luxury house with terrace for sale Monticello, United States

$1,000,000 price reduction makes for an exceptional opportunity to own one of the region's finest examples of mountain luxury lifestyle. With over 197 gently rolling acres, Ute Junction Ranch is exceptionally private, enabling unobstructed views of the La Plata Mountains. The ranch borders over 1,500 acres of Ute Mountain Tribe lands, protecting the quiet and intimate setting, including multiple ponds, mixed terrain, lush meadows, tall pines, and oak brush. Wildlife across the ranch consists of elk, mule deer, duck, geese, and wild turkey. Although not currently zoned commercial, the ranch could be an exceptional opportunity for a corporate retreat, wedding/special events venue, or Bed & Breakfast. The opportunities are endless with private buildings, expansive land, and irrigation water. The gated entry leads through tall pines to a stunning French chateau. Upon arrival, the cobbled courtyard - stones reclaimed from Chicago's famous State and McKinzie Streets - welcomes guests and leads to the grand entry of the 16,000-square-foot beautiful primary residence, suited to host any occasion. Understated yet sophisticated vaulted interiors were perfectly implemented to savor the natural light and act as the ultimate backdrop for a stunning natural setting. Featuring 5 bedroom suites, 2 additional bedrooms, 6 fireplaces, large common areas, and patios - all thoughtfully located to accommodate festive gatherings while showcasing sweeping views of the majestic mountains. Other features include Venetian plaster walls, exquisite tile and marble flooring, custom-milled baseboards and crown molding, hardwood, and unique stonework details. The spacious master suite includes a fireplace, hot tub access, his & her private dressing rooms with Luxe-wardrobe carousels, separate bathrooms with steam shower and large soaking tub, and a kitchenette with laundry. A private Steptoe Canadian metal spiral staircase leads to the dual offices with a refreshment area and clay-throwing tub. On the south wing of the main level, you will find the kitchen, provisioned with the finest appliance package, cabinetry, a butler's pantry that supports the kitchen for additional storage and workspace. A breakfast nook separates the kitchen and the outside veranda. The grand family room features exposed timber frame beams, a fireplace with multiple sitting areas, a bar with a refrigerator, a separate ice maker, and dishwasher. One of the unique rooms in the house is the bright conservatory that showcases a copper roof and offers a beautiful indoor green space with a lovely library adjacent to this area. An elevator provides access to all levels, or multiple staircases add easy access to each level. The upper floor offers four guest suites with laundry and a kitchenette. The lower level features a storage room with a safe, temperature-controlled wine room, wet bar, media room, exercise room, 2-bedrooms and multiple bathrooms, large cedar closet, laundry/mud room, gift wrapping room, and two mechanical rooms that house all utilities as well as the water treatment system with three 1,700-gallon storage tanks. The driveway and terraces have snowmelt. The generator and heating systems are all powered by natural gas. The outdoor living is perfect for entertaining, with two levels of stone terraces, a fireplace, speakers, thoughtful landscaping, and sunsets that will take your breath away. In addition, there is a 2,700-square-foot guest home and a 1,700-square-foot guest cottage. All three houses have complete security systems. Two heated barns/shops provide ample storage for cars, toys, and equipment. Plus, there is a horse barn with a fenced pasture.

As if born from Edward Abbey’s imaginings, this Buddhist Retreat emerges from an unspoiled landscape of burly lava boulders and wind-sculpted juniper trees. Shaped like a Buddha seated in meditation, with left leg bent in and right leg draped forward, the home faces eastward toward the rising sun over the high alpine desert of Grover, Utah. A blanketing panorama of Capitol Reef, Grover Valley, and Boulder Mountain wraps around her shoulders. The architects from Imbue Design utilized native volcanic rock for the exterior gabion walls that surround the base of the home, allowing the natural environment to rise up like a stony skin, seamlessly merging structure with site. With form and function in mind from the outset, the rock also absorbs and dissipates heat, passively cooling and heating the interior. A 93-foot long ipe hardwood deck serves as a rooftop, projecting the observer out into a sky view of nature’s vast display, allowing the mind to empty itself of clutter. From the deck, a stairway descends into an intimate outdoor space, sheltered from sun and weather, where one is back at earth-level with the terrain. Both private and protected, the main entry of the home is located here. Inside, a red spiral staircase serves as the spine of the building’s anatomy, leading to the two distinct “legs” of the home. The left leg houses the primary bedroom and office, while the living room, kitchen, and second bedroom occupy the right leg. The minimalist interior, with its museum white walls and gray concrete floors, directs one’s attention outward. A 24-foot sliding glass wall disappears, further blurring the boundaries between the built and the natural, infusing the ever-present landscape into every little ritual of daily life. Here, nature is not just a backdrop–it is a constant companion. A short walk from the main residence, you’ll find a second dwelling tucked into the land, also oriented to the east. Like its counterpart, this private guest retreat was designed for solitude and contemplation, and engagement with the surroundings. Just as clean-lined and modern in aesthetic, the space includes a bedroom, bath, open kitchen and living room, and wall-to-wall covered patio. Rooted in principles of sustainability, this property was designed to be effortless, energy-efficient, and gentle on the local habitat. It is a place of refuge for the residents and the resident wildlife alike. It is a place where mindfulness is entwined with nature’s cycles and seasons. If you’ve been seeking a way to deepen your own practice, let this rugged paradise climb inside you. Much like the current owners, given time, you too will find yourself embodying the stillness and peace of this sanctuary.