, Broker, Kentwood City Properties
Front Range developments to watch: UNION PLACE Location: Near downtown Fort Collins Completion Date: To be determined Details: A 10-acre site, featuring 75 single-family homes, plus mixed-use lofts and condos. LEED-certified, built with geothermal energy. Price: $160,000–$250,000 More Info: exploreunionplace.com SPIRE Location: Downtown Denver Completion Date: Summer 2010 Details: A 41-story, 496-unit residential high-rise with health club, outdoor terraces, indoor parking, retail and 24-hour concierge. Price: Starting at $210,000 More Info: spiredenver.com FLYING HORSE RANCH Location: North of Colorado Springs Completion Date: Ongoing Details: Master-planned community, featuring seven “villages” (two completed; five in the works), workout club and spa, pools, parks, private golf course and K-12 school system. Price: $100,000–$1,000,000 More Info: flyinghorsecolorado.com
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LUXURY PROPERTY INDEX A complete listing of properties showcased in this issue IN THIS ISSUE Arapahoe County
Denver County
Greenwood Village, page 15 Donna Van Vleck
Denver, page 7 Kathleen Meyers
Douglas County
Littleton, page 8 Kirsten Medeiros
Denver, page 7 Carrie Wernecke
Littleton, page 9 Karen Brinckerhoff
Denver, page 9 Karen Brinckerhoff
Parker, page 10 Terry Maze
Denver, page 10 Ron Buss & Dave Bauman
Parker, page 10 Tom Gross
Denver, page 16 Cindy L. Nelson
El Paso County
Littleton, page 9 Karen Brinckerhoff Littleton, page 21 Patti Maurer Boulder County Boulder, page 18 Brendan Winans Longmont, page 21 Lynn Stevenson
Denver, page 16 Kathy Nelson & Zac Nelson
Denver County
Denver, page 16 Jessica Martinez & Madeline Slavin
Cherry Creek, page 3 Suzy Whittemore
Denver, page 22 Kelly Baca
Highlands Ranch, page 21 Patti Maurer
Colorado Springs, page 19 Kris Korinek Longmont, page 19 Cheryl Melichar Jefferson County
Sunset Magazine Award Winner Cover property listed by Nona Warburton & Kelly Westergren Page 1
Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County
Aurora, page 14 Medra Volpi
Cherry Hills Village, page 5 The Cramer Group
Cherry Creek, page 4 Christy Owen Denver, page 1 Nona Warburton & Kelly Westergren Denver, page 2 Nancy Morgan Denver, page 2 Julie Winger
Hilltop, page 1 Marilyn Dana
Castle Pines, page 12 Steve Redmond Castle Pines, page 12 Louie Lee Castle Pines, page 13 Audrey Will
Cherry Hills Village, page 8 Linda Hantman
Aurora, page 20 Kathleen Surges
Cherry Hills Village, page 8 Julie Turken
Centennial, page 14 Medra Volpi
Englewood, Page 10 Ron Buss & Dave Bauman
Denver, page 4 Christy Owen
Centennial, page 20 Larry & Marilyn McFall
Englewood, page 15 Laurie & Michael Marcus
Denver, page 5 Judy Johnson
Castle Rock, page 14 Medra Volpi
Cherry Hills, page 1 Marilyn Dana
Englewood, page 15 Martha Kelce
Denver, pages 6 & 7 Dawn Raymond
Castle Rock, page 21 Patti Maurer
Cherry Hills Village, page 4 Christy Owen
Englewood, page 20 Ann Meadows
Denver, page 7 Todd L. Crosbie
Franktown, page 11 Richard Berst
Denver, page 3 Laura Dirks
Evergreen, page 17 Kathleen Magnani
Douglas County
Aurora, page 20 Wendy FourĂŠz
Denver, page 3 Elaine Kramcha
Evergreen, page 17 Josette Montgomery, Esq.
Castle Pines, page 13 Linda Gruber Castle Rock, page 11 Richard Berst
Golden, page 17 Audi Lundy Indian Hills, page 16 Linda Pinkul Lakewood, page 18 Ann Donley Littleton, page 8 P.J. Farrell Larimer County Loveland, page 18 Betsy Burns Timnath, page 19 Marnie Long Windsor, pages 18 & 19 Marnie Long
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SUNSET MAGAZINE AWARD WINNER DENVER
Offered at $1,890,000
CHARMING TUDOR HILLTOP
Price Available Upon Request
European elegance is found at every turn in this custom designed masterpiece. Situated in the heart of Cherry Creek North, this award winning home has more than 5,700 square feet of decadence. The home boasts six fireplaces, three bedrooms, six bathrooms, a 600-bottle wine room, home gym and library. This home of perfection has it all.
This beautiful and charming brick home in a popular Denver neighborhood features four bedrooms, four bathrooms and more than 4,000 finished square feet. Completely updated, it boasts high-end finishes, a gourmet kitchen, amazing, professionally landscaped yard, and large lot. Located on a wonderful block.
NONA WARBURTON & KELLY WESTERGREN 720.244.8943 | 303.883.4913 nona.warburton@devonshirehomes.com | kelly@kellywestergren.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
MARILYN DANA 303.378.1089 | marilyn@marilyndana.com marilyndana.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
TOTAL REMODEL
FABULOUS HOME ON PARK-LIKE SETTING
HILLTOP
Price Available Upon Request
CHERRY HILLS
Price Available Upon Request
Beautifully renovated two-story home has more than 3,700 finished square feet with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, plus an office. Features include an open, flowing floor plan, beautiful hardwood floors, updated kitchen and gorgeous landscaping.
This charming five bedroom, six bathroom home, with more than 5,800 above-grade square feet, is situated on approximately two acres. It boasts fabulous street appeal and mature landscaping in a park-like setting. The entire home is updated and expanded, with a wonderful floor plan and gorgeous finishes. Please call listing agent for price.
MARILYN DANA 303.378.1089 | marilyn@marilyndana.com marilyndana.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
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NORTH CHERRY CREEK
IMMACULATE TOWNHOME
DENVER
CHERRY CREEK NORTH
Offered at $1,575,000 - $1,750,000
Offered at $769,000
There are new prices on these custom built townhouses, located on an excellent block. Features include large three-car garages, elevators to all three floors, extra-wide lots and two outdoor patios. The exceptional quality and high-end finishes include crown moldings, four fireplaces, formal living and dining rooms, and an upstairs laundry room. Each home includes two plus one bedrooms and three and two-half bathrooms.
