The sprawling home uses natural materials in keeping with the parkitecture style.
Historic lodges in America’s national parks owe much of their character to the use of native wood and stone in an architectural style nicknamed “parkitecture.” Structures built in the early days of parks such as Yosemite and Yellowstone were defined by a rustic, handcrafted look intended to fit into the country’s spectacular landscapes.
The same could be said of a sprawling ski resort located on a remote point overlooking Bachelor Gulch in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Built in 2005, the house 352 Tall Timber Road in Bachelor Gulch Village embraces the principles of parkitecture, featuring natural materials inside and out.
Wood and stone are used extensively throughout the more than 10,000 square feet of interior space.
“The finishes are stunning,” says listing agent Catherine Jones Coburn of Slifer, Smith & Frampton Real Estate. “You couldn’t replace this house today. It has beautiful barrel ceilings on the lower level, copper accents throughout and a heated powder room, making it suitable for year-round operation.
The main level’s floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning south-facing views of Bachelor Gulch as well as mountain views of Vail Ski Resort. “It’s very unusual to have views of both the ski slopes and the Gore Range,” Coburn says.
The kitchen island is a comfortable place for breakfast or a snack.
The home has seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms – eight full and three half – in an impressive 10,282 square feet of interior. An array of large living spaces allow for large gatherings, with many equipped with fireplaces for a cozy touch. The bedrooms are located on all three levels.
On the upper level, the master suite has its own wing with a private deck, outdoor wood-burning fireplace and hot tub, as well as a private spa-like bathroom. Views of the vast mountain landscape from the wide windows that wrap around the edges of the room give the impression of a secluded lookout.
The lower level family room offers a place for relaxed gatherings.
A heated patio accessible at the foot of the slopes leads to a “ski room” equipped with a hammam and a fitness area.
Thanks to the extensive layout, amenity spaces are plentiful, including a games room, home theater, climate-controlled stone wine cellar, lighted onyx bar, oversized backyard hot tub, and a garage for three vehicles with heated floor. “It’s a resort in itself,” Coburn says.
The après-ski party can continue at the backlit onyx bar downstairs.
Tucked behind a gate, the property is guarded by the Bachelor Village neighborhood. Residents also have access to a shuttle and hotel amenities at the neighboring Ritz-Carlton.
Bachelor Gulch is located on Beaver Creek Mountain and shares the slopes with Beaver Creek and Arrowhead ski resorts. Year-round activities include skiing in winter and biking and hiking in summer.
A vaulted wood ceiling and fireplace are among the features of the master suite.
Colburn says a potential buyer could be “an extended family who appreciates quality, loves the uniqueness of the home and wants exceptional views.”
The residence comes furnished and is on the market for $16.85 million. Once sold, it will change hands for the first time since it was built nearly two decades ago.
Decks, patios and a hot tub extend the living space outdoors.
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