202 Ridge Road

Basalt, CO 81621

Tuscany-inspired mountain estate on 1.25 acres enveloped by old Colorado growth of Juniper, Chokecherry, Ponderosa pine, and Mountain Mahogany. Deer and wild turkeys forage quietly among the lush plant life. The home is perched majestically on the lot with dramatic views of Mount Sopris from nearly every room in the home. This 4,642SF home has five realistic gas fireplaces: including one in the office/library and one outside on the veranda by the waterfall and an 8-person hot tub. The stone-ensconced home boasts rustic elegance. The great room has cathedral ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing Sopris to the west. Central A/C takes the edge off the setting sun in the summer and an impressive stone faade fireplace offers ambient light and heat when the snow falls. A dining terrace is off of the great room for dining al fresco. Terracotta tiles in the chef's kitchen inspire decadent feasts. The kitchen, with a generous center island, has multiple wine and beverage coolers, ovens, a gas cooking range, a pasta gooseneck faucet, and a enclosed pantry. There is a full laundry room, with an adjacent powder room with a hammered copper sink on the main floor. A mudroom is accessible from the 2-car attached garage or a pedestrian door and has custom built-in cubbies and hangers for outdoor gear. The top-floor primary bedroom suite has its own full-length balcony with east-facing views to Independence Pass in Aspen and looks southwest to Sopris as well. There is a private fireplace in the bedroom, and an ensuite bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, steam shower, dual sink vanity, and multiple walk-in closets. A few steps from the main floor down is a handsome office with Sopris views, a fireplace, and walk-out patio. Another guest king bedroom with an ensuite bath and walk-out to the patio is on the same level. The lower finished level of the home which steps out flush to the lawn, full-length 3rd patio, hot tub, and water feature, has a kitchenette off the den/media room with a wet bar and microwave, additional storage room (or potential sleeping room) a sleeper sofa and 2 additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, walk-in closets, and one walks out to the outdoor Lanai. Just minutes to downtown historic Basalt restaurants and boutiques, the Basalt Riverpark, and a 5-minute drive to Willits TACAW, Whole Foods, and more restaurants, shops, spas, and fitness centers. Snowmass Village is 15-20 minutes away one can be in downtown Aspen in 30 minutes. 15-20 minutes to Ruedi Reservoir and 5 minutes to Frying Pan fly fishing! Available for short- or long-term rentals not exceeding 6 months. Owners still occasionally occupy the property and dates will be provided by the listing broker.

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Broker Office Phone Number: 970-925-8400

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