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HAWAII KaiIua-Kona 74-5583 Luhia St. 808.326.7785 & Shops at Mauna Lani 808.885.4400 COLORADO TeIIuride 217 W. Colorado Ave. 970.728.4620
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A comparison of average home and land prices
in mountain towns across the West.
Real estate experts share their
best time-tested tactics for buyers and sellers.

An up-close look at some of the best places to
call home in the high country today.
We take the temperature of
the luxury residential real estate market in nine
top mountain communities.
Expert interior designers
victoria Crawford and Robyn Shaw share
their favorite ways to design a home to sell.
Architect Jack Snow
and realtor Steve Catsman lead the tour
of a Telluride home that has just what
buyers are looking for.
A waterfront
home offers sweeping views of Montanas
Whitefish Lake, Bad Rock Canyon and
the Swan Range.
Retractable walls allow the great outdoors to flow right into this spectacular Telluride home designed
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Its alvays intcrcstin, to look back at old cditors lcttcrs. \hcn
I rcvisit thc lcttcr I vrotc lor last ycars Fcal Lstatc Issuc, I
cant hclp but chucklc at its optimism. I rcportcd that cvcn
thou,h thcrc vcrc ccrtainly si,ns ol a slump nationvidc, thin,s
vcrcnt so bad in thc hi,h country (its truc, thcy vcrcnt,, and
that many ol thc buycrs vho comc to our mountain tovns
vcrc insulatcd lrom cconomic vocs (thcy vcrc, bclorc thc
markct plummctcd to startlin, lovs,. But, althou,h mountain
markcts across thc \cst havc dclinitcly takcn a hit in thc past
12 months, thcrc is onc thin, I said in last ycars lcttcr that still
holds truc today. Il yourc buyin,, thcrc arc a vidc varicty ol propcrtics to choosc lrom,
you havc timc to vci,h your options and thcrc arc somc ,rcat valucs to bc had.
\hcthcr yourc buyin, or scllin,or just vatchin, and vaitin,this issuc is dcvot-
cd to hclpin, you makc thc most ol thc currcnt markct. oull lind hclplul dos and donts
lrom somc ol thc top rcaltors in thc \cst
(pa,c 19,, our lavoritc hi,h-country dcvcl-
opmcnts that arc movin, lull stcam ahcad
(and oltcn ollcrin, somc ,rcat dcals,
dcspitc thc solt markct (pa,c 23,, and
markct updatcs lrom cxpcrts in ninc top mountain markcts, lrom Vail to Fark City. Il
yourc scllin,, you vont vant to miss thc advicc ol intcrior dcsi,ncrs Fobyn Shav and
Victoria Cravlord, vho sharc somc ol thcir bcst timc-tcstcd homc-sta,in, tips and
tricks on pa,c 9. And thcn thcrcs my lavoritc, a spcctacular Tclluridc homc lor salc that
shovcascs just about cvcry lcaturc a luxury homc-buycr is lookin, lor today (pa,c 86,.
I vondcr vhat Ill think ol this cditors lcttcr vhcn I look back on it onc ycar lrom
nov. But il thc currcnt uptick in propcrtics undcr contract and thc all-around li,htcr
mood Im scnsin, thcsc days arc any indication, Im hopin, Ill say that this timc, my
optimism vas ri,ht on.
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Homes $327,020
Condos $94,500
Land $92,370

Homes $334,501
Condos $258,950
Land $95,750


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Condos $737,429
Land $545,000

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Condos $591,852
Land $247,142

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Condos $354,226
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Condos $695,337
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Condos $631,201
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WHAT A pedestrian-oriented neighborhood adjacent to
Fitzsimmons Creek and the Whistler Wetlands Walk,
Fitzsimmons Walk is ideally sited within walking distance
to Whistlers village. Forty-one four-bedroom, three-level
attached chalet residences feature ski-run views of
Whistler and the Blackcomb Mountains.
PERKS Rustic-contemporary residences feature gourmet
kitchens, fireplace-warmed outdoor living rooms, private
hot tubs and plenty of windows to capture the mountain
views. Underground parking keeps cars warmand cre-
ates a pedestrian-focused neighborhood with plenty of
green space. Fitzsimmons Walk will be move-in ready in
time for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
2,541 to 2,888 square feet, priced from $1.9 mil-
lion. 888-932-4114, fitzsimmonswalk.com

WHAT The village at Empire Pass is home to this new res-
idential community of just 37 homes, slated for completion
this fall. Residenceswhich range from two-bedroom
units to four-bedroom penthousesfeature open floor
plans with gourmet kitchens, expansive walls of windows,
spa baths, and even an optional bunk room that sleeps four.
PERKS Residents enjoy the use of a cozy great room, fam-
ily room and a lively pub, plus a firepit and spa pool situat-
ed just steps from the slopes. Residences showcase a fresh
take on alpine design and feature an ultra-luxe palette of
finishes and fixtures; common spaces were designed by
acclaimed interior designer Barclay Butera.
1,749 to 3,017 square feet, priced from $2.31 mil-
lion to $6 million. Prices include the full Talisker Club initial
membership fee. flagstaffatempirepass.com

WHAT Perched high above Jackson Hole, atop East Gros
ventre Butte, the architect-designed custom homes at
Amangani follow an architectural framework that pre-
scribes hip roofs that follow the pitch of the hillside slopes,
wood siding, rock bases and a palette of natural materials
to complement the high-country surroundings. Living
spaces are expansive and feature clean lines, high vaulted
ceilings and neutral earth tones, while floor-to-ceiling win-
dows capture the spectacular mountain views.
PERKS Homeowners enjoy all of the services offered at the
world-class Amangani resort, including use of the heated
infinity pool, spa, fitness center and private skiers lounge
at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, plus room
service and daily housekeeping services, and access to
amenities of the nearby Spring Creek Ranch. Part-time
homeowners have the option of placing their property into
a rental program thats fully managed by the resort.
Square footage and pricing varies. 307-734-7333,
amanresorts.com

