Winter has arrived and with it comes the season to head indoors, deck the halls, and hibernate with friends and family. Of course the holidays are magical no matter where you are, but we wouldn’t mind being snowed in at one of these gorgeous winter homes. Be inspired with this Top 9 Stunning Winter Wonderland Homes That Could Be Yours by Best Design Projects.
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- BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO
Breckenridge is a Colorado town at the base of the Rocky Mountains’ Tenmile Range. It’s known for its ski resort, year-round alpine activities and Gold Rush history. The Victorian core of this former mining town is preserved as the Breckenridge National Historic District, running primarily along Main Street, with colorfully painted buildings from the 1880s and ’90s housing shops, galleries and restaurants.
Impeccably maintained 5BD, 4.5 BA on almost 2 acres. Two Master Suites on the Main Level: Main Master features a beautiful 5-piece bath & Second Master is designed to be handicap accessible. Huge vaulted ceilings on the Main Level with wonderful natural light throughout. Gourmet Kitchen. Lower level features 3 BDRMS, 2 Full Baths, Sauna, Rec Room, Craft Room, 2nd Living Area & private walk out patio. Very nice, private setting & easy access to Breck, Frisco, Skiing, Golf. Hike from front door.
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- OLYMPIC VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Olympic Valley, California is an unincorporated community located in Placer County northwest of Tahoe City along California State Highway 89 on the banks of the Truckee River near Lake Tahoe.
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- VAIL, COLORADO
Vail, Colorado, is a small town at the base of Vail Mountain, home of the massive Vail Ski Resort. Set within White River National Forest, the town is a gateway for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. It’s also a summertime destination for golfing, hiking and cultural festivals. Gore Creek, popular for fly fishing, runs directly through the town center.
Tucked away in the hillside of the secluded Buffehr Creek neighborhood, this esquisite six-bedroom custom-built home offers views to Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek and the Gore Range. A timeless European-style home on 1.38 acres provides thoughtful details and a functional floor plan for family living and/or entertaining. A must-see home rivaling any other in Vail Village, Beaver Creek or Bachelor Gulch, just minutes to skiing Vail Mountain.
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- TAMARACK, CANADA
In the heart of Tamarack Resort, this Owyhee Cottage is just across the street from Discovery Square, a few minutes walk to the Lodge of Osprey Meadows, near the Poma Ski Lift for ski access, and within the Cottage Trail System for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, mountain biking and hiking.
Featuring two master suites, gas fireplace, covered deck, and single car detached garage next to cottage. Offered furnished, including hot tub, this 2BR/2.5BA property is the ultimate all season escape to all that Tamarack has to offer.
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- PARK CITY, UTAH
This ski-on/ski-off mountain contemporary dream home offers the ultimate in luxury, privacy, security, and is conveniently located off of the Pipe Dream ski run in the heart of Park City Mountain. With a cozy, open floor plan, this home is perfectly finished with exceptional attention to detail by LMK Interior Design. Finishes include Calcutta marble with waterfall edge detail, Richard Marshall hand-finished wood floors, custom floating stairs, quartz fireplace surround, slider doors opening to spacious outdoor deck with fire-pit, wifi controlled hot tub, multiple smart home features including a full security system.
Additional features include an oversized ski room, boot glove warmers, coffee/hot chocolate bar, under lit lower level entertainer’s bar with kegerator, 168 bottle wine rack in temperature controlled wine cellar, home theater, exercise room, deeded approval for an underground tunnel to access your future guest home.
You can learn more about this stunning residence here.
- STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO
Just outside the city limits of Steamboat Springs and only moments to the World Class Steamboat Ski Area, Catamount Ranch is Steamboat’s elite golf community of luxury homes on small acreage lots surrounding the renowned Tom Weiskopf Course known as Catamount.
One of the best homes on one of the best lots at Catamount Ranch. It’s private, spacious, and brings the outdoors in.
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- TRUCKEE, CANADA
Gorgeous new mountain modern retreat awaits in Gray’s Crossing! Beautifully detailed, this delightful, easy living and well designed abode is nestled on a .39/acre flat and sunny Ridge home site.
Offering four bedrooms (beautiful downstairs master suite), three and a half baths, stunning great room, spacious upstairs family/game room, chef’s kitchen and walk-in pantry. Lovely soaring ceilings, huge windows, two gas fireplaces, covered car port (great for boat or golf cart), large patio areas with indoor-outdoor living.
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- MOUNTAIN VILLAGE, COLORADO
This quintessential log ski home has nearly every feature imaginable in a family mountain home. With massive windows offering views to the mountains and ski area in every direction, the outside seems to merge with the open living area. Anchored by a massive German greenstone center island, the kitchen is the heartbeat of the beautifully scaled living space, where dining, living and kitchen merge seamlessly for effortless entertaining or intimate family time, or guests can enjoy the downstairs game room. The heart and soul of this home is the ski access. On-grade access to Double Cabins is matched by a custom sunken outdoor hot tub, outdoor fireplace, custom ski hut, and a spa-like steam room. Each bedroom features its own deck and en suite bath, lending a private feel to each suite.
This quintessential log ski home has nearly every feature imaginable in a family mountain home. With massive windows offering views to the mountains and ski area in every direction, the outside seems to merge with the open living area. Anchored by a massive German greenstone center island, the kitchen is the heartbeat of the beautifully scaled living space, where dining, living and kitchen merge seamlessly for effortless entertaining or intimate family time, or guests can enjoy the downstairs game room. The heart and soul of this home is the ski access. On-grade access to Double Cabins is matched by a custom sunken outdoor hot tub, outdoor fireplace, custom ski hut, and a spa-like steam room. Each bedroom features its own deck and en suite bath, lending a private feel to each suite.
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- SANTA’S HOUSE, THE NORTH POLE
A toy-lover’s paradise nestled on 25 idyllic acres at the North Pole – perfect for spirited reindeer games. The home, constructed in the 1800s of gorgeous old-growth timber logged on site, is steeped in Old World charm but offers modern-day amenities, thanks to a 2013 renovation.
Boughs of holly deck the hall leading to the master bedroom, which features sprawling mountain views. Jingle all the way to two charming guest rooms that guarantee visitors are never left out in the cold. Cuddle close to the wood-burning stove in the queen suite. Or bunk up in the cozy loft. The more, the merrier.
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With these outstanding homes, winter will never be the same again.
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