Denver Colorado LUXURY Real Estate

“Blue skies…nothing but blue skies…”   This exquisite, fully custom, lodge style luxury home is coming to the market in less than a month!  The Sellers spared no costs to build this Colorado Dream Home.  It has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, almost 1,000 sqft, heated 3 car garage/shop, and over 6,500 finely finished square feet of pure, luxurious living space.  There is nothing left to be done!  Your new luxurious horse property is turnkey, and boasts membership-only access to a private water skiing lake.  Some of the additional features of this Hudson / Brighton, Colorado home include:

- 10 Very Tranquil Acres Backing To Permanent Open Space – bring your horses and your toys!
- Large Deck w/ Fireplace and Bar-B-Que for Entertaining While Enjoying the Lake Views
- Radiant Heat Floors w/ 2 Boilers to Maintain the Perfect Environment
- Custom Gourmet Kitchen w/ Handmade Solid Wood Cabinetry, Stone Countertops & Luxury Appliances
- HUGE Fully Finished Walkout Basement w/ Media Room, Full Bar, & Pool Table
- Expansive Master Retreat/Suite w/ Lake Views
- Video Surveillance System
- Custom Sound System Throughout
- 8′ Solid Wood Doors
- Fine Wood and Stone Finishes Throughout
- 4 Fireplaces
- Dog Wash
- Close Proximity to Terrific Charter School, Golf Course, and Shooting Range
- All of this for under $800,000? Yes, it’s true!

Want more photos? They are coming soon! Want more details? Call me! Want to purchase this home before it hits the market?  I’m available NOW to write a contract for you! Rachel Betz Real Estate 303-534-5000
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PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release 4/27/2013  Contact: Rachel Betz 303-534-5000

April 27, 2013 [Denver, Colorado]—HGTV’s FrontDoor and Zillow have announced the official nominees for the 2nd annual Doory Awards, an online competition to select America’s most incredible homes for sale. Listings are selected in 20 categories for nomination, with one eventual winner in each and one overall winner for the entire year. Local Denver real estate agents Rachel Betz & Karina Christensen’s listing located at 2001 Lincoln St. #2513 was chosen as an official nominee in the category “CITY STUNNERS”. Online voting for the Doory Awards begins May 1st, 2013, and the winners will be announced in June.  Anyone can vote at www.frontdoor.com/dooryawards.

The Doory Awards were established in 2012 by HGTV’s FrontDoor.com, a part of the HGTV cable network’s family of web sites, devoted to taking audiences inside America’s most incredible homes. For 2013, FrontDoor has partnered with the biggest name in real estate listing searches, Zillow.com, to present the second annual Doory Awards, which spotlights America’s most impressive listings and the real estate agents who represent them.      ###

Rachel Betz notes, “I’m thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, one of my amazing Denver luxury home listings has been nominated for the HGTV Doory Awards!  Last year, it was The Sanctuary Residence in Cherry Creek North.  This year, it is the most stunning penthouse in all of downtown Denver, Colorado.  The modern masterpiece, 2001 Lincoln St. #2513 is a truly one-of-a-kind,  luxury penthouse condo with a sky high 1,400 square foot patio.  It boasts expansive mountain & city views, a private 6 car garage, and hundreds of thousands of fine, custom Italian finishes throughout.  The penthouse is one of very few downtown residences across the nation that was selected as The Best of The Best in HGTV’s “City Stunners” category.”

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO WIN!  Please vote for this amazing residence on beginning May 1, 2013.  Please ask your friends and family to help vote for it too.  I will send out reminders.  I can’t do it without your help!  Vote here: www.frontdoor.com/dooryawards.

This gorgeous penthouse was designed by Martin and Melissa Goldstein of Venture Architects in Washington Park, Denver Colorado, and built by Mike Spencer of CBM Contractors.

Looking for your own perfect modern City Stunner condo to buy?  Search all Denver Homes & Condos now!  Download the official  2001 Lincoln #2513 Penthouse HGTV Doorys 2013 Press Release.

I’m so proud to announce our stunning luxury Gaudi – esque, Dr. Suess loft will be showcased on TLC!

View the original property profile for 628 14th St. -3A Denver, CO 80204 and the panoramic virtual tour showcase.  AND check out the stunning home showcased on pages 32-41 of the January 2013 issue of Urban Home Magazine.