WHAT Located between Truckee, California, and the
shores of Lake Tahoe, Martis Camp is situated on 2,177
acres forested with towering pines and framed by dramatic
snow-covered peaks. Sprawling custom homesites perch
at elevations ranging from 5,900 to 7,100 feet and border
national forest land, hiking trails or the private Tom Fazio-
designed golf course.
PERKS Membersand their close relatives, toohave
access to all amenities, from The Family Barn, which offers
swimming, bowling lanes, a nostalgic soda fountain and
50-seat theater; to the Camp Lodges spa facilities and fine
dining. And theres private ski accessvia a Doppelmayr
quad liftto Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort.
Cabin homesites from approx.
1
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1
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priced from the low $400,000s; estate homesites from 1.25
acres, priced from $500,000. 800-721-9005, martiscamp.com

WHAT Twenty-four residences located on one of the last
slopeside, ski-in/ski-out sites on Mammoth Mountainjust
steps from Bridges Run. Designed to achieve LEED Silver
certification, the residenceswhich include two master
bedrooms with large ensuite baths, a guest bedroom with
sitting area, four-and-a-half baths, and a media/
entertainment roomshowcase striking contemporary
design rendered in an inviting palette of organic materials.
PERKS Built into a steep slope, the residences were
designed to maximize privacyand views of the Sherwin
Mountains from floor-to-ceiling windows on all three lev-
els. Planned amenities include an impressive private fit-
ness center, owners lounge and lobby. A short ride away
is the Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center, complete with
45 km of groomed trails that meander around Twin Lakes
and the Lakes Basin.
3,000 square feet, priced from the low $2 millions.
866-926-0296, altisatmammoth.com

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WHAT Ultra-luxe, customized attached residences---a
new, more affordable option in The Ritz-Carlton, Dove
Mountain community---all with views of the Catalina and
Tortolita Mountains.
PERKS Concierge service, personalized home manage-
ment, landscaping, housekeeping, valet, catering and
room service from the resort, plus access to tennis, dining
and the new Ritz-Carlton Golf Club featuring a Jack
Nicklaus-designed golf course. Purchase incentives
include an $87,500 price discount, golf membership and
$75,000 to be used for options and upgrades, club dues
and HOA fees, a neighborhood electric vehicle, or hotel
and spa charges.
1,950-, 2,300- and 2,700-square-foot residences,
priced from $1.26 million to $1.67 million. 520-572-2700,
theresidencesdovemountain.com


WHAT Seventy-eight two-, three- and four-bedroom ski-
in/ski-out fractional-ownership residences with Sierra
Nevada mountain and valley views, located mid-mountain
at Northstar Resort. Dedicated club amenities, Tahoe
Mountain Club membership and access to The Ritz-
Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe, resort services are included.
PERKS Ski valet, dedicated concierge services and twice-
daily housekeeping, plus access to The Ritz-Carlton
resorts restaurants and 17,000-square-foot spa, golf at
Coyote Moon and Old Greenwood, and access to the
village at Northstar via a new gondola.
1,533 to 2,658 square feet;
1
/12 deeded interest
priced from the low $200,000s. 877-593-8880, ritzcarlton
destinationclub.com

WHAT More than a century ago, The Kootenai was a pri-
vate retreat for two of the countrys wealthiest mining
icons. Today, its 10 original log cabins, barn and lodge
have been painstakingly restored, and 32 new four- to five-
bedroom cabin homes have been added, creating a new
community rich in history.
PERKS Homes feature hardwood floors, craggy rock fire-
places, beamed ceilings and spacious decks, plus state-
of-the-art appliances and computerized lighting systems.
Residents enjoy access to an on-site museum, fitness
center, heated pool, croquet court, and the fully restored
Kootenai Lodgecomplete with a walk-up ice cream win-
dow. A nature center offers programs from mammal track-
ing to birdwatching safaris, and an on-site concierge and
outdoor recreation director can arrange anything from lux-
ury camping trips to catered in-cabin dinners.
3,800 to 6,300 square feet, priced from $2 million
unfurnished to $7 million fully furnished. 406-837-3000,
thekootenai.com

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antique log cabins
and new cabin
homes on the
shores of Swan
Lake. Priced from
$2 million.

