Cordillera is truely a magical community for all seasons.  Overflowing with outstanding ammenities and wildlife,  it is truely an experience for any outdoor enthusiast.  Taking a walk in the Ranch is always a treat.  I have a family of wild turkey's brooding along the path at my listing in the tall timbers of Timber Draw.  There is a family of elk schussing around enjoying the vast amounts  of green grasses and such that summertime has to offer. 

With sales and action remaing steady,  64 West Timber Draw is a magical stop with the feeling of being in a "tree-house"  nestled in the tall quaking aspens.

For the lover of fine botanicals and landscape,  the Cordillera Metropolitan District does an exceptional job of maintaining all the grounds to maximize the outdoor summer experience,  placing thousands of florals about.

For more information please contact Jill Hopkins  970-376-8692

jill@gatewayland.com

Coming soon to Eagle-Vail; 1282 Deer Blvd Unit B!!  This 1/2 duplex with great views is currently being remodelled and should be listed in early August 2008.  Call now for the inside scoop and to take a look before it hits the market.

Backing to a wooded hillside that will never be developed, this mountain home offers privacy, convenience, and great living spaces.  The main living room has 2 sitting areas and a deck capturing the big views to the north.  The kitchen faces the green of the treed back yard and the attached dining room with a large bay window.

The top floor has both a large master bedroom with a new walk-in closet, and a large secondary bedroom.  Both top floor bedrooms have brand new bathrooms and have their own private decks.  The lower level consists of a smaller bedroom with its own bathroom, perfect as an office or guest bedroom.  And the attached 2 car garage has a huge work bench and tons of storage.

Check it out now before everyone else does!  Please feel free to call me anytime to set up a tour, or to learn more about this great home in Eagle-Vail.

2195 Cresta Court, or as it has been aptly named, Chateau de Mon Reve, is truly one of the finest homes you will ever see in the entire Vail Valley.

Situated on Arrowhead ski mountain, this well thought-out 13,700 square foot home provides the ultimate in a ski-in, ski-out mountain retreat!  The attention to detail and the "they thought of everything" design will rival most any home you've seen before.  (An example;  the cozy and opulent grotto,  See below!)

For those looking for a family legacy in the Rocky Mountains, Chateau de Mon Reve provides the opportunity for years of enjoyment in the lap of luxury!  All of your family members (only the ones you like of course) will flock to be with you at this fantastic on-mountain property.

For a private tour or to learn more about this magnificent home, please contact me anytime.

High above the Valley Floor in the peaceful community of Wildridge, you will find 4191 Little Point Road. I spent the afternoon there last week and was mesmerized by the views. Watching the deer stroll by below the expansive deck and the storms move across the Swatch Range the scenery changes every few minutes. Homeowners in Wildridge say they never get tired of the view. They are always inspired.

4191 Little point Road is an absolutely spectacular home. Every room is directed to the awesome views. With 2 master suites an in home theater, fantastic kitchen with an open floor plan. This house is ready for anything your family can dish up.

All this and a 1 week 2 bedroom Penthouse timeshare at the beautiful Shearwater on the Island of Kauai. Christmas or New Years week odd years starting in 2009 & 2008 as a bonus. What a perfect combination of lifestyles. Offered at $1,795,000

For more information please contact: Julie 970-376-1618

Located in the highly sought after Homestead neigborhood of Edwards, CO, Terrace Ridge Townhomes offer great value.  Ideal for both locals and second homeowners, Terrace Ridge Unit 1B will soon be on the market!

With over 2100 sqaure feet (per county), this 3 bedroom/3 bathroom townhome is spacious, comfortable and convenient.  Just a short walk down the road lies downtown Edwards; filled with restaurants, shops, a movie theater, a local market and more!!  Parks, soccer fields, bike paths and trails, and the Homestead Court Club are all right outside your door.

The open main level is great for entertaining, including the walk out patio for dining alfresco!  With 2 bedrooms and an office upstairs, and a large recreation room/3rd bedroom on the lowest level, this home's functional floorplan is simply great!  Pricing is being finalized, but rest assured it will be below $300/sf, ensuring value in the Edwards community.

Please contact me anytime to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Nestled between Beaver Creek and Arrowhead, the secluded Bachelor Gulch village is the middle point of Beaver Creek Mountain’s Village-to-Village skiing.  Surrounded by 1,400 acres of open space and ski terrain, the master plan of the community creates ultimate privacy and views with minimal impact on the natural environment.  This is where you’ll find the peace and serenity of the mountains that made you come to Colorado.  The best part is that you’re still within close proximity to all amenities offered by the luxurious resorts nearby, including gondola and chairlift access to take you down to Avon and the Westin Resort and Spa.

The impressive Ritz-Carlton became the new anchor to the Bachelor Gulch community, and quickly won over us locals with its sunny patio; the perfect place for a mid-ski drink.  While most of us can’t afford frequent dinners at the delicious but pricey Spago, we love to treat ourselves to a life of luxury with a glass of wine and apps.

A series of skier bridges and tunnels throughout the community allow a majority of the single family homes, mountain lodges, condos and home sites to have ski in ski out access.  Restricted commercial development within this ultra-exclusive community creates a private and intimate setting with amazing panoramic views of the Gore Range and valley floor.