This lovely townhome, with approximately 3,470 finished square feet, sits on a great block in Cherry Creek North. Impeccably maintained, it has a wonderful open floor plan, beautiful kitchen, excellent master suite, plus two additional bedrooms with full bathrooms. Amazing custom closets are found throughout. Gorgeous landscaping, gracious woodwork and a fabulous deck and patios are a few more desirable features. Move-in ready.
NANCY MORGAN 303.355.0582 | nancy.morgan@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/nancymorgan Coldwell Banker Devonshire
JULIE WINGER 303.946.2784 | juliewrealtor@aol.com ColoradoHomes.com/juliewinger Coldwell Banker Devonshire
GORGEOUS TOWNHOME WITH VIEWS
CHERRY CREEK CHARMER
CHERRY CREEK
Offered at $1,395,000
DENVER
Offered at $1,050,000
This truly special and spectacular two plus one bedroom, three plus one bathroom Cherry Creek North townhome boasts many beautiful touches. Offering approximately 4,430 square feet, features include fabulous light, office spaces, a Mediterranean patio with fountain and incredible mountain views from all levels. This is a rare find in Cherry Creek and a wonderful, unique home.
Gorgeous, elegant and spectacular are just three words that describe this lovely townhome located in Cherry Creek North. Traditional in feel, details include a sweeping staircase, vaulted living room with a dramatic curved bank of windows and exceptional woodwork and plaster detailing in the formal dining room. A library, office spaces, open great room and solarium provide lots of great areas for comfortable living.
JULIE WINGER & NANCY MORGAN 303.946.2784 | juliewrealtor@aol.com ColoradoHomes.com/juliewinger Coldwell Banker Devonshire
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CHERRY CREEK NORTH STYLE
PRESTIGIOUS CHERRY POINT
DENVER
DENVER
Offered at $1,575,000
Sold
This is a great opportunity to own one of Cherry Creek’s finest townhomes by Maze Builders. Three floors of the highest quality detailing, totaling approximately 4,245 square feet, include a gourmet kitchen, awesome master suite, study, great room, formal living and dining rooms, three bedrooms and five bathrooms. Additional features include four fireplaces, an elevator, three-car attached garage and two outdoor patios.
Located in desirable southeast Denver, this ranch features main-floor living at an estate-value price. The floor plan flows from the entry hall to the living, dining and family rooms, and spacious kitchen. Glass doors from the family room, kitchen and master suite open to the covered patio, lush yard and garden.
ELAINE KRAMCHA 720.839.1485 | elaine@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/elainekramcha Coldwell Banker Devonshire
LAURA DIRKS 303.918.2170 | lauradirks@comcast.net ColoradoHomes.com/lauradirks Coldwell Banker Devonshire
HILLTOP TUDOR RANCH
ALL BRICK HILLTOP TUDOR
CHERRY CREEK
Price Available Upon Request
CHERRY CREEK
Price Available Upon Request
This all-brick home is beautifully situated on a professionally landscaped corner lot. It features more than 1,800 square feet, plus a fully finished basement. The formal living and dining rooms are adjacent to the spacious granite kitchen with stainless appliances. Additional features include three bedrooms on the main floor, crown molding, hardwood floors and original tile on the fireplace. Walk to Steck Elementary and Cherry Creek.
This storybook home is full of charm and features approximately 1,885 square feet, plus a newly finished basement, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, hardwood floors, archways, original fireplace tile, newer windows and a large two-car garage. It is situated on a large, professionally landscaped lot. Walk to Steck Elementary School and Cherry Creek.
SUZY WHITTEMORE 303.908.9948 | suzysellsre@gmail.com suzysellsdenver.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
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CHERRY CREEK CONTEMPORARY
MOREY HILL
DENVER
DENVER
Offered at $2,295,000
Offered at $3,400,000
This Saiber and Saiber three bedroom, five bathroom custom home, on a prime corner site, enjoys light-filled spaces with a wonderful open floor plan. French limestone and white oak flooring, along with a dramatic steel and oak staircase, are but a few of the sophisticated features that set this home apart. Enjoy top-quality throughout. Just a few steps to popular Cherry Creek amenities. Call for other Cherry Creek options available.
Charming “Connecticut country” home is rich with quality detailing. Features include pine and English roof tile floors, fireplaces and French doors. This more than 5,000 square foot home, with four bedrooms and six bathrooms, enjoys front and back staircases, screened porch, sunroom, master with study/sitting room, dual bathrooms and second-floor laundry. Enjoy the oversized wooded site of approximately 31,200 square feet.
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PREMIER VILLAGE ROAD LOCATION CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
Offered at $3,690,000
HISTORIC STRAWBERRY HILL DENVER
Offered at $1,375,000
This sprawling country home sits on almost 2.5 landscaped acres with irrigation well. Meticulously maintained for 25 years by the same family, the six bedroom, eight bathroom home has it all. It features a gourmet kitchen with informal dining space looking out to the saltwater pool, many cozy spaces and separate nanny/guest wing. The second-floor master features spa-like amenities along with two additional suites with back-stair access.
A rare main-floor master in one of Denver’s most serene and secluded cul-de-sacs. Minutes to Cherry Creek and downtown, the home features a large living room, dining room and master, all with French doors that lead to a secluded terrace overlooking a beautiful setting. Additional features include a library with fireplace, main-floor guest room, second-floor guest room with fireplace, and lower level, all ready for your touches.
CHRISTY OWEN 303.906.9574 | christy.owen@devonshirehomes.com christyowen.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
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FULL-SERVICE ONE POLO CREEK
WASHINGTON PARK CHARMER
CHERRY CREEK
DENVER
Price Available Upon Request
Price Available Upon Request
Two exceptional units allow you to enjoy the ease of lifestyle with the well-trained staff of One Polo Creek. Features include large, open spaces with views, hardwood floors and high ceilings. One residence offers a home theatre, high-end commercial kitchen and incredible master with custom closets. With custom renovation, create your dream in approximately 4,000 square feet with mountain and city views.
Located near Gaylord shops, Bonnie Brae bistros and Washington Park, sits this home on a large, private treed site. The custom features a curved stone walk with three outdoor living spaces, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, dark oak floors and solid granite countertops. The open floor plan also boasts French doors, Pella windows, butler’s pantry, master and family room fireplaces, custom closets, media room and a two-car garage.
