Aspen Closes Sale on Most Expensive Penthouse of the Year

 If your going to be stuck inside now is the perfect time to shelter in style with this Aspen home. Sophisticated and modern downtown core penthouse, 630 Hyman Ave closed this week for $11,234,000. This is the highest recorded penthouse sale in Aspen for 2020.

The listing was held by Joshua Saslove and Riley Warwick of Douglas Elliman.

This three bedroom masterpiece has been impeccably maintained and cared for. Many light filled spaces, and floor-to-ceiling glass corner windows that open up to a spacious deck with outdoor entertaining space and hot tub. Ascend one level up to enjoy the rooftop sun deck. No detail was overlooked, with top of the line appliances and decor throughout the home. Central air, a two car garage and private building entrance complete this well rounded downtown residence.

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Douglas Elliman Sponsors 43rd Annual Aspen Gay Ski Week 2020

photo credit: Will Sardinksy

Douglas Elliman Real Estate celebrated its third consecutive year of sponsorship of the oldest annual Aspen Gay Ski Week currently in its 43rd year. The mainstay week-long event went from January 12th to January 19th, supports AspenOUT, a local nonprofit focused on anti-bullying and tolerance programs supporting the local and national LGBTQ community.

All week long, Elliman hosted a table in the hospitality suite located at the Limelight Hotel to mingle with AGSW guests and showcase the firm’s extensive local, national and international luxury property collection with its global partner, Knight Frank. Guests also received branded swag, including branded AGSW beanies.

Kickstarting AGSW's festivities, Douglas Elliman hosted a Après Ski cocktail reception for agents, executives and VIP guests of AGSW on Wednesday, January 15th at the Gorsuch Ski Café, located in the Gondola Plaza the base of Aspen Mountain for a second year in a row with Jeffrey Gorsuch. Elliman’s Director of Operations in Aspen, Blake Greiner was the DJ for the event.

Developers Clipper Equity and Chetrit Group along with Douglas Elliman agent Monica Novo, hosted a breakfast at The Little Nell for Elliman agents who were in town to learn about their New York development, Gramercy Square. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing and Monica Novo handle sales for the project.

Members of Elliman’s executive suite including Scott Durkin, president and chief operating officer, Stephen Kotler, CEO of brokerage for the Western Region, Stephen Larkin, vice president of public relations and Stephanie Garbarini, vice president of marketing were in town. They were joined by local leadership, Joshua Saslove, president of brokerage for Colorado and Ed Foran, executive manager of sales and managing director. Top agents from around the country were also in Aspen including Monica Novo and Marcos Cohen from New York City, Tim Kelly from the Hamptons, Alison Betts from California and Kayce Driscoll from Florida.

Local Aspen Snowmass agents include Jen Engel, Brittanie Rockhill, Liza Hogan, Marian Lansburgh, Michael Latousek, Riley Warwick, Raifie Bass and Jill Shore. The team also had the opportunity to tour some of the region’s most luxurious homes in the Douglas Elliman portfolio, including 630 East Hyman Avenue, 301, currently on the market for $15,999,000 with Joshua Saslove and Riley Warwick.

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What Should You Know Before Visiting Aspen

By Alexandra Reconco

Aspen is not only a winter destination for amazing skiing and winter sports but is also an amazing spring and summer vacation destination for anyone. Aspen is home to one of the country’s best contemporary art museums, high-end restaurants, boutiques, as well as the globally recognized Aspen Institute.

The relaxed elegance, the small-town vibe and its jaw-dropping mountain scenery gives Aspen the uniqueness that makes it one of our top getaway destinations. To ensure that your trip is peaceful and hassle-free, we have curated the perfect guide of Aspen so that you won’t have to spend your vacation looking through thousands of sites.     

Where To Stay In Aspen

The Little Nell - 675 E Durant Ave

The only 5-star, 5-diamond Aspen hotel, The Little Nell is the hotel to stay when in Aspen. Featuring 92 rooms that are all different so that it will accommodate anyone’s preferences and needs, rooms that overlook Aspen Mountain, the Red Mountain range or Continental Divide, and an amazing staff and services that will make any request possible. The Little Nell, with its health center, pool and jacuzzi, in-room amenities, pet amenities, and even an Audi test drive to experience Aspen, is one of the best hotels to stay when in Aspen.

