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Star of Starwood, this Aspen estate has everything!

viewwestaspen — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:59:58 +0000

15,000 square feet, 180 degree views

Starwood is one of Aspen’s most exclusive neighborhoods (see previous Starwood post). Set on one of Starwoods best original lots, the home has been renovated down to the studs by a local master builder.

Features:

Heavily treed private lot on 2.3acres
Panoramic views of all four ski mountains, Maroon Bells, and beyond
Private tennis court
Indoor Swimming pool
State-of-the-art theatre
gated community
Top of top appliances and finishes-Gorgeous slab Carrera marble, Viking, Miele, Sub Zero.
Wine cellar and tasting room
Billiards room
elevator
7 bedrooms, 8 baths
Pilates, Yoga, fitness and massage rooms
asking price: $12.9m

Photos fall short in capturing these spaces. Even better, arrange a private tour when you have a good hour to soak in the home and it’s unparalleled views: +1.970.261.4442 Or email for full set of photos and details.

Want a Steinway?

viewwestaspen — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:15:02 +0000

Yesterday I lay outside the Aspen Music Tent and listened to the gorgeous sounds of one Steinway piano, then walked in to see the source of the music. It’s the end-of-season Steinway sale from the Aspen Music School. Today’s the last of three days to drop in. These pianos are donated by Steinway every year to the Aspen Music School / Aspen Music Festival, then sold at the end of the season. Drop in anytime today and listen, tickle the ivories yourself, and meet the friendly Steinway guys.

price range: $20,000 – $200,000

If you can’t make it in today, Larry Godwin of Wells Music can help match you with with your dream piano..only used for 1 summer..and broken in by some of the worlds best musicians. +1 800.861.0050 larry.godwin@schmittmusic.com

Give your lowball a spin today in Aspen, CO (why not?)

viewwestaspen — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:48:25 +0000

opportunities abound to own your piece of Aspen, CO

excerpt by Curtis Wackerle, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer:

Back in the glory days of the real estate boom, more than 90 percent of sellers were seeing 90 percent or more of their asking price. That metric has now slipped to 42 percent, Michael Adams and Andrew Ernemann told the crowd.

But even with the slippage, most people aren’t having to lower their asking price by more than 20 percent, according to the brokers’ data.

“Twenty percent is still acceptable to many people,” Adams said.

There have been a few 40 percent reductions, mostly in west Aspen neighborhoods, Ernemann said. Home prices closer to the downtown core are holding up better, he said.

The day did not end without some Vail bashing.

In discussing one of the reasons that Aspen will remain a durable real estate commodity, Taylor said that Aspen has a special way of feeling like home, even to people who are only here part time.

“Vail never feels like home. If feels like a giant hotel,” Taylor said to boisterous applause.