A unique home set in the center of one of America’s most exclusive ski resorts has sold for $65million – a massive $35million less than its original, ambitious $100million asking price.
The sprawling 10-bedroom property is located just a five-minute walk from the famed Little Nell ski resort in Aspen, Colorado, beloved by a spread of celebrities including Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, Elle Macpherson and Elton John.
The three-story, 14,200 square-foot home at 730 S Galena Street hit the market last June and was owned by Detroit-based philanthropist and manufacturing entrepreneur Joel Tauber, who purchased it in 1996 for just over $9million.
Prior to Tauber, the home was owned by American media mogul and department store heir Ted Field.
The home recently sold, but the buyer’s identity remains unknown.
A unique home set in one of America’s most exclusive ski resorts of Aspen, Colorado, has sold for $65 million
The three-story home at 730 S Galena Street hit the market last June. Pictured, one of the ten bedrooms
The home sold for a massive $35million less than its original $100million asking price
The home is decorated in bright beige and cream colors giving it a light and airy feel
Photos of the 14,000-square-foot pad reveal its glossy interiors, which merge traditional ski and contemporary design
The home sits just a few hundred yards from the Aspen Mountain Gondola with true ski-in, ski-out access
The home can be seen nestled in the trees right next to the famous Aspen Mountain
While it was built in 1979, records show the house was renovated in 2015 to bring it up to date.
Photos of the 14,000-square-foot pad reveal its glossy interiors, which merge traditional ski and contemporary design.
Many of the rooms feature exposed stone walls and dark wood detailing, with minimalist furnishings to give it a very modern feel.
The property is offered fully furnished – including contemporary artworks and a large statue that stands outside.
There is plenty of area for entertaining as well as being the perfect place to defrost following a day out on the slopes.
In terms of spaces, the main lobby area makes for a particularly grand entranceway, located on the second floor and accessible via an elevator and short stone-paved bridge.
While it was built in 1979, records show the house was renovated in 2015 to bring it up to date
The home offers plenty of space for entertaining and makes for a top place to relax after a long day on the slopes
The entranceway is located on the second floor and is accessible via an elevator and short stone bridge
The previous owner was Detroit-based philanthropist and manufacturing entrepreneur Joel Tauber who purchased it in 1996 for just over $9million
Once inside the property, the lobby gives an impression of grandeur with polished marble floors, wood-paneled walls, double-height ceilings and an eye-catching contemporary light installation taking center stage.
Another impressive space is the open-plan lounge and dining area, with floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights offering superb views of the mountainous surroundings.
Meanwhile, the master bedroom has equally Instagram-able vistas, with the bed facing a window the size of a small movie screen.
In terms of amenities, some of the home’s highlights include two kitchens, a games room, a ski room with lockers and a fully-equipped gym.
The property sits on a 1.4-acre plot and features about 5,000 square feet of deck and patio space.
In terms of amenities, some of the home’s highlights include two kitchens, a games room, a ski room with lockers and a fully-equipped gym
The property was offered fully furnished – including contemporary artworks and a large statue which stands outside
The lobby gives exudes grandeur with polished marble floors, wood-paneled walls, double-height ceilings and an eye-catching contemporary light installation taking center stage
The kitchen features a massive marble breakfast bar area with an overhead skylight allow natural light to flow throughout
The property sits on a 1.4-acre plot and features about 5,000 square feet of deck and patio space
Aspen is one of America’s most exclusive ski resorts, with some stunning slopes on offer. The town managed to remain sheltered from poor economic winds thanks to a lack of inventory
The sprawling 10-bedroom property is located just a five-minute walk from the famed Little Nell ski resort beloved by a spread of celebrities including Elton John and Kylie Kardashian
Letting agent Shane told DailyMail.com that the real highlight of the home is that it ‘provides the best ski access on Aspen Mountain.’
He acknowledged to the Wall Street Journal the $100million asking price was too high.
‘The $100 million price was warranted, but it was an aspirational ask,’ Shane said.
It sits just a few hundred yards from the Aspen Mountain Gondola with true ski-in, ski-out access.
On the property market front, Shane says Aspen has managed to remain sheltered from poor economic winds due to a limited inventory when it comes to properties.
The current record in terms of sales price in the area was set in June 2021, when hockey player-turned-entrepreneur Patrick Dovigi paid $72.5million for an 11-bedroom mansion on Red Mountain, overlooking downtown Aspen.
In May 2022, Texas oil heir Christy Thompson sold a mansion close to the center of downtown Aspen for $60million. The deal was off-market.
Meanwhile, fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger flipped his ski-in, ski-out Aspen home for $50million in March 2022, just three months after purchasing it for $30.95million.