50 Spring Creek Place, Edwards, Colorado 81632

Square Footage:11,026

Bedrooms:5

Bathrooms:7 full / 1 half

Year Built:2006

Listing Agent:Gateway Land and Development Company

For More Details:888-966-4759

Concierge Auctions Sells Luxury Rocky Mountain Residence in The Prestigious Club at Cordillera in Vail Valley, Colorado: Global Exposure Garnered 14 Bidders from 8 US states and the Czech Republic
VAIL, CO – September 30, 2010 – A magnificent Rocky Mountain residence located within the exclusive Club at Cordillera in the Vail Valley, one of the most sought after mountain destinations in the world, sold today at a live, on-site auction, Concierge Auctions has announced. The sale was conducted in cooperation with listing broker Suzi Apple and buyer’s agent Robert Schilling, both of Gateway Land & Development.

“I am thankful to the Concierge Auctions team for their diligent and expert work,” stated Seller David White. “The widespread exposure and corresponding buyer interest was undeniable, generating ten times the activity in 30 days than the property had experienced in the prior 18 months. While I was hopeful for a higher price, I am satisfied with the outcome amidst today’s challenging environment.”

The extensive global auction exposure produced 150 interested prospects and 14 bidders from eight US states and the Czech Republic. The auction website experienced 4,239 visitors from 66 countries - led by the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia and China - and from all US states.

“The members of Concierge Auctions are experts in  accelerated marketing, knowledgeable about luxury properties nationwide and experienced in dealing with high-end clientele,” stated Apple. “I would unquestionably recommend Concierge Auctions to any luxury broker searching for additional marketing tools to offer towards their clients.”

Inspired by the romantic architectural style found in the remote mountain villages of Italy, 50 Spring Creek Place offers 11,026 square feet of living area with five bedrooms and seven and one-half bathrooms and showcases soaring vaulted ceilings and integrated living spaces that seamlessly beckon the outdoors in. Overlooking Spring Creek with the Sawatch Mountain Range as its stunning backdrop, the home features custom finishes throughout, including reclaimed Java limestone, exquisite fixtures, handsome stone walls, rich wood and beam ceilings, stunning archways and gorgeous iron railings.

The Club at Cordillera is the recreational and social centerpiece of the most extraordinary private mountain community in North America and truly is life at its best. From the Vail Valley floor to Cordillera’s Summit, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Dave Pelz and Hale Irwin have crafted four extraordinary golf courses, each with an award-winning clubhouse and its own special ambience and culinary experience. Within its thousands of acres, Cordillera has private Eagle River fishing; an acclaimed spa; an indoor equestrian arena; miles of riding, hiking and Nordic ski trails; three tennis courts; five indoor and outdoor pools; four fitness facilities; a summer camp; and a clubhouse for children.

“This was an ideal assignment for us, as 50 Spring Creek is one of the most premier residences in the Vail Valley and as Mr. White trusted in our auction platform,” stated George Graham, CEO of Concierge Auctions. “With over $70 million in sales year-to-date, and with an average contract price of $3 million, Concierge Auctions is proving time and again that our white-glove auction process is the best way to deliver market value in a predetermined timeframe for the most magnificent properties in the country.”
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A Vail Valley Masterpiece 
One of the Vail Valley's most magnificent masterpieces, 50 Spring Creek Place is an exquisite 11,026 square foot estate inspired by the romantic architectural style found in the remote mountain villages of Italy. Overlooking Spring Creek, the five bedroom, seven and one half bath home beautifully blends into its surroundings, with the Sawatch Mountain Range as its backdrop. With over 1,000 square feet of picturesque stone terraces, the outdoor living areas are unrivaled - ideal for intimate and large gatherings alike.

Featuring custom finishes throughout, including reclaimed Java limestone floors from Indonesia, JenWeld windows and doors, exquisite hand-forged sconces and chandeliers, handsome stone walls, Austrian wide-plank custom wood floors of variable widths, rich wood and beam ceilings, stunning archways and gorgeous iron railings, no detail has been overlooked. Smart features include a security alarm system; phone system; two mechanical rooms; water softener and filtration; and an audio visual system with speakers in all common rooms and outdoor entertaining areas.

Grand Entrance
Enter the estate through an inviting, engineered streel and wooden bridge, over Spring Creek, and onto the property's spacious stove-paved auto courtyard. Framed by immaculately landscaped grounds, the exterior of the home is crafted with six different types of stone and large boulders including the exterior staircase from the autocourt to patio. The roof is a combination of three styles - cedar shake, copper standing seam and copper shingles.

Custom iron double doors grant access to the expansive yet warm living space, where you are welcomed by a 21-foot tall vaulted ceiling, framed by interior stone walls and columns and gorgeous reclaimed Indonesian black java limestone flooring. Floor-to-ceiling windows invite stunning views of the Sawatch Mountain Range and a flood of luminous light to flow throughout. The room is jeweled with two custom chandeliers and three pairs of Murray Iron Works sconces.

Great Room
Make your way down the home's substantial, 10-foot wide staircase, accentuated by an intricate custom iron railing, past the piano and into the great room. Significant and spacious, the great room features a 32-foot beamed and vaulting ceiling, a custom 22-foot limestone fireplace, extensive windows throughout for generous, natural lighting and a custom Murray chandelier.

