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Million Dollar Listings: Rustic Luxury in Aspen

Life in the Mountains, in Aspen

Aspen, Colorado has long been known as a getaway haven of those with the means to live the good life in high style. Here, the landscape is dotted with dream homes – palatial sanctuaries for which no expense was spared. But even among such rarefied residential real estate, 250 Running Mare Road stands out.

Richly rustic, this wonderful home embodies the very best that the Aspen lifestyle has to offer. Let’s take a closer look.

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Room to Roam in Aspen

The home is certainly impressive, but we’ll get to that in a moment. As any real estate professional will tell you, it’s all about location. And this location is among the finest you’re ever likely to see.

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This residence sits on more than 16 acres of lovingly manicured land, complete with a sparkling pond, multiple reflecting pools, shimmering custom water features, and expansive fields filled with cheerful wildflowers, swaying in the mountain breeze. There’s plenty of space for outdoor entertaining, including a covered patio with a wood-burning fireplace that casts its warm glow on the adjacent reflecting pool, one of many on the property.
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The view from the grounds is equally captivating. From here, you can see for miles. You’ll be surrounded by majestic, snow-capped peaks, verdant green meadows, and of course, the vast, blue western sky.
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Come on In!

Now that we’ve taken a stroll around the grounds, let’s step inside and see what this amazing, 11,645 square-foot home has in store.

One of the first things you’ll notice is that, for a home of its grand size, it feels surprisingly intimate. There are certainly moments of Rocky Mountain grandeur, such as the graceful symmetry of the twin-staircases in the entryway, and the dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows found throughout the home, but every corner is suffused with warmth and comfort, as well.

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Elegant stonework is found throughout this capacious home, lending a cool and rough-hewn gravitas to every room. Artfully placed exposed beams reveal the craftsmanship that went into this home’s making. Antler chandeliers and tasteful taxidermy embody the wildness of the natural beauty that surrounds the residence on all sides.
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What More Could You Ask For?

This home in Aspen is clearly a stunner, but it’s more than a showcase for thoughtful design language; it’s also a superbly livable home.

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With 5 bedrooms, there’s plenty of room for family and friends. The master bedroom is undoubtedly the most expansive and luxurious, but the guest master is certainly a fitting accommodation for even your most honored visitors.
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Whether you fancy yourself an amateur chef or prefer to have your food prepared for you, the kitchen will certainly be up to the task. With its generous central island, dual range, granite countertops, and professional-grade appliances, it’s well equipped for any culinary adventure you have in mind.
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If your aim is to entertain, then start by leading your guests to the billiards room. There, you’ll find a custom-made pool table, a full wet bar, a climate-controlled wine room, and a cutting-edge home theater.

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You’ll probably adapt your exercise routine to take advantage of your wonderful surroundings, but what if you feel like a jog during skiing season? You’ll be happy to note that this home also features a full-featured gym, complete with all the fitness equipment you’ll need to maintain your summer physique throughout the cozy, Aspen winters.

Turn-Key Mountain Luxury in Aspen

250 Running Mare Road is an uncommonly desirable property, even for Aspen, Colorado. And for a limited time, it can be yours, fully furnished, for $20 million. Why spend the time creating your perfect Rocky Mountain getaway when it already exists?

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