CHRISTY OWEN 303.906.9574 | christy.owen@devonshirehomes.com christyowen.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
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MOUNTAIN AND GOLF COURSE VIEWS CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
Offered at $3,000,000
This stately French Normandy-style home with mountain views overlooks the Cherry Hills Country Club 18th fairway and lake. Built in 1939, this home boasts a French chapel reproduction living room with vaulted, beamed ceilings. Meticulously cared for and thoughtfully updated, renovations include a Williams Ohs kitchen that opens to the family room, updated bathrooms, recently added pool and landscaping. The back terrace provides a peaceful sanctuary to take in the views. This is a rare opportunity to own a unique Cherry Hills five bedroom, four bathroom home on approximately one and onehalf acres of land. THE CRAMER GROUP Mark & Lisa Cramer 303.378.5618 | Mark@MarkCramer.com | Lisa@LisaCramer.com BestCherryHillsView.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire DevonshireHomes.com |
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RIVA CHERRY CREEK DENVER
BELCARA AT CHERRY CREEK Offered at $2,000,000 - $6,000,000
CHERRY CREEK
Offered at $1,300,000 - $4,000,000
Now taking lot reservations. This rare collection of 23 gated estate lots and residences are inspired by European design and feature fine craftsmanship and old world building traditions. There are gracious sunfilled courtyards and elegant private spaces. Located steps away from the boutiques and great dining of Cherry Creek. Estate lots from the $700,000s custom residences from $2 million to over $6 million.
This incredible residence is located in a gated, private enclave of 17 custom lots and residences, where homes boast courtyards and outdoor patios for year-round living. This approximately 9,580 square foot, five bedroom, six bathroom home features a secluded courtyard with saltwater pool and spa, and separate guesthouse/office. Details include an elevator, underground pool and four-car garage with private gated entry.
DAWN RAYMOND 303.777.7177 | dawn.raymond@devonshirehomes.com rivaatcherrycreek.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
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CHERRY CREEK LIFESTYLE DENVER
NO PASSPORT REQUIRED Offered at $1,447,000
DENVER
Offered at $2,497,000
Dinner at Elway’s and shopping at Saks are all just a short stroll from your front door, or, entertain al fresco in the sunny courtyard. This three bedroom, four bathroom home features a fabulous floor plan with curved staircase, chef’s kitchen, master suite with a two-sided fireplace to the sitting room, a main-floor family room, and office with sliding glass doors to the courtyard. Located in a 24-hour gated enclave.
Escape to a secluded resort in Cherry Creek located near shops and restaurants in a private enclave. Upgrades include a cook’s kitchen, Venetian plaster walls, elevator, three-car heated garage and four or five bedrooms, including a dream master with deck. The lower level boasts a home theatre, wine cellar and workout/game rooms. Enjoy outdoor living with the pool and Jacuzzi, loggia with fireplace, and fire pit.
DAWN RAYMOND 303.777.7177 | dawn.raymond@devonshirehomes.com DevonshireHomes.com/dawnraymond Coldwell Banker Devonshire
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PREMIER HILLTOP CUSTOM DENVER
PRESTIGIOUS SIXTH AVENUE Offered at $1,895,000
DENVER
Offered at $1,350,000
Gorgeous molding and woodwork showcase this fabulous floor plan. Features include a dream kitchen with custom cabinetry and massive island. The oversized yard is professionally landscaped, with mature plantings and two patio areas - perfect for entertaining. The master retreat has a luxurious bathroom and huge closet. The lower garden level includes a media/game room, wine cellar and bar area.
This stunning home is wonderfully situated on a large lot in Lowry with mountain views. Incredible details and finishes abound. Features include walnut floors, custom built-ins, an elegant master, second-level bonus room, patio space for entertaining, finished basement with theater room, wet bar and wine cellar and a massive cook’s kitchen with granite, stainless steel and an ice maker. There are too many features to list.
DAWN RAYMOND 303.777.7177 | dawn.raymond@devonshirehomes.com DevonshireHomes.com/dawnraymond Coldwell Banker Devonshire
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HILLTOP
HANGAR LOFTS AT LOWRY
DENVER
Offered at $815,000
DENVER
Price Available Upon Request
A gate swings open to reveal a garden inspired by French tradition and a lovely brick ranch designed for privacy and comfort. Within a few miles of downtown Denver, this home boasts a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and cherry cabinets, a master bathroom with dressing area, steam shower, jetted tub and heated floor, four bedrooms, four bathrooms and three cozy fireplaces.
Stunning brand new construction in Lowry. The Hangar Lofts boast designer finishes, including quartz countertops, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances and soaring ceilings. There are many unique floor plans to choose from, including two bedroom, two bathroom flats and two-story loft units. Features include underground parking and gas line hook-ups for your grill. This is one of the best condo deals in Denver.
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WONDERFUL HOME IN CHERRY HILLS
ESTATE-LIKE SETTING
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
Offered at $1,090,000
Offered at $1,050,000
This charming two-story home is located on a large corner lot with beautiful mature trees. It has four plus two bedrooms, three plus one bathrooms and a new tile roof. French doors lead to a covered south patio with perennial gardens, while the remodeled kitchen and family room overlook the large covered back patio and yard. This is a great home in a wonderful neighborhood.
This beautiful home in Cherrymoor offers spacious family, living and dining rooms. The open floor plan allows the updated kitchen to flow into the breakfast nook. Features include hardwoods, new paint, plantation shutters, master with deck, mountain views, luxurious steam bathroom and an enormous lower-level recreation room. With an amazing backyard, this seven bedroom, four bathroom home sits on almost one acre.
LINDA HANTMAN 720.298.1266 | lhantman@yahoo.com ColoradoHomes.com/lindahantman Coldwell Banker Devonshire
JULIE TURKEN 303.717.3162 | julie@julieturken.com ColoradoHomes.com/julieturken Coldwell Banker Devonshire
POLO RESERVE SANCTUARY
BOW MAR
LITTLETON
Offered at $1,575,000
LITTLETON
Offered at $1,650,000
Meticulously designed with the finest finishes and details, this is an aweinspiring home to enjoy for a lifetime. The kitchen spills onto the hearth room, inspiring culinary arts to mingle with the art of relaxation. Each room is inviting, while strategically located patios and decks invoke space and privacy. From the intimacy of the library to formal dining, this home caters to every need.
