Nestled on 2.46 acres, this stunning Strawberry Park estate has left no detail behind: ski-in/ski-out access creates the ultimate ski mountain home; floor-to-ceiling windows capture the awe-inspiring views of Beaver Creek Mountain and Vail’s Back Bowls; the grand master suite satisfies even royalty; the gourmet kitchen and butler’s pantry enthrall the best of chefs; the west wing provides unequalled guest privacy with six unique bedroom suites; and the theatre and game room, hot tub and lounging area, create the perfect entertainment and outdoor escape.

Price has been reduced $1,600,000 to $11,900,000!

For more information on this property, or to browse Vail’s entire real estate MLS, please visit our website at www.VailPropertySearch.com

If you like the outdoors, the Vail Valley is the place to be for the Fourth of July weekend.  There are lots and lots of things for the whole family to do, most of which are fee.  Always a must on the 4^th is the parade held in Vail which starts a 10 am at Gold Peak and ends in Lionshead.  Get there early as parking fills up quickly.  I suggest you find a spot around Vendetta’s if you are in the Village or Bart & Yeti’s if you are in the Lionshead area.  From these locations you can not only enjoy the parade but you enjoy your favorite beverage.  The food is great, the beer is cold, and are great “local” hangouts.

There is a major lacrosse tourney in town which ends on Sunday.  The Lionshead Gondola will be operating from 10 am till 9pm except Sunday when it closes at 4 pm.  The gondola will take you to Eagle’s Nest where there is dining and entertainment and great place to hike or ride a bike from.  You can ride the gondola for free after 4 pm on Saturday.

There will be ongoing street entertainment all weekend.  Friday is the Lionshead Family Afternoon Club from 5 to 8 pm which offers lot’s of kid activities, performers, not to mention cocktails; something for everyone.  Let’s not forget all the biking trails, fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting and the numerous Vail Valley golf courses all readily accessible.

What about fireworks?  The Town of Avon will be hosting a major fireworks display, the largest in the Colorado Rockies, on Firday the 3d, the Town of Vail, the Town of Eagle and Beaver Creek to follow with their displays on the 4^th.

So, pack up the SUV or what ever and for not a whole lot of money spend your holiday in the Vail Valley. 

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Arrowhead at Vail - a wonderful place to live.  With the interconnect from Arrowhead Mountain to Bachelor Gulch and Beaver Creek, skiing is exciting for all ages and abilities.  Summertime is wonderful with golf at Country Club of the Rockies, tennis and swimming in Arrowhead Village and hiking and mountain biking village to village.  Another plus - the 4th of July breakfast is free for all Arrowhead residents and their guests.

  Do not forget that the Eagle River is in Arrowheads back yard and some of the best fly fishing in the country is enjoyed here.  Also rafting and kyacking adventures relish the white water rapids of the Eagle River.

For information on Arrowhead real estate or just a tour of the area call Steve Morris at 970-926-6777 or email Steve@gatewayland.com.  You can also  survey properties at www. vailpropertysearch.com.

This amazing Ranch has everything a horse lover will ever need:  Large indoor and outdoor riding arenas, a Six Stall Barn with wash bay, tack room, grain room, and a huge storage room, Irrigated and fenced pastures, and access to fabulous riding trails!  The gorgeous Custom Ponderosa Log Beam Home with Sweeping Views in all directions completes the perfect getaway for you, and your horses!  Private and secluded, yet minutes to world class skiing, shopping, dining and the Eagle County Jet Center. Please click below for a virtual tour.

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For more information on Vail Valley ranches and real estate, please visit our website at www.VailPropertySearch.com

As we all are aware, the current recession has had a major effect on the housing market. While, these effects have been felt nationwide below I will briefly discuss the general market trends that we have and are now seeing in the Grand County Area.

