1776 Peninsula DrivePlacerville, CO 81430MLS Number 44491

A rare mesa retreat that commands attention 40 minutes from Telluride. Nestled atop Specie Mesa, Quarter Mile Rim is an artisan masterpiece perched along a dramatic escarpment, named for its stunning quarter-mile frontage offering unobstructed panoramic views. This 40-acre private sanctuary, just 25 miles from Telluride, is set amidst towering ponderosa pines with commanding views of the Sneffels Range, San Sophia Range, Sunshine Mountain, the majestic Wilson Range including Wilson Peak (a Colorado 14er and Coors Light icon), Little Cone, and Dolores Peak. Handcrafted by Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia from massive hand-peeled and hand-scribed Western Red Cedar with dramatic diamond corner notches, this custom 3-bedroom, 3-bath retreat exudes rustic elegance. Easy to show & new wel The Telluride Gold sandstone basement level and moss rock wood-burning fireplace, quarried from the property, blend seamlessly with the landscape. Wide plank pine flooring, blue pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, antique oak barn-doors, handcrafted mesquite vanities, hammered copper clawfoot tub, and artisan chandeliers elevate the interior. A 103" wide Panoramic Door system, featuring the innovative Slide-Pivot-Stack" design with retractable screen, seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces, flooding the home with natural light and framing breathtaking mountain vistas. The gourmet kitchen boasts a Miele built-in coffeemaker and dishwasher, Blue Star range top and wall oven, Blue Mare quartzite countertops, a Rachiele farmhouse copper workstation sink, and custom Stronghold Forge vent hood. A garapa Brazilian hardwood wraparound deck featuring a Dimension One spa invites relaxation amid unrivaled sweeping views. Enjoy pure water with an Aquasana whole-house filtration system featuring UV technology and a Genesis water softener. Two propane-fired Takagi on-demand hot water systems ensure endless hot water and energy savings: one powers hydronic in-floor heating and the washing machine, while the other serves the household. Year-round access is effortless, with the Peninsula POA snowplowing county and subdivision roads.