Red Tail Ridge
Emma, Colorado

DETAILS

INTERIOR FEATURES

An exceptional log home crafted of mature yellow cedar from British Columbia, milled in Swedish Cope profile. The interior is marked by beautiful log walls, soaring ceilings with exposed beams and trusses, maple floors, and huge windows which optimize the natural light and integrate the spectacular surrounding scenery. Art lighting throughout the home adds focus to treasured pieces and uplighting in ceiling valances adds drama. A built-in sound system pipes music throughout the home, as well as out on the patios.
Entry
Open the glass front doors to dramatic views of Sopris and the surrounding Elk Mountains. Side windows illuminate the entry with natural light. The walls are ablaze in warm red to provide a perfect background for prized art. Maple floors in the entry extend throughout the main living area. There is a lighted coat closet adjacent to the entry.
Living Room
Two steps down from the entry foyer is the living room where expansive views from the Continental Divide to spectacular Mt. Sopris take center stage. Huge picture windows and soaring vaulted ceilings. This is about as close as you can get to 13,000-ft, snow-covered Mt. Sopris without climbing it. Sliding glass doors on opposite sides of the living room open to a wraparound aggregate patio and generate a lovely, cool breeze throughout the main level.
Beautiful log walls with Colorado stone footers which mirror the stacked stone wall that winds around the property, exposed trusses, and a free-standing woodburning stove in the corner create a casual mountain atmosphere for gatherings.
Dining Room
The dining room is highlighted by a stunning custom glass chandelier by artist Ulla Darni (available for purchase separately) whose design reflects the beautiful gardens framed by the picture windows. A glass door opens to the patio, gardens, custom firepit, and views of Mt. Sopris and the surrounding mountains.
Kitchen
The gourmet kitchen is equipped to manage meals for a crowd with a stainless six-burner Commercial U.S. Range with a griddle and two ovens. Generous work space on the maple-topped center island (with full storage underneath) and maple-trimmed counters. An abundance of forest green cabinets with brass pulls feature self-closing drawers and roll-out shelving. Above-counter cabinets have mullioned, glass fronts. Custom cable track lighting and a skylight illuminate the space throughout the day.
Other kitchen appliances include a Jenn-Air side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with ice and water dispenser, two dishwashers—one Bosch and one KitchenAid—and a GE microwave oven.
A handy butler’s pantry includes a second refrigerator/freezer (Kenmore) and many built-in shelves and cabinets, including a locked cabinet and a fireproof document safe. There is also access to the attic and crawl space from here.
Breakfast Room and TV Den
Enjoy morning coffee and the front gardens from the east-facing breakfast room which is lined with maple cabinetry and bookshelves.
A cozy den/TV room adjacent to the kitchen and breakfast table is a great place to settle in by the woodburning stone fireplace. Here, you’ll find a television and an audio-visual system, with an electronic remote custom-designed for the home.
Master Bedroom Suite
The carpeted master suite is beautifully situated to take advantage of the expansive views of the Sopris Mountain valley and of the Continental Divide. A sunny sitting area surrounded by windows has a glass door to the patio and spa.
You’ll love soaking in the deep vintage stand-alone bath tub with brass fixtures that’s centered in front of a huge window with Continental Divide views. A glass door opens to the patio and spa. The master bath also features a newly-tiled travertine steam shower, a double vanity with maple cabinetry and maple floors. The master bath is so private, no need for shades.
A walk-in closet adjacent to the master bath is equipped with built-in shelving and drawers, a center island chest of drawers, a shoe closet, and window for natural light.
Guest Master Suite
Guests will feel honored to stay in the suite located at the opposite end of the home from the master bedroom. They’ll have their own private deck with views from Basalt Mountain to Independence Pass and an impressive bedroom with crimson accent wall and vaulted ceilings. Wood blinds over the windows and doors, plus a closet with built-ins, complete the room.
There’s a large steam shower in the adjoining bath. A pedestal sink with brass fixtures is accompanied by a gilded frame mirror flanked by lovely glass sconces. Thick glass shelving is scribed into the log walls.
Upper Level
Take the stairs covered in 100% wool Berber carpet to the loft office/den. What an uplifting environment! A glass half-wall with red metal railing overlooks the living room and views. Windows to the mountainside, wildflowers, and evergreens are on the opposite wall. Two skylights allow for even more light. Vaulted and gabled ceilings with exposed support beams create volume. A sage green accent wall complements the built-in maple desk, cabinetry, and library bookshelves.
A sweet guest room is adjacent and features a skylight and a window with cushioned window seat and mountain views. A double closet also has access to more attic space.
The cozy adjoining bath has a tile shower with glass doors and a pedestal sink with brass and porcelain fixtures.