This absolutely beautiful custom home in Bow Mar has no detail overlooked. Built in 2006, it boasts the highest level of finishes you will find. The home sits on approximately one acre and features tons of light, almost 7,000 square feet, five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, including a main-floor master. Additional features include a fitness room, chef’s kitchen, landscaping, recreation room, four-car garage and views.
KIRSTEN MEDEIROS 303.619.8871 | kirsten.medeiros@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/kirstenmedeiros Coldwell Banker Devonshire
P.J. FARRELL 303.884.5368 | pj.farrell@coloradohomes.com pjfarrell.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
CB08
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PICTURESQUE VIEWS LITTLETON
EXCLUSIVE COLUMBINE COUNTRY CLUB Price Available Upon Request
LITTLETON
Price Available Upon Request
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a fabulous five bedroom, four bathroom home situated on more than 6.6 acres. Surrounded by Chatfield State Park, it boasts stunning views of the mountains and lakes. Completely remodeled, it has top-drawer finishes, an open floor plan, main-floor master suite, gourmet kitchen, guesthouse/studio and barn. Leave the gate and ride your horse or fish the South Platte River.
This fabulous renovated ranch is located on one of the most spectacular golf course lots with mountain views and a large backyard. Features include a professional gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and slab granite, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, crown molding, open and spacious floor plan with top-drawer finishes throughout. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a four-car garage complete the home.
KAREN BRINCKERHOFF 303.898.9825 | karen@devonshirehomes.com karenbrinckerhoff.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
KAREN BRINCKERHOFF 303.898.9825 | karen@devonshirehomes.com karenbrinckerhoff.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
POLO RESERVE
HISTORIC HIGHLANDS GEM
LITTLETON
Price Available Upon Request
DENVER
Price Available Upon Request
This exquisite six bedroom, eight bathroom ranch villa will exceed your every expectation, with high-end finishes throughout. Features include a gourmet kitchen with adjoining breakfast room and great room, luxurious main-floor master suite and a finished walkout basement with theater room, wine room and recreation room. The incredible, secluded, approximately .92-acre yard boasts lush landscaping and a swimming pool.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own this remodeled, turn-of-thecentury Victorian, which captures casual elegance and is warmed with an ambiance of timeless design and architecture. With exposed brick, high ceilings, dental crown molding, gingerbread detailing and hardwood floors, this home will exceed your every expectation. Conveniently located close to Highlands Square, downtown Denver, parks, shops and restaurants.
KAREN BRINCKERHOFF 303.898.9825 | karen@devonshirehomes.com karenbrinckerhoff.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
KAREN BRINCKERHOFF 303.898.9825 | karen@devonshirehomes.com karenbrinckerhoff.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire DevonshireHomes.com |
CB09
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PRADERA CUSTOM PARKER
EVANS RANCH ESTATES Offered at $1,325,000
PARKER
Offered at $2,450,000
This outstanding ranch with walkout backs to open space and is located in the exclusive Pradera golf community. Sitting on approximately three acres, it features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, gorgeous views and a water feature. No detail was overlooked, from the gourmet kitchen to the outstanding finishes that include built-ins, custom tile designs, an oversized master suite, four fireplaces and space for five cars.
Located approximately 30 minutes from the Denver Tech Center in beautiful Evans Ranch, this spectacular, more than 36-acre estate offers breathtaking views, beautiful Ponderosa pines and a private, stocked pond. The stunning custom ranch home, private guesthouse, tennis/sport court, RV garage, auxiliary garage and much more complete this unique Colorado masterpiece.
TERRY MAZE 303.898.6519 | terry.maze@devonshirehomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/terrymaze Coldwell Banker Devonshire
TOM GROSS 303.591.2116 | tom@tomgross4homes.com tomgross4homes.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK
EXQUISITE WASHINGTON PARK HOME
ENGLEWOOD
Call For Pricing
DENVER
Call For Pricing
This wonderful home is just two blocks from Cherry Creek State Park, which has more than 5,500 acres of open space. The home features vaulted ceilings in the great room and entry, anchored by a two-story atrium. The custom floor plan is spacious. Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances grace the kitchen that adjoins the great room. The home also features a finished basement with guest area.
This lovely home has been tastefully remodeled throughout and features five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a detached, newly constructed studio with vaulted ceilings. The detail to attention is impressive, and the open layout is great for entertaining. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, with slab granite countertops, custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The location can’t be beat-near Washington Park and shops.
RON BUSS & DAVE BAUMAN 303.808.5390 | 303.241.7217 | ronbuss@bussteam.com davebauman1@msn.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
RON BUSS & DAVE BAUMAN 303.808.5390 | 303.241.7217 | ronbuss@bussteam.com davebauman1@msn.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
CB10
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TIMBER CANYON
EQUESTRIAN ESTATE FRANKTOWN
Offered at $1,650,000
CASTLE ROCK
Offered at $1,199,000
This spectacular two-story home is located on more than 35 acres and features unspoiled land that offers incredible views. Enjoy the 41-foot by 25-foot master suite and inspirational two-story family room and kitchen. This equestrian estate offers a six-stall horse barn with an approximately 850 square foot condominium above. Enjoy the five-star lifestyle in a truly unique home. Good access to Denver business districts.
Experience a true Vail mountain home in the Denver metro area. Soaring pines and privacy abound in this superb construction. Features include Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, an elevator to all levels, three decks, three patios and incredible views.You will love this home.
RICHARD BERST 303.843.1200 | dick.berst@coloradohomes.com rberstproperties.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
RICHARD BERST 303.843.1200 | dick.berst@coloradohomes.com rberstproperties.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
FOREST PARK
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
FOREST PARK
Offered at $769,950
CASTLE ROCK
Offered at $675,000
Nestled in 100-year-old pines, this two-story home is a true masterpiece. Come home to comfort, a main-floor master suite, beamed ceilings, stainless steel and beautiful wood finishes. The finished walkout basement that you must see to appreciate features a steam shower, media area and a wet bar that seats 10. It is incomparable at this price.
Enjoy the privacy and resort feeling that is offered in the famous Castle Pines Village. This sparkling, updated, two-story home comes complete with five bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms and a finished basement with wine cellar. The beautiful deck includes a hot tub. Great price and location.
