Sunset Ridge's sense of arrival can only be described as awe-inspiring - cliff-side, on a private peninsula with a breath taking mountainous panorama. The residence's bold, yet simplistic, linear architecture naturally draws a first time visitor to a glass, entryway door offering a first hint of the refinement of finishes and viewscape beyond. The owner along with the renowned Aspen architect, Bill Poss, have artfully designed a residence that not only frames the view, but seemingly integrates the mountains as an intrinsic element to the structure. Overlooking a pond reflecting the mountain peaks beyond and fed by a cascading stream running beneath the master suite bridge over waterfalls to the pond below, finishes and appointments were painstakingly and globally sourced by the design team.

Address: 296 Gray Head Lane, Telluride, CO 81435

Price: $24,950,000

For more information, please contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com

Steve Catsman is the exclusive agent representing the Telluride real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Lot 15C-1 is Gray Head's most secluded Parcel with Telluride's most unique vistas from the canyon, 150 ft. rock spires, undulating features that will accommodate the water features of your dreams, to the iconic Wilson Peak and Lizard Head. Of course, Gray Head also features ownership in Parcel 17 and access to the Wilderness Preserve all within 20 minutes from Dtwn where Valet Parking and Auberge/E52 amenities await.

Address: 297 GRAY HEAD Lane, 15C 1, Telluride, CO 81435

Price: $1,750,000

For more information, please contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com

Steve Catsman is the exclusive agent representing the Telluride real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Located on 35 acres within the spectacular Gray Head Wilderness Preserve, Catmando is unsurpassed in craftsmanship and setting. Perched overlooking Ski Area, surrounded by the Telluride region's entire collection of 13,000-14,000+ peaks, this owner/developer historic renovation is one of a kind. The main living area consists of a Pre-Civil War barn with ceilings up to 35 feet, Observatory, Gym, Game/Theatre room. The estate's backyard incorporates a private resort incl. ponds/waterfalls living/entertainment area featuring Bhutanese inspired bridge, fire-pit, Mountain Palapa, multi-tiered patios and much more. The views are unmatched anywhere in America, custom finishes unrivaled, and amenities unequaled.

Address: 685 Wilson Way, Telluride, CO 81435

Price: $9,750,000

For more information, please contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com

Steve Catsman is the exclusive agent representing the Telluride real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Situated on an exclusive 29 acres just outside of Telluride Colorado, Turkey Creek Ranch is a rare and unique horse property. Designed by Aspen based architect Michael Fuller and located in the Raspberry Patch Subdivision, this 6 bedroom 4.5 bath 7210 sq ft gated compound enjoys 360-degree views of some of the most beautiful 14,000 ft peaks in the area and is 1 mile from Mountain Village and minutes from downtown Telluride. Water flows throughout the property via natural springs and pristine mountain creeks all highlighted by a large stocked trout pond. Horse, hiking trails and meadows extend from the property into the national forest and to the best of the San Juan Mountain range. Come see today what an amazing property Turkey Creek ranch really is.

Address: 8210 Highway 145, Telluride, CO 81435

Price: $4,950,000

For more information, please contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com

Steve Catsman is the exclusive agent representing the Telluride real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photos courtesy of Steve Catsman 

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This elegant rustic home was designed to maximize views of the San Juan peaks. Perched above Telluride on a 4.75-acre parcel and bordering on open space, the home is secluded but still convenient to restaurants, shopping, and the ski area (14 minutes to gondola parking, 10 minutes to downtown Telluride). The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 flex rooms (an office and a gym, both easily converted to bedrooms), 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a home theater with an 8 ft screen and 7.1 surround sound, a wine cellar, a 3-car heated garage with plumbing and built-in storage for sporting gear and tools, a large unfinished space, and a separate lockable one-bedroom apartment. Experience luxury in a home designed to harmonize with its surroundings and to maximize your enjoyment of mountain living.

Address: $4,155,000

Price: 120 Aldasoro Boulevard, Telluride, CO 81435

For more information, please contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com

Steve Catsman is the exclusive agent representing the Telluride real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photos courtesy of Steve Catsman 

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This elegant rustic home was designed to maximize views of the San Juan peaks. Perched above Telluride on a 4.75-acre parcel and bordering on open space, the home is secluded but still convenient to restaurants, shopping, and the ski area (14 minutes to gondola parking, 10 minutes to downtown Telluride). The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 flex rooms (an office and a gym, both easily converted to bedrooms), 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a home theater with an 8 ft screen and 7.1 surround sound, a wine cellar, a 3-car heated garage with plumbing and built-in storage for sporting gear and tools, a large unfinished space, and a separate lockable one-bedroom apartment. Experience luxury in a home designed to harmonize with its surroundings and to maximize your enjoyment of mountain living.

Address: $4,155,000

Price: 120 Aldasoro Boulevard, Telluride, CO 81435

For more information, please contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com

Steve Catsman is the exclusive agent representing the Telluride real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photos courtesy of Steve Catsman 

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296 Gray Head Lane, Telluride, CO 81435

Steve Catsman arrived in Telluride fresh out of school by way of Aspen. Although it was the love of skiing that brought him here, his passion for nature, outdoors and mountain living has made the historic town of Telluride the home of his family for over 46 years and three generations. He was a Founding Broker in Telluride Real Estate Corp. in association with the Telluride Ski and Golf Company and has been a top broker since 1981. Catsman sat down with Haute Residence to discuss the market of Telluride and what buyers are looking for:

What are the current real estate market trends and conditions in Telluride, CO?

Telluride enjoys a niche market in one of the most beautiful luxury resorts in Colorado. With a free gondola that connects a 1/4 wide mile box canyon, Historic Town of Telluride, to the Mountain Village, a high end ski in / out community with a commercial core and luxury estate homes, the Telluride area has a variety of real estate options from extremely high end to affordable housing for local residents. By definition, due to it's smaller population, the region is blessed with limited inventory, however, coupled with the incredible beauty and amazing wilderness, the long term trend promises to continue upward.

What are the top 3 things luxury homebuyers look for?

I would say that there are actually four plus main criteria that home buyers are looking for. Because of the unmatched beauty, views are most sought after. Due to the high-end nature of the buyers and their families, privacy is often a request and coupled with the option for convenience to downtown or the Mountain Village. Finally, of course, proximity to the ski area, ski in / out is often desired for area vacation homes in the Telluride region.

Where do you foresee the luxury real estate market is heading in the new year?

The Telluride region is the Festival Leader of Colorado ski towns. With events such as the Telluride Film Festival and the Bluegrass Festival, our summers are actually busier than our winters, and with two new carriers into Telluride's airport, new this summer (Denver Direct) and Boutique air, both affiliated with United Airlines. Telluride also offers a wide variety of connections from East coast to West coast into Tex / Montrose Regional. As a result, we are anticipating a year-round robust market to continue.

Is there a push for vertical living in Telluride or is it still horizontal based?

With amazing natural beauty and our iconic mountains in all directions, Telluride maintains strong architectural controls in order to maintain views and privacy for its residents, and subsequent quality of life, so I do not see the market going vertical anytime soon.

What do you recommend to homebuyers looking to invest in Telluride as we head into 2019? Why Telluride as opposed to other resort areas of Colorado and the west coast?

The Telluride story has never changed. Its natural beauty surpasses all the rest. That coupled with the limited supply of real estate, bodes well for keeping the quality of life above the crowds that frequent other resorts.

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This elegant rustic home was designed to maximize views of the San Juan peaks. Perched above Telluride on a 4.75 acre parcel and bordering on open space, the home is secluded but still convenient to restaurants, shopping, and the ski area (14 minutes to gondola parking, 10 minutes to downtown Telluride). The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 flex rooms (an office and a gym, both easily converted to bedrooms), 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a home theater with an 8 ft screen and 7.1 surround sound, a wine cellar, a 3-car heated garage with plumbing and built-in storage for sporting gear and tools, a large unfinished space, and a separate lockable one-bedroom apartment. Experience luxury in a home designed to harmonize with its surroundings and to maximize your enjoyment of mountain living.

Address: $4,155,000

Price: 120 Aldasoro Boulevard, Telluride, CO 81435

For more information, please contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com

Steve Catsman is the exclusive agent representing the Telluride real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photos courtesy of Steve Catsman 

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Located on 35 acres within the spectacular Gray Head Wilderness Preserve, Catmando is unsurpassed in craftsmanship and setting. Perched overlooking ski area, surrounded by the Telluride region’s entire collection of 13,000-14,000+ peaks, this historic renovation is one of a kind. The main living area consists of a Pre-Civil War barn with ceilings up to 35 feet, observatory, gym, game/theatre room. The estate’s backyard incorporates a private resort including ponds and waterfalls, an entertainment area featuring Bhutanese inspired bridge, fire-pit, Mountain Palapa, multi-tiered patios and much more. The views are unmatched anywhere in America, custom finishes unrivaled, and amenities unequaled.

Address: 685 Wilson Way, Telluride, CO 81435

For more information, please contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com

Steve Catsman is the exclusive agent representing the Aspen real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photos courtesy of Steve Catsman 

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Located on 35 acres within the spectacular Gray Head Wilderness Preserve, Catmando is unsurpassed in craftsmanship and setting. Perched overlooking ski area, surrounded by the Telluride region’s entire collection of 13,000-14,000+ peaks, this historic renovation is one of a kind. The main living area consists of a Pre-Civil War barn with ceilings up to 35 feet, observatory, gym, game/theatre room. The estate’s backyard incorporates a private resort including ponds and waterfalls, an entertainment area featuring Bhutanese inspired bridge, fire-pit, Mountain Palapa, multi-tiered patios and much more. The views are unmatched anywhere in America, custom finishes unrivaled, and amenities unequaled.

Address: 685 Wilson Way, Telluride, CO 81435

For more information, please contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com

Steve Catsman is the exclusive agent representing the Aspen real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photos courtesy of Steve Catsman 

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Address: 685 Wilson Way, Telluride, CO 81435

For more information, please contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com

Steve Catsman is the exclusive agent representing the Aspen real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photos courtesy of Steve Catsman

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Below, Catsman shares some of his insight on Telluride.

You have developed many projects in Telluride and area. How does your property development experience translate into real estate brokering?

Taking a project from raw ground, the planning and design, the follow through to the finish line and bringing it to market. For example, with the Lawson Hill Development, I also did all the sales. Regarding Gray Head Development, as an ex surveyor, I started by finding all original corners in the wilderness using GPS and tools of the trade. We then designed multiple home sites in excess. The reason being we knew some would be tossed out after we had the home sites, we designed the roads and trails and built the trails before we sold the lots giving homeowners access to miles of wilderness access. Point being, with extensive experience like this, you understand brokering from the ground up.

You have lived and worked in Telluride for decades. How has its real estate changed over the years?

In 1972, main street Telluride saw one car every five minutes and there was no ski area and no retail stores. A great Victorian home in the center of town could have sold for $10,000 to $20,000 and the same home today would sell for $2.8 million plus and some approaching $7 million plus.

You have represented a variety of properties, from ranches to condos. Is there a single real estate category that has performed better than the rest in recent years?

Over time, single family homes in the historic town of Telluride have more often than not led the market with all other segments following suit over time.

What is the most important lesson you have learned in real estate?

I have learned to listen to my clients.

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The US has several coveted mountainous, ski-in/ski-out resorts. What sets Telluride apart from cities like Aspen and Jackson Hole, for instance?

Exclusiveness, natural beauty, intimate valley-end location with peaks and water falls soaring to almost 14,000 feet.

How has the market performed so far? Are there any trends you are paying close attention to?

Over time the Telluride market has always been resilient with short-term fluctuation and long-term upswings.

What is your advice for buyers looking for a property in Telluride this year?

All buyers are unique in their searches for opportunities, so I would reserve any advice until meeting the buyer and hearing what they have to say.

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The residence's bold, yet simplistic, linear architecture naturally draws a first-time visitor to a glass, entryway door offering a first hint of the refinement of finishes and viewscape beyond.

The owner along with the renowned Aspen architect, Bill Poss, have artfully designed a residence that not only frames the view, but seemingly integrates the mountains as an intrinsic element to the structure.

Overlooking a pond reflecting the mountain peaks beyond and fed by a cascading stream running beneath the master suite bridge over waterfalls to the pond below, finishes and appointments were painstakingly and globally sourced by the design team.

Address: 296 Gray Head Lane, Telluride, CO 81435

Price: $27,500,000

Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms: 8 full + 2 half

View the listing here.

For more information contact Steve Catsman at 970-729-0100 or steve@catsman.com.

Steve Catsman is the real estate agent exclusively representing the Telluride, Colorado market as a part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View all of his listings here. 

Images courtesy of Steve Catsman 

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