EXTERIOR FEATURES
One of the most spectacular parcels in West Sopris Ranch—37 acres which abuts acres more of BLM land.
Stunning 360 degree views which include a close-up look of Mt. Sopris and a panorama that stretches from one end of the Sopris Mountain valley to the other and includes Independence Pass and Basalt Mountain.
This beautiful home of mature yellow cedar logs was crafted and assembled in British Columbia by Durfeld Log Construction. The home was disassembled in Canada, then reassembled on site, Lincoln log-style. The Swedish Cope cut log stacking technique was employed. Cedar shake roof.
Beautiful, water-conserving perennial and wildflower gardens were designed to create bursts of color all through the spring and summer.
A curving, dry-stacked stone wall winds, ala an Andy Goldsworthy sculpture, around the gardens and grounds for 1000 feet.
Enjoy afternoon cocktails among the peonies on the stamped-concrete patio and cedar front deck.
The back, south patio is perfect for grilling and al fresco dining amidst mountain views. A steel fire pit was custom-designed to nestle in a curve of the stone wall and is centered on Mt. Sopris. A newly installed water feature crafted of three tall pillars of stone adds a soothing touch.
As many as eight lucky friends can gather in the spa off the southeast corner of the house to soak up views from Sopris to Basalt Mountains in utter privacy. The hot tub is surrounded by everlasting Trex decking.
Office/Artist's Studio Cabin
A lighted path leads to a charming one-room bungalow reminiscent of an old Aspen miner’s cabin. The cabin is currently outfitted as an office, but it would also make a wonderful artist’s studio. The exterior is of recycled barn wood and has copper gutters and a wraparound Trex deck. The interior features a cathedral ceiling with fan, a built-in solid cherry desk and cabinetry, cable track lighting, a leather tile floor, and UV filtration on the windows.
Garage
A two-car heated garage is in a separate log building, just steps from the main house. Here, you’ll find lots of storage space, including a huge attic, cabinets, and shelving scribed into the logs with custom-designed cast iron supports.
p Adjacent to the garage, a “cigar room” complete with free-standing wood stove is where you’ll tell all those fish stories with your guy-friends.
Take a natural path beyond the artist’s studio to the Trex tent platform, outfitted with a tent and wood-framed beds. The kids will love having their own private campsite. Clear the tent, and you’ve got a party platform with quite a view.
The circular drive features a center raised bed of shrubs and wildflowers. An overflow parking area is set to the side for extra visiting friends and family.

ADDITIONAL REMARKS
This home is equipped with the latest in comfort, energy efficiency, and technology—including a new 80-gallon energy efficient hot water heater, reverse osmosis water system, Honeywell electric air cleaner, humidifier, and wireless internet. Exceptionally well-ventilated—no air conditioning required!
The property captures the true Colorado experience with biking, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing opportunities, everywhere surrounding you. West Sopris Ranch is located a few minutes from Dinkle Lake and the traihead to Mt. Sopris.
West Sopris Ranch is a wonderful, friendly community of homeowners who are dependable, sophisticated, worldly and fun. While neighbors are not visible, the strong sense of community is fostered by two annual parties that focus on group activities such as biking or sledding.
An adjoining 35-acre parcel is also available if Buyer is interested in creating a family compound, or simply wants to preserve end-of-the-street privacy. MLS #105798.
Very private, yet only 4 miles from Emma and Highway 82 for easy access to Basalt, Aspen, and Snowmass.

DISCLOSURES
John Nieslanik has the right to allow his cows to graze freely through neighboring BLM from May 19 to June 24—occasionally, a cow or two may wander on to property during this time period.
Property exclusions:
  kitchen pot rack
  Will Perry globe light at exterior side door
  maple bookcases in master bedroom
  weather vane on garage
Some personal property in home is available for sale, by separate negotiation:
  dining room chandelier (value, $20K)
  two log beds in master and guest master bedrooms
  credenza at entry and mirror above
  leather sofas and coffee table in living room
  TV and stereo system
  antique cherry office table on 2nd level
  artwork is not for sale and is not included