Trophy Properties: Aspen, Malibu, St. Barths

Sumptuous and sleek, these are some of the most sought-after properties on the real estate market today.

FLYING DOG & BEAR DANCE

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Nestled in a wooded valley near Aspen, these two ranch properties provide a rare opportunity to own a large piece of Colorado’s amazing lands. The two ranches can be purchased separately, or an ambitious buyer can combine the parcels for a total of 845 acres of wilderness with a total of six houses, including a historic homestead.

Against a dramatic background of mountains, the first property, Flying Dog Ranch, stretches for an impressive 245 acres. The property has one mile of private waterways on Collins Creek and Woody Creek, and many ponds. The land offers extensive trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, or cross-country skiing. Thanks to the adjacent White River National Forest, owners will have private access to some of the best deer and elk hunting in Colorado. The property also boasts irrigated pastures and stables, as well as a grand main house that offers the ideal setting to escape into the pressures of urban life.

The adjacent Bear Dance Ranch is a 600-acre parcel of utterly untouched land that is unheard of so close to the city of Aspen. Crowned by a building envelope with approval in-hand for a 10,750-square-foot house, the property is an easy 10-mile drive from the Hotel Jerome. Though its size and location make it unique, what truly distinguishes it is its environmental legacy. The land is protected by a conservation easement that promises it will forever be as pristine as it is today.

These two properties are available separately or as one large purchase. Regardless of which route is chosen, owners will have unprecedented access to Colorado’s untouched wilderness, mere minutes from the amenities of Aspen.

Price Flying Dog Ranch $56,000,000
Price Bear Dance Ranch $45,000,000
Location Aspen, CO
Realtor Lynn M. Kirchner
Phone 970.379.4766
Realty Sotheby’s International Realty
Website www.beardanceranchaspen.com
Website www.flyingdogranchaspen.com
SEA LANE

Unobstructed views of Malibu’s Coastline are just the beginning of what this unique gated bluff and beachfront estate compound, located in Paradise Cove, has to offer. The meticulously landscaped property spans more than 2.4 acres, in two legal parcels, and is unanimously one of Malibu’s most sought after properties.

This recently completed compound affords a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living, inviting its occupants to extend their entertaining throughout the property, which offers a casual yet dramatically elegant setting. This unrivaled parcel includes the main home, oceanfront infinity pool and spa, guesthouse, and a beach pavilion sitting just above approximately 81 feet of sandy beach frontage, an amenity not commonly found.

The interior of this distinctive home offers clean classic lines and the palette is filled with muted organic hues enhancing the blurred line between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Renowned designer Michael Lee was inspired by the natural landscape surrounding the compound and designed the home with the intention of evoking a sense of true serenity in all who enter this haven of beauty. The landscape design by Scott Shrader complements the elements of architecture, creating a synergy between the landscape and design. This site is perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the limitless coastline and ocean vistas from Los Angeles to Point Dume, and is currently available for viewing.

Price $24,500,000
Location Malibu, CA
Realtor Ellen Francisco
Phone 310.589.2464
Realty Coldwell Banker
Email [email protected]
Website www.sealanepoint.com
VILLA IN ST. BARTHS

Villa SIB WIK in chic Gustavia leaves little room for wanting, even for those accustomed to the best of the best. The new construction has six spacious bedrooms, six baths, and a generous pool that overlooks the vast ocean. No matter what time of day, the views are spectacular, whether they contain pink sunsets or sunny blue skies.

The villa is comprised of two freestanding structures. The main building holds the master bedroom with ocean view, living area, and kitchen, while the second houses the remaining bedrooms. The living room displays contemporary furnishings and features a white and blue theme, keeping with the villa’s seafront setting. Large white leather sofas are situated to encourage guests to take full advantage of the view. The well-appointed gourmet kitchen is separated from the living room by a chef’s counter. The main building opens onto a vast terrace that faces the ocean and provides the setting for the show-stopping infinity pool.

In the second structure, the bedrooms on the upper story look out to the ocean, while the ground floor chambers lead out onto a casually elegant teak patio. This provides a spacious area in which to entertain, whether for a casual dinner with friends, a cocktail party, or just taking advantage of the pure relaxation that island time affords.

Sales Price Available Upon Request
Location Gustavia, St. Barth’s
Realtor Christian Wattiau of Sibarth Real Estate
Phone +(590) 590 29 88 91
Website www.sibarthrealestate.com
Rental Agency Wimco Villas
Phone 401.849.8012
Website www.wimco.com