For years, Ski lovers and nature enthusiasts have been heading to Vail, Colorado for their skiing and winter pleasures. But many are now looking for ways to escape Vail Colorado Ski Resort in hopes of finding something a bit more secluded and less crowded. The town of Winter Park, Colorado may just be the hidden gem people are looking for!
Escape the Hustle & Bustle of Vail, Colorado and Enjoy the Peacefulness of Winter Park, CO
Winter Park, Colorado is located east of Vail, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, just 69 miles northwest of Denver. The town offers a simple charm that is surrounded by natural beauty in all directions, the perfect convergence of life, nature and the elements.Winter Park has a year-round population of only 865, making it that much more attractive to those looking to escape, yet be surrounded by skiing, hiking, biking, golf, whitewater rafting, fly fishing and many other outdoor activities. As well as The Village Ski Resort, Winter Park and the surrounding Fraser Valley offer shopping, dining, and an abundance of outdoor activities.
For those who want to escape and yet treat themselves to a world-class getaway, consider the eco-friendly home being auctioned by Supreme Auctions. Sitting adjacent to Winter Park on nearly three acres with breathtaking views of the Continental Divide, the 14,773 square foot home offers 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a million-dollar theater room, and a gourmet kitchen. With an upscale log-cabin style design, the home offers an amazing grand entrance, provides plenty of space for entertaining, and is being auctioned fully furnished, selling with No Reserve.
Eco-friendly homes provide an economical option for those who would like to have a large family home, whether for a first home or a 2nd or 3rd vacation getaway, and now, as with this luxury log home, they have been designed to minimize ongoing expenses. The Winter Park eco-friendly home being auctioned costs less than $10,000 per year to run, because of intricate planning and design that has been put into place from its inception. The home offers natural materials, non-toxic finishes, low energy appliances, water saving features, and energy saving designs including Solar.
This environmentally friendly home will be auctioned on October 25, 2012 at Absolute Auction, selling with no reserve. Those who are looking to escape from the typical Vail Colorado Ski Resort atmosphere should take a look at what this wonderful home and property have to offer, as well as how charming and ski-friendly Winter Park, Colorado is. With around 350 inches of snowfall each year, and over 3,000 skiable acres, it’s a unique and picturesque destination that is not to be missed!
