8121 Preserve Drive, Telluride, CO 81435

$28,750,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 13 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,220,987 Status: Active
Current Price: $28,750,000 List Date: 10/05/2026 Last Modified: 10/06/2026

Overview

Description

Artfully nestled on 28 verdant acres of alpine meadows ringed by towering Aspen glades, this storied mountain estate was designed by renowned AD 100 architect Marc Appleton. With the iconic Wilson Range framed in every window, the property's 18,000+ sq ft of rustically elegant improvements unfold across a main residence, two guest houses, caretaker's residence & barn. Includes 13 bedrooms, European kitchen, billiards room, multiple sitting areas, decks & terraces, all under a roof of expansive Colorado skies. A 2024 update brought a private fitness/wellness center, curated furnishings & art, refreshed grounds joining a trout pond, paddle court, and nearly two miles of trails. Six-car garage & MV core parking space. Directly borders USFS. Ten minutes from town yet a world unto itself.

Listing Details MLS# 44934

Listing Location Info

Sub-Type
County PUD
Area
Turkey Crk Msa - 31 (Major Area 30)
Asking Price
28750000
Street #
8121
Street Name
Preserve
Street Suffix
Drive
City/Town
Telluride
County
San Miguel County
State/Province
CO
Postal Code
81435

Keywords Info

Flex Room
3
Full Baths
11
Half Baths
2
Age
21 - 40 Years
Deed Restrict
None

General Info

Nbr of Acres
28.03
Irrigation Y/N
Yes
Subdivision
Preserve
Zoning
Residential
Legal
LOTS 11 & 12 THE PRESERVE PHASE 2 ACC TO PLAT BK 1
Est Finished SqFt
18241
Source SqFt
Assessor
Architect
Marc Appleton, AIA/ Appleton Partners
Builder
Fortenberry-Ricks Construction
Year Built
1994
Year Remodeled
2024
Directions
From historic downtown Telluride Take the Roundabout South on CO-145 approximately 4.2 mi. Turn right onto Preserve Drive, follow newly paved road to end, staying left and past pond, the estate's front gate is situated
View 1
Simply Breathtaking
View 2
360-degrees of Mtns

Financing Info

Assessor's Acct #
R1040094076, R1040094075
Taxes
52016
Tax Year
2026
HOA Mangment Company/Info
Telluride Preserve Homeowners Association
RETT
None

Utility Info

Phone Lines
Regular Phone
Primary Heat
Combination

More Information

Property Features

Disclosures: Covenants Furnished: Full Style: Ranch Covered Parking: 6 Car; Heated Open Area Parking: 3 Car + Substructure: Finished Basement Heat: Forced Air; Gas; Radiant in Floor Fireplace: 4+; Artificial Gas Logs; Wood Burning Sanitation: Septic Water: Well Gas: Natural Electric: Generator; Power Company Communications: Regular Phone Roof: Metal; Other Exterior Finish: Log; Metal/Vinyl; Stone; Wood (Natural); Wood (Painted) Access: Paved; Private Special Location: Borders Nat'l Forest; Borders Open Space; Cul-De-Sac; Nat'l Forest Service Animals: Horses Permitted Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Oven/Range; Kitchenette; Microwave; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Washer; Water Softener Extras: Fence; Fire Pit; Game Room; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Guest House; Home Theater; Hot Tub; Humidification; Lawn Sprinkler; Patio/Deck; Secondary Kitchen; Security System; Spa; Steam Shower; Storage Shed; Tennis Court; Water Feature; Wet Bar; Window Coverings Secondary Buildings: Detached Garage; Equipment Barn; Guest House; Storage Shed; Work Shop
IDX
Listing Office: Compass Colorado - Telluride
Listing Agent: Bill Fandel
Last Updated: October - 06 - 2026
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