RICHARD BERST 303.843.1200 | dick.berst@coloradohomes.com rberstproperties.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
RICHARD BERST 303.843.1200 | dick.berst@coloradohomes.com rberstproperties.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ColoradoHomes.com |
CB11
COLDWELL BANKER | Colorado Homes of Distinction Special financing by Contact Christina Boryla 720.261.3157
DRAMATIC PRICE REDUCTION
FORMER PARADE HOME
CONTEMPORARY LUXURY
CASTLE PINES
CASTLE PINES
CASTLE PINES
Offered at $1,449,950
Offered at $1,000,000
Offered at $1,200,000
This ranch-style estate has four bedrooms, six bathrooms, study with built-ins, walkout and approximately 5,419 square feet. The kitchen connects to the covered deck with mountain views. The master boasts a sitting room and fireplace. The lower level has a recreation room and guest suite.
The traditional two-story has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and approximately 5,980 square feet. The open design boasts exquisite details including a gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless appliances, double staircase and soaring ceilings. It sits on a treed, approximately .92-acre homesite.
This contemporary estate has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, approximately 5,472 square feet and a walkout lower level. Features include a main-floor master, built-ins, Birdseye maple cabinetry in the kitchen and multiple outdoor living spaces. Located on an approximately .36-acre homesite.
STEVE REDMOND 303.359.7559 | sredmond@castlepines.com castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
STEVE REDMOND 303.359.7559 | sredmond@castlepines.com castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
STEVE REDMOND 303.359.7559 | sredmond@castlepines.com castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
MOUNTAIN RETREAT
GOLF COURSE LIVING
MOUNTAIN CONTEMPORARY
CASTLE PINES
CASTLE PINES
CASTLE PINES
Offered at $2,470,000
Offered at $1,399,000
Offered at $1,999,000
Boasting more than 7,300 square feet, this retreat has three bedrooms, six bathrooms, a four-car garage and a walkout lower level. It includes vaulted ceilings, wood beams, fabulous views, and outdoor living spaces. Backing to 7th hole of the Country Club course, it sits on approximately .86 acres.
Backing to the 15th fairway is this home with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, approximately 6,326 square feet and a walkout. The deck boasts mountain and golf course views. The spacious kitchen has cherry cabinetry, an island, slab granite countertops and built-in appliances.
Located on approximately 1.08 acres is this home with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, approximately 5,783 square feet and a walkout. It boasts views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range on the Country Club golf course. Features include wood beams, plantation shutters and built-ins.
STEVE REDMOND 303.359.7559 | sredmond@castlepines.com castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
LOUIE LEE 303.549.6925 | llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
LOUIE LEE 303.549.6925 | llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
CB12
COLDWELL BANKER | Colorado Homes of Distinction Special financing by Contact Christina Boryla 720.261.3157
LUXURY PATIO HOME
INCREDIBLE LOT
BACKS TO A PARK
CASTLE PINES
CASTLE PINES
CASTLE PINES
Priced to sell at $950,000
Offered at $1,099,000
Offered at $1,650,000
This spacious ranch with expansive mountain views is nestled in a private enclave and features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, approximately 4,899 square feet and a full lower level walkout. Located on approximately .30 acres, it has a brick courtyard with fire pit.
This contemporary ranch sits on a spectacular, approximately 1.4-acre lot and features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a walkout and more than 4,400 square feet. It boasts incredible views and backs to the 11th hole of the Country Club golf course. It is in excellent condition.
Private, two-story home has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and approximately 6,645 square feet. It features cherry trim throughout, a theater room, wet bar and wine cellar. A great home for entertaining, it sits on approximately 1.03 acres. A three-car garage completes the home.
AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | audreywill@comcast.net castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | audreywill@comcast.net castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | audreywill@comcast.net castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
SPECTACULAR ESTATE
THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE
INCREDIBLE PRICE
CASTLE PINES
CASTLE PINES
CASTLE PINES
Offered at $2,575,000
Offered at $2,900,000
Offered at $539,500
This ranch estate has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a finished lower level and approximately 7,280 square feet. Located on approximately 3.12 lush acres, it boasts spectacular views, incredible light and architectural details, a three-car garage, four fireplaces and beam ceilings.
Spectacular stone chalet has seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and approximately 9,117 square feet. The two-story design includes a main-floor master. It sits on approximately 1.26 acres in the heart of the Village. The kitchen has island seating. The outdoor entertaining area has a built-in barbeque.
In an awesome location with open space, trees and mountain views, sits this beautiful paired home tucked in pines. Features include cherry floors, granite, stainless appliances, cherry cabinets, elevator, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Additional features include decks, media room and ceiling fans.
AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | audreywill@comcast.net castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | audreywill@comcast.net castlepines.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines
LINDA GRUBER 303.886.3200 | linda@lindagruber.net 4303chateauridge.com Coldwell Banker Castle Pines CastlePines.com |
CB13
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CHAPPARAL
PINEY CREEK VILLAGE
CENTENNIAL
Offered at $655,875
CENTENNIAL
Offered at $642,500
Enjoy expansive mountain and city views from this approximately 1.5-acre lot in the heart of Chapparal. Home features include five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a main-floor study and a home theatre in the finished walkout basement. The spacious master suite includes a retreat, dual closets and private balcony. There is approximately 6,220 finished square feet, a fourcar, side load garage and a circular drive in front for your guests.
Featuring spectacular old world architecture, this home has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The master suite features a fireplace and retreat. The approximately one-third acre lot with patios and a hot tub are great for outdoor entertaining. Features include custom paint, three fireplaces, extensive hardwoods, granite and tile. From the dramatic foyer to the finished basement, this home has something for everyone.
MEDRA VOLPI 303.378.1144 | Medra@SellingDenverHomes.com SellingDenverHomes.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
MEDRA VOLPI 303.378.1144 | Medra@SellingDenverHomes.com SellingDenverHomes.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
TALLYN’S REACH
DANIEL’S RIDGE
AURORA
Price Available Upon Request
CASTLE ROCK
Offered at $759,900
This ranch home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms offers stunning upgrades. Features include a dramatic foyer, custom cabinetry in the family room, and a gourmet kitchen with professional grade stainless appliances, cherry stained alder cabinets, slab granite, island and hand scraped floors. The master is an oasis, with bronze fixtures and a soaking tub. Outside is a covered patio with fire pit, dining area and sports court.
This stunning home in Daniel’s Ridge offers mountain views. The ranch plan with finished walkout basement features hickory floors, slab granite, stainless appliances, plantation shutters, study and main-floor master suite with an amazing closet. The lower walkout level has two en suite bedrooms and a family room with wet bar. Take advantage of the instant equity pricing in this highly desirable gated community.
