Basalt, Colorado

Completed in 2015

8,400 sf on 16 acres of land

The owners of this property came to us with the goal of creating a secluded retreat that felt immersed in the Colorado wilderness. Rather than choosing a home site on their 16 acre property that favored mountain views, they instead chose a site in a natural hollow, allowing us to position the home in a way that ensured no other structures would be visible. Given the area’s ranching roots, we used the Colorado rural vernacular to create a home that felt at ease within its environment. Calling on the environmental beauty of the area, we took a more natural approach to the requested “water feature.” Partnering with landscape architect, Julia Marshall, we created a stream that meandered through the property, under a bridge that divides the master suite from the rest of the house, and into a pond we excavated in the front yard. The stream gives the property a soothing white noise effect that makes it feel all the more serene and secluded, while also acting as a striking reflecting pool as one approaches the home. 

Antique plate ware serves as art in this traditional dining room
Immersed in the Colorado wilderness, the cabin walls feel at home in this elegant space
High ceilings, western decor, and a stone fireplace create a cozy bedroom atmosphere
High ceilings, western decor, and a stone fireplace create a cozy living room atmosphere
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A spacious and well-organized mudroom that doubles as a clothing storage room