The town of Aspen has a long and colorful history but is today best known as a premier ski destination. It was established in the 1880s as a mining village during the Colorado Silver Boom and revived as a vacation community in the 1950s. Hunter S. Thompson, a gonzo journalist who once ran for sheriff under the “Freak Power” banner, had lived there for a while. John Denver spent a large portion of his life in the area and composed the songs “Aspenglow” and “Starwood in Aspen,” both of which are about the town.
Aspen gained popularity in the 1970s with the youth counterculture thanks to these musicians and others; now, it draws some of the largest pop, cinematic, and social media stars in the world, including Mariah Carey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Elton John, Katy Perry, and the Kardashian/Jenner family. Aspen real estate is expensive because there is a shortage of room and the area has some of the best ski slopes in the world. It is the most expensive ski resort in the world and one of the most expensive real estate markets globally, with a median property price of $9.5 million.
The most expensive house ever sold in the affluent neighborhood would break the previous record of $72.5 million if a landmark ten-bedroom estate at the top of Little Nell Ski Run on Aspen Mountain receives its asking price of $100 million. The estate, one of just five residences on the mountain itself, offers full ski-in/ski-out access and is a snowbird’s paradise. Just a few hundred yards from the Aspen Mountain Gondola, the 14,000 square foot home is situated on a huge 1.4 acre site covered in aspen trees. The three-story property, which was constructed in 1979 and renovated in 2015, has a dark wood and granite facade and a large number of outside terraces for taking in the stunning views. Carved into the picturesque mountain’s slope.
A spacious floor-plan, big windows, and multiple skylights, including a striking stained glass ceiling in the great room, provide open, light-filled interior spaces. Creamy walls and dark hardwoods provide sleek, contemporary aesthetics. The grand, two-story foyer features gold accents and a magnificent chandelier. A real wood-burning fireplace enhances the living room. The ski room features lockers for everyone’s gear, while a games room allows for some alternative options for entertainment. With two kitchens, a gym, an office, a formal dining room, and a bar, the mansion provides everything even the most discerning A-lister needs for the perfect Alpine getaway. Offered fully furnished, the estate comes complete with high-end pieces and contemporary art works.