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Aspen Ias Iong enjoyed an eIevated status among mountain communities.
^ot surprisingIy, tIen, as tIe decIining worId economy Ied to a widespread drop in reaI estate vaIues,
Aspen was one ol tIe Iast to leeI tIe ellects and wiII be one ol tIe lirst to rebound, observes re-
spected IocaI reaItor ]osIua SasIove, president ol Iuxury reaI estate company ]osIua & Co.
SasIove sees tIe current market as a very good time to buy in Aspen, tIanks to prices tIat are more
relIective ol 2005. As a resuIt, tIe Aspen market, Ie says, is accessibIe to more peopIe tIan in tIe re-
cent past. Moving into tIe summer season, SasIove sees inventory buiIding beyond 200 singIe-lamiIy
residences at prices ranging lrom S!.!5 miIIion to S60 miIIion, witI tIe average condo saIes price at S!.6
miIIion (up lrom S!.5 miIIion a year ago) and tIe average singIe-lamiIy Iome saIes price at S5.S miIIion
(down lrom S6.3 miIIion, a ligure skewed by a 29-percent drop in transactions). As signilicant as tIe
price adjustments is tIe sIilt SasIove sees in tIe mindset ol seIIers. TIey are Iooking lor cIean, quick-
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from Wagner Park in the heart of town,
these fully appointed fractional residences
offer three bedrooms and range from
1,900 to 2,200 square feet. Perks include
a rooftop terrace lounge, the on-premise
Brexi Brasserie, and soon to come at the new
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billion-dollar facelift includes the addition
of this 152-room, ski-in/ski-out contem-
porary lodge-style condo residence hotel.
The ultra-luxe, LEED-registered viceroy
Snowmass will offer fine dining, spa serv-
ices, a ski valet and interiors designed by
Jean-Michel Gathy. Wholly owned private
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Fifty-seven whole-owner-
ship, one-, two- and three-bedroom con-
dominium units comprise the LEED-
certified Hotel Terras two phases, the sec-
ond of which is nearly sold out. Owners
have the option of renting all or a portion
of their unit to hotel guests, and enjoy ac-
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trattoria Osteria to the rooftop Chill Spa to
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north of the Town Square, this peaceful
refuge is home to sprawling ranch parcels
ranging in size from 35 to 100+ acres
each. Homeowners enjoy spectacular
Teton views, abundant wildlife and blue-
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claves single-family home lots, hand-
hewn cabins and townhomes are situated
to maximize views of three mountain
ranges, plus numerous adjacent creeks,
ponds and a lake. Amenities range from
an 18-hole Tom Fazio golf course (in win-
ter, its the valleys premier Nordic ski fa-
cilityj to an alpine club with ski concierge
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propertys limited number of 35- to 53-acre
ranch sites were carefully chosen for their
privacy and minimal impact on the sur-
rounding riparian corridor, forests and
meadows that are home to abundant
wildlife. Private world-class trout fishing;
Gros ventre and Snake River access;
views of the Jackson Hole Mountain Re-
sort, Teton Range and Yellowstone Na-
tional Park; and easy access to town are
just a few of the draws.
WitI more tIan 97 percent ol tIe
area protected as nationaI or state Iand, and mucI ol tIe
remainder sIeItered by scenic easements, ]ackson ollers an
arguabIy unsurpassed quaIity ol Iile. Most ol wIat is Ielt Ias
aIready been deveIoped, notes Dave Spackman, associate
broker at SotIebys !nternationaI PeaIty. We dont Iave big
deveIopers, nor a Iot ol specuIative buiIding. WIat ]ackson
does Iave, Ie continues, is tIe Grand Tetons, YeIIowstone,
and aII tIe outdoor activities you can tIink ol, witI moun-
tains, streams, wide open spaces, an abundance ol wiIdIile,
and no poIIution, aII in a tax-lriendIy state witI a budget sur-
pIus, lavorabIe estate-pIanning statutes, and Iow taxes.
TIe resuIt, says Spackman, is tIat we are actuaIIy doing
pretty weII compared to most markets. ^onetIeIess, Ie ac-
knowIedges tIat ]ackson is deliniteIy oll in terms ol number
ol saIes. CurrentIy, it is a buyers market, a great time to buy.
Prices are down, some seIIers are motivated, and we Iave a rea-
sonabIy good inventory.
Adds CIayton Andrews, executive vice president and C!O
lor tIe mountain region at SotIebys !nternationaI PeaIty,
TIeres been an uptick compared to tIe prior tIree to six
montIs, primariIy because interest rates lor singIe-lamiIy
Iomes Iave dropped to tIe 5-percent range witI good
credit. Pates are 2 to 3 percent IigIer lor condos or raw
Iand. AItIougI average saIes prices lor singIe-lamiIy Iomes
appear at lirst gIance to Iave increased dramaticaIIy so lar
tIis year to S2.4 miIIion lrom S!.5 miIIion in 200S, Andrews
notes tIat tIe numbers are skewed because more saIes are
Iappening at tIe IigIer end. Prices wiII probabIy end up !0
to !5 percent down lrom Iast year, and about 20 percent
down lor condos.
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Located in nearby Ketchum,
this European-inspired residence resort
consists of just 12 fully furnished, 1,900-
plus-square-foot fractional-ownership res-
idences, each with soaring ceilings, two
spacious master suites, marble bathrooms,
gourmet kitchens and spectacular moun-
tain views. A full complement of resort
services and amenities includes a heated
rooftop pool, on-site spa and fitness center.
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the northern edge of the Sun valley resort,
this enclave of 30 homesites is bordered
by the new nine holes of the Sun valley
golf course, open space and a regional
bike/hike trail. Homesites range in size
from one acre to 1.7 acres and are sited
to take maximum advantage of views.
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TIe current economic downturn couId be seen as an exceIIent opportunity lor tIose
wIo couId previousIy onIy dream ol owning a pIace in tIe Sun VaIIey area. ! beIieve its a great time to buy,
says PameIa Goetz, associate broker witI SotIebys !nternationaI PeaIty Sun VaIIey. TIere is a Iot ol good in-
ventory to cIoose lrom, pricing is tIe best it Ias been in some time, and many seIIers are more motivated and
wiIIing to negotiate. TIat goes not onIy lor tIe resort core ol Sun VaIIey proper, KetcIum, Warm Springs
and !IkIorn, but aIso lor communities Iike HaiIey and BeIIevue tIat make up tIe SoutI VaIIey.
Goetz is seeing encouraging signs ol activity across tIe boards. TIere doesnt seem to be a particuIar price
range or property type, sIe observes, just tIose properties tIat represent a good vaIue. OveraII, sIes deli-
niteIy seeing an uptick in properties going under contract, and Web site Iits are up dramaticaIIy. Based on tIe
experience ol Ier 35 years in tIe business, sIe leeIs tIats an indication tIat tIe bottom may linaIIy Iave been
reacIed and tIat tIe market is beginning to pick up. TIis year, sIe says, is a year ol opportunity.
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HistoricaIIy, IigI demand lor a Iimited num-
ber ol properties, aIong witI spectacuIar naturaI beauty and a Iost ol
modern-day resort amenities, Iave aIIowed TeIIurides reaI estate mar-
ket to tIrive even as otIers Iave sullered. So its understandabIe tIat
tIis towns reaI estate experts take a measured view ol tIe worIds re-
cent economic travaiIs. !ts been a cIaIIenging two quarters tIat
began Iast laII, says BiII !andeI, vice president and managing broker
ol Peaks PeaI !state SotIebys !nternationaI PeaIty. But were linaIIy
seeing evidence ol activity in severaI dillerent categories ol property.
CIiel among tIe evidence !andeI ollers are weII-priced ski-in/ski-
out Iomes in Mountain ViIIage, tIe idyIIic, aspen- and spruce-sur-
rounded townsIip just a gondoIa ride up lrom tIe Iistoric Ieart ol town.
TIese, Ie expIains, understandabIy present more compeIIing opportu-
nities tIan sIower-moving vacant Iots or marginaI properties tIat may be perceived as overpriced
reIative to better-quaIity assets. OveraII, prices are down in tIe area, tIougI mucI Iess dramati-
caIIy tIan tIey are nationwide, witI singIe-lamiIy Iomes in Mountain ViIIage currentIy averaging
S4.7S3 miIIion (down a sIade over !2 percent lrom a year ago) based on 50-pIus current Iistings.
TeIIuride Iomes are averaging S2.975 miIIion (down !!.5 percent lrom Iast year), aIso based on 50-
pIus Iistings, and area condos are averaging S!.S5 miIIion (down 7 percent).
TIese markets tend to recover more quickIy tIan urban and suburban markets, !andeI adds,
wIiIe noting tIat Iarger lorces are at work Iere. !l we see a trend ol optimism return to tIe econ-
omy over tIe next tIree montIs, we couId end up Iaving a stronger-tIan-expected summer. But il
tIe economy continues to drag, it may be into tIe Iate tIird and lourtI quarters belore any buoy-
ancy returns and peopIe leeI Iike spending.

