Perfection in The Highlands

With the crisp morning air reminding us of autumn and the joy of ski season ahead of us, consider gathering family and friends at the masterpiece at 252 Lake Edge Drive in The Highlands at Breckenridge. This amazing home is offered at $4,949,000 for the 7,805 square feet which includes five bedrooms, a loft, six bathrooms, two powder rooms, three car garage and a stellar location on the last hole of the Breckenridge Golf Course’s Elk nine. This beautiful residence is a green-conscious, environmentally-friendly home with five high efficiency boilers, special insulation, and zone heating efficiency. The quality of construction and the detail level of the home are unparalleled in the High Country.

The home is situated right alongside the ninth fairway with mountain views unfolded in every direction. A broad wraparound deck and a patio on the ground level take advantage of this location. The drive features beautiful stone pillars, lanterns, and gardens that sweep up to the front covered entry. A three car garage on the left enjoys solid wooden doors with beautiful detail and hardware. The front door has colorful custom stained glass with a Colorado theme and opens into a solid reception area with stone floors.
The walnut hand-hewed wide plank floors lead into the Great room which has amazing timber work framing the space. The stone fireplace with raised hearth and custom metal grillwork centers one wall. A wet bar adds convenience. The chandelier is a great focal point and is made from elk antlers, copper and bronze. The other wall welcomes in the golf course and Ten Mile Range views, with French doors leading out. The formal dining room is on the left, also enjoying the view. Built in cabinets provide storage and serving area here.

The kitchen is here, with a large breakfast area tucked in to a circle of windows bringing in all of the mountain seasons. Details include hand distressed cabinetry, a Miele built in coffee system, Viking Professional six burner stovetop plus griddle, Uline bar refrigerator with icemaker, side-by-side full sized refrigerator and freezer, Bosch dishwasher, Kohler round prep sink with copper faucets, and Kitchen Aid double wall ovens. The slab granite counters have a rough hewn edge while the backsplash is stone.

Adjoining the space is the first of the laundries with Neptune appliances and a dog wash shower. The mudroom adjoins the laundry as well as the entrance to the garage. It is very large and features surrounding custom lockers and matching benches in beautiful cabinetry which can house plenty of mountain “toys” for family and friends.

To the right of the main living space, the master suite features another massive stone fireplace, views and a fabulous bathroom done in deep gold travertine and red fauxed walls. The room is spacious enough for a sitting area, while the bathroom has stone floors, split sinks and a jetted tub. A powder room is next, with vessel sink and beautiful antiqued cabinets. A “games” closet and the hidden loft area are in this wing, the latter adding extra sleeping space. Another suite is next, which features a nearby bath which boasts cobalt and ivory granite counters and a western motif, as well as doors out to the ground level.

Stairs down from the main level lead into a fantastic family/media room with a third fireplace and doors out to the patio and the golf course beyond. A built in media area with surround sound is the perfect spot for a rainy or snowy day. A massive Viking Professional range, GE Monogram full sized refrigerator, microwave and double sink provide sustenance in the wet bar which is colorfully tiled in terra cotta, beige, blue, and green. Cobalt blue and beige granite are the countertops and there is a convenient pantry closet as well.

To the right, the second master enjoys double closets, and an ensuite bath with sage green tones warming the space. A second laundry is next, and then a fabulous home workout room with a wall of windows, storage and built in cabinets with rainforest granite countertops. To the other side, there is another guest suite, this one in warm neutrals with its own bath, and a powder room which serves the lower level across the hallway. At the end of the hallway is an amazing “bunkroom,” with built in bunk, colorful western décor and a pair of over-sized baths and walk in closets to handle a crowd.

Some of the special features include a remote-controlled security, thermostat and automation system, Lutron interactive lighting control system, Crestron audio video system, Panasonic whole house system with paging, intercom, and front door answering, remote infrared security cameras with recording system, and backup generator and emergency panel. Additionally, there is a Shake roof with fifty year warranty, commercial ice melt roof system, gutter, pipe and downspout ice melt system, fire sprinkler system, five high efficiency boilers which include three dedicated to exterior snow melt, and fiber optic landscape lighting.

The home has been photographed by Western Interior Magazine and is slated to be featured in Luxe Magazine this fall. Details of the home and additional photographs can be viewed at http://www.BreckenridgeLuxuryHomes.com.

In winter, the Breckenridge sleigh ride and cross country touring skiers glide past, providing a spectacular setting. If you are ready for the ultimate in mountain residences, this home is waiting for you. This is the perfect Rocky Mountain retreat for generations to come.

Bonnie Smith-Allen, ABR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, MRE, ALHS is Owner/ Managing Broker of Exclusive Mountain Retreats Real Estate, the Exclusive Summit County Board of Regents Member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate. She is a Director of the National Assn of Realtors, 2007 District VP for the Colorado Assn of Realtors, and 2007 Summit Assn Realtor of the Year. Bonnie can be reached at (800) 871-0765 or (970) 453-0765 or by visiting www.exclusivemountainretreats.com.