What To Do In Aspen

The Maroon Bells

  Known as the most photographed place in Colorado, The Maroon Bells is one of top things to do Aspen for its breathtaking views. “A reflective lake and two giant snow-striped mountaintops, named Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak, anchor a blissful panorama exemplified by a symphony of color that changes with the seasons.” There are three hiking trails (Maroon Lake Scenic, Maroon Creek, and Crater Lake) to take which will allow you to experience the true beauty of The Maroon Bells.

Aspen Art Museum

While in Aspen be sure to check out the amazing work and artists at the Aspen Art Museum. The museum is a non-collecting institution that presents the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. With its innovative and timely exhibitions, education and public programs, immersive activities, and community events, this museum is worth visiting while in Aspen.

Where To Eat And Drink In Aspen

Cache Cache - 205 S Mill Street

An upscale French-American cuisine restaurant with an extensive wine list, Cache Cache is one restaurant that you must visit when in Aspen. With its authentic food and wine combined with its warm atmosphere and impeccable service, this restaurant will for sure make for an amazing meal and experience. Featuring local ingredients and a focus on clean and satisfying food, Cache Cache is committed to excellence to ensure its guests with the best service. The menu features items such as Colorado Prime Filet Mignon with whipped potatoes, brussels leaves and dijon-green peppercorn sauce, braised red cabbage en cocotte and even Alaskan king crab. The wine list at Cache Cache changes everyday due to the fact that Aspen is a global destination and that their list should represent the viticultural world. 

Bosq - 312 S Mill Street

Step into Bosq and you’ll be transported to a place of complete bliss with its clean look and expertly curated color palette to make this restaurant look like the perfect modern alpine getaway. This Chinese restaurant is an innovative place that is focusing on a unique and fresh approach with flavors from local farms. The menu features items such as ora king salmon with local wild watercress, celeriac, ink potatoes, and buttermilk and dill, Peking duck, and also wagyu steak. Bosq is one of the most talked-about restaurants in Aspen right now, so be sure to check out one of the hottest restaurants.

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A Look Inside The 42nd Gay Aspen Week

This years was the 42nd annual Gay Aspen Week where some of the top skiers of the LGBTQ community head to Aspen for a week of slopes and partiesrom to support AspenOUT, and to continue local and national funding LGBTQ non-profit programs.

Ari Mizrahi, Elle Peterson, Lauren Garrity, Blake Greiner

All week long, Douglas Elliman hosted a table in the hospitality suite located at the Limelight Hotel to mingle with AGSW guests and showcase our luxury property collection along with the power of our brand locally, nationally and internationally with their global partner, Knight Frank.

To welcome the start of AGSW's festivities, Douglas Elliman hosted a “Very Happy Hour” Après Ski cocktail reception for agents, executives and VIP guests of AGSW at the Gorsuch Café, located in the Gondola Plaza the base of Aspen Mountain. The event mixed luxury lifestyle with top luxury agents, AGSW attendees as well owner Jeffrey Gorsuch.

In addition to promoting the brand, Douglas Elliman partnered with SoulCycle’s Destination Aspen studio to offer 70 VIP guests of AGSW a free class filled with Douglas Elliman’s agents, executives and staff.

Joshua Saslove, Jeffrey Gorsuch, Scott Durkin

Members of Elliman’s executive suite including, Scott Durkin, president and chief operating officer and Peter Hernandez, president of brokerage for the Western Region, were in town along with Stacey Watson from Knight Frank’s London office. Joshua Saslove, president of brokerage for Colorado and Ed Foran, executive manager of sales and managing director. Top agents from around the country also are in Aspen including Michael Lorber from New York, Michael Shaheen and Maryanne Horwarth from the Hamptons, Heather T. Roy and Learka Bosnak of Los Angeles. Local Aspen Snowmass agents include Jen Engel, Stacey Kelly, Gary Kelley, Michael Latousek, Brittanie Rockhill, Riley Warwick, Josh Landis Jill Shore and Max Taam.

Visitors also had the opportunity to tour some of the region’s luxury homes in the Douglas Elliman portfolio, including 720 Willoughby Way, currently on the market for $30,950,000 with Raifie Bass, Wendy Wogan and Miami-based Darin Tansey, who is serving as marketing consultant.

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