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This collection of ultra-luxe
whole-ownership condominium residences,
penthouses and townhomes located at the
base of the ski mountain offers direct ac-
cess to the gondola and lifts 7 and 8 and is
just a short stroll from downtown Tel-
lurides shops and restaurants. Amenities
include 24-hour concierge services, valet
and limo service, a private fitness center,
ski valet and lounge, and a private ski
funicular.
Located a quick gondola ride
up from Mountain village, this auto-free
enclave will, when complete, offer 19 sin-
gle-family homesites and 31 cabins and
condos, all steps from the slopes. Owners
get around in neighborhood electric vehi-
cles (NEvsj and have access to the private
Ridge Clubs spa, fitness center, pool, hot
tubs and sunset deck with fire pit. Home-
sites from $1.8 million to $2.4 million;
3,200- to 4,400-square-foot cabins ap-
prox. $3.6 million.
A true ski-in/ski-out
property in the heart of Mountain village,
Capella Telluride offers 60 two- to four-
bedroom condominium residences, many
with stone fireplaces and private terraces,
and 100 richly appointed and furnished
hotel condominiums, all with access to
world-class amenities including a 5,700-
square-foot spa, gourmet restaurants, a
ski valet, private lounge and ice-skating
rink. --
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Scheduled for completion next spring,
these 88 ski-in/ski-out, sustainably built
modern-lodge-style homes range in size
from studios to four-bedroom residences.
ln addition to a prime location at the base
of Breckenridges Peak 8, planned perks
include an aquatics center, bowling alley,
owners ski lounge and state-of-the-art fit-
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views of
the Continental Divide and Gore Range
frame this enclave of 30 residences, which
range from single-family homes to duplex
and triplex units, each just a short private
shuttle ride from the slopes. Each home is
finished with hand-hewn wood floors,
granite-slab countertops, a dry-stacked
stone hearth, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrig-
erator and hot tub. Priced from the high
$900,000s. --

Nearly half of this 192-acre
ranch has been preserved as open space;
on the other half are duplex homes, 2,400-
to 2,800-square-foot single-family cabins,
and homesites with views of the Gore and
Ten Mile Ranges. Outdoor adventure is
just steps away on the private lake, exten-
sive trails and the Blue River. Available
homesites from .4 to 1.03 acres, priced
from $296,000.
Situated west ol tIe Great Divide,
Summit County Ias earned itseIl tIe nickname CoIorados
pIaygroundand lor good reason. TIe county boasts a
quartet ol renowned ski areas (ArapaIoe Basin, Brecken-
ridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone), two idyIIic recre-
ationaI reservoirs (!ake DiIIon and Green Mountain), and
more tIan 60S square miIes ol scenic beauty. Better stiII,
because it Iacks some ol tIe IigI-proliIe gIamour ol tIe
Pocky Mountain Wests otIer eIite resort communities, tIe
area seems to be weatIering tIe economic storms lar better
tIan some, according to HeatIer Wood, managing broker
at Cornerstone PeaI !state Company. AItIougI saIes are
down more tIan 50 percent over Iast year, lorecIosures are
Iow and prices in most subdivisions Iavent dropped more
tIan a lew percentage points, sIe says. And tIe inventory
is remaining reIativeIy Iow at S.4! percent. !nventory beIow
!0 percent is normaI and IeaItIy lor a reaI estate market.
TIats good news lor seIIers, but maybe not lor buyers.
But Summit Countys prices seem remarkabIy allordabIe
compared to otIer mountain communities, witI singIe-lam-
iIy Iomes year-to-date averaging a sIade over SS00,000 and
condos going lor just under S444,000. TIere are some great
deaIs and very motivated seIIers, says Wood. !m seeing
more buyers get tIe prices tIey want or getting otIer com-
pensation lrom seIIers Iike lees and transler taxes paid. And,
sIe concIudes, tIe upbeat trend wiII onIy continue. TIe na-
tionaI news is more and more positive about tIe economic
lorecast, and tIe CoIorado economy is among tIe top live
nationaI economies aIready sIowing signs ol recovering lrom
tIis downturn. Buyer conlidence is returning. ! tIink tIe
turnaround is on tIe verge ol Iappening.