SURREAL ESTATE Premieres May 18 at 10/9c on TLC
In this one-hour special, viewers will meet enthusiastic homebuyers in search of one-of-a-kind properties that appeal to their own highly unique tastes. With the help of their savvy realtors, buyers will take a look at an array of different properties – such as a house in the shape of a Pyramid, a converted missile silo, and a home whose interiors are loosely based off of a Dr. Seuss adventure. But it doesn’t take long for both realtor and buyer to realize that finding the perfect place to call home isn’t always as easy as it seems.

Do you have a unique luxury home you would like to sell?  I develop custom, one-of-a-kind marketing strategies for each property, to get it sold for the highest possible price.  I would love to sell yours!  Rachel Betz Real Estate 303-534-5000

RACHEL BETZ COMPLETES LUXURY HOME MARKETING TRAINING, BUILDS EXPERTISE IN LUXURY HOME MARKET

(January 2013) — Rachel Betz with Keller Williams Denver Downtown Luxury Homes recently completed training with the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Designees are sales associates who work to hone the special skills and competencies necessary to provide exceptional service in the fine homes and estates marketplace.  Members of The Institute who hold the CLHMS designation have documented performance in the TOP 10% of their markets, and have successfully demonstrated their expertise in the luxury home and estate market.  Less than 100 professional Realtors in Colorado have the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation.

The luxury real estate courses, which covered such topics as demographics of the affluent, lifestyle segmentation, trends and amenities in today’s luxury home product, and creating a marketing plan for the multi-million dollar property, were part of the requirement toward earning the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation, which The Institute awards internationally to sales professionals who meet performance standards in the upper-tier residential market.

Rachel Betz is an award-winning real estate sales associate who has been in real estate since 2004, and specializes in the Denver, Colorado metro real estate market.  Connect with Rachel Betz Real Estate via LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Call her directly for all your real estate needs at 303-534-5000.

PRESS RELEASE January 7, 2013

The numbers are in. Rachel Betz is the #1 Top Selling Individual Agent in the state of Colorado, and #20 in the world of over 80,000 Keller Williams Agents worldwide. These rankings were recently released for the 3rd quarter of 2012 as Rachel Betz was listed (for the first time in her career) in the Top 50 Individual Agent category of the Keller Williams OutFront Magazine publication. Rachel Betz sells real estate in the Denver metro, Boulder, and Northern Colorado real estate markets. She specializes in Luxury Real Estate, Buyers, Sellers, Land, and Investment Properties.

In addition to this incredible accomplishment, Rachel Betz was the #1 Top Selling Individual Agent in her market centers for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Connect with Rachel Betz Real Estate via LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Call her directly for all your real estate needs at 303-534-5000.

More photos below, and VIEW THE CUSTOM VIRTUAL TOUR for 1628 14th St. -3A Denver, CO 80204 HERE!

Was Gaudi here?  Or Dr. Suess?  Well, this unbelievable artistic haven was inspired by both!  It is truly an incredible piece of art, painstakingly designed by owner and artist/architect Alice Starek (whose previous homes have been featured in Natural Home and Mother Earth News magazines), handcrafted by the Rocky Mountain Architectural Artisans Guild, this home is a work of art! Every feature, finish and even the furnishings have been custom designed and mostly sculpted in place. Despite its whimsicality, the design process was seriously sustainable. Using 99 percent of materials and artisans sourced locally, Starek brought in native woods, commissioned handcrafted custom lighting, and installed handmade mosaic and mirrored tiles designed by local artists. This loft has been designed for entertaining and its ideal location will amuse family and friends visiting from out of town. Just steps from the Pepsi Center and Coors Stadium as well as all that downtown has to offer. Offered fully furnished, because the heart and soul of this home is in everything!

Despite its whimsicality, the design process was seriously sustainable.  Using 99% of materials and artisans sourced locally, Starek brought native woods, commissioned handcrafted custom lighting, and installed handmade mosaic and mirrored tiles designed by local artists.  This loft has been designed for entertaining and its ideal location will amuse family and friends visiting from out of town!  Need a swanky city crash pad when you’re in from your mountainstead?  THIS IS THE ONE!

Call Rachel Betz Real Estate for a personal tour at 303-534-5000.

Stay tuned for an upcoming article about this amazing property in the upcoming issue of Urban Home Magazine!

