Rural. Majestic views. Ranchettes and horses. Largest lots of any area with great views. Home to rock stars, artists, entrepreneurs, organic farmers, polo horses and literati. Located only 4-8 miles to downtown Aspen. Sound appealing? That best describes the luxurious area of Aspen known as Starwood. Starwood offers some of the most luxurious and exclusive real estate in the country.
This week, our blog team sought out Frias Properties broker Dennis Jung to discuss the allure of Starwood. Dennis has been serving local buyers and sellers since 1987, and is one of Frias' leading sales brokers. He's our resident expert on Starwood real estate, and he was eager to share some recent facts and figures about the current Starwood real estate market, as well as a glimpse at some current listings. His exclusive report:
Looking for a great place for a second home or full-time residence, within a short distance of all of the amenities of the City of Aspen and Snowmass Village, yet quiet and private, the perfect retreat? Just 10 minutes from Aspen lies the sought-after enclave known as Starwood. As Aspen’s only gated community, it offers the ultimate in privacy. The generous sized building sites of 2 or more acres and plenty of open common green space for horses contribute to the peaceful atmosphere. But the ultimate Starwood "wow factor" is the views. Situated on a south-facing mesa, you get all-day sun and an unrivalled panorama from Independence Pass to Mount Sopris, including Aspen Mountain to Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Snowmass, and the peaks of the Elk Range beyond. No wonder many of the titans of industry and entertainment, including the late great John Denver, have called Starwood home. Mr. Denver’s original “Rocky Mountain High†home can be purchased for $7,150,000, or together with the guest house on a separate lot for $10,750,000. Most Starwood homes are in the $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 price range, although Starwood homes are available from $3,495,000 for a modest older home to $35,000,000 for a palatial estate on over 60 acres. There are also two Starwood building sites available at this time, one at an asking price of $4,250,000 and another for $2,750,000. What a great place to build your own dream home!
Where else but Aspen can you get the combination of stunning natural beauty, 4 state of the art ski areas, world class shopping and dining, prolific support for the arts including the summer-long classical music festival and the Jazz Aspen Snowmass concert series, art galleries and the new Aspen Art Museum, and the Wheeler Opera House, all with a friendly and welcoming small town atmosphere? Call me today and let me give you a tour of this beautiful area and show you why Starwood is one of Colorado’s most sought-after locations. Thanks, Dennis. Starwood truly is one of a kind. Those interested in discussing Starwood real estate or the current state of the Aspen real estate market are encouraged to call Dennis at 970-429-2414.
