This former mining village combines epic skiing on uncrowded, high-altitude runs with unpretentious Old West vibes.
by Alex Bhattacharji
December 5, 2018
As a half-dozen skiers, planks slung over their shoulders, hiked past us up the ridge toward Telluride’s famed 13,320-foot Palmyra peak, my new friend Seth thrust his ski pole forward for emphasis and shouted, “Confidence!”
It was less an exhortation than an exclamation of discovery. Seth, a fortysomething attorney from Chicago I’d met on the gondola in town, had found the black-diamond run bearing that name was somehow still unskied, despite the fact it was approaching midday. Falling away between granite walls and pines that poked out of deep billowy drifts, its untouched powder reflected the strong bluebird day sun. Before us, the expansive vista of Colorado’s San Juans’ spiny ridges and sharp peaks were blanketed in 19 inches of fresh snowfall. Just up the mountain lay some of the most extreme in-bounds terrain in America; on our other flank, Galloping Goose, a beginner run that wends more than four and a half miles to the base of the mountain.
I followed Seth as we carved first tracks down the run, kicking up a spray of snow softened slightly by the morning sun, and made our way over to the Gold Hill Express lift, where there was no line—as had been the case at the gondola from town and every lift we’d taken up to 12,000 feet. It was a late-season Saturday, no less. Pretty much everyone in town was on the mountain and yet it felt intimate, like a living room concert, in one of nature’s most spectacular stadiums.
“This is just the way it is,” said Seth, who’d been coming to Telluride since the early ’90s, with a shrug. “The way it’s always been.”
Celebrating 25 Years of Reclamation and Partnership at the Idarado Mine
From its colorful and compelling origins producing base metals to support the US war effort in WWII to its innovative, award-winning reclamation, the Idarado Mine has stamped its legacy on Telluride, Ouray, and the mountains that connect them. Yet since shutting down in 1978, the mine has largely faded from the collective consciousness of its neighboring communities.
Come learn about the rich and fascinating history of the Idarado Mine and its ongoing role in responsible environmental management and historic preservation at a welcome reception followed by the premiere of the feature length film and a multimedia presentation at the Sheridan Opera House on Saturday, September 29, 4pm.
From a private atoll in French Polynesia to Hawaiian-inspired home in Manhattan Beach, California, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale.
Nestled on Hawea Point, this stunning home was designed to seamlessly blend the interiors with the tropical gardens and the panoramic ocean views. From this vantage point, the views extend along the West Maui coastline from Kapalua Bay to the South, the Pailolo Chanel out to the neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai to the West, and out to Honolua Bay to the North.
Perched high above the epicenter of the world blooms the only full-floor home in the southern tower of the world-renowned “Century Condominium.” Located on what is considered one of Manhattan’s finest blocks, Central Park West between W 62nd and W 63rd Street, upon the entering the building’s lobby, which has been restored to its original grandeur, one is heartened by the appeal of a bygone era, the 1930’s Art Deco period during which the Century was built.
A modern home with a well-thought-out recreation area and swimming pool, and outfitted with smart home systems, this house emanates a harmonious atmosphere. Its elements are assembled in such a way that you will find daily routines accessible; every morning swim, when the rising sun floods the space, and in the evening, when the sunset illuminates bedrooms with warm colors.
An exclusive property by the renowned architect De Groote in the top of Lo Curro neighborhood, this home offers an impressive panoramic view that dominates the city strip and mountain range. The property has a magnificent park of 25,000 square meters with large trees and careful landscaping for nature lovers. The pool space features a beautiful barbecue area with pool house, in addition to a paddle tennis court.
Boutique Air offering two daily flights to and from Denver, starting Wednesday
By Justin Criado, Editor / Aug 24, 2018
An aerial view of the Telluride Regional Airport runway. (Courtesy photo)
Commercial air service will resume at Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) Wednesday, according to Colorado Flights Alliance COO Matt Skinner, when San Francisco-based airline Boutique Air begins offering two daily flights to and from Telluride and Denver.
“We’ve been working on it for a while,” he said. “We’re really pleased to be able to get together with Boutique. I think they’ll be a great fit for our destination.”
