Luxury Real Estate Properties
The Porches: Private Residence Club
J. Maciolek, Luxury Living Magazine
They don't build them like this anymore. And they certainly haven't built them at all like this in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
In this authentic, friendly Western town recently rated as a top five resort in North America by SKI Magazine and proclaimed as 'smart money' by Western Interiors, you'll find a quiet, exclusive neighborhood called 'The Porches' Located at the base of the resort just down from the gondola, never again will a community of this prestige and spaciousness by offered with this kind of proximity to the mountain.
Featuring 66 family residences in a twin town home configuration, The Porches has truly captured the distinctive feeling of the rural ranch homes and barns that once covered this community. But don't be fooled into thinking this is just another luxury property. The Porches features 28 of these exclusive properties as part of a private residence club and offers spacious floor plans of 4, 000 to 5,000 square feet, more than doubling the size of many other private residence clubs.
Private residence clubs are one of the hottest trends in real estate, in part, because of a feeling of exclusivity like that of a high-end private country club. Each member at The Porches owns a one-eighth deeded interest in a property, as well as rights to the same amenities as whole owners. Members receive a guaranteed xix weeks every year during the four seasons. Additional lodging may be reserved on a space-available basis.
But the biggest difference you'll find at the Porches is in the construction. From the quality materials and finishes to the old-world joinery techniques, homes at the Porches were built to last for generations. Whether relaxing on the porch, preparing a meal in the professional kitchen, or retreating to the sanctuary of the master suite, the thoughtful design and craftsmanship ensure years of durability and beauty. Interior design features color palettes of natural patinas, rancher's stone and aged woods. Combine all that with large stone fireplaces, huge storage spaces, double car garages and amazing media rooms and you won't find anything else with this kind of quality in a location with the charm of Steamboat.
Residents of the Porches will also enjoy the convenience of a maintenance-free community that offers a 7,000 square foot barn-style clubhouse with numerous amenities including concierge services, a heated outdoor pool and spa, barbecue deck and children's recreation room. Owners in this pedestrian-oriented community also enjoy a shuttle service that travels to the Yampa Valley Airport as well as around town.
Located in the heart of the resort, residents of The Porches have easy access to the dozens of year-round activities in Steamboat. Only steps away from Steamboat's famous Champagne Powder, you'll also find world-class golf, therapeutic hot springs, rafting, hiking, horseback riding and countless other diversions.
A truly unique property for its value, construction and location, The Porches is unlike anything else you'll find in Steamboat or other mountain communities.
The Porches: Whole Ownership
Porches bring high-end townhomes to street
Nick Foster, Steamboat Pilot
Sunday, January 25, 2004
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - Bob and Joan Boglioli of New Jersey sat in a model unit at The Porches, a 66-unit townhouse development under construction off Steamboat Boulevard. They were talking with developer Bruce Shugart and Realtor Randall Hannaway, but most of their attention was on the building itself.
"We were just bowled over when we walked in," Joan Boglioli said. "I don't know how you could walk in there and not want to buy one. We spent most of the day in there, and said, 'We can't wait until this is ours.'"
"We just fell in love with it," Bob Boglioli said.
For the past 13 years, the Bogliolis have been coming to Steamboat Springs on vacation. In that time, they also have been searching for their dream retirement home.
They chose The Porches for several reasons, including the units' workmanship and size, which Joan Boglioli said could accommodate her entire extended family.
The four- and five-bedroom, 3,500- to 5,100-square-foot townhomes are vast inside, and while all units have one room with nooks for up to three bunk beds, they also have two large living spaces with plenty of room for additional overnight guests.
The project, which is comprised of 33 duplex buildings, will be built during the next four years and will have a price tag between $150 million and $200 million, explained a member of the listing company, Colorado Group Realty.
The project is being developed by a trio of Aspen and Denver developers who joined forces to create Mountain Meadow Preserve LLC.
Seeing other Mountain Meadow Preserve projects and hearing compliments about the developers helped Cheyenne, Wyo., residents Patrick and Nancy Higgins decide to buy a townhouse at The Porches.
The couple already has a condominium in Steamboat, but Patrick Higgins said he and his wife were looking for something bigger.
"We liked the quality of construction and the quality builder," he said. "We've seen their work in the Vail Valley, and they have some of the best craftsmanship around -- actually, some of the best craftsmanship I've seen anywhere. That's kind of what we were looking for."
Like the Bogliolis, Higgins said he also took into consideration The Porches' combination of house-like appeal and property-management amenities such as full maintenance, cleaning, concierge, shuttle and other services.
The Porches also features a centrally located amenities building where residents may gather for meetings, parties, business activities, concierge services, or spend time in the fully equipped fitness center. The "Barn" will have a full-time managment staff on duty to service for all the owner's and guest's needs.
Though priced at more than $1.5 million per unit, The Porches considers itself one of the less expensive high-end projects in Steamboat at just more than $300 per square foot.
Still, The Porches is built with quality finishes including premium wood trim, heavy timber framing, stone accents, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
The Porches units are available for sale by whole ownership or Private Residence Club, in eighth shares.