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To begin, we will first look at the number of units sold in the Grand County Area for the years of 2007, 2008, and 2009. By far 2007 was Grand County’s strongest year with a total of 1,053 sales, of these total sales 468 were sold within the first two quarters of the year. In 2008 Grand County felt the first signs of the recession as the number of total sales declined to 702. The first two quarters of 2008 were on par with the previous year with a total of 422 total sales, however in the fourth quarter, sales began to lag as the new development product closed. This decline in the number of sales carried through the first quarter of 2009, and resulted in a total of 61 sales.  However, the second quarter of 2009 showed some positive signs with 104 sales. While the total sales for the first half of 2009 is about 1/2 of the sales volume we have seen in previous years, there has been a steady incline in buyers interest and willingness to move forward with a purchase. 

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We will now turn our discussion to what this decline in total sales volume has done to price point and the number of days on market in the Grand County Area. Reportedly there have been a large number of areas nationwide that have seen a significant decline in listing and sold prices; this is not exactly the case for Grand County. While, it is true that there has been a decline in listing and sold prices within the Grand County Area, for the most part properties have held their value reasonably well. Additionally, the average number of days on market for listings in 2009 have been on par with historical trends. It is important to note, that historically the third and the first half of the fourth quarter are the busiest sales time of the year for Grand County.

In general, the second quarter momentum from 2009 has thus far continued into the third quarter. Right now, we are seeing savvy buyers beginning to take advantage of competitively priced homes and incredible financing rates. 

For information on taking advantage of these incredible real estate opportunities in  Grand County, Colorado please visit our websites www.GatewayLand.com or call us at 970.726.8300.

2195 Cresta Road

Chateau du mon Reve is truly one of the most magnificent ski-in/ski-out homes in the Vail Valley. This 13,700 square-foot masterpiece is an exquisite showplace for entertaining, featuring seven bedroom suites, a wood burning pizza oven, a theatre, a stone grotto with indoor waterfall and spa, and a handsome wine cave. The private stone ski bridge leads to an après ski bar and hearth room. The outdoor living is unrivaled, boasting endless heated stone terraces, a dramatic thirty foot waterfall, a fireplace and fire pit, and a BBQ bar.

77 Hillside Court

Situated on one of Arrowhead’s most incredible home sites this residence is nestled against wooded open space. A magnificent staircase greets you upon entering and the large great room, formal dining room, spacious kitchen, and elegant breakfast nook are richly detailed with stone and carved wood.  A grand master suite occupies the entire third level boasts massive his and her closets, an expansive bathroom, and a private office. The guest quarters is an entertainment retreat, boasting three unique bedroom suites, a kitchen, and living area with fireplace. An elevator joins all three floors.

580 East Arrowhead Drive

This wonderful Pinon home sits against a wildflower hillside and overlooks the second and third fairways of the celebrated Country Club of the Rockies. With an open and bright floor plan, this home features hardwood floors, granite, a stone fireplace, and a main level master suite. The outdoor haven boasts a creek, mature trees, an expanded stone patio and yard, and the upstairs includes a loft/office and two expansive bedroom suites. The lower level offers extraordinary entertainment spaces, including a massive recreation room with wet bar, a walk-out patio, and two large guest suites. 

For more information on these properties, please visit our website at www.GatewayLand.com

Its summer time in the Vail Valley and that means the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival is back!  Commencing tonight, July 1st, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will kick off the 2009 season at the Ford Park Amphitheater at 6pm.  Everyone that frequents Vail in the summer knows that these outdoor concerts are not to be missed.  Amazing scenery, world class music, and lots of people enjoying themselves with great food and drink.

This is the 22nd season of BRAVO! Vail and looks like it will again be fun for the whole family.  Click here for this summer’s BRAVO! VAIL schedule!  Sit on the lawn or under the shell, just be sure to bring a smile and your appreciation of music!

And Vail has much more to offer as well.

Click Here for the Town of Vail’s Website!

Just visit Vail Resorts’ website by clicking here to view lots of summer activities!

