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Custom Mountain-Modern Sanctuary with Unrivaled Mount Sopris Views
From the moment 21 Tellico Court comes into view, its architectural intention is unmistakable. Dark vertical board-and-batten siding meets hand-laid stone masonry beneath a timber-framed gable roofline — a composition that speaks to the Colorado high country without resorting to pastiche. This is mountain architecture refined to its most considered expression.
Step through the glass-paned front door and a grand staircase announces the scale of what lies within. Dark wood railings and ornate metal balusters rise beneath a statement chandelier suspended from soaring ceilings, setting a tone of deliberate elegance that carries throughout every room. The great room is the home's emotional core: vaulted ceilings with exposed dark timber trusses, wide-plank wood flooring, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that commands an entire wall while framing unobstructed views of Mount Sopris through expansive sliding glass doors. Inside and outside exist here in a state of rare conversation.
The kitchen is equally purposeful. Dark wood-grain cabinetry, a professional-grade Wolf range beneath a custom stainless steel hood, a white quartz island with a farmhouse sink, and exposed beam ceilings that carry the architectural language of the great room seamlessly into the heart of daily life. Three industrial-style pendant lights anchor the island, casting warm light across surfaces designed for both serious cooking and effortless gathering. Just off the dining area, a dedicated wet bar — marble countertop, built-in wine cooler, fluted stainless sink — stands ready for every occasion without interrupting the flow of the open-concept plan.
The primary suite is a study in restrained luxury. A vaulted ceiling with a dark exposed beam, a walk-in closet with custom shelving, and an en-suite that rivals the finest hotel spas: a freestanding soaking tub, a double quartz vanity with matte black fixtures, and a glass-enclosed shower featuring pebble flooring, built-in niches, and a rainfall showerhead. Three additional en-suite bedrooms — two on the upper level and one on the main floor — each offer their own sense of privacy and refinement, with quality finishes that maintain the home's consistent standard throughout.
A flex room with mirrored walls and sliding glass doors to the backyard functions beautifully as a home gym, though it adapts equally well as a private office or fifth bedroom. A well-appointed laundry room, a mud bench with built-in cubby storage at the entry, and an epoxy-floored garage complete a home that performs as thoughtfully as it presents.
Outside, a covered concrete patio with timber-frame detailing and stone pillars extends the living space into the mountain air, where rocking chairs and a concrete fire pit are positioned directly toward the panoramic mountain view. Beyond the fence line, a serene pond with a natural waterfall reflects the home's rear facade — a quietly spectacular feature that transforms every glance through the back glass into a composed landscape photograph. Radiant floor heating beneath every surface ensures this retreat performs with equal grace in July's warmth and January's frost.
Carbondale, Colorado occupies a singular position in the Mountain West — a town of genuine character situated at the confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers, at the base of the iconic Mount Sopris, whose twin summits rise to just over 12,900 feet and serve as the community's defining landmark. Incorporated in 1888 as a ranching and mining town, Carbondale has evolved into one of Colorado's most culturally vibrant small communities, home to working artists, dedicated conservationists, multigenerational ranching families, and residents who have arrived from across the country drawn by the quality of life that few places in the American West can match.
Aspen Glen is among the Roaring Fork Valley's most distinguished private communities, a gated neighborhood of custom residences set along the banks of the Roaring Fork River — designated Gold Medal trout fishing water by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a recognition reserved for stretches of river offering exceptional wild trout populations and angling conditions. Residents of Aspen Glen enjoy direct access to some of the finest fly fishing in the state without leaving the neighborhood. The Roaring Fork River corridor also supports remarkable wildlife, and it is not uncommon to observe resident bald eagles hunting along the river, elk herds moving across the fairways in winter months, foxes, and the occasional black bear — a living reminder that this landscape remains genuinely wild.
The optional Aspen Glen Club membership offers access to a championship golf course and clubhouse facilities, with 21 Tellico Court positioned within easy walking distance of the Clubhouse itself. The broader Roaring Fork Valley trail network connects Carbondale to a regional system of hiking and mountain biking routes that draw outdoor enthusiasts year-round, while the Colorado River to the west provides world-class whitewater rafting from the spring runoff season through summer.
Aspen and Snowmass Village — home to four interconnected ski mountains and one of the world's most celebrated resort communities — sit approximately 30 minutes up valley. The cultural programming of Aspen, including the Aspen Music Festival and School, the Aspen Institute, and a dining and arts scene of national reputation, is comfortably within reach without the constraints of Aspen's real estate market. Vail and the Eagle County Airport are similarly accessible, with the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport also within approximately 30 minutes, placing this address at a genuine crossroads of regional convenience.
Carbondale itself supports an engaged and walkable downtown anchored by Third Street, where locally owned restaurants, galleries, and shops reflect the town's longstanding commitment to independent community identity. The annual Mountain Fair — a summer arts and crafts festival with deep roots in the community — draws visitors from across the region each July and stands as one of the valley's most beloved traditions.
For those who seek the substance of Colorado mountain life — authentic landscape, genuine community, world-class outdoor recreation, and cultural richness — without sacrificing privacy or architectural refinement, Aspen Glen and the greater Carbondale community represent one of the Roaring Fork Valley's most compelling propositions.
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