At the top of Park City's Colony, a gated community in White Pine Canyon, Upland Development (Ryan and Jesica Taylor) just finished construction on the newest home — a ski-in/ski-out residence designed to bring people together amid breathtaking alpine views.
Wonderland Atop the Wasatch
At the top of Park City's Colony, a gated community in White Pine Canyon, is a meadow, cluster of small lakes, an encircling trail, and a group of fine homes situated to appreciate the magical sight. Upland Development (Ryan and Jesica Taylor) just finished construction on the newest home in the small community at the top of the Colony with interior design by Mark and Aly of Park City and architecture by Mark Radford, AIA, of Escondido, California.
All the homes in the Colony are ski-in/ski-out, and the views from the ample windows and outdoor living are poised to look to the meadow and lakes with an encircling cross-country ski track, and occasional rambling moose and deer. The back of the home looks out to the other homes, and it is designed to have much more of a social face than a mountainside home.
On the front side, a long driveway winds down to the motor court, entrance and garages. One enters the great room from the left by the circular chandelier, and then a wall of windows looking out to the meadow greets you. A fireplace anchors the seating area, furnished with a plush sectional for long relaxing conversations. The wood, stone and metal accents of the material placed continue throughout in natural tones.
Turning the opposite way, the view is to the great room: a bar and wine room to the right, a dining area with a built-in sideboard, and an open kitchen. Behind the wall with the range is a walk-through butler's pantry equipped for food preparation and staging the courses of the meal. To the left is a large banquet that seats 10 or 12 — this home is configured for socially bringing groups as large as 30 together for a meal.
At the end of the upper floor great room is a hearth room or cozy room. It serves as a more intimate gathering space — so often, families tell me that the hearth room is their favorite and most used room when not entertaining.
Like other Colony homes, this residence has ski-in/ski-out access. The ski room features a boot drying rack, lockers along the walls for storing gear, and a convenient leather bench for putting on boots. The door leads directly out to the run.
There are two equally fine primary suites with patios and fireplaces. Downstairs is a fully equipped spa with a massage table, sauna, and steam shower. Adjacent are workout and yoga rooms. The lower level has a more casual social space with a bar, table seating, a golf simulator/home theater, and a pool table.
In all, there are seven bedroom suites: two primaries, three more bedrooms with king-sized beds, and two bunk rooms. My overall impression of this home is how well it is configured to appreciate its remarkable location and to connect people with the outdoors — and how truly it can bring a large number of people together well and comfortably.