And here are just a few suggestions on what to do when you’re here:
-Take the gondola (or ride your bike for the athletic types) to the top of Vail Mountain
-Visit the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
-Fly fish Gore Creek (go solo or hire a guide)
-Hike the East Vail trails (Booth Lake, Gore Creek Trail & Pitkin Creek to name favorites)
-Bike up (or drive ) to Vail Pass to access Shrine Pass for Huge views
-Learn to kayak or go rafting
-Play golf at the Vail Golf Club

Call or email me anytime for the scoop on what to do here in Vail!

One of a kind, two story Loft Condo with Plaza Views.  A stone’s throw from the River and paved walking path.  Instant access to shopping, award winning restaurants, and Edward’s only movie theater.  Some of the many upgrades include, hand forged railings, stainless steel appliances, carpet, remote control blinds on all windows, exposed duct work, and hardwood floors. For the right Buyer, Seller will pay one year’s condo fees!

Please click below for a virtual tour.

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For more information on Vail valley real estate please visit our website at www.GatewayLand.com

The Cordillera neighborhood in Eagle County and the Vail Valley has some of the best real estate around.  Here is a fantastic corner lot gently sloping with wonderful views in all directions–High Peaks to the south, Cordillera Lodge to the North and long views West.  It is only 4 miles to fantastic schools and 6 miles to Edwards. 15 min to Beaver Creek. This lot offers Extraordinary Privacy is quiet yet close to world-class amenities. 

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Among the amenities is the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera which is one of the most luxurious retreats in the world. This facility is perched on a mountaintop overlooking the magnificent Vail Valley and Sawatch Range.  The Lodge was inspired by a chateau in Belgium, and offers views like no other. The 56-room Lodge continually earns accolades for its exemplary service, and is regularly voted among the Top 10 Spas in North America.  This intimate luxury hotel, has been honored as the #5 ski resort in the USA by Condé Nast Traveler. The Lodge and Spa has also been rated #1 Resort in Colorado for Food & Service by the 2008 Condé Nast Reader’s Poll- Gold List. Cordillera features 8,000 acres and a myriad of activities anytime of year.

There are three championship golf courses and one par three course associated with Cordillera designed by several of the greatest names in golf – Jack Nicklaus, Hale Irwin, Tom Fazio, Dave Pelz, and Greg Norman. The fabulous facilities and The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera combine to offer an ideal golf getaway and mountain paradise unlike any other…..

One of the finest homes in the Cordillera neighborhood is less than 8 miles from Edwards.   This image is just a peak into the magnificant offerings 605 Andora Road estate offers. 

For more information on this home, 605 Andorra Road please click here. 

For more information on these properties, or to browse the Vail Valley real estate MLS, please visit our website at www.VailPropertySearch.com

The town of Avon is located at the base of the preeminent Beaver Creek resort and is only minutes from Vail. This community boasts beautiful parks, restaurants, shops and hotels, is set upon the glorious Eagle River, and is known as the down valley center of business. In the heart of Avon, the Riverfront Village features an world-class resort that offers a 23,000 square foot spa and fitness center, a signature restaurant, and a gondola that offers skiers a ride from the valley floor up to the world-class ski mountains Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, and Arrowhead. Nottingham Lake provides a multitude of outdoor pleasures, from fishing and beach volleyball to paddleboats and soccer fields. Additionally the new Avon recreation center offers an indoor pool, water slide, and fitness center.

Avon Crossing

Lovely two bedroom, two bath condominium in the heart of Avon. With a one car garage, open living area with a gas fireplace, and a spacious deck with views to Bachelor Gulch, this home is great for the local buyer or as a rental property. Walk to many of Avon’s amenities including Starbucks just next door and a ski lift just down the street.

Sunridge F301

This darling two bedroom, two bathroom condominium is recently remodeled, featuring slab granite, a stone fireplace, new carpet and paint and newer appliances. Facing the south, the balcony is sunny and bright. It is centrally and conveniently located just a short walk to Nottingham park and the Beaver Creek West Lot.  A great starter home or a tremendous rental property.

For more information on these properties or to browse all Avon and Vail properties, please visit our website at www.GatewayLand.com