If you're in the market for a spectacular mountain top retreat at a firesale price, a 7,000-sq. ft. custom luxury home in West Evergreen is offered for $2.35 million--$400,000 less than the appraised value.

Just 30 minutes west of Denver, this magnificent new home is located at an 8,050-foot elevation in the exclusive, gated community of The Grand Preserve atop Saddleback Mountain. Listed exclusively by Keller Williams Realtor Jackie Long, the home at 180 Outpost Lane is truly a work of art.

"Today's tough real estate market has an upside here for one lucky buyer! A price of $2.35 million is an insanely good deal for this magnificent, one-of-a-kind mountain home," Long explains. "The Seller's loss is the Buyer's gain in instant equity. The seller is even willing to rent this private retreat for $12,500 per month and would offer a Renter First Right of Refusal."

The home is a marvel of contemporary design, complementing the mountain's steep contour and the natural appeal of an Alpine wilderness environment. The home was created specifically for the rugged, 6.4-acre site accessed from a secluded cul-de sac.

The four-story home's exterior of moss rock, steel, concrete and masonry stucco make it an organic, virtually maintenance-free part of the mountainside. The forested lot of spruce, pine and aspen trees is scattered with wonderful moss rock boulders and cliffs. Extensive use of glass maximizes the home's spectacular, panoramic views of the Continental Divide and 14,000-foot peaks. The liberal use of hardwood, slab stonework and yet more natural rock on the interior adds to the property's natural, upscale appeal.

"Because it's located only 30 minutes west to skiing and the same distance to Denver in the east, this is a fantastic primary residence or breathtaking vacation home - especially for those who like to entertain," Long says.

The entry welcomes you with a full-wall mural of a slab-granite mountain silhouette. There are five bedrooms and six bathrooms in 6,595 finished square feet, including the walk-out basement. All bedrooms except for the basement have an En Suite bath and a balcony, so guests or family members have their own private domain.

With a total of 1,605 square feet of outdoor decks and separated from interior living space by enormous floor-to-ceiling glass walls and sliding glass doors, the home is designed for luxury entertaining and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

The main level deck features an outdoor gas fireplace set into the home's "spine," a three-story, exterior arched rock wall which follows the mountain's contour and defines the home's contemporary architecture. The main level dining deck also offers an outdoor gas grill set in slab granite for memorable meals.

The astonishing views from the second-floor master suite and third-floor observation deck (complete with wet bar for entertaining and gas line for a second outdoor grill) allow the owners a surprisingly private feel with cul-de-sac neighbors far from sight. The stairwell view from the top-floor observatory straight down through the four-story custom Italian glass light fixture to the basement's mosaic-tile inlay is truly a sight to behold.

The heart of the home is the professionally designed, eat-in gourmet kitchen featuring Craftsman-style oak cabinetry on the lowers and stainless steel, glass-fronted uppers for a contemporary Mission-style design. Thermadoor, Décor and Subzero appliances are in stainless steel, including the double oven and gas cooktop. There's even a professional baking station, large island and breakfast bar into the spacious living room.

The living room's double-sided gas fireplace is shared by the study, and the rooms feature hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and hand-crafted oak built-ins. The south-facing home maximizes light and the sun's energy to keep the driveway clear of snow in winter and sunlight flooding the interior spaces year-round.

The second-floor master suite also offers a sitting area and wet bar, an all-marble-slab steam shower, river rock-inlaid marble floor and an incredible, sunken bath tub with infinity-edge, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. "You're literally bathing cliffside," Long added. The double-sided gas fireplace allows for views through the bedroom wall straight out to the deck and over the master balcony and cliff.

For ultimate convenience, there is a stunning, four-story, glass-walled elevator that travels in a moss rock elevator shaft. A 1,325-sq. ft., four-car attached garage allows plenty of room for stowing away snowmobiles, ATVs or guest vehicles.

Whether relaxing on the observatory level with a cocktail, working up a sweat in the basement workout room or warming yourself by one of the home's three fireplaces, the owners of this very livable home will know they're living in a true masterpiece. Better yet, they'll have the peace of mind of knowing they obtained it at a huge discount.

"Most people live in a home, but this one lives in you," Long says.

For other details about 180 Outpost or to arrange a private showing, please go to www.180outpostlane.com or contact Jackie Long at 303-520-9638 or Jackie@justchoosejackie.com.

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