399 Bow Mountain, Boulder

Light, Open Mountain Home

$746,500  |  May 2013

This light-filled, close-in mountain home offers elegance, nature, privacy, value, and beauty just 10 minutes from Pearl Street. Through six-foot tall windows take in the vista of the near-by foothills, golden sunsets, pine and fir, fox, deer and turkey. Steps from your front door, unlatch the wooden gate to the adjacent, secluded neighborhood path, featuring a charming park bench and footbridge and walk five minutes to the Anne U. White trail – or bike a mile to Lee Hill Drive. On the wrap around deck, dine in the full setting sun or create a private shaded oasis for lunch beneath the pine tree. The property totals 1.8 acres with a fenced-in, family friendly back yard.

The home was totally remodeled in 2004. The warm patina of the vaulted exposed post and beam ceiling crowns the open-concept main floor, creating a perfect contrast to the warm hickory floors and contemporary, neutral walls, which serve as an ideal canvas for your collected treasures or family photos. The entire three-story home is illuminated with recessed and track lighting all on dimmer switches. The state-of-the-art OASys green cooling system was installed in 2008.

A three-sided stone and glass fireplace anchor the double living space: a more formal upper level living room and a cozy family room, surrounded on 3 sides by walls of windows admitting an abundance of soft light. Both living areas are open to the dining area and kitchen. The well-designed kitchen is a cook’s delight boasting clean lines with white shaker-style cabinetry and large center island (both providing plentiful storage), Caesarstone countertops and stainless steel appliances, including GE Monogram stove with gas top and electric oven and a double drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher.

The private second story master bedroom suite is at once intimate and spacious with room for a small couch, reading chairs or desk. And the theme of light continues with windows framing portraits of the nature that abounds outdoors. The window in the large walk-in closet provides great natural light and the built-ins on two walls leave room for dresser, art and other furnishings. The bath is outfitted with a deep tub, tiled double shower, sleek Hansgrohe fixtures, and a stylish artisan- crafted double sink of poured concrete.
The garden level is a short three steps down from the main level, offering three good-sized, light-filled bedrooms, a full bath with tub, shower, poured concrete countertops, laundry and ample closets. Or escape to the quiet studio with recessed lighting and hard wood floors tucked behind the two-car garage to pursue your creative passion or work-out.

Cozy in the snowy winters; refreshingly cool in the warmth of summers, the simple, handsome lay-out (with not one inch of wasted space) makes this 2450 square foot main home (plus the studio’s added footage) comfortable and enjoyable. The adjacent open space, purchased by neighbors to buffer and protect their property, is an added bonus in providing a wonderfully private and peaceful retreat, so close to Boulder. Welcome Home.