This property is co-listed with Karina Christensen, Keller Williams Realty Downtown Denver

It’s official, this stunning penthouse is SOLD on 5-14-2013!  This is truly Denver, Colorado’s FINEST MODERN, URBAN PENTHOUSE property. Located on the 25th floor of the highly sought after One Lincoln Park, this home is a one-of-a-kind modern design marvel. From the custom Pedini kitchen – flown in from Italy, to the handcrafted fixtures and finishes, this stunning residence will WOW even the most sophisticated buyer. Enjoy both the expansive mountain and city views from 3 fabulous outdoor spaces, including a 1,400 sf patio that can accommodate 200 people.  Do you love to entertain?  There are few penthouse patios that can compete! Are you a car aficionado?  There is a 6 car private garage to house your collection safely. Yes, a SIX car garage that has controlled, secure access – no need for you to worry about anyone denting your babies.

For relaxation, enjoy your private sauna, separate steam room and Zen room in the master suite, which is perfect for your massage therapist to visit you at home. This is one-of-a-kind property is one the modern design lover will not want to miss! “What is the BEST thing about this incredible property,” you ask? LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION.  It is dead CENTER in the middle of Downtown Denver and Uptown Denver!  You can walk to all the amazing restaurants in Uptown, you are a few minutes walk from Lodo & Coors Field, you are 4 blocks to 16th Street Mall, a hop, skip and jump to Colfax.  There is not a more central location to access all of the best parts of the city of Denver!  Add to the package an incredible workout facility and year-round outdoor pool & hot tub, and this is one incredible property that can’t be missed! Some of the additional designer details:
-Hand applied silver leaf in powder room
-Venetian plaster in Zen room and master bedroom
-Handcrafted, artisan light fixtures
-Automatic blinds
-Top of the line gourmet kitchen - a chef’s dream
-Media room with hand-formed artisan glass ceiling tiles
-European amenities such as towel warmers
-Solid teak doors, custom crafted to conform to curved walls
-Japanese soaking tub in one of the two guest suites
-Entire home is controllable from Ipad (heat, lights, music, etc).
-Two separate laundry areas (one for guests, one ensuite in the master)
-ARTWORK and FURNISHINGS are negotiable!
-Priced at $2,495,000 and ready for immediate occupancy 3 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, almost 3,400 sq.ft!

This gorgeous penthouse was designed by Martin and Melissa Goldstein of Venture Architects in Washington Park, Denver Colorado, and built by Mike Spencer of CBM Contractors.

Rachel Betz and Karina Christensen, of Keller Williams Luxury Homes have teamed up to co-list this remarkable masterpiece!  Call today for your personal tour: 303-534-5000 or 303-907-2613

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FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR THE DENVER POST NEWS STORY

From the very beginning, everyone agreed that Saint John’s Gardens was a special residential Luxury project like nothing Cherry Creek North had seen.  The vision for this incredible place was one of honoring the historic nature of the award-winning Sanctuary Residence (1903) and Rectory (1905) buildings, while creating an incredible outdoor living space for all of the residents.  The vision was a serene and welcoming Sanctuary within the city – an attempt to merge Denver, Colorado city life with the essence of European countryside gardens.   While most other developers and builders in Cherry Creek North were working to maximize square footage, by building as large as possible, with as little outdoor space as possible, Saint John’s Gardens was designed to allow for a unique balance between grand, open floor plans, and stunning courtyards.

I’m proud to announce that Saint John’s Gardens is the only Luxury new construction residential project that has been completely SOLD OUT prior to completion of construction.  This project has been a labor of love for years for the entire team.  If you have real estate and construction needs, I hope you will consider supporting some of the amazing business that have been involved with this project:

Saint John’s Gardens LLC (David Veldman, Developer)

DHR Architecture (Formerly DH Ruggles, Architects)

Hyatt Studios (Landscape Architecture/Design)

Interior Intuitions (Custom Cabinet Design & Suppliers)

Arrowhead Floors & Interiors (Stone, Tile, Wood, and Finish Suppliers)

Kobey Development (Interior Finish Construction of THE FLATS building)

RLM Building Company (Bob Murdock – Historic Renovation of The Sanctuary Residence)

And of Course… Rachel Betz Real Estate (Real Estate Sales & Project Management)

More details on THE FLATS at Saint John’s Gardens

What’s next for Rachel Betz Real Estate you ask?  A new project, of course!  Stay tuned for happenings at Blackstone Rivers Ranch an amazing new mountain property in Idaho Springs, Colorado…an incredible new event venue is coming summer of 2013.  It will host weddings, reunions, business retreats, leadership camps for kids, and private wine, dining and music series events.

