Evans Ridge, a Luxurious 70-Acre Family Compound near Denver, Colorado, Offered for Sale at US$19.5 million

Denver, Colorado — Evans Ridge Estate, one of the grandest hillside homes near Denver, Colorado, is offered for sale at US$19.5 million. Regally poised on its own scenic, gently sloped hillside, this palatial 70-acre estate offers a unique blend of upscale amenities, classical stylings, and high-tech modern living. The residence has been designed for large family gatherings, corporate retreats, and lavish entertainments, and provides breathtaking vistas of the Front Range peaks including Devils Head and Mount Evans.

Masterfully created in 1998 by award-winning builder Mesa Properties of Englewood, Colorado, the 11-bedroom manor boasts 42,000 square feet of luxurious living spaces, framed by towering curved bay windows and glorious rotundas. The home abounds with high-end finishes including ample use of marble, limestone, granite, and hardwood, as well as a palate of neutral shades and endless textures.

Like an exclusive boutique hotel, the floor plan was conceived to accommodate multiple activities simultaneously, such as a gala party in the formal living space, while elsewhere, other gatherings can remain blissfully undisturbed. Intricately detailed stairways with hand-forged railings sweep regally between the three-story residence, also served by two convenient elevators. The great room features a spectacular beamed ceiling lit by wraparound windows, a travertine fireplace, and a masterfully executed 18th-Century oil painting inlaid above the five-foot-high mantle. The library is another highlight of the residence, with floor-to-ceiling solid cherrywood panelling, a kitchenette, workstation, hearth, music corner, and reading nooks. Other living spaces include a formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, 24 bathrooms, and various charming sitting rooms and alcoves.

Two dedicated recreation floors feature all manner of entertainment, including a theater, exercise room, two-lane bowling alley, dance floors, video game room, and arcade. There is a billiard room, ping-pong alcove, cocktail lounge, bar, indoor pool, and stage for the theatrically inclined. Outdoors, a peaceful Japanese tea house overlooks the trout pond, and the expansive grounds provide plenty of space for solitary walks or group activities.

“Every time I visit the property I am moved by the discovery of new and exciting elements,” says listing agent Sandy Weigand of Kentwood Real Estate. “One of my favorite things about this property is the interplay of light, both interior and exterior, and how it literally changes hourly every day. Evans Ridge truly defines serendipity. It is an estate that speaks to me in many different languages.” 

"Evans Ridge Estate is a remarkable property in a state, Colorado, where 'exceptional' is the norm,” adds Clayton Andrews, Senior Vice President of Christie’s International Real Estate. “Combining luxurious appointments with state-of-the-art amenities, the property offers entertaining and guest facilities that are second to none. Designed for a family compound or corporate retreat, the estate is uniquely positioned to host lavish events, business meetings, grand retreats, or casual family gatherings.”

Few five-star boutique hotels can match the exquisite decor and high level of service provided at Evans Ridge, where guests are treated to a fly-in fly-out convenience at Centennial Airport, and carefree living regardless of the season. Estate caretakers utilize state-of-the-art security monitoring, including infrared video cameras, to ensure safety at all times. The residence also implements advanced home automation with a Vantage system that controls lighting, climate, security, and window coverings.

The main house also features three private suites including a nanny’s apartment with separate entrance and garage, and an attached guest house that accommodates both a two- and three-bedroom suite, each giving the feeling of a private home unto itself. Guests can access the recreational facilities—including locker rooms, saunas, and steam rooms—without having to enter the main house. A separate 3,406-square-foot caretaker’s house also offers a garage for tractors, trailers, and other service vehicles, and a 16-car garage within the main residence offers ample room for guest parking or a collection of antique vehicles.

Situated approximately 40 minutes southeast of Denver, Evans Ridge Estate is offered at US$19.5 million by Kentwood Real Estate, with international marketing services provided by Christie’s International Real Estate.