Such service ceased in March after provider Great Lakes Airlines terminated all flight operations due to a shortage of pilots, according to a company news release circulated at the time. That was the second time that Great Lakes had pulled out of TEX. The airline discontinued flights to and from TEX on Sept. 16, 2014, also due to a pilot shortage. Great Lakes had served Telluride for 17 years prior to the 2014 stoppage. It resumed operations in December 2016.
Skinner said the alliance was familiar with Boutique, given previous service searches and the airline’s reputation throughout the West.
“They’ve really proven themselves in Western towns over the last couple years as a reliable carrier and providing a great product,” he said.
TEX departure times are 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively, while planes arriving from Denver International Airport will land at 12:30 p.m. and 8:50 p.m.
Skinner called the flight schedule the “best of both worlds” since travelers can “get in and out of Telluride with the most available connections in Denver.” The schedule will fluctuate with the seasons, he added.
“That schedule will flex with our busy season and our shoulder season. The baseline is two flights a day,” he said. “We hope to add more during our busier times of the year. The schedule should remain relatively consistent.”
Currently, one-way rates are $149 for non-refundable economy seats; the refundable rate is $199. Skinner said that price will eventually increase.
“We got some solid rates to start,” he said. “The rates will come up as market demand dictates.”
Boutique, which also serves Cortez Municipal Airport with flights to Phoenix, is known for having a “tiered pricing system,” Skinner explained, which includes varying rates for certain seats. For example, the first two spots on an eight-seat plane from Cortez to Phoenix were once $60 one way.
Skinner said the Boutique deal was finalized over the past month, after talking with three “solid” providers. He added that the air service market is “stronger” now compared to years past.
“Previously, we hadn’t found very many options out there for carriers that would fit,” he said. “This time, in the last six to 12 months, we found a healthier regional airline industry, so we’re very pleased with the options that we’ve been able to search through.”
Another “key” piece in finding a new provider was a partnership with a major airline, Skinner said. Boutique is a partner of United Airlines, so people can book Telluride flights through United and participate in United’s MileagePlus frequent flyer program. (TEX will be added to the United website — united.com — soon, according to Skinner.)
“Point-to-point service to Denver would be valuable in its own right, but really where it becomes viable and truly valuable is having access to one of the major carrier networks,” he said.
As of press time Friday afternoon, flights could be booked through boutiqueair.com and kayak.com.
“The flights are bookable as we speak,” Skinner confirmed.
Boutique CEO Shawn Simpson expressed his excitement for the deal, calling Telluride a “world class destination,” in a news release.
“We are thrilled to be connecting (Telluride) to our Denver International hub,” he said. “Our strong partnerships with both Colorado Flights Alliance as well as United Airlines have paved the way to this launch. We look forward to making it a great success.”
Skinner said the TEX service will be beneficial to visitors and locals alike, whether they’re traveling for work or play. He explained that he has family coming to town in late September and they’re making plans to fly into TEX, even though they usually use Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) — another Telluride destination airport for which the alliance keeps stats.
According to winter stats, MTJ accounts for a majority of overall air access (incoming flights) to the Telluride area, while TEX accounted for just under 3 percent.
Over the last six years, we’ve asked our readers to rate a city’s “friendliness” in the Readers’ Choice Awards survey, especially with respect to where you felt welcome. Did an outgoing local show you the way? Was the city easy to navigate? Hundreds of thousands of people took the survey this year—see what you had to say about the friendliest cities in the U.S.
Telluride, Colorado
Telluride remains everyone’s favorite mountain town this year, and we can’t blame them. Pristine skiing meets luxury in this remote Colorado city—”by far the most beautiful and accessible ski resort in the country.” Even the summer months have massive appeal, with the epic Bluegrass Festival drawing laid-back crowds every year. Our readers couldn’t say enough about the lack of huge crowds and welcoming locals. That Colorado “chill” is is for real.
If the natural beauty of white-capped mountains, design pedigree and the creature comforts associated with a private community intrigue, this jaw-dropping property in Telluride should be on your radar. Designed by the architecture firm of Hugh Newell Jacobsen, the structure itself is just one appealing part of the package. The location is another.
