
31 Albion Place is a masterpiece of modern architecture and the winner of the Colorado Home of the Year Award. Constructed of steel, concrete and glass, it is a fortress of sophistication and luxury. The home is nestled within the secure gates of The Village at Castle Pines and backs to the green of the 12th hole of the exclusive Castle Pines Golf Club (2024 PGA BMW Championship). Fusing elements of sustainability and energy efficiency, this home is a timeless sanctuary of breathtaking architecture that seamlessly blurs the lines between the refined interior spaces and the vibrant exterior spaces with its brilliant use of soaring ceilings, large open rooms, and extensive walls of glass.
The interior of the home is expansive yet warm and inviting. Juxtaposing the hand poured board-form concrete walls in the living and formal dining rooms are original 17th and 18th century marble and limestone French and English fireplace mantels. The gourmet kitchen offers a fireplace, a 13’ waterfall island work space, 3 Dacor ovens, a 6 burner Wolf gas range, 3 SubZero refrigerators, 2 SubZero freezers, 3 Asko dishwashers, and a Dacor gas grill with a commercial ventilation system. The private 4,000 square foot master suite overlooks the main garden and boasts a living room, his and her separate bathrooms with boutique custom closets, and a secluded office space. Other notable features of the interior spaces include a large fitness room, a wine cellar with art lighting and leather floors, and separate guest quarters each having its own fireplace, bathroom and entry.
Situated around the home are several exquisite gardens full of native Colorado flora and indigenous boulders thoughtfully planted or intentionally placed. The outdoor entry hall descends a full story as visitors first walk by an entry water wall abutting meticulously planted rows of native blue fescue and continue onward over a reflecting pool to view three Harry Bertoia style sculptures. Anchoring the main south-west patio and garden is a tranquil koi pond with cascading waterfalls and a glass-walled garden studio. A garden on the south-east of the home includes 4 modern concrete planter boxes with an outdoor sink and prep area for herbs, vegetables and cutting flowers. Other significant landscape features include a large back yard, a designated pet area, and 2 gas fire troughs on the back patio.
This property is timeless, incredibly unique and absolutely breathtaking.
Architecture is art when one consciously or unconsciously creates aesthetic emotion in the atmosphere and when this environment produces well being.
Luis Barragan