$9 Million Oasis On 15 Acres; Minutes From Downtown

BOULDER, CO -- Nestled among hundreds of acres of publicly owned Open Space, with views of the white cliffs of Boulder Creek in one direction and the Flatirons in another, this home is an absolute, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It has been featured in multiple local and national publications, and is considered to be one of the finest homes anywhere along the Front Range.

In addition to sweeping roofs with floor-to-ceiling windows, this home has its own courtyard with a pool and spa, and a one-mile-long private walking trail surrounded by mature trees and flowers. Glass doors and walls make it difficult to tell whether you are in or outside this home — but your view will be breathtaking either way.

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• Address: 7983 Valmont Rd, Boulder, Colorado
• Price: $9,000,000
• Square Feet: 6122
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 6 Baths
• Built: 2005
• Features: Set on 15 acres of pastoral ranch land enveloped by 1000+ more acres of Open Space, a quarter mile tree-lined drive leads to this spectacular modern rural residence. The mid-century inspired design is nestled among mature trees, and features solid sandstone walls, steel I-beams and tongue & groove ceilings. Soaring walls of glass lead the eye toward a unique view of the historically significant 120' tall white rock cliffs, carved by Boulder Creek, in the distance. Steel framed glass doors recede into the stone walls to blend indoors and out, revealing a screened porch with gas fireplace overlooking the luxurious pool, spa and pool house in an intimate courtyard setting. The kitchen functions as the heart of the home, open to the living room, dining room, porch and den. A long stone hall ends at the master retreat which also opens to the pool area. Two additional bedrooms with en-suite baths complete this private wing. From the entry hall, a family/game room sits at one end and a private guest suite at the other. A one mile walking path winds through the extensive grounds past a variety of flowering fruit trees, mature oak, pine and towering cottonwoods. To the West are views of the snow draped Back Range and Boulder’s famed Flatirons. The uniquely private setting creates a tranquil oasis, all just 10 minutes from central Boulder. Created by Semple Brown Design, one of the region’s most distinguished architectural firms, and built with integrity by local master craftsmen, this generational residence has been featured in local and national publications and is considered one of the finest homes on Colorado’s Front Range.

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