Archive for October 2011

Top 10 luxury amenities

The Institute of Luxury Marketing recently came out with a list of the most requested amenities in a luxury home. Their survey was nationwide, so we came up with a list of the top 10 most requested luxury amenities as seen by The Vanatta Group. This list is a bit more Steamboat specific and both lists might surprise people.

The top 5 amenities according to the Luxury Marketing Institute are:

  1. Home Office
  2. Pool
  3. 4+ Bedrooms
  4. Theater
  5. Gym

The Top 10 amenities as seen by Pam Vanatta and the Vanatta Group

  1. Views
  2. Custom Kitchen
  3. Luxury Master Suite
  4. 4+ Bedrooms
  5. 4+ bay garage
  6. Home Office
  7. Outdoor living spaces
  8. Private Jet Access
  9. Gym
  10. Heated Driveway

As you can see from the lists, luxury in Steamboat has a lot to do with the surroundings (Views, outdoor living spaces) and being comfortable in the winter (4+bay garage, heated driveway). If you’re in the market for a luxury home, let us know what your top amenities are – we’re confident that we can find the perfect place for you.

Take a look at some examples: Chateau Saisons, Over The Edge, The Covered Bridge Home, The Acanthus Estate.

Please let us know if you would like a private tour of any luxury properties for sale in Steamboat Springs. Have a great fall and be prepared for the incoming snow!

Sincerely,
The Vanatta Group
The leader in Steamboat Springs real estate

Falls new listings and notable price reductions

As the fall colors fall from the trees and the mountain tops become dusted with white, we are busy as ever here at the Vanatta Group.  Fall has seen some great new listings and some fantasic price drops.

New Listings:

Ptarmigan House – $342,000 – Just steps from the slopes, this 1 bedroom corner unit at the Ptarmigan House is fully furnished and ready to go with ski-in/ski-out access.

Fairway Woods – $1,574,500 – Luxurious 5 bedroom home located at the end of a private cul-de-sac on the 7th fairway of the Rollingstone Ranch Golf Course.  Beautiful views, multiple living areas, decks and porches. A golf membership is included. $1,574,500  #132345

Mauna Kea Lane Luxury – $1,595,000 Spacious 5 bedroom mountain home with huge windows and views. This property offers privacy, proximity to downtown, schools, greenbelt and access to public trails. A bright atmosphere and open living areas make this a fun house to live in.  

Style Meets Function in Big Valley Ranch – $2,895,000 – Sleek mountain home in Big Valley Ranch, only 10 miles to town on paved roads. This stylish home is on 15 completely usable acres with breathtaking views. Meticulous attention to mountain living is captured in 5,787 sq ft with multiple bedrooms/living spaces, and an incredible 3,200 sq ft heated garage with 5 bays.  

Top Floor Pines – $275,000 – Spacious pines condo with unique flooplan. 1 bedroom plus loft with 2 full baths, laundry room and granite counters. Perfectly located near shops, the free bus and the core trail.

Top Floor Rockies – $119,000 – Comfortable and updated Rockies condo with vaulted ceilings, mountain views, and private deck.  Located near the pool and clubhouse.  This unit has an elevated bedroom loft for extra space and an open living area with fireplace. 

Mustang Run – $362,500 -Clean, bight, turn-key unit with great location near Whistler Park and the free bus.  Bright living areas, nice kitchen and a large deck.  Own your own condo for about the same price as renting! Co-listed with Anne Mayberry. 

The Moraine Townhome – $532,500 -Convenient location, great amenities, and high end finishes. This beautiful unit has private a balcony, open living and kitchen areas and 1,840 sq ft.  The quality finishes in this unit set it apart from the others.  

Clubhouse Drive Luxury – $1,195,000 – Very spacious half duplex in a great location. Over 4,600 sq ft with open living and dining area, home office, exercise room and huge family room with wet bar.  Lots of space, excellent quality and fine finishes at a great price. 