For more information on Bachelor Gulch or other Vail Valley real estate contact Karen Gilbert at 970-331-1482 or karen@gatewayland.com, or visit my website www.karensellsvail.com.

Now is the time to buy at Pinon Valley Townhomes in Eagle, CO.  This warm and inviting complex in the sought after Terrace neighborhood of Eagle has several units currently on the market, at great prices!  Located bewteen downtown Eagle and Eagle Ranch, these homes are close to everything:  the ice rink, community pool, movie theater, shops, restaurants, parks, paths and more.

Ranging in price from $389,000 to $438,000 these spacious townhomes have very functional floorplans and all have one car garages.  Unit A3 (view from A3 shown above) is the largest of the 7 units available, boasting 1820 sqaure feet (about 200 SF bigger than the usual floorplan).  Priced at $438k, Unit A3 represents the best relative value at $241/sf.

With a variety of orientations within the complex, and a variety of floorplans available, there is something for everyone at Pinon Valley.  Please call or email me anytime to preview any of these great properties, or to learn more about the Vail Valley real estate market.

Previously known as Vail’s little sister, Beaver Creek is a luxurious five star, four season resort that caters to all, including families.  Home to North America’s only European-style Village-to-Village skiing (or biking), the resort’s diversity appeals to Grouse’s bump hammers, Polly’s Plunge back country hikers and groomer lovers alike.  The reason I ski Beaver Creek has nothing to do with the skiing, (which I personally prefer 2nd to Vail simply because of Vail’s massive variety), and all to do with parking.  On a quick ski day, I love that you can park for free in Beaver Creek’s parking deck for 2 hours, which is plenty of time to waste myself doing laps on Grouse.  Locals take advantage of Arrowhead’s free parking and Village-to-Village skiing to ski over to the Beav for the day and then back to Arrowhead to meet friends back at the Broken Arrow for après. 

But Beaver Creek offers much more than skiing.  Old world charm adds to the cosmopolitan allure of this small village that has won many national and international awards for innovative design and outstanding service.  Beaver Creek has a plethora of unique boutique shops and restaurants to enjoy while walking around the completely heated and snow free village (read: you can wear those cute shoes that wouldn’t make it past your front door in Vail.  Beaver Creek’s performing arts center, the Vilar Center for the Arts, boasts the best acoustic sound in the state and a year-round outdoor ice skating rink provides fun for all. 

During the summer, Beaver Creek hosts a multitude of festivals, shows, concerts and food contests.  Blues and BBQ, the Arts Festival, weekly culinary expos and weekly outdoor concerts – there is something to do almost every day.  Friday afternoons on the lawn behind the Park Hyatt is a great way to wear out your kids with free pony rides, free mountain bike demos, free fly fishing clinics, kids’ crafts, live music, water activities, volleyball, free smores, free popcorn and snow cones.  Golfers will enjoy the Robert Trent Jones course at the Beaver Creek Golf Club,

For the home buyers, Beaver Creek has a prestigious address that is the definition of luxury, privacy and exceptional attention to detail.  Whether it be a ski-in ski-out condo or an 8 bedroom room single family home on the slopes, this Village has it all.

For more information on Beaver Creek or other Vail Valley real estate contact Karen Gilbert at 970-331-1482 or karen@gatewayland.com, or visit my website www.karensellsvail.com.

This week I’ve taken a client from Vermont out to look at houses in Edwards, Ealge-Vail and Wildridge.  On a deck in Singletree, enjoying spectacular views of Arrowhead, he said to me “I guess you get used to the highway noise” and as every local would say “what highway noise?”  Yes, it’s the reason Aspenites like to snub their noses to Vail…it’s on the interstate.  We enjoy the interstate because it takes us to Denver in 90 minutes for a day of shopping, to see a football game, go to the zoo, or to just get out of town for a day.  It quickly takes us to places like Glenwood Springs and Aspen and, like it or not, it makes more room for the Vail Valley to grow and spread.  It’s such a part of our lives we don’t even notice it’s quiet hum (true - in some neighborhoods it’s quieter than in others!) until someone from out of town points it out to us.  So, my client from Vermont and I moved on to Eagle-Vail and he remarked on the soft lull that most of us don’t hear “I guess everyone just lives with it, huh?”  And the home owner, when I told him, said, as any local would “what highway noise?” 

You’ll be happy to know that my friend from Vermont did find a quiet neighborhood, at the top of the hillside to the north of Avon called Wildridge, where you don’t have to get used to the highway because you’ll be too busy enjoying birds chirping and amazing mountain and sunset views.  This sun baked community hosts a wide variety of condos, townhouses, duplexes and single-family homes, many of which have in your face views of Beaver Creek Mountain, New York Mountain and the Sawatch Mountain Range.  Nestled against the White River National Forest, Wildridge offers great hiking and biking trails.  10 minutes to Beaver Creek and 15 to Vail, Wildridge is a popular location with locals and second homeowners wanting easy access to the mountain. 

For more information on Wildridge or other Vail Valley real estate contact Karen Gilbert at 970-331-1482 or karen@gatewayland.com, or visit my website www.karensellsvail.com.