Dining Room
From the great room, enter the formal dining room. A custom Longia chandelier elegantly adorns the room, hanging from the wood-beamed ceiling, and the home's signature floor-to-ceiling windows with rich wood frames offer constant views of the surrounding mountains and seasonal foliage.

Kitchen
The kitchen is a chef's dream and features Tim Lincoln custom walnut cabinetry, stonework surrounding the range, French vanilla-honed marble slab counters, Dornbracht plumbing fixtures and custom Ann Sacks' reclaimed French limestone flooring and glass mosaic tile on island and back splash. Top-of-the-line amenities abound, including a Wolf eight-burner gas range with griddle and grill, double oven and custom hammered steel vent; Sub Zero refrigerator, freezer and drink drawers; ice maker; Viking warming drawer; microwave; a water purification system; and an Asko dishwasher. A 24-foot vaulted and beam ceiling with two custom chandeliers span overhead. Nana doors that seamlessly open to the extensive patio and surrounding verandas are ideal for entertaining.

Hearth and Breakfast Rooms
Adjacent to the kitchen, the hearth room is a cozy retreat.  Outfitted with a stone fireplace and Ann Sacks French limestone flooring, it is the ideal place to enjoy your morning newspaper and coffee, or to relax with a good book and a glass of wine on a cold winter evening. Ideal for family breakfasts and other informal get-togethers, the breakfast area is highlighted by an interior stone wall, custom chandelier and sconces.

Hot Tub and Spa Bath
To end a perfect day of mountain golf or skiing, the home's hot tub is a welcomed retreat. Conveniently situated for direct access from the hot tub is a stunning spa bathroom, which features Ann Sacks blue penny tile, a designer sink and custom blue marble slab in the shower.

Second Master Suite
The home's second master suite is conveniently located on the first level with a connecting flex space - ideal for an office or crib room - and custom walnut cabinetry. Luxurious and spacious, the suite's bathroom is complete with designer his and her sinks and a massive stone slab counter.

Master Suite
Walk up the kitchen staircase to the East Tower's Entry, with 23-foot beamed ceiling and a custom Murray chandelier, and enter the office and master suite. The office, with beamed ceiling, custom wood cabinets with lighting in bookshelves and retractable doors and a custom iron railing, overlooks the kitchen on one side and offers access to a private flagstone balcony with Spring Creek views on another. The sizable bedroom features beamed ceilings, custom chandelier, spacious seating area, and floor-to-ceiling windows - complete with electric shades - which captures the treetop view of Spring Creek below. Relax in the spacious master bathroom, complete with a 26-foot ceiling with custom Murray chandelier, suede marble floors, wainscoting and shower, designer his and hers sinks, white marble countertops, Dornbracht plumbing fixtures, custom walnut cabinetry, a jetted tub and a steam shower. A sizable walk-through dressing room and closet with rich, custom walnut cabinetry completes the suite.

Family and Billiard Rooms
From the master suite and office, head back downstairs and through the loggia to the great room and into the home's informal yet elegant gathering space, crafted of significant interior stone, complete with bar, family room and billiard room. The gorgeous granite slab bar features custom cabinets, refrigerator and ice machine.  The wine cellar is accessed through a custom iron door and is outfitted with temperature and humidity controls. The adjacent billiard room is accentuated by an interior stone wall, custom chandelier, custom iron railing and antique marble counters. Completing the four-part area is the family room, featuring expansive views up Lake Creek to New York Mountain.

Game Room
With a media room and sports bar, the game room is ideal for entertaining and is the perfect space for parties. Off the game room is a golf cart garage with a path to the golf course past the home's outdoor Olympic-sized, in-ground trampoline.

Garage, Laundry, and Mud Rooms
An oversized 3-car garage with custom built-ins, a personal car wash bay and private carport offers ample storage. The mud room has been designed for ease of organization, with cubbies and hooks, a bench and Sea Grass limestone flooring. Even the home's laundry room spares no expense with French vanilla honed marble slab counters, custom walnut cabinetry and Sea Grass limestone flooring.

Three Bedrrom Suites
Upstairs in the home's West Wing, three additional bedroom suites await, adjoined by a private, cozy sitting area and sun-drenched flagstone sunning porch. Each suite features a customized bathroom with tile and marble and designer plumbing fixtures and sinks, as well as a walk-in closet with custom cabinetry.

Outdoor Living and Dining
Boasting over 1,000 square feet of flagstone patio overlooking Spring Creek and nestled against two acres of open space, the outdoor living areas are ideal for entertaining. With extensive landscape lighting in the trees and stream and five backlit waterfalls, the space is warm and inviting and is outfitted with a built-in Viking grill, eight-person hot tub and stone bar. The covered dining room features extensive stone columns and archways and stone fireplace. Custom cabinets, a chandelier and sconces create a warm ambiance, and electrical heaters overhead are perfect for crisp winter evenings.

This property is listed for sale by Grafton Enterprises LLC dba Gateway Land and Development Company (EL87890). Concierge Auctions, LLC is the provider of auction marketing services, is not a brokerage, and is not directly involved in selling real property. The services referred to herein are not available to residents of any state where prohibited by applicable state law. Concierge Auctions, LLC, its agents and affiliates, broker partners, Auctioneer, and the Sellers do not warrant or guaranty the accuracy or completeness of any information and shall have no liability for errors or omissions or inaccuracies under any circumstances in this or any other property listings or advertising, promotional or publicity statements and materials. This is not meant as a solicitation for listings. Brokers are fully protected and encouraged to participate.