MEDRA VOLPI 303.378.1144 | Medra@SellingDenverHomes.com SellingDenverHomes.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
MEDRA VOLPI 303.378.1144 | Medra@SellingDenverHomes.com SellingDenverHomes.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
CB14
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UNIQUE HOME SITE, MOUNTAIN VIEWS
DENVER TECH CENTER
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Price Available Upon Request
Price Available Upon Request
Enjoy both the peace of no road noise and Front Range views protected by site elevation, all while being situated on approximately 4.2 acres. Located south of the Glenmoor Country Club and steps from the Highline Trail, the gently sloping topography of this property allows for walkout basement views. Zoned for horses, there is also room for a pool, tennis court and more. This is a truly unique property.
It’s all about location-minutes to Cherry Creek High School, retail/ entertainment and high-end restaurants. Other reasons for choosing this custom two-story home include a main-floor master suite with fireplace and brand new, designer bathroom. This open floor plan with hardwoods has an updated and upgraded kitchen, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a fully-finished basement and a three-car, side-entry garage.
DONNA VAN VLECK 303.522.5277 | donnavanvleck@msn.com www.donnavanvleck.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
DONNA VAN VLECK 303.522.5277 | donnavanvleck@msn.com www.donnavanvleck.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
ELEGANT HOME NEAR THE DTC
VALLAGIO VILLA
ENGLEWOOD
Offered at $674,900
ENGLEWOOD
Offered at $780,000
This elegant four bedroom, four bathroom home is in a highly sought after neighborhood near the Denver Tech Center, award-winning Cherry Creek schools and Cherry Creek State Park. Hardwood floors, a sweeping staircase, granite countertops, jetted tub, main-floor home office, private yard with mature landscaping, and a three-car garage are just some of the many amenities this beautiful home offers.
This stunning three-story villa is near the DTC and backs to the 4th hole of the Inverness Golf Club. A fully-finished walkout lower level has access to the fairway. The three bedrooms include a main-floor master, two upstairs bedrooms and a loft. The lower level could convert into a fourth or fifth bedroom. Five bathrooms, kitchen with stainless appliances, granite and marble, and a two-car tandem garage complete this beautiful home.
LAURIE & MICHAEL MARCUS 303.409.6338 | michael@marcusteam.com MarcusTeam.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
MARTHA KELCE 303.887.1735 | martha.kelce@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/marthakelce Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ColoradoHomes.com |
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LOCATED IN OBSERVATORY PARK
PRESTIGE IN OLD CRESTMOOR
DENVER
DENVER
Offered at $1,095,000
Offered at $835,000
This exceptional, approximately 5,100 square foot home was built in 2001 and is finished with detailed woodwork, including hardwood floors throughout the main level. In 2007 the basement was professionally finished and features a storage area, wine room, media area, wet bar, full bathroom and two bedrooms. Well situated on an approximately 7,140 square foot lot, it boasts a backyard with covered patio area.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own in one of Denver’s premier neighborhoods. A renovator’s dream, this gem can be brought back to its former glory. Situated on more than a quarter-acre lot, it features hardwood floors and a main-floor master bedroom. This more than 3,700 square foot home begs to once again become one of the distinguished homes in Old Crestmoor.
CINDY L. NELSON 303.522.0908 | cindynelsonre@comcast.net ColoradoHomes.com/cindynelson Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
KATHY NELSON & ZAC NELSON 303.522.5200 | 720.933.8232 | kathy.nelson@coloradohomes.com NelsonTeam.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
HILLTOP LIVING
RIDE-OUT HORSE PROPERTY
DENVER
Offered at $650,000
INDIAN HILLS
Offered at $698,000
Enjoy the value of this stunning four bedroom, four bathroom home. The gourmet kitchen features slab granite surfaces, 48-inch Wolf gas top, double oven, handmade copper sink, pot filler, large island with additional seating and a walk-in pantry. The master bedroom suite is a true, safe haven as it features a six-foot handmade copper tub and double shower. You have to see it to appreciate it.
This rustic and elegant log haven boasts breathtaking views. Flawlessly renovated, it is nestled on approximately 13 secluded acres, with a perfect mix of meadows and forest. Located in a gated community at the end of a peaceful road, it is only minutes from Denver, Conifer and Evergreen amenities. Features include a main-level master, walkout basement, chef’s kitchen, vaulted ceilings, timber beams, fireplaces and split-rail fencing.
JESSICA MARTINEZ & MADELINE SLAVIN 303.229.9621 | 720.330.5239 | jessica.martinez@coloradohomes.com madeline.slavin@coloradohomes.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
LINDA PINKUL 303.956.4068 | lindapinkul@wispertel.net MountainHomesofDenver.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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CREEKSIDE RETREAT AND EXTRA LOT
NEW CLOSE-IN MOUNTAIN LODGE
EVERGREEN
EVERGREEN
Offered at $1,795,000
Offered at $2,300,000
Relax to the cadence of Upper Bear Creek while enjoying the mountain views from this striking, approximately 4,825 square foot home. Situated on the historic site of Troutdale Hotel, the bygone escape of the Hollywood’s glitterati, it is now home to internationally acclaimed artist John Runne. Approximately 300 tons of stone enhance the rustic grandeur inside and out. A vacant lot is included in the price.
Escape to luxurious living in this new, energy-efficient construction. This custom mountain lodge sits on approximately 10 acres and is approximately 20 minutes from Denver. Mountain views envelop the six bedroom, eight bathroom retreat featuring the finest craftsmanship throughout. The home includes two main-floor masters, guest apartment, wine cellar, exercise room, theater, and a five-car garage.
JOSETTE MONTGOMERY, ESQ. 303.901.8027 | josette@josetteone.com 4209WildFlowerCt.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
JOSETTE MONTGOMERY, ESQ. 303.901.8027 | josette@josetteone.com 645RainbowGlenDr.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
UPSCALE HOME ON PRIVATE LOT
GORGEOUS HOME IN GOLDEN
EVERGREEN
Offered at $935,000
GOLDEN
Offered at $595,000
This beautiful home is located in the Ridge at Hiwan. It sits on approximately 1.05 acres with trees, privacy and a hot tub. The gourmet kitchen with slab granite and a Sub-Zero refrigerator opens to the living area and the deck. Three fireplaces add to the coziness of the home. The walkout lower level has a recreation room, plus approximately 2,000 square feet of unfinished space for you to expand.
