Even though reports show Denver weathering the market far better than most cities, there are plenty of deals to be had on luxury-priced properties here this spring. Deals…and maybe some steals, too…such as one you can preview today on Lookout Mountain overlooking Golden.
In 1999, Adolph Coors’ great-grandson Scott Coors picked out this site that looks down a thousand feet over Golden, famous for the brew made with Rocky Mountain spring water…and beyond that to a 180-degree panorama of Denver that only gets better after sundown, with lights visible for 30 or 40 miles. With the help of architect Tom Shelden, Coors created a showplace–8,676 square feet–where you could entertain in a glitzy style to match that incredible view.
On April 25, the Coors home goes on the auction block, starting bid: $1.2 million. The place once appraised at $3.5 million and was originally listed at $4.5 million.
Realtor Ali Van Westenberg with Coldwell Banker Previews won’t venture as to the real value…but she will tell you what it would cost to rebuild today: “My guess,” she said, “$5 million.”
In addition to views, it shows a strikingly contemporary interior on three levels, beginning with a sprawling ranch at the street…big entertaining area, a hearth/breakfast room off the kitchen you’ll have to see to appreciate, and a master behind ornamental doors. Lower levels descend to guest suites and recreation spaces, with an outdoor infinity pool on the walk-out. Finishes are way beyond the million-dollar range: Brazilian stone, stainless steel, kitchen in granite and pendant lighting… a housekeeper’s apartment and a 5-car garage.
“I haven’t seen anything like this,” Van Westenberg added. “Anybody that knows quality will recognize it here,” adding that the property includes a half acre to the north of the house, with its own drop-dead view, that could be divided off for another custom-build.
She’ll let you preview it Sun. April 5 and Saturdays, Apr. 11th and 18th, and fill you in on the bidding (an 8% auction commission will be added to the gavel price). Take I-70 west to Exit 256 (Lookout Mountain), exit right and turn left on U.S. 40, then follow west a mile up the hill to Lookout Mountain Road, turn right, and another 1.8 mi. to Grandview Ave.
WHERE:
Showplace custom with view from Lookout Mountain, 21554 Mountsfield Dr., Panorama Estates, Golden. I-70 west to Exit 256 (Lookout Mountain), exit right, then left on U.S. 40, follow west one mi. to Lookout Mountain Rd., right, 1.8 mi. to Grandview, rt. to Mountsfield.
BIDDING OPENS AT:
$1.25 million (Apr. 25)
PREVIEW:
Sun, Apr. 5th, noon until 4 p.m. (also Sat. Apr. 11th & 18th)
PHONE:
303-601-0260 303-589-2707
BIDDER REGISTRATIONS:
