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Magnificent views and a lush 15 acre aspen forest await above Strawberry Park. Within this rare setting sits an exquisite contemporary mountain home - serene perfection only minutes from downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado. A wall of windows greet you upon entering this custom home and the open concept living, dining and kitchen area make for a wonderful entertaining space. The ever-changing natural scenery becomes the entertainment from everyone who enters the main living area of this home. As if the views were not grand enough, the living room offers another focal point - the towering fireplace wall. Surrounded by black granite and a cherry wood mantel, the gas fireplace is further accentuated by distinctive burl wood paneling extending to the ceiling. There’s ample area for those savvy art collectors as well. We all know the kitchen becomes the gathering space. And this kitchen is prepared. A large center island with prep sink and ample counter space accommodates multiple chefs. Honed granite countertops throughout the kitchen provide elegance and character. Premium appliances include a Wolf 6-burner cooktop, Wolf oven, warming drawer and microwave, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, but the real pièce de résistance is the Miele espresso machine. There’s nothing like a tall latte and the NY Times to start the day. The dining room, complete with a wine fridge, ice maker and adorned with honed granite countertops is light and opens to the deck which peers west for endless sunsets. The views continue in the master bedroom where you will sleep under star-filled skies and wake to views of Rocky Peak through a stunning window wall. The main level master suite is simply divine. Floor to ceiling windows take in views of Rocky Peak and Buffalo Pass while the private balcony looks out to Strawberry Park and the Howelsen Hill ski area below. A travertine accent wall and vaulted ceiling add to the simple grandeur. The focal point is the solid black granite soaking tub. The walk-out lower level has plenty of natural light with another wall of windows in the second living room. Two bedrooms have sliding glass doors and their own baths. Two more bedrooms, one of which has a bunk room, share a bathroom. A second laundry room complete the lower level. Away from the hub of the main floor is a private suite offering a bedroom, with exceptional views, bathroom and additional living area which can be utilized in a number of ways: guest quarters, exercise area, private office, or just overflow when the family grows. An attached 2-car garage, large enough for any SUV, also features an abundant of storage closets. You’ll also find a drying rack for ski boots. Just inside is a large mudroom, laundry room, and half bath. There’s an additional 3-car garage opposite the home. You might not have 5 vehicles, but there’s room for the snowmobiles, ATV, bikes, skis, golf clubs and two dog crates you just keep around. One of the best things about the property is the number of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed. A flat grassy field area is perfect for football, soccer and playing catch. A fire pit in the backyard will no doubt inspire guests to gather and relax. A vegetable garden, hot tub, pump track and treehouse provide additional entertainment. Hike, snowshoe and ski through native mountainside out your door. Hiking trials wind throughout the acreage for your excursions. But be ready to share it with the native wildlife - this is the Rocky Mountains after all. Natural light from the expansive glass windows combined with the wood and metal provide character and radiant floors provide warmth. This beautiful home is truly one-of-a-kind. Experience mother nature daily with spectacular sunsets, moose, elk and the occasional bear, picking fresh asparagus from the garden, and witnessing the first glint of snow on the peaks. The home, the land, the views, the tranquility of 41850 Double Buck Trail are simply unbeatable.