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To see just how much value lies beneath the waters of Colorado’s still-tepid luxury home market, come see what $2 million buys in the Hyatt Lake area of west Arvada – the same rolling, wooded feel of Cherry Hills Village, plus better views and a scaled-down price tag.
The $1.999 million price on 14095 W. 62nd Avenue, off Eldridge Street north of 58th, covers the 10,500-foot custom chalet that builder Mike West built for himself in 2002 – but doesn’t begin to convey the 2.3-acre site that backs to private Hyatt Lake – including a private entrance onto the lake and its shore trail. West and his wife Jeanie made the most of their view of North Table Mountain and the Ralston Buttes by creating splendid outdoor living areas showcased from a party-sized deck and stone terraced patio off the walk-out…and regularly used the lake and its serene 3-mile-long trail loop. RE/MAX Professionals agent Rebekah Brock, who’ll have it open 1-4 p.m., says they’re already seeing plenty of interest at its price. The interior is absolutely the best that custom builders were doing last decade – centered around a dramatic nave showing ship-knees timber vaulting that opens to a mountain view; and a main-floor master suite that’s scaled as large as any you’ve seen in a two-story, with an octagonal reading nook and a grand bath with gallery-styled vanities, seating area, and glass block shower that has a curtained entry to keep the steam in. The kitchen is splendid; set off from a morning room by a 3-sided fireplace. You’ll see another in a sprawling entertainment area on the walkout – huge bar, billiards parlor, card room, wine cellar and workout area. The level of trim is what you’d expect a builder would do for his own place – gabled spaces, art niches, skylights, and a bowed-gallery wrought iron bridge crossing the areas below. This isn’t Cherry Hills, of course, and Brock expects this buyer to be “an individualist,” somebody who’ll swap some prestige for a better view. Take Ward Road north from I-70, 1.5 miles to W. 58th Avenue, head west a mile to Eldridge, then north to W. 62nd. If you go… WHERE: Custom builder’s personal estate in west Arvada, main-floor master, 7 baths, wine cellar. 14095 W. 62nd Ave., Arvada; take Ward Road north from I-70 1.5 mi. to 58th, west 1 mi. to Eldridge, north half-mile to W. 62nd PRICE: $1.9999 million WHEN: Today, 1-4 p.m.