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Green
two-bedroom townhomes (priced from the
$600,000sj and three-bedroom penthouses
(priced from $795,000j will feature solar
panels, low-flow plumbing fixtures,
ENERGY STAR appliances, low-E windows
and low-vOC paints, plus radiant in-floor
heating and cozy fireplaces. Penthouse
rooftop decks offer views of Lake Dillon,
Frisco Marina, Mt. Royal, Peak One and
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Slated to open
in the winter of 2010, this mid-mountain
resort will offer eighty-one 1,200- to 6,900-
square-foot mountain Craftsman-style
residences with private balconies, scenic
views, high-end kitchens and luxurious
master bathrooms; 49 residences will be
offered fully furnished. Residents will have
access to all Montage resort amenities, in-
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Comprising 201 individually
owned accommodations, from studios to a
six-bedroom suite, Dakota Mountain Lodge
is located at the base of the new Frostwood
Gondola at The Canyons and offers true
ski-in/ski-out access, plus perks like the
16,000-square-foot Golden Door Spa,
Spruce restaurant, ski valet, kids camp and
more. From 360 to 5,600 square feet, priced
from the mid $400,000s to just under $6
million.
Located slopeside
at Deer valley, the St. Regis, Deer Crest
slated to open this fallwill feature 26 pri-
vate residences, 67 condominium hotel
suites, 181 luxury guest rooms and suites,
and a host of five-star amenities, including
a funicular, a val dlsere-style ski beach,
24-hour butler service, a 14,000-square-
foot Remde spa and pools, a Jean-
Georges vongerichten fine dining restaurant
and interiors by David Easton. Priced from
$2.5 million. ---
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Park Citys labuIous weatIer,
cIarming main street, worId-cIass ski areas and cIose
proximity to downtown SaIt !ake City may expIain wIy it
took a wIiIe lor tIe economys downturn to Iit tIis
mountain town. Signs ol a sIump became apparent dur-
ing Iast laIIs aIways sIow mud season and reaIIy took
IoId tIis past winter, according to Sean Matyja, a reaItor
witI PrudentiaI LtaI PeaI !state. StiII, Ie points out,
PeopIe deliniteIy want to buy in Park City, but tIeyve
just been IoIding oll.
Matyja sees signs ol improvement, tIougI. !ts a
IigI-end, Iow-end tIing at tIe moment, Ie says. At tIe
IigI end, tIere Iave been a coupIe ol notabIe saIes. Mitt
Pomney Iad a !0,000-square-loot Iuxury Iome Iere tIat
just soId lor around S5 miIIion. And ski-in/ski-out condos
at premier Iocations are seIIing at pretty IigI prices: S!
miIIion lor a two-bedroom, S!.5 miIIion lor a tIree-bed-
room. And at tIe Iow end, entry-IeveI or allordabIe tIree-
or lour-bedroom Iomes or townIomes !0 minutes lrom
tIe sIopes Iave been moving quite weII in tIe S350,000-
to-S500,000 range.
WIatever tIe price point, says Matyja, its an exceIIent
time to buy. ]ust a coupIe ol years ago, peopIe were jump-
ing over eacI otIer to buy sometIing Iere. A Iot ol peopIe
bougIt on spec. ^ow, tIeyre motivated to seII, a year on
tIe market lor a Iome is not out ol tIe ordinary, and you
can get some great properties at Iower prices tIan tIey
were [originaIIy] bougIt lor. TIougI were a smaII, reIa-
tiveIy scarce market, ! tIink weII stiII Iave an abundance
ol inventory tIrougI next winter.

Park Citys first Build Green
Utah-certified residential project, Tahoma
is a new development of 2,800-square-
foot townhomes centrally located between
Main Street, Park City Mountain Resort
and Deer valley Resort. By car, youre less
than three minutes from all three. Another
benefit: nearby are numerous trailheads
that tie into the large trail system that ex-
tends throughout the Park City and Deer
valley area.
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Tennis, swimming, cross-country
skiing, fly-fishing and a Tom Weiskopf-designed
golf course are a few of the perks that come
with these single-family custom homesites,
each ranging from one-third of an acre to an
acre, and all with mountain views. Single-family
club homesranging from 2,300 to 4,000
square feetdesigned by Locati Architects are
also available. Homesites priced from approx.
$195,000 to $499,000; club homes priced from
$785,000.
ln addition to
homesites and cabins, The Club at Spanish
Peaks is now offering a ski-in/out, golf-in/out,
49-residence lodge, scheduled for completion in
late 2010. Just steps away are an award-winning
Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course and two ski
lifts that lead to 300 acres of private skiingplus
private access to 5,512 more acres at Big Sky
Resort and Moonlight Basin. Lodge residences
from 1,300 to 5,000 square feet, priced from
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TIe Big Sky Pesort and its Iistoric gateway ol Bozeman present Iome buyers witI a weaItI
ol opportunities. ^ow is a very good time to buy, says Vivian BridaIam, broker-owner ol TIe CoIIection SotIebys
!nternationaI PeaIty in Bozeman. !l a buyer is committed, Ie can negotiate some great deaIs. !nterest rates are at
Iistoric Iows, and tIis ollers a great opportunity to buy a speciaI Iouse at a great price witI great linancing.
BridaIam isnt exaggerating tIe vaIue to be lound Iere. TIe average price lor a singIe-lamiIy Iome on Iess tIan
an acre in tIe Bozeman area is S2S7,6S3compared to more tIan S32S,000 Iast year. Homes are averaging just
!25 days on tIe market and seIIing lor 95 percent ol tIeir asking prices. Condos are bringing 97 percent ol tIeir
Iist prices, seIIing in !7S days lor an average ol S202,437 (down lrom S23S,260 a year ago).
WitI sucI bargains to be Iad, its understandabIe tIat BridaIam beIieves tIat a turnaround is starting to Iap-
pen. Yet, sIe aIso acknowIedges tIat saIes tIis year are down by 73 percent lor Iouses and 49 percent lor condos.
More expensive Iistings, sIe says, are experiencing tIe greatest dillicuIties. TIe brigIt spots are aII beIow
S300,000, sIe says. At tIe IigI end ol tIe market, tIere is a Iack ol interest.
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Perched
above the banks of Gore Creek, within
walking distance of the Eagle Bahn Gon-
dola, these 45 fully furnished, fractional-
ownership residences range from two- to
four-bedroom homes and come with the
Ritzs legendary service and amenities.
Luxe touches include gourmet kitchens,
fireplaces, and master bathrooms with
heated floors. 1,300 to 2,874 square feet;
1
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This private,
gated eco-friendly communitys 11 moun-
tain-modern, single-family homes will
range from four to five bedrooms and 3,800
to 5,100 square feet and are Built Green
Colorado and ENERGY STAR certified,
thanks to a host of sustainable features.
Just 226 steps away (yes, they countedj
are the restaurants and shops at Riverwalk
at Edwards, as well as a theater and fitness
club. Priced from $1.595 million to $2.5 mil-
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A recent $100-million reno-
vation of one of vail villages first resort
condominiums has yielded a new 50,000-
square-foot penthouse floor featuring 17
large, ultra-luxe condos ranging from two
to five bedrooms, each with private eleva-
tor access and views of the Gore Range
and vail ski area. Owners enjoy access to
resort amenities ranging from outdoor
heated pools and a fitness center to on-
site spa services and dining. Priced from
$3.4 million. --
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TIougI it opened just 47
years ago, VaiI enjoys a truIy eIevated status. Boasting
tIe nations Iargest singIe ski mountain, rated tops by
many devoted skiers, itaIong witI nearby Beaver
Creek, wIicI opened in !9S0ollers a muItitude ol
year-round attractions. TIe area weatIered tIe sav-
ings-and-Ioan crisis ol tIe !9S0s, and IocaI reaItor B.
Susan PycIeI, brancI broker at SIiler SmitI & !ramp-
ton PeaI !state in VaiI, sees tIose times as a bigger
cIaIIenge tIan tIe current downturn. ^ow is tIe
time to be buying, sIe says, because prices Iave solt-
ened, interest rates are Iow, more cIoices exist, and
tIere is Iess competition among buyers. Her coIIeague
in Beaver Creek, Amy Dorsey, brancI broker at SIiler
and 2009 president ol tIe CoIorado Association ol Pe-
aItors, concurs: Many buyers leeI tIis is tIe lirst time
in years tIey may be abIe to get a deaI in our market.
WIiIe Dorsey sees many lirst-time Iome buyers Iook-
ing at tIe Iow end ol tIe market in Beaver Creek, PycIeI
stresses tIat wIat is seIIing in VaiI are quaIity, price, Io-
cation, Iocation and Iocation, sIe says. TIe core areas
cIose to skiing IistoricaIIy IoId tIeir vaIue. TIougI
loIks are wiIIing to pay a premium lor VaiI properties, av-
erage seIIing prices are down, lrom just over S4.! miIIion
lor a singIe-lamiIy residence in 200S to just under S3.3
miIIion tIis year. MeanwIiIe, rising prices on new condo
ollerings Iave Ied to an eye-opening sIilt lrom around
S!.9 miIIion Iast year to aImost S2.7 miIIion tIis year.
AII in aII, tIen, signs bode weII lor tIe luture.
Dorsey anticipates a good strong seIIing market in
Beaver Creek wIen tIe ski season begins in ^ovem-
ber. Adds PycIeI, We remain positive about our vaI-
ued product: tIe greatest ski mountain in tIe worId.

