6 beautiful homes in Colorado
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Evergreen. This three-bedroom home is set on the edge of a cliff with panoramic views of Mount Evans and the city of Denver. The house, which has geothermal heat and a solar energy system, features a gourmet kitchen, an elevator, a game room, a home theater, and a master suite with a private deck and a hot tub.
The 6.6-acre property includes an outdoor kitchen, a greenhouse, and a dog shower. $3,200,000. Kay Bohan, LIV/Sotheby's International Realty, (303) 953-6640.
Basalt. Built in 1898, this historic property has a two-bedroom main cottage and two guest bungalows.
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The buildings were renovated in 2008 with attention to retaining their historic character. The antique furnishings are included in the sale of the property. $1,290,000. Stacey Craft, Engel & Völkers, (970) 445-8032.
Snowmass. Built on the banks of a private pond, this four-bedroom house is part of a working ranch. The main home has a chef's kitchen, a first-floor master suite, and a guest wing with a family room.
Horse facilities include a barn with caretaker apartment, four stalls, an equipment barn, and pastures with senior water rights. $3,995,000. Carol Dopkin, Engel & Völkers, (970) 618-0187.
Telluride. An arched footbridge over Cornet Creek gives access to this five-bedroom log home. Inspired by a historic mine structure, the house is centered on a concrete-and-stone observatory with 360-degree views.
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Additional features include a 21⁄2-story great room with a loft and a master bedroom with a spa bathroom and private balcony. $4,950,000. T.D. Smith, Telluride Real Estate Corp./Christie's International Real Estate, (970) 728-1606.
Uptop. Located in the front range of the southern Rockies, this 260-acre ghost town is recognized as a National Historic District. Buildings include two homes, a log schoolhouse, a private chapel, and a dance hall and tavern with a large S-curve bar.
The 1877 train depot on the land brought fame to the town when the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad crossed the mountains for the first time. $1,500,000. For sale by owner, (719) 742-6363.
Denver. This two-bedroom brick home in the Sunnyside neighborhood was built in 1930. Interior details include hardwood floors, new energy-efficient windows, and a remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
Outside are two parking spaces, a detached garage converted to a workshop, and a back patio with a pergola. $405,000. Mitch Shannon, Madison & Co., (303) 771-3850.