Architect Michael Upwall has faced the challenge of creating the ultimate ski-lover’s dream home, and the results do not disappoint. Rather, the finished product, standing nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, is a virtual paradise where both skiers and non-skiers alike can discover the finest in luxury, sophistication, and indulgence.
Located in an exclusive, gated community, this near-14,000-square-feet house-cum-ski-resort beholds amenities most often seen at five-star luxury resorts. While six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, panoramic views, and 4,500 square feet of deck and patio space may sound impressive, it’s only the tip of the figurative iceberg. There’s a grand theater with surround sound, stadium-style seating, and an eye-popping 124-inches of high definition movie screen bliss. If you’re not a moviegoer, there’s always the “chill room” complete with DJ booth, dance floor, bar, and aesthetic touches that rival the swankiest ultra lounges and nightclubs. Utah winters can be cold and snowy, but at the Dream Home, there’s no excuse for not keeping your golf swing links-ready at the indoor golf simulator. Stay in shape and receive some pampering with a state-of-the-art fitness room and a spa suite with luxuries to trump any commercial spa. And the outdoor heated pool plus 12-person hot tub are open year round, thanks to a heated concrete deck and fire pit.
So by now you must be thinking, all of this sounds fabulous, but what about the skiers? This is after all, supposed to be a skier’s dream home. To begin, this property has ski-in/ski-out access leading straight to Mountaineer Run at USA-Today’s number-one ranked U.S. ski spot: Deer Valley Resort. And after a bone-chilling day on the slopes, come home to your own private apres-ski lodge, complete with lounge, bar, boot warmers, fireplace, and more.
A few other amenities not to be overlooked include a three-bay garage with car wash, dual wine cellars, and a custom glass elevator for express service between the Dream Home’s 3.5 floors.
It can be argued that there is no one better than Michael Upwall for tackling a project as monumental as the Dream Home. Completing his masters in architecture at the University of Utah in 1991, Upwall went on that same year to found Upwall Design Architects. As a long-time Utahan, Upwall has a critical understanding of the State’s unique topography, climate, and geography. He blends this knowledge with cutting-edge drafting skills to create dream homes that not only can withstand their environment, but complement the natural beauty of their surroundings. It is his belief that a home should be an organic entity, one that springs from the earth, while maintaining original design. This nature friendly philosophy has its roots in the Craftsman Movement, best exhibited by famed designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright. The Movement has, in fact, served as a cornerstone for Upwall’s own self-described architectural philosophy as a Mountain Craftsman.
To view floor plans, photos, and for more information on this truly one-of-a-kind dream home, visit http://www.resortswest.com/rw/info/re.dream.details.aspx#.
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