 

Notable Price Reductions

Sanctuary Privacy – Down to $1,690,000. Beautiful contemporary home by Fish Creek and the golf course. Rich architectural design throughout this private 4,443 sq ft property with huge windows and abundant natural light. Potential for a caretaker’s apartment. Enjoy the outdoors with a large deck, beautiful landscaping and hiking trails nearby. $1,690,000 #129456

Catamount Luxury – Now just $3,950,000 – Luxurious amenities, views, and finishes from this elegant golf course home overlooking the 6th green. A massive deck, soaring ceilings, lavish suites and elegant kitchen. Almost 7,000 sq ft of living space with an office,  bunk room and second master. Custom lighting installed throughout for the art aficionado. $3,950,000 #126499

Aspen Preserve at Agate Creek – Reduced again to $3,450,000 – LuxuriousMountain Estate with amazing views and beautiful exterior living spaces. This 4 bdrm home sits on 8 acres and has an office, multiple living rooms and a caretaker’s unit above the 3 car garage. Almost 7,600 sq ft with mountain contemporary style, a flowing floor plan and elegant finishes. $3,875,000 #127996

Elk River Retreat – Final price reduction to $749,000 – Private 4 bdrm home in the Elk River area, just minutes to town. Set on 3.5 acres with open living areas, huge windows, great views and room for horses. Less than $275/sq ft. *Co-list with Anne Mayberry. $829,000 #130935

The Villas at Walton Creek – This is a steal at $249,000 – 2 bedroom furnished unit with a heated garage. Convenient 1st floor level means no stairs. Near the free bus and the ski area. This is a great neighborhood and quality construction at an affordable price. 

Clocktower Penthouse – Buyer paid $1,400,000in 2008.  Now price at only $550,000! Three bedrooms plus a loft, great mountain views and just steps from skiing.  Easy parking and possible redevelopment opportunity. 

Alpine Mountain Ranch Lot – REDUCED FOR ONLY 90 DAYS.  Huge price reduction on this beautiful lot, but it will only be on the market for a short time.   

Give us a call if you have any questions or if you would like to see any of these properties.  We hope you are having a great fall and are looking forward to powdery winter days as much as we are.  Take care and we hope to see you soon. 

Sincerely,
The Vanatta Group
The clear leader in Real Estate in Steamboat Springs. 

 

Why it’s a buyers market

The three tenants driving the Buyer’s market in Steamboat Springs are: affordability, lifestyle and timing.

With interest rates at 1940’s levels and prices well below the 2006-2007 highs, Steamboat real estate has never been more attractive. But what makes it attractive is not just the compelling nature of prices, but our lifestyle. Colorado ranks high for levels of fitness in the US and it’s no wonder; we live outside, winter and summer and it shows! Finally, as in any market timing, finding the absolute bottom is often a product of one’s imagination combined with luck. Use today’s affordability along with the acquisition of a great Steamboat lifestyle as your guide for timing. You’ll be glad you made the move!
Just for fun, we decided to name a few of the lifestyle activities and events that you can partake in while in Steamboat. Have fun!

Golf Tournaments
Winter Carnival
Ski Town USA
4th of July Parade
Bike Town USA
Labor Day Air Show and Fly-in
USA Pro Cycling Tour
Town Challenge Bike Race
Snowshoeing
Town Challenge Ski Race
Skate Skiing
Steamboat Botanical Park
Traditional kick and glide skiing
Snowmobiling
Downhill Skiing
Horseback Riding
Softball
Sheep dog trails
Ice Hockey
Community Garden
Hiking
Mt Zirkel Wilderness
Flat Tops Wilderness
Elk, Deer, Antelope and Bear hunting
Fishing
Kayaking
Steamboat Marathon
Steamboat Triathlon
Strings in the Mountains
1st Friday Artwalks

Give us a call if you have any questions.  We hope to see you soon in Stemboat Springs.
Sincerely,
The Vanatta Group
The number one team in Steamboat Real Estate in 2011