Three- and four-

bedroom fractional-ownership residences,
ranging from 2,300 to more than 3,000
square feet, are filled with luxe touches,
from designer furniture and state-of-the-art
integrated electronics systems to marble
baths, slab-granite countertops and large
balconies. Plus, theres a luxury SUv waiting
in the garage, a concierge to make dinner
reservations and full membership benefits
at The Club at Cordillera. --
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Steamboat caIIs itseIl Ski Town LSA, a moniker weII earned by its aIpine-
quaIity sIopes, worId-cIass resorts, and OIympic medaIists wIo caII it Iome. But anotIer strong draw at
tIe moment is tIat its a buyers market, witI a Iarge suppIy ol properties on tIe market and some ter-
rilic deaIs, says Pam Vanatta, broker associate/co-owner at PrudentiaI Steamboat PeaIty. SIes seeing
a variety ol properties seIIing rigIt now, especiaIIy wIen tIeir prices come down to 20 percent beIow
market vaIue, witI singIe-lamiIy Iomes in tIe lirst quarter ol tIis year averaging S79!,395.
TIe market sIowdown since tIe Iast quarter ol 200S Ias Ied many seIIers ol IigI-end Iomes to dra-
maticaIIy discount tIeir properties, wIicI is making tIe pIone ring, says Vanatta. TIere are lewer rings,
Iowever, lor tIe condo marketwIere lirst-quarter 2009 prices averaged S695,000wIicI, sIe adds,
is lIooded witI inventory because tIe second-Iome buyer is reIuctant to invest rigIt now. !ts a diller-
ent story lor lirst-time Iome buyers, says Vanatta, witI interest rates at Iistoric Iows. SucI rates Iave
many peopIe relinancing tIeir existing Iomes, wIicI wiII lree up capitaI to purcIase investment prop-
erties, sIe says. Optimism seems to be returning to tIe market. SIowings and contracts Iave been in-
creasing since ]anuary and, says Vanatta, we anticipate tIe summer to be very busy.