Telluride is special, said listing agent Bill Fandel. “The mountains are dramatic and lush. It’s a place that high-profile people come to escape. There are no paparazzi,” he said. “It’s lowkey [with] a lot of celebs and corporate chiefs.” A sampling from that list: Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey, Hilary Swank, Ralph Lauren, Dan Quayle, Meg Whitman and Bobbi Brown.
The house sits on a 35-acre parcel that’s one of 35 in the Gray Head development, a private community just seven minutes from the airport and eight miles from downtown Telluride—a National Landmark Historic District, cultural hub thanks to the Telluride Film Festival and an internationally renowned ski area.
The enclave was partly developed by Bill Ford, chairman of the Ford Motor Company, Mr. Fandel said. The development boasts a fishing lodge, trails, a stocked trout pond and tennis courts for residents.
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This 6,561-square-foot house, which is actually a collection of connected pavilion-like, one-story structures, features four bedrooms, four full baths and one half bath.
It’s one thing to live in a house, but it’s quite another to live in a structure designed by Jacobsen Architects. Hugh Newell Jacobsen is an iconic American architect who created a style all his own by using light as a guiding principle in architectural design.
Jacobsen’s design is also known to “nestle” structures with historic shapes and rooflines together, Mr. Fandel explained. “In this example, it’s a series of 10 different pavilions that are joined and nestled into this site.”
Each pavilion is one story and features vaulted ceilings and walls of glass that provide an open-air feeling. “They’re essentially side-by-side overlapping, and the spaces when you’re in them at any time of day, they’re designed to grab natural light,” Mr. Fandel said. “Each one frames a different view.”
The house is one of four Jacobsen commissions in Colorado, and was completed five years ago.
Structural materials include limestone, glass, steel and stone.
The house includes a screening room on the lower level as well as an outdoor spa area complete with whirlpool.
There is also a sophisticated environmental system in place with geothermal heating and cooling. Ever heard of air-conditioned floors? This house has them.
Agent: Bill Fandel, Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty
From a private atoll in French Polynesia to Hawaiian-inspired home in Manhattan Beach, California, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale.
French Polynesia
Jacques Menahem, French Polynesia Sotheby’s International Realty
The Nengo Nengo atoll is located at about 100 kilometers southwest of Hao and at about 775 kilometers east of Tahiti. This private atoll has an oval shape, and it’s vast and stunning internal lagoon spreads over some 67 square-kilometers. For the past twenty years, it has been the breeding waters of one of the world’s most beautiful gems: The Tahitian Black Pearl.
A trophy property of the highest order, this home was designed for both formal business entertaining and extraordinary family gatherings. Without question, one of Canada’s finest estates, the nearly ten acres of direct waterfront on Lake Ontario are within easy highway reach of Toronto’s financial district and the international airport.
The Arch Stanton Ranch is approximately 475 acres located just West of Austin, Texas and Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas – Gillespie County. This prime, live-water property is home to the largest collection of rare, historically significant restored US antique barns in the country, and likely the world.
The finest resorts are created with one goal in mind, to transport you out of everyday life invoking a sense of tranquility. Renowned architect Louie Tomaro envisioned this home’s design to delight in every moment on the world-famous Strand. This Warm Island Contemporary dream home is unrivaled. The design was inspired by the incomparable Four Seasons, Hualalai – a decadent resort on the Kona Coast.
Like a timeless work of art, farm and ranch properties are often iconic trophy and legacy investments meant to be passed down through generations. In this special edition of Significant Sales, we present the most remarkable Farm & Ranch properties that changed hands through our network in 2017.
The American architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen has made a name for himself with his delightfully minimalist gabled houses, some of which we’ve covered here at Curbed before. But this sprawling residence in the Rocky Mountains? Jaw-dropping.
Sitting on a 35-acre parcel just outside Telluride, Colorado, the home is a whopping 6,561 square feet and comprises ten interconnected pavilions, resembling more of a backwoods cul-de-sac than one residence. The four-bedroom, four-bath home, designed by Hugh and Simon Jacobsen, looks out onto an idyllic, forested mountain range, the perfect scenery to gaze out onto as you sip your morning coffee.
