“the mountains are calling and I must go.”
- john muir
Perched majestically at nearly 70 feet from its highest point, this exquisite alpine estate stands as a testament to modern mountain design, evoking the refined elegance of the avant-garde chalets in Verbier and St. Moritz. Ideally situated on Vail Road, this one-of-a-kind residence offers unrivaled ski access to Vail Mountain while being just a short, flat walk from Checkpoint Charlie, Gondola One Plaza, and the vibrant heart of Vail Village.
Among the many exceptional features are a state-of-the-art wine cellar with a spiral staircase, discreetly hidden TVs and powder room doors, and striking works of art by renowned artists such as Guadalupe Laiz, Rose Masterpol, and Gail Folwell. A sprawling live-edge Brazilian wood desk highlights the first-floor workspace, while custom-designed moveable walls, a high-tech screening room, an indoor pool, and wellness spaces further enhance the home’s adaptability.
at over 15,000 square feet, it holds the title of vail’s largest core residence—a status impossible to replicate, thanks to historical variances granted to a key visionary who helped shape vail’s iconic resort identity.
Indoor-outdoor living is celebrated across the third, fourth, and fifth floors, where towering glass sliders seamlessly connect extravagant interiors with over 7,000 square feet of radiant snowmelt systems across all exterior spaces, creating a year-round retreat for grand entertaining.
a sophisticated blend of tactile opulence graces every corner of the home.
Bedrooms feature walls wrapped in sumptuous Loro Piana cashmere, while hallways and elevators are lined with hair-on-hide for acoustic comfort. Extra-wide plank oak flooring, platinum Venetian plaster walls, and solid walnut doors inlaid with sumptuous shagreen exude timeless luxury. Elegant crystal lighting by regional artist Jim Vilona provides diffused illumination, casting an ambient glow that elevates the home’s atmosphere.Offering 10 bedrooms, this estate effortlessly transforms for any occasion, whether hosting large family reunions, intimate corporate retreats, or wellness escapes. Luxury amenities abound, including two elevators, seven home automation control stations, advanced security, Meile induction cooktops, espresso machines, cove lighting, 12 washer/dryers, fully appointed kitchenettes on five floors, and 21 custom ski lockers with integrated coat storage and boot warmers.This exceptional residence not only offers refined grandeur but also the pinnacle of residential infrastructure, ensuring every moment is a seamless blend of comfort, luxury, and architectural brilliance.
Spanning six meticulously designed floors, this masterpiece offers unparalleled versatility and space for multigenerational living, each level a private sanctuary. Expansive panoramic views of the Gore Range and surrounding alpine splendor captivate the senses, while the home’s fearless architecture embraces its position to frame nature’s kaleidoscope of ever-changing alpenglow.