Bordering the Steamboat Ski Area and sur-
rounded by National Forest land, this 1,216-
acre mountainside community is home to a
900-acre wildlife preserve and just 63 five-
acre homesites priced from $1.4 million.
Amenities include a community lodge, guest
cabin, barn and membership at Catamount
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Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf
course and overlooking Fish Creek, home-
siteswhich range from .44 acres to 1.6
acresoffer cross-country ski-in/ski-out
access (for Steamboat Ski Touring Center
membersj, border the fairways, offer
creek frontage or feature big ski mountain
and south valley views. Lots priced from
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Absolute musts for a living
room include a conversation-friendly grouping of furniture
a mix of couches and chairs, depending on the space, a cof-
fee table and an interesting side table or two, says Shaw. ln
this particular living room, explains Crawford, we chose a
relatively inexpensive couch and chairs from Room & Board
and splurged on a gorgeous acacia-wood coffee table and
side table (which doubles as a stoolj by Tucker Robbins.
When it comes to
choosing a rug, simple is best, says Crawford. You dont
need a fancy Oriental rug; its just important to have some-
thing on the floor, so choose a casual covering, like a plain
sisal rug with a leather border. Here, the designers used one
of their favorites: the Mandala rug by Madeline Weinrib. lts
a cotton flat weave and comes in almost every color imagi-
nable, says Shaw, and we really love it because its so dif-
ferent from what you typically see in Colorado.
Lighting is so important, says Craw-
ford, and pairing a floor lamp with table lamps is best.
Try topping a console with two table lamps, positioning
two floor lamps behind a couch, or placing a table lamp
on a side table between two chairs. And as for block-
ingor letting innatural light? With a view like this,
you can get away with no window treatments, but as a
rule, drapes are ideal, says Shaw. You can stack them
outside the window frame so they wont block the view,
and they really warm up a room.
Less is more
when it comes to outdoor living spaces, says Shaw, but if
theres room, its smart to designate spaces for relaxing, din-
ing and entertaining. Keep it clean and minimal and ensure
that the pieces you select reflect the homes architecture,
she says. The designers outdoor furniture picks include
Smith & Hawken, Holly Hunt, CB2 and West Elm. When it
comes to accessorizing, Crawford loves lanterns and a few
colorful throw pillows that the designers cover themselves
with indoor/outdoor fabric by Trina Turk for Schumacher.
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your Iome in a solt market, lirst impressions are especiaIIy
important. HeIping your Iome Iook its best doesnt Iave to
be dillicuIt or expensive, say interior designers Pobyn SIaw
and Victoria Crawlord ol TeIIuride-based Tweed !nteriors
(tweedinteriors.com). !n lact, wIen it comes to staging your
Iome, Iess is more. You reaIIy onIy need to stage main Iiv-
ing spaces and bedrooms, expIains SIaw. WIen it comes
to tIe kitcIen and batIrooms, tIe key is decIuttering. !ts
tIe lixtures tIat seII tIese spaces, so you want tIem to
stand out and speak lor tIemseIves, SIaw adds. !l you cant
resist adding a lew new pieces, ensure tIat tIeyre appro-
priate to tIe styIe ol your Iome. Dont personaIize too
mucI, SIaw cautions. !ven il you Iove coIor, stick to neu-
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RUG We love any rug by Madeline
Weinrib because her designs are so
unique and come in a wide range of
colors, says Shaw. The reversible,
handwoven Song cotton carpet
is shown here in khaki and red.

SlDE CHAlR Eames chairs are

wonderful for a family room,
Shaw says. Theyre kid-friendly,
super comfy and they dont take
up a lot of room. Available at
Design Within Reach,
TABLE LAMP Jamie Young lamps
are great because you can cus-
tomize them to coordinate with any
room, says Crawford. There are
so many different bases that can be
paired with shades in any color, style and
material, from wood to metal to fabric.

BEDDlNG John Robshaw bedding is so much

more interesting than your run-of-the-mill bed-
spread or duvet, says
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patterns to mix and match.
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family-oriented, says Crawford. By squaring off the furni-
ture arrangement, the designers were able to make the
most of the large space. Were big fans of the square,
says Shaw. lt just tends to suit most spaces best. To fill
the space, Shaw and Crawford chose Mitchell Gold + Bob
Williams couches, patterned side chairs, and two large cof-
fee tables. lts not like us to do everything from one ven-
dor, says Shaw, but here it just worked. The designers
did mix things up, though, with walnut Eames chairs that
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Before spending on new
accessories, take a look at what you already have, suggest
Shaw and Crawford. Really nice books always look great
on a coffee table, says Shaw, who also recommends
grouping like objects in threes. Three things are more
interesting than one, and selecting like objects keeps the
grouping from appearing messy, she explains. l like find-
ing recycled objects like old colored glass mason jars and
filling them with items l find in the house. While the
designers love incorporating organic materials, they keep
plants to a minimum, opting for an elegant orchid or per-
haps a simple monochromatic floral arrangement.
Artwork is a really important and
often neglected element of a rooms design, says
Crawford, but that doesnt mean you have to go out and
purchase expensive oil paintings. For instant art, she
recommends framing pieces of interesting wallpaper and
hanging a grouping on the wall. lve even found leather
remnants with contrast stitching and framed those, she
says. Here in the West, there are so many great photo-
graphers, so try framing a few prints in matching black
frames. Even old postcards, framed and hung in a
grouping, can make a big impact for little cost.
Sometimes its just about recycling a bit.
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lf you dont have a beautiful bed
like the Oly Studio version pictured here, fear not. You can
achieve a similar look with a headboardwhich you can uphol-
ster in any fabric imaginableand a tailored bedskirt to cover
the bed frame, Crawford says. Dont have a headboard? Get
the look with a grouping of pillowsEuro shams against the
wall, then king-size pillows, then a few throw pillows or a bolster,
the designers recommend. Something needs to be on the wall
above the bed, too, adds Crawford, whether it be a large mir-
ror, a grouping of plates, or even an empty window frame.
lf you have a king-
size bed, its best to place a table on each side and top each
one with a lamp, says Crawford. lts OK if they match, but we
like to mix male and female tables and/or lamps. Perhaps
one table is round and one is square, but both are made from
the same material. Or you might select two stainless-steel
lamps: a female version with a rounded base and white shade
and a male version that looks more like a desk lamp. The
designers also recommend seatinga bench or chairsat the
foot of the bed and, if space allows, a dresser, desk and chair.
Adding a rug is a great way to
pull the look together, says Crawford. lf you have wood
floors, its a must, but an area rug can even work over wall-to-
wall carpeting. The designers recommend adding window
coverings that can provide privacy. lf youre going to use a
busy print, its important to repeat it somewhere else in the
room to tie the look together, says Shaw, who suggests cov-
ering the front of an accent pillow or two with the pricier drap-
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A strong indoor/outdoor connec-
tion is one of Pa Gomos defining characteristics. ln the living room (rightj,
the transition to the outdoor patio is made with a series of retractable win-
dows. Just inside is an intimate seating area; outside, but still under
coverand heated by radiant heatersis a dining table and outdoor
kitchen, complete with a wood-burning pizza oven. Flagstone floors set in
a random pattern create continuity, easing the transition from inside to out.
- Buyers who come to Grayhead tend to spend at least half of
their time living outdoorssunning, watching the storms come and go,
cooking and entertaining, says Catsman. Retractable walls are very attrac-
tive to them because they can open the house up in the morning and leave
it that way until they go to bed. And of course, buyers are always drawn to
an outdoor kitchen outfitted with professional-grade appliances.
in SIana, a soutIern Alrican
diaIect. !ts an appropriate name lor tIis Iome percIed on tIe side ol Hawn Mountain
in TeIIurides GrayIead deveIopment. !rom tIis vantage above tIe San MigueI Canyon,
views stretcI lrom tIe !izard Head WiIderness area to tIe San MigueI Mountains and
are punctuated by tIe OpIir ^eedIes, PiIot Knob, SunsIine Mountain and WiIson Peak.
CIients wIo tour Pa Gomo comment tIat tIe Iouse and tIe views rivaI eacI otIer,
says Iisting agent Steve Catsman, and more olten tIan not, tIe Iouse wins.
TIe Iomes owners came to arcIitect ]ack Snow ol PKD ArcIitects in searcI ol a
work ol art. And so, ratIer tIan starting witI a typicaI mountain Iome and adding a twist
to it, says Snow, ! designed a scuIpture tIat made sense on tIis Iot and lor tIese cIients.
A series ol separate pods connected by bridges, Pa Gomo is an interpIay between Ieavy
and IigIt. Heavy stones Iarvested lrom tIe site interconnect witI IigIter, curved rool
eIements and sIoped waIIs ol gIass, grand pubIic spaces are baIanced by intimate spots,
and indoors and outdoors interact at every turn to create a dynamic work ol art.
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A series of bridges serves as connectors between the pods that
house Pa Gomos living spaces. l have a thumbnail sketch of a view from a bridge to the mountains beyond,
says Snow. lt stuck and the design grew from it. The master suite (belowj is accessed via a glass bridge thats
surrounded by water and literally suspended over the pond. As clients approach the suite, l can see the antici-
pation build, says Catsman, because through the doorway, they catch a glimpse of the rooms walls of glass
and the pond just beyond. Then, as they enter the room, theyre treated to views of Lizard Head and Wilson Peak.

