$3,450,000 35625 Humble Road , Steamboat Springs

This magnificent home sets on approximately 8.5 ACRES above the Yampa valley with views towards the east revealing the valley some 400 feet below and looking across to Rabbits Ears Pass, the Catamount golf course, the Steamboat Springs ski area, and over the Yampa river. The neighboring houses are of similar quality and are not visible from the home, thus providing a permanent unobstructed view of the valley. It is Located in Routt County, with very low taxes. The home site is set apart by a barely visible fence and the remaining acreage can be leased to a neighbor for grazing if desired (although we have never seen any cattle on the tree-covered slopes, only deer and elk), and is only minutes from downtown Steamboat Springs and the ski area. The home has a built-in sprinkler system for fire safety and a security system which is monitored by a local security company, but can be monitored by computer from anywhere. The general theme of the home’s appearance was to resemble the mining heritage of Colorado with square timbers, a mixture of wood and stone, and the feeling of mountain remoteness with an along side cabin. The large stone front entry opens to the downstairs foyer where a “floating” staircase ascends to the Great Room. On the first floor is an entertainment area that includes areas for TV viewing, playing cards and an area for a pool table. There is a bar which has an icemaker, refrigerator and dishwasher. There are three bedrooms each having its own bathroom. One of the bedrooms was designed as a “bunk room” and has the appearance of a Pullman sleeping car. It has four queen sized bunks. All of the bedrooms have wool mattresses and organic bamboo linens. All areas have access to the outdoor spa and deck which overlooks the valley. The main laundry room on this floor is spacious and has a Bosch washer and dryer. There is a room designated as a wine cellar which was left to be completed by the owner’s specifications. Exiting to the garage is through a “mud room” with cabinets, hooks, and storage for skis, coats and equipment. The garage is enormous with three entry doors, deep enough for 1 ½ Suburbans in each bay, and also has a dog wash and lots of cabinet space. The snow melt system takes care of the “shoveling” at the entrance driveway and parking area in front of the home and garage. Above the garage sits a caretaker’s cabin which is a self-contained efficiency unit (approximately 1200 sq. ft.), with a steam shower and pot-belly stove. In addition to the bedroom with queen bed there is a loft sleeping area. This cabin could be a “man cave”, teen’s hangout, or caretaker’s apartment. Two separate patios for entertaining exist on the second level for après ski or summer sunning. There is an outdoor BBQ grille, TV, and sound system, and a view of the entire Yampa valley, again facing east which makes this a wonderful place to gather to enjoy the breathtaking mountain vista in the evening, providing a great corporate and/or family entertainment area. On the main floor is the Great Room with its TWENTY-THREE feet vaulted ceilings, exposed Douglas fir timbers, hidden lighting, and the “showcase” massive stone fireplace which can either be used with gas logs or real wood. The mantle was a specially hewn solid granite piece weighing over 2 tons making the fireplace the focal point of the room. This great room was designed as the main feature of the entire home because of the large French doors on the east side and the “wall of windows” which reveal the obvious reason one wants to have a home in scenic Colorado. From every vantage point you have a spectacular view of the Yampa Valley, and Steamboat Springs ski area. The French doors open to a wrap-around porch connecting to the outdoor entertainment area. The one hundred year-old hickory floors from South Carolina, premium first-cut pine moulding, spruce fir beams from Canada, and the Lite-touch lighting system throughout the home display the details in the construction that set this home apart from most of the homes in this county, mixing early century motif with state-of-the-art lighting and security that can be computer controlled remotely. The home is considered 90% “green”, but does not quite fit all of the qualifications for this distinction. Toward the south end of the Great Room is the kitchen. The stonework encasing a large Viking stove (chef-quality) extends to the ceiling and is designed to mirror the fireplace in the great room. The large center island and countertops are made of beautiful and durable soapstone and the island has counter height barstools surrounding it making this a great gathering place. There is a sub-zero built-in refrigerator, 2 dishwashers, ice-maker, microwave, wine-cooler and also a sunny sitting area with a view of the valley. There is ample pantry room and even an area for an elevator if one should desire it. Off the Great Room is a study/library with a fireplace and flat screen TV. The Master Suite with its own fireplace has a magnificent view looking through the aspens towards the ski area. A capacious walk-in closet has its own washer/dryer, and the master bath has an aerated tub/spa, along with a separate steam shower all done in marble and slate. The fixtures throughout the home are top quality Hans-Grohe. There are flat-screen TV’s throughout the home and cabin, satellite coverage and wireless capability throughout and over 250k of furnishings chosen by a well-respected Colorado interior designer set off the finishing touches to this mountain home appropriately named Aspen Preserve in Agate Creek.