Just a short drive from Denver is a spectacular, one-of-kind new home designed for contemporary living on top of the world. The 7,132-sq. ft. custom home is located at an 8,050-foot elevation in Evergreen's premier new exclusive, gated community, The Grand Preserve, atop Saddleback Mountain.

Listed exclusively by Keller Williams Realtor Jackie Long at $2.98 million, the home at 180 Outpost Lane is truly a work of art. "Architect Rodney Kazenske, partner of Colorado Master Builders, designed it specifically to contour to the mountain and as a one-of-a-kind home that's seamless part of the cliff side landscape," explains Long.

Perched on a 6.4-acre site accessed from a secluded cul-de-sac, the four-story home's exterior of moss rock and masonry stucco make it an organic part of the mountainside, a forested lot of Spruce, Pine and Aspen Trees scattered with wonderful moss rock boulders and cliffs. Extensive use of glass maximizes the home's spectacular, panoramic views of the Continental Divide, alpine wilderness 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 from skiing to the West and the same distance to Denver to 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 have an adjoining bath (except for the basement bedroom) so guests have their own private suites and three suites even have their own private balconies.

With a total of 1,605 sq. ft. of decks & balconies 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 3-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 or firepit) allow the owners a surprisingly private feel with cul-de-sac neighbors far from sight. The stairwell view from the observatory straight down through the four-story custom 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, 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 Divide.

For ultimate convenience, there is a stunning, four-story, glass-walled elevator which travels in a moss rock-lined elevator shaft. A 1,325-sq. ft., 4-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 3 fireplaces, the owners of this very livable home will know they're living in a true masterpiece. The builder is also available to the owners to customize any additional features, such as a custom home theater or wine room.

"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.