Nestled against a backdrop of lush forest and rugged rock, this East Vail home listed by Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, enchants with an elevated take on the classic Colorado log cabin design. On first sight, it both entices and comforts, with equal parts rustic calm and luxurious grandeur that artfully blend it into the surrounding landscape. Inside, the ambiance of a high-end cozy cabin comes to life in every room through the thoughtful, contemporary use of age-old design details.
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Situated on almost an acre of private grounds with stunning views of the Gore Range, the home’s outdoor space is what mountain dreams are made of: a lovely back patio with graduated seating areas, perennial summer gardens, a water feature, a fire pit, a deck with a view, and an aspen grove right in the backyard.
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The bedroom’s log walls serve as a natural backdrop for a modern Southwestern aesthetic. Here, classic patterns evoke the region’s history while details like the studded leather headboard bring a rugged comfort that echo the room’s soft lighting.
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Overhead logs set the tone for the kitchen, where gourmet features like this custom metal hood, intricate backsplash, and state-of-the-art gas range, make it as functional as it is beautiful. The adjoining great room’s 35-foot ceilings allow the delicious smells of home cooking to waft wistfully through air, surrounding guests in comfort and bliss.
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After a day on the mountain, there’s nothing better than putting your feet up by the fire, hot cocoa or an Old Fashioned in hand as you relax with people—and pets—you love. The custom stonework featured on the first of three fireplaces in the home make it a beautiful centerpiece to gather around.
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A freestanding copper tub in one of the six bathrooms adds a modern touch that echoes the warmth of the cabin aesthetic. The adjacent steam shower features elegantly inlaid tilework, an artistic backdrop to the wood-filled space.