Elite Traveler Fall 2021

Mount Daly House Aspen Valley Ranch, Aspen

Mount Daly House in Aspen is rustic-chic at its best

If, after reading our destination guide to Aspen on pg 124, you are thinking of making the swanky resort town a more permanent address, look to Aspen Valley Ranch. The new 813-acre gated community debuted in May this year and consists of family ranch-style homes, created by two local design superstars Michael Fuller and Poss Architecture. Mount Daly House is the largest home available at 5,373 sq ft. It has four rustic-chic bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a barn and a three-car garage. The stars of the show, however, are most certainly the incredible views from the expansive windows and open-plan spaces. The house is in an unmatched, dreamy location: It lies on the valley floor at the merging of two mountains, has spectacular views of the Elk Mountain Range, and is accessed by crossing a bridge over the Red Canyon Creek. While you’ll feel fully submerged in the wilderness, the ranch is only 12 miles from the town center and eight miles from Aspen Airport. $30m. Contact Susan Stone-Chen, broker associate, susan.stonechen@masonmorse.com, masonmorse.com This expansive abode is described as an ‘equestrian oasis’ with good reason. The 85-acre estate (also known as Grace Hill Farm) has a state-of-the-art barn and an antique farmhouse. The barn, designed by Dave Zublin of Old Town Bars, has an indoor heated arena, a viewing lounge with chef’s kitchen and dining facilities, staff offices, 14 stalls, outdoor jumping arena, dressage arena, turnout paddocks and a cross-country course. The recently renovated farmhouse has four bedrooms and an additional two-bedroom apartment — ideal for guests or staff. The interiors are classic farmhouse chic with fresh shades of cream and white, exposed brick fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and plenty of wood. While the property is surrounded by acres of lush green fields and towering trees, it is only minutes away from Millbrook Village (known as the ‘low-key Hamptons’), the Taconic Parkway and Route 22. $3.9m. Contact Ann Dyal, real estate broker, adyal@ houlihanlawrence.com, +1 845 821 8069, houlihanlawrence.com 23 Altamont Road Millbrook, New York

Known as Grace Hill Farm, this equestrian property is on an 85-acre estate

Photos David O Marlow, Tim Lee Photography