The Mountain Estate

The second of the big happenings in McGuirkville has happened.  We told you we sold our Mountain Palace last month.  Yesterday, we took the proceedings from that sale and cashed in some funds from the international and offshore accounts and bought a new house.  A Mountain Estate (well, that's stretching it).  We really loved this house when we looked at it in January, and realized buying this was our best option in order to get a very comfortable home in Blue River, Colorado (about three miles south of Breckenridge).  Below is a picture of Ashley and me in front of the home.

Here's a shot of the entire front of the house and also a shot of Ashley's butt, which is important to maximize page views for each post.

The house is pretty slick.  Just over two thousand square feet, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a very open, mountainy floor plan.  Here are some shots of the home.  First, here is Bode in his bedroom.  Note the furniture--we were able to buy a good deal of the furniture, so we didn't have to worry about getting large heavy items into the house.  We were thrilled when realized Bode's bed is a trundle, meaning we have room for friends to visit.

Next, is a shot just outside Bode's bedroom.  This is the main living space, with a dining table, couch, chairs, and a TV.  There is also a nice wood-burning stove, which throws off sooo much heat.  We were too hot last night and needed to open a windown.

Here is a shot looking down from the upstairs loft.

Next is a picture of the bedroom in the loft aka the master bedroom.  There is a nice sleigh bed, along with a little nook for a desk, and a huge walk-in closet with tons of built-in drawers.

There is also a third bedroom and a beautiful sun room.  Plus, the outdoor space in the backyard has a hot-tub and an incredible covered bar.  I'll try to remember to take more pictures tomorrow.

My Mom came up for a visit today.  The three of us (Ashley, Mom, me) went and picked up Bode from ski school.  Here's a nice picture of Ashley and Mom waiting for Bode to come down the mountain.

We somehow missed Bode coming down the mountain, because we were looking around and saw him sitting in the finishing area.  Before leaving, we took time for some family shots.

We expect to spend some quality time in the mountains.  We also extend invitations to friends, family, and anyone that wants to hang out in the peace and tranquility of Blue River, but with the caveat you must also be able to tolerate the occasional moose and bear.  Pleasant week to all.