This beautiful remodel is situated on an amazing, approximately .84-acre lot with ponds and fruit trees. The more than 4,930 square foot two-story is located at the end of a cul-de-sac and features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, an oversized three-car garage, mahogany deck, walkout, stainless appliances, radiant heated floors, wine cellar and granite countertops. Near a top-rated elementary school, open space and the light rail.
KATHLEEN MAGNANI 303.880.3372 | magnani@realrealestate.com realrealestate.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
AUDI LUNDY 720.273.5892 | audi.lundy@coloradohomes.com audilundy.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ColoradoHomes.com |
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THE OVERLOOK AT BEAR CREEK
BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN HOME
LAKEWOOD
BOULDER
Offered at $975,000
Offered at $925,000
This stately home enjoys expansive city and mountain views. The heartbeat of the home is the pillared great room with soaring ceilings. Features include a luxurious main-floor master suite, private main-floor guest suite, office setup with separate entrance, exercise room and six-car garage. It includes four bedrooms, five bathrooms and more than 5,000 square feet. The park-like yard boasts a fountain and landscaping.
Elegance is felt throughout in this luxurious, unique home, which boasts a chic and modern style. Deluxe finishes are abundant. Experience the privacy of a mountain home with the convenience of an approximately 10-minute drive into downtown Boulder. Please call today for a private viewing.
ANN DONLEY 303.903.2046 | anndonley1@gmail.com thedonleygroup.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
BRENDAN WINANS 303.829.7214 | brendan.winans@coloradohomes.com www.Luxury-Colorado.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
CLOSE-IN LOVELAND ACREAGE
IMMACULATE FORMER PARADE HOME
LOVELAND
WINDSOR
Offered at $625,000
Offered at $500,000
This beautifully updated two-story sits on an approximately one-third acre lot in a peaceful, pastoral setting near Loveland. It features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a four-car garage and approximately 4,600 square feet. The home also boasts a remodeled granite kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors and a refurbished, finished walkout basement. The views to the west from the large deck and patio are awesome.
There is room for everyone in this four bedroom, four bathroom home in Highland Meadows. Features include a gourmet kitchen, butler pantry, open family room, exceptional master suite, beautiful yard backing to a greenbelt and a four-car garage. Easy access to I-25 and close to a golf course, shopping and entertainment.
BETSY BURNS 970.622.7426 | betsyburns@hotmail.com BetsyBurns.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
MARNIE LONG 970.481.8613 | marnie@marnielong.com marnielong.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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STONEFIELD HOMES IN TIMNATH RANCH
GOLF COURSE PATIO HOME WITH VIEWS
TIMNATH
WINDSOR
Offered from the high $400,000s
Offered at $475,000
Step outside the box and let Stonefield Homes show you how easy it is to build your dream home within your budget.Visit our furnished model at 5682 Shepherd Street in the Preserve at Timnath Ranch. There are many floor plans to choose from, or let our in-house design team make your dream a reality.
Enjoy Colorado living at its best in this quality-built home on the 3rd fairway. Expansive views are featured throughout this three bedroom, four bathroom ranch home with a partially-finished basement. Features include a huge kitchen, open family and dining rooms, main-floor study, private guest suite and so much more.
MARNIE LONG 970.481.8613 | marnie@marnielong.com marnielong.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
MARNIE LONG 970.481.8613 | marnie@marnielong.com marnielong.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
PLEASANT VALLEY
SIT AND RELAX
COLORADO SPRINGS
Offered at $259,000
LONGMONT
Offered at $350,000
This custom-built brick rancher is minutes from Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City. The home has been well maintained and is partially remodeled. Features include four bedrooms, three bathrooms, large living areas and new hardwood floors, with room to grow and make your own. A large concrete patio and apple tree are in the backyard.You must see this diamond in the rough.
This outstanding home is located in the desirable Champion Greens subdivision, with a patio that overlooks the Twin Peaks Golf Course. The ranch-style home features vaulted ceilings, a bright and open floor plan, finished basement, gas fireplace and security system. A main-floor laundry room with sink, hardwood floors and a five-piece master bathroom are just a few of the amenities you’ll find in this low maintenance home.
KRIS KORINEK 719.661.6112 | kris.korinek@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/kriskorinek Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
CHERYL MELICHAR 303.817.6163 | cheryl.melichar@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/cherylmelichar Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ColoradoHomes.com |
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PARK PLACE VILLAS AURORA
BACKS TO THE GOLF COURSE Price Available Upon Request
AURORA
Offered at $500,000
Gorgeous townhome is walking distance to trails leading to Cherry Creek Reservoir Park and bike paths. Boasting views of the lake and mountains, it features two bedrooms plus a study that could be converted to a third bedroom, three bathrooms and a master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a five-piece bathroom. Additional features include hardwood floors, granite countertops and a beautiful, open floor plan with high ceilings.
This former model home backs to the Saddle Rock Golf Course and to the Piney Creek Wilderness Trail, offering beautiful views. The mainfloor master bedroom includes a fireplace, luxurious master bathroom and private access to the back deck and easy-care backyard. Featuring approximately 3,220 finished square feet, the home has an open floor plan with four bedrooms, a loft and a walkout basement.
WENDY FOURÉZ 303.548.4812 | wendy.fourez@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/wendyfourez Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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MAINTENANCE-FREE LIVING
RIDGEVIEW HILLS
ENGLEWOOD
Price Available Upon Request
CENTENNIAL
Offered at $300,000
This gorgeous two bedroom, two bathroom home features more than 1,500 square feet. The open floor plan boasts many high-end finishes. Mountain views are seen off the huge outdoor living area. Great for entertaining, it is close to shopping, the light rail and more. At Vallagio you are buying a lifestyle, not just a home.
Experience Colorado living at its finest. This home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac and backs to a park. The main floor features a step down living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with alder cabinets, and a sunken family room with fireplace. The second level features a bright master bedroom with updated bathroom, walk-in closet and mountain views. The finished basement provides additional space.
