Walking under a double stacked arched portico of copper, and through the glass paneled front entry door, Benedickt starts to answer the question why this home feels very different that most other luxury properties in the area, “There was a great deal of thought but more importantly, a ton fun put into designing a home that followed the land contours. While you won’t initially see it, you’ll feel something different immediately. Why? Many of the walls are not parallel and some are seventeen degrees different to create a sense of expansiveness, but with a gentle flow into more intimate spaces. It just feels right.”
Benedickt laughs, “A friend of ours described our home as timeless contemporary. When we built it, it seemed that the style of custom homes here was all about looking like a grand mountain lodge. On trips to Italy I was always impressed with Tuscan architecture and, in designing the exterior, channeled those impressions, while still honoring the Rocky Mountain vibe. And while Terry and I lean toward contemporary furnishing, the beauty of this design is that it’s so adaptable.”
Exploring the Benedickt’s home, one discovers touches that come from their years of experience as mountain homeowners. For instance, there are no decks that require on-going maintenance. The outdoor stainless steel spa perfectly set within the terrain channels feelings from natural hot springs found throughout the mountain west. The panoramic view from the expansive eastern outdoor living area is complemented by a private patio on the west side of the house so that one can have sun – or shade – any time of the day. Embraced is the magic of Colorado nights, with soft cove lighting throughout the home and subtle uplighting amidst the landscape and patio areas.
“Two years of meticulous attention to detail and a genuine love for the process paid off,” says Terry, as she selects a bottle of wine from the distinctive cellar, created with an arch to immolate a wine barrel and featuring copper arches. Tim is at the island laying out hors d’oeuvres on the kitchen island getting ready for guests. Even with its’ soaring vault ceiling, the geometric dimensional squares of beams below create a sense of intimacy. Outside the window, the afternoon shadows are getting longer and a doe with two younger fawns work their way down onto the golf course. The Benedickts smile at the sight, not uncommon. With a sense of completed satisfaction Tim says, “This house has been a wonderful chapter in our lives, but as we’ve always planned, it’s time to downsize and travel more.”
And for the next fortunate owners of this near flawless mountain gem, there’s an added benefit — the artist and its creators will happily advise them on all the nuances and operation of the home. Training wheels, if you will, for getting the most from this extraordinary property.
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