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Rubywood

Breckenridge, Colorado

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By Alex Pasquariello, Jetsetter Correspondent

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On Baldy Mountain, in Breckenridge’s eastern heights, Rubywood is a tucked-away retreat wrapped in 2.4 acres of evergreens. Views of the resort’s snow-covered slopes let you know you’re not far from the action, while Western-meets-luxe touches — like the triple-tiered antler chandelier and cowhide rocking chairs — make this new-build a perfect après-ski hideaway.

The four-bedroom home’s heart is the two-story great room, kept aloft by pine beams and anchored by a towering double-sided stone fireplace. On one side of the hearth, a rough-hewn wood table is set beneath that elk chandelier; on the other, a living room with leather couches and chairs peers out, through a wall of windows and glass doors, at the ski runs.

There’s a chef’s kitchen (naturally), with two of (nearly) everything: two islands, two Thermador Ovens, two Subzeros, two Bosch dishwashers and two sinks (a pot sink plus one). There’s just one Thermador range, but it has six burners and a full griddle, ideal for whipping up a batch of early morning flapjacks for you and your crew of 16.

Deeper in the home is an intimate projection theater room with leather sofas and a 150-film DVD collection. It’s about the only space without mountain views, but if you’re after vistas, just step outside: Built into the landscaping, just off the home’s wraparound patio, is a steaming six-person hot tub overlooking the slopes.

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Setting

About 10 minutes from Breckenridge's Main Street, Rubywood is set on 2.4 forested acres.

  • The lot is extremely private, so you can enjoy the view from the shower window without worrying about peeping Toms
  • The multilevel red-rock patio wraps around two sides of the home
  • The red-rock porte cochere frames views of the Breckenridge slopes

Bed & Bath

The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home has three King suites that open to a wraparound patio and a loft bunk room for the kids.

  • The master suite has a Juliet balcony overlooking the dining room and fireplace
  • Two suites share a large bathroom with radiant floor heating and a walk-in rainfall shower
  • The master bath’s shower-cum-steam room has a huge window with forest views

Common Areas

The two-story great room is divided by a two-sided fireplace, with a dining room for 16 on one side and a living room on the other.

  • The entire southern exposure of the great room is a window wall that opens up come summertime
  • The projection theater room has leather couches, a wet bar and a 150-DVD library
  • There is a six-person hot tub off the wraparound patio

About the area

Breckenridge got its start back in 1859 when the Pikes Peak gold rush drew fortune-seeking miners to the Blue River. These days it’s the snow — some 2,358 skiable acres spread over four peaks — that attracts schussers to the historic hamlet. This winter marks the 50th anniversary of Breckenridge Ski Resort, but you don’t have to be a snow bunny to enjoy the town. Shop the stores that line Victorian Main Street, enjoy homegrown mountain music and local beers at a saloon or sup on seasonal cuisine created from Colorado’s bounty.

What to do

  • Eat. Chef/owner Matt Fackler serves up some of Breck’s tastiest, most creative dishes from the open kitchen at Relish. For something more casual, try Fackler’s new comfort food eatery, Twist. Or, at Ember, housed in a 1898 Victorian, find home-grown chef Scott Boshaw’s innovative mountain-fusion fare— bacon-crusted veal roulade and venison with cocoa nib rub.
  • Drink. In a state known for its microbrews, Breckenridge Brewery stands out for being an original, and still one of the best. Our pick? The hoppy, well-balanced Lucky U IPA. The bar at the Historic Brown Hotel is a local haunt — literally: The ghost of a prostitute murdered in the late 1800s still resides in the lady’s bathroom. If whiskey is your thing, sidle up to Gold Pan Saloon’s mahogany Brunswick bar, which has the longest operating liquor license west of the Mississippi.
  • Dance. For martinis and cigars with a side of boogie, it’s Cecilia’s. Go for happy hour and stay till late night, when the spot transforms into the town’s hottest dance party.
  • Rock. Summit County’s legendary Sherpa & Yeti’s has gone the way of the dodo, but in its place is Three20South. The venue has the same homegrown mountain spirit — but better acoustics — and hosts a wide variety of local and national bands.
  • Shop. Little known fact: The No. 1 accessory for ski town living is a pair of stylish, warm gloves. Keep your fingers warm in a pair of ruched purple long leather gloves from Main Street’s Hand & Glove. The patchwork hats and scarves at Magical Scraps are the creations of MaryAnne Collins; she started selling her handmade wares on Etsy.com and now has her own boutique on Main Street. Dudes looking to rock the latest snowboard fashions — a confounding mix of hip-hop, lumberjack and 1980s retro glam — should check in at Goods, which has all the requisite brands plus a few surprises that will make you the style guru of the halfpipe.
  • Shred. No matter what type of terrain you crave, Breckenridge Ski Resort has a run for you. The Imperial Express Superchair, the highest lift in North America, deposits snowriders at the top of Imperial Bowl (12,840 feet), which has epic terrain on a powder day. If a bunch of groms are snowplowing the pow off Imperial Bowl, traverse the peak to Whale’s Tail Bowl and enjoy wide-open turns. Or if you’re feeling saucy — and are an expert skier or snowboarder — hike to the top of Imperial, go through the gates marked with the skull and crossbones and ride the ridge over to the Lake Chutes, a series of steep descents between rocky outcroppings.
  • Jib. With five terrain parks and two halfpipes, this is also the resort to practice your McTwists. Newbies should start at Peak 8’s Trygves, where beginner features help you transition to the bigger hits at Bonanza and Sundown Parks. When you’re ready for the big time, merge into Freeway Super Park, home of the superpipe and a terrain park consistently ranked in the top five in North America.

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