ANN MEADOWS 303.478.1201 | ann@annmeadows.com annmeadows.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
LARRY & MARILYN MCFALL 303.409.6630 | larry.mcfall@coloradohomes.com mcfall2home.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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FANTASTIC GOLF COURSE HOME
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON THE 8TH FAIRWAY
LONGMONT
CASTLE ROCK
Offered at $438,000
Offered at $780,000
Boasting a choice location and in impeccable condition, this immaculate golf course home has it all. Features include six bedrooms, three full bathrooms, gourmet eat-in kitchen, formal dining area, three-car garage and a main-floor office/study area. The open and bright floor plan has vaulted ceilings. The partially-finished basement allows you to add your own creative touches. Located on the 7th fairway at Ute Creek.
This luxury, maintenance-free, three bedroom, four bathroom ranch with finished walkout basement is located in a beautiful gated community on the 8th fairway of the Ridge at Castle Pines. Features include a designer kitchen with slab granite countertops, raised panel maple cabinetry, media room with built-in projector and huge screen, and hardwood floors throughout.You have to see it to appreciate it.
LYNN STEVENSON 303.324.1891 | lynn.stevenson@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/lynnstevenson Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
PATTI MAURER 303.918.6769 | patti.maurer@coloradohomes.com pattimaurer.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
POLO RESERVE WITH PICTURESQUE VIEWS
BACKS TO OPEN SPACE
LITTLETON
HIGHLANDS RANCH
Price Available Upon Request
Under Contract
This five bedroom, five bathroom, six-car garage home provides comfort and elegance. The high-end retreat sits on an expansive lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, backing to mature trees and a pond. Quality finishes include a slate stone entry, hand-carved newel posts and an open floor plan. The amazing kitchen offers slab granite, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, Sub-Zero freezer drawers, two dishwashers, a six-burner Wolf range, and island.
The wonderful three bedroom, three bathroom, three-car garage, ranchstyle home backs to open space. It sits on a cul-de-sac in Highlands Ranch, near everything convenient. This home was under contract in only three weeks.
PATTI MAURER 303.918.6769 | patti.maurer@coloradohomes.com pattimaurer.com Coldwell Banker Devonshire
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CHARMING MAYFAIR BUNGALOW DENVER
Offered at $315,000
This charming, updated bungalow has wood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a granite kitchen. The living room features a ďŹ replace with gas insert and granite surround. Downstairs is a family room/ofďŹ ce, third bedroom, laundry room and storage. Outside on the double lot youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love the fenced-in yard, unique outdoor room, and an oversized garage that could be a three-car tandem, workshop or studio. KELLY BACA 303.748.3295 | kelly.baca@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/kellybaca Coldwell Banker Devonshire
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Coldwell Banker Devonshire 303.355.0582 nancy.morgan@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/nancymorgan
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Laurie & Michael Marcus
Cindy L. Nelson
Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.591.2116 tom@tomgross4homes.com tomgross4homes.com
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Ann Meadows
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A MOVEMENT IS BORN—IN FRANCE. Plein-air painting refers to the act of painting (usually landscapes) outdoors. The movement started in the 1830s with a group of naturalist painters whose work inspired not only plein-air painting, but also the Impressionism and Social Realism movements. Famous names include: Jean-BaptisteCamille Corot, Jean-Francois Millet and Théodore Rousseau. WHY IT GAINED POPULARITY. Landscape art has always been popular, but the plein-air movement created art for the middle classes. (Canvases were small and portable, and thus more accessible to aspiring artists than large murals painted back in a studio.) Plus, these landscapes also captured an immediacy of experience, including shifts in light and weather, colors and textures. COLORADO ROOTS. In the early 1900s, when wealthy Easterners came to Colorado for health and healing waters, their cultural tastes accompanied them. “This group of people helped formalize the Colorado Springs Art Society in 1913, which was critical to the formation of the Broadmoor Art Academy in 1919,” says Blake Milteer, museum director and curator of American Art at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. A key part of the original curriculum was landscape painting, including plein air. EAST MEETS WEST. The first Broadmoor Art Academy (BAA) classes in 1920 were taught by renowned East Coast painters Robert Reid (portraiture) and John Carlson (landscapes). Carlson only taught for two summers in Colorado, but his name brought long-lasting prestige to the fledgling school.
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the Plein-Air Movement and Its Colorado Roots THE COMMON DENOMINATOR. Though artists came from all over the country to study at the BAA, their common artistic challenge was capturing the Colorado landscape—the light, the Rocky Mountains, the atmosphere. A NEW DIRECTOR. Ten years after the first class, the BAA hired renowned New York artist Boardman Robinson as the school’s director. “For more than 10 years, he kept the curriculum anchored in tradition—landscapes and portraiture—even though other art academies were adding modernism to their programs in the 1930s,” Milteer says. But Robinson is remembered for being the leader who oversaw the Academy’s transition into the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center in 1936. (His tenure lasted until 1947, by which time he had added modernism to the school’s program.) WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN. Since the mid-90s, the plein-air movement has enjoyed renewed popularity with art clubs, says Doug Dawson, one of the founders of the Art Students League of Denver and a popular speaker to art groups all over the country. In the past 15 years, at least half of his speaking gigs have been to plein-air groups. Why the renewed interest in this style? “Like everything else, what happens in art is cyclical,” he says. “Plein air seems to be in vogue right now, which probably coincides with people also loving to be outdoors.” WHAT’S IT WORTH? For artists with Colorado connections, there’s no question John Carlson’s plein-air paintings hold highest value amongst collectors. Carrie Wassemiller, director at historic art gallery David Cook Fine Art, says the top price for Carlson’s work at auction is $80,000. His “Windy Headlands” (painted in Colorado above timberline and pictured here) went for $55,000 in 1999. “The median price for his works is $10,000 to $15,000,” Wassemiller says. WHAT ELEVATES CARLSON’S WORK? “You look at one of his Colorado pieces and you know it’s Colorado,” Wassemiller says. “It’s not some undefined outdoor place. You can tell where he painted it; you know exactly how the air smelled at that moment; you can feel the breeze.” It’s a totally sensuous, uniquely Colorado experience. THE COLORADO PLEIN-AIR MOVEMENT: 2010. Informal groups of plein-air artists abound in the region, but two groups have established a presence: the Plein Air Artists Colorado (PAAC) and Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters (RMPAP). PAAC was started in 1986 by a group of Art Students League painters studying under the tutelage of Jay Moore and Quang Ho. Today, its 270-plus members devote themselves to painting a variety of outdoor scenes, from cityscapes, to gardens, to mountains, to plains, while the members of RMPAP focus on the Rocky Mountains. —Sally Stich
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