The pavilions are clustered around a court accessed from a gravel road, and the residence’s outer edge features huge glass windows to ensure gorgeous views from literally every room. Each pavilion also has its own patio, so you can step outside no matter where you are in the house.
The home’s interior, with its vaulted ceilings and white walls, almost feels understated compared to its natural surroundings, and manages simplicity without being austere. There’s also plenty of communal space—enough that you might want to give your guests a map when they enter—a movie theater, and a hot tub, because why not?
This residence’s views aren’t for the faint of heart, and neither is its price tag. But if you’re in the market for a near-mansion in the Rockies, this isn’t a bad place to start: 1068 Wilson Way is on the market now for $16.9 million.
The Harbour View House is located on the northern of Sentosa Cove and enjoys a spectacular view across the sea towards the soon-to-be Greater Southern Waterfront of Singapore’s mainland. Designed by the renowned SCDA Architects, this two-story seaside home has two wings connected by an entry pavilion at its south, and in them sits a deep courtyard.
An extraordinary Neoclassical waterfront estate in the exclusive guard-gated Gables Estates, this grand home sits on nearly two-and-one-half acres of abundant tropical landscaping, including over 600 different species of palms, trees, plants and flora all perfectly positioned to thrive. The estate radiates elegance with dramatic hallways to highlight the vaulted arches, arched doorways, and impact windows to allow for the natural light to emphasize the grandeur of the home.
A stunning four-bedroom penthouse apartment positioned within this luxury development and accessed via one of two private passenger lifts, this engaging home benefits from an amazing wrap-around balcony offering breath-taking views across Primrose Hill, Regent’s Park, and the London city skyline. Inside, this penthouse apartment has an abundance of natural light flowing through each of the bedrooms, while the open-plan kitchen/breakfast/reception room invites family members or guests to unwind and enjoy the views.
The timeless homes at Noble Row are located in the most prestigious area of Moscow near Ostozhenka; the project represents a completely new format of deluxe-class properties in Moscow. An international team of professionals who have received world recognition and authority such as Ralph Lauren Home, Gregory Tuck Architecture, Foly & Cox, and Christopher Peacock were among those involved, creating living spaces noted by architecture and design magazines Galerie and Departures, giving them their highest praise.
This striking property is located at the foot of the Gaisberg, one of the most exclusive locations in Salzburg. Above the rooftops of the festival city, the location features a magnificent view. The highest-quality equipment is featured throughout the house’s four floors, five bedrooms with bathrooms, master bedroom, and living area on the ground floor with fireplace and access to the terrace. A Valcucine kitchen including a Gaggenau wine cabinet/ice maker, equipped gym, sauna area, indoor pool and lounge are also featured in this home.
Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand claimed 40 of the top 250 sales associates in the Individual Sales Volume category of the 2018 REAL Trends/The Wall Street Journal “The Thousand.” In addition, 12 teams affiliated with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand were recognized as being among the top 250 teams in the nation by sales volume. The annual report ranks America’s top 1,000 residential real estate agents and teams based on 2017 annual sales volume and transaction sides.
“The representation of Sotheby’s International Realty brand sales associates on this list validates their professionalism and market expertise,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “We are proud of their exceptional performance and commitment to the brand, providing the finest real estate services to garner a brand record of $108 billion in global sales volume in 2017.”
Click here to see the Sotheby’s International Realty brand affiliated sales associated represented on “The Thousand.”
The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 22,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in approximately 950 offices in 70 countries and territories worldwide. In 2017, the brand achieved a record global sales volume of $108 billion USD. Sotheby’s International Realty listings are marketed on the sothebysrealty.comglobal website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.
The complete Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals list can be found on REAL Trends’ website, www.realtrends.com.
WSJ Top US Real Estate Brokers
#53 in Colorado - 2018
#115 Nationally - 2013
#11 Nationally - 2010
#38 in Colorado - 2016
#19 in Colorado - 2015
#19 in Colorado - 2014
#3 in Colorado - 2013
#13 in Colorado - 2012
#2 in Colorado - 2010
Top 38 Sotheby's Brokers, US - 2013
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