Elite Traveler May-June 2017

EXPLORE PROPERTY

Elite LuxuryHomes THE SWISS ALPS, THE PRESTIGIOUS OPERA DISTRICT OF DUBAI AND THE BANKS OF ASPEN’S ROARING FORK RIVER: THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE REMARKABLE SETTINGS FOR THIS ISSUE’S SELECTION OF LUXURY REAL ESTATE. FROM A RENAISSANCE VILLA TO A VAST ISLAND ESTATE, DISCOVER THE MOST STRIKING PROPERTIES YOU SHOULD HAVE ON YOUR RADAR Situated on the banks of the Roaring Fork River, with a backdrop of forested mountains, this compound boasts exceptionally scenic surroundings. The main house sits alongside a guesthouse and caretaker’s home on a 10.5-acre pocket of land. Five bedrooms, six full bathrooms and five half bathrooms are all encompassed within the main house, as well as a four-car garage. The guesthouse features two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage. All in all, the property sprawls across 17,000 sq ft of heated living space. Designed by Chabon architects, the property mimics its mountain setting with natural settlers’ stone, wire-brushed Douglas fir siding and a slate roof. Natural materials run throughout the interior too, where the grand entrance and sweeping staircase lead to a living room with panoramic views and a chef’s kitchen with a butler’s pantry and walk-in wine room. $39.5m, contact Craig Morris, broker, craig.morris@sothebysrealty. com, +1 970 379 9795, sothebysrealty.com 871 Stratton Arlington Road, Vermont Located on 18 acres of private land, with thousands of acres of the Somerset wilderness area surrounding it, this estate enjoys spectacular views of the north face of Mount Snow and the forested mountains beyond. This makes it the ideal base for setting off to the Stratton and Mount Snow ski slopes, as well as Grout Pond Recreation Area, which encompasses 1,600 acres of Green Mountain National Forest. The property itself comprises five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, with luxuriously furnished kitchen, living and dining areas, featuring fireplaces and a hot tub for keeping warm in winter. The outdoor deck, balcony, patio and covered porch then provide a space to soak up the exceptionally scenic surroundings. $3.5m, contact Richard Caplan, listing agent, racaplan@ hermitagedvre.com, +1 802 464 3055, hermitagedvre.com UNITED STATES 41 Popcorn Lane, East Aspen, Colorado

Take in the cinematic Colorado scenery of Popcorn Lane, East Aspen

Words Lauren Hill. Photos Michael Brands, MountainHomePhoto, Jake Rajs

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