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ter bedroom, youre literally floating about a foot
above the water, says Snow of the sleeping area,
which is cantilevered over the pond. The win-
dows extend from floor to ceiling, so you really feel
like youre on the water. Many of the architec-
tures themes and shapes are echoed in the
homes custom furniture, like this mahogany bed,
which was designed by RKD lnside. We made a
conscious effort to create furniture that feels like
its a part of the home without looking redundant
and hotel-like, Snow says. Unique details like
these, adds Catsman, are irresistible to buyers.
Buyers love interesting details and quality
craftsmanship, and the master suite is a great example of what theyre looking
for, says Catsman. Everything is custom. The bathroom features Durango
travertine tile, a glass-enclosed shower and a sunken tub positioned next to
floor-to-ceiling windows to create the illusion of bathing al fresco. An exterior
stone wall extends into the room, furthering the indoor/outdoor connection.
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When a home has views like this, buy-
ers plan to spend a lot of time outside, says Catsman. ln this market, they
tend to prefer a more natural lookthink water features, tasteful hardscaping
and native wildflowersso all the landscaping here needed to do was com-
plement the natural surroundings. Working with Land Designs by Ellison,
Snow designed the hardscapesa thoughtful mix of expansive entertaining
spaces and intimate spots, like the breakfast patio aboveto blend into the
natural landscape. We minimized the vocabulary of the landscape, sticking to
a blend of grasses and some flower and moss beds, he says. We took great
pains to make it hard to distinguish disturbed from undisturbed land.
The kitchen (leftj was designed to accommodate two cooks and their
guests, says Snow. A serving barcomplete with an integrated sink thats great for serving bever-
agesallows guests to be in the kitchen without getting in the way. A food-preparation area features
a sink and dishwasherone of two in the kitchenwhile a larger main sink is ideal for bigger tasks.
- Most of the luxury home buyers l work with like to entertain, so theyre really into
kitchens, Catsman says. They want wide-open spaces equipped with the most high-tech appli-
ances available. Theyre looking for multiple sinks, two dishwashers, high-end appliancesany-
thing to add to the rooms efficiency and wow factor. Buyers also like to see kitchens that arent
just functional but that offer entertainment areas, too. Dedicated counter space with barstools and
little areas to visit are a big plus. This particular kitchen even features a flat-screen Tv that pops out
of a custom mahogany cabinet, which adds to the entertainment factor.

Listing Price: $20.5 million
Listing Broker: Steve Catsman,
Telluride Real Estate Corporation,
970-728-6629, catsman.com
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lRRESlSTlBLE DETAlLS \ith svccpin, vicvs ol Montanas \hitclish Lakc, \hitclish Mountain Fcsort, Bad Fock
Canyon and thc Svan Fan,c as a backdrop, its littlc vondcr that this vatcrlront homc vas dcsi,ncd vith thc outdoors
in mind. Situatcd on 20 sccludcd acrcs in a ,atcd community, this custom homc ollcrs cxpansivc stonc patios, bcauti-
lul pcrcnnial ,ardcns and acccss to \hitclish Lakc. Thc 9,031-squarc-loot opcn lloor plandcsi,ncd lor cntcrtainin,
and to capturc vicvslcaturcs a ,ourmct kitchcn cquippcd vith top-ol-thc-linc applianccs, a mastcr suitc complctc
vith a cozy lircplacc, brcaklast bar, valk-in closcts, ]acuzzi tub and a shovcr/stcam room, and a scparatc ,ucst vin,
vith thrcc bcdroom suitcs. Othcr spccial lcaturcs includc custom built-in aldcr cabinctry, knotty ccdar ccilin,s vith lo,
acccnts, a homc thcatcr, Vanta,c li,htin, systcm and, pcrlcct lor chilly Montana mornin,s, radiant in-lloor hcatin,.
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