The Denver Real Estate word of the season is…CONDO. If the real estate market in Denver is HOT, then the condo market is on FIRE! The spring buying frenzy has continued throughout the summer season, and there are still not enough homes and condos on the market to meet Buyer demand. Inventory is at the lowest it has been in years, and prices are up. The condo market is the absolute fastest moving market in the metro Denver area. Do you remember that “condo” was a dirty word only 2 short years ago? The market has definitely shifted, and condos are being snapped up faster than they can hit the market!

The Top 5 Reasons why condos are the investment to buy RIGHT NOW:
1. Retiring Empty-Nesters. There is not a more appealing lifestyle choice for empty-nesters, than the decision to downsize, simplify, and become FREE. After their kids leave the nest, they embrace their new lives, and know that simplifying is the true key to freedom. Why spend your days working on your home and a yard that is never quite done? Want to jet-set to Paris? Hike the Rockies? Road trip to Napa? A lock & leave condo is a MUST!
2. Second Home Owners. Seeking a tax haven? Seeking a vacation home? Seeking an income property? Condos can fulfill all of these needs for those buying second homes. Second homes can be snapped up with 20% down…and with interest rates floating around 4%, you would be crazy not to consider buying. Passive income IS the answer. Why ride the stock market up and down on an hourly basis? A second home (condo) can be the perfect mix of rental property and vacation home…you make money every month it’s rented. You can write off expenses. You don’t need to worry about cardiac arrest if things are erupting in Europe. A condo is a less stressful investment – period.
3. Luxury Home Owners Downsizing. I have brokered numerous luxury condo deals over the past year to Buyers wanting to find an incredible home, with less square footage. Today’s luxury Buyers are looking for QUALITY, not necessarily QUANTITY. They want a refined, luxurious space that they don’t have to worry about maintaining. They want high quality finishes, and the same lock & leave lifestyle as Retiring Empty-Nesters.
4. 1st Time Buyers. When young Buyers switch from being a renter to being a homeowner, they often feel stressed upon discovering how much maintenance a single family home requires. They are often surprised to find themselves mowing the lawn & pulling weeds on weekends, instead of actually enjoying life. The solution? A condo – especially for urban dwellers. Young Buyers can discover home ownership without being tied down to property maintenance. Why not let someone else deal with all of that work? Colorado was made to play!
5. Investors. If ever there was a time to snatch up condo deals, it is now! Many investors are snatching up condos for under $100,000, anticipating their values will jump at least 20% over the next few years. “Why,” you ask? Because they have been underpriced since 2008. If you can purchase a property for $100,000-$150,000, rent it out for between $800-1,500 a month, then sell it for a 20% gain in a few years, you should consider it. Investors are snatching up undervalued condos like crazy!
6. Young, Kidless Singles & Couples. You’re young. You’re fun. You’re local. You work. You play. You are Kidless. The Denver Condo lifestyle, in an urban setting supports everything you could want in this world. And it’s EASY. The house will come…with the kids. Just not quite yet! =)

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? WANT TO TALK REAL ESTATE? CALL ME! Rachel Betz Real Estate 303-534-5000

Read the 2012 Denver, Colorado spring real estate market update.

WE SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST!!! This is your last chance to purchase a residence at Saint John’s Gardens in Cherry Creek North. There is only one luxury condo remaining to purchase at THE FLATS. The final residence has the most spectacular gourmet kitchen, with 1″ thick solid cherry custom cabinets, stunning tile and slab finishes, gorgeous patio space within the gated courtyard, and almost 2,600 square feet of sumptuous living space!

Construction on all of the residences will be completed in July. The project will be 100% sold out prior to completion. That’s correct – the ONLY luxury condo development in Denver that is sold out before the units can even close. Are you curious to know why these stunning residences are selling so quickly? Call me to tour the project before it’s too late! Rachel Betz Real Estate in Denver, Colorado – Helping you achieve your real estate dreams! 303-534-5000