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Hassford Gulch “The Castle” Auction Crested Butte

August 2, 2014 By Chris Kopf

Hassford Gulch “The Castle” Auction – Asking Price $5.1M, Highest Bid $2.425M

“Is there/Was there a Reserve?  What Happened?”  These two questions were asked of me 50+ times… per the Concierge Auction contract – the Seller has the right to make a “go/no-go” decision prior to the auction – so in effect there is a “reserve in the mind of the seller” – and if the bids are too low the seller can call off the live auction before it starts.  Each bidder is required to submit a sealed bid and put up $100,000 in earnest money to play ball.   There were 9 bidders – evidently all oil & gas executives with money.  The bidding stalled above $2M and at $2.4M the decision was made to take a break.  The expectation was a bidding war would materialize – the final winning bid of $2.425M was “an unbelievable deal” and certainly a shock to the seller and the auction house (they were confident there would be bids well above $4M).

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If you have been in Crested Butte this Summer and driven on Brush Creek Road or in Skyland playing golf you may not have been able to miss the signs and advertisements in the paper regarding the Auction of this Luxury Home at 130 Whetstone Vista Drive in Crested Butte.  In 2007 this luxury home nicknamed “the castle” came on the market at $6.5M and currently listed for sale at $5.1M by the Benson Sotheby’s International Realty brokerage.

There has never been a real estate auction of this type before in Crested Butte – and it may be a long time before we see another one…

Hassford Gulch is a beautiful five bedroom home located in Crested Butte on 130 Whetstone Vista Drive on a 2.2 acre property. Materials from around the world have been incorporated into the home’s design, from the white oak ceilings recovered from old Pennsylvanian warehouses to antique cooking pots from India re purposed as basin and bar sinks. With over 7,800 square feet and a spacious living room, dining room, and home theater, there is plenty of space to accommodate large family gatherings. This home was placed on auction and the auction was on July 28, 2014. The bidding is closed and the sale is pending. It was sold to the highest bidder at $2.425 million.

Here is a link to the Hassford Gulch website

Here is a link to the home on the Concierge Auctions site

Features of the Home

  • 2.2 acre property located in beautiful Crested Butte
  • Adjacent to Gunnison National Forest and the Club at Crested Butte golf course
  • 7,864 sf custom home inspired by award-winning films Gosford Park & Downton Abbey.
  • Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Spitzmiller & Norris, Inc of Atlanta
  • 5 bedrooms // 5 full ​and 3 half​ bathrooms​
  • Named one of “America’s Finest Homes” by​ ​Frontgate magazine
  • Spectacular view of the Elk Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains
  • Authentic English pub bar

For more information about the Crested Butte area or for specific questions about the Crested Butte Real Estate Market contact:

Chris Kopf, Previews® Property Specialist
Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty
Phone: (970) 209-5405
email: chriskopf@bighornrealty.com
305 Sixth Street, PO Box 100 Crested Butte, CO, 81224

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Bobby Nichols

"The first moment we met Chris, my wife and I knew he was all about what is happening in real estate sales in Crested Butte. He knows his job, the marketplace and the innovative ways to market your home in today's electronic internet space. A real professional that understood us and our needs in handling a very successful sales transaction. "

 
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2015-02-11T13:45:19-07:00
"The first moment we met Chris, my wife and I knew he was all about what is happening in real estate sales in Crested Butte. He knows his job, the marketplace and the innovative ways to market your home in today's electronic internet space. A real professional that understood us and our needs in handling a very successful sales transaction. "  
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Jeff Hollings

Chris is outstanding! We recently bought a second home in Crested Butte and Chris did a great job throughout the whole process. He has a thorough understanding of the market and the benefits and drawbacks of various locations. He was very patient with us as our preferences evolved throughout the search. He gave us valuable information on which to negotiate the purchase. He had great follow-up during the inspection/closing process (when we were not in town) and made sure all of the commitments made by the seller were properly completed.
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2015-02-11T13:46:48-07:00
Chris is outstanding! We recently bought a second home in Crested Butte and Chris did a great job throughout the whole process. He has a thorough understanding of the market and the benefits and drawbacks of various locations. He was very patient with us as our preferences evolved throughout the search. He gave us valuable information on which to negotiate the purchase. He had great follow-up during the inspection/closing process (when we were not in town) and made sure all of the commitments made by the seller were properly completed.
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James Brennan

This was our first experience trying to purchase additional land with hopes of building a home. Chris was tremendously helpful throughout the entire process and his professionalism showed.
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2014-10-14T17:59:24-06:00
This was our first experience trying to purchase additional land with hopes of building a home. Chris was tremendously helpful throughout the entire process and his professionalism showed.
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Jane Saltzman

Chris was terrific to work with. The house sold faster then I ever expected! He was particularly helpful for this second home owner that couldn't always get there to take care of house issues. Thank you Chris!!!
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2015-02-11T13:49:37-07:00
Chris was terrific to work with. The house sold faster then I ever expected! He was particularly helpful for this second home owner that couldn't always get there to take care of house issues. Thank you Chris!!!
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Georges Lussier

The thought of a short sale was intimidating, but Chris made the experience very easy with lots of guidance from start to finish. I would highly recommend Chris for any Real Estate need buying or selling.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:05:40-06:00
The thought of a short sale was intimidating, but Chris made the experience very easy with lots of guidance from start to finish. I would highly recommend Chris for any Real Estate need buying or selling.
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Frank Stringer

Chris Kopf is a wonderful person to work with on any real estate matter you may have in Crested Butte. He is extremely knowledgeable of all elements of the Crested Butte area. He helped us recently to buy a new second home in Skyland and the entire experience was first class under Chris's guidance. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a real estate need in Crested Butte.
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2015-02-11T13:51:04-07:00
Chris Kopf is a wonderful person to work with on any real estate matter you may have in Crested Butte. He is extremely knowledgeable of all elements of the Crested Butte area. He helped us recently to buy a new second home in Skyland and the entire experience was first class under Chris's guidance. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a real estate need in Crested Butte.
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Paul & Julie Keesee

Chris was quite helpful in showing us homes in the area we were interested in and contacted us when new listings were available. We not only consider him our realtor but also a friend.
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2014-10-14T18:05:59-06:00
Chris was quite helpful in showing us homes in the area we were interested in and contacted us when new listings were available. We not only consider him our realtor but also a friend.
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Jim & Sandra Wickham

Chris' patience and persistence paid off for us in finding the right house for the right price. We would highly recommend Chris to any potential buyer.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:06:18-06:00
Chris' patience and persistence paid off for us in finding the right house for the right price. We would highly recommend Chris to any potential buyer.
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Tom & Mary Aton

It was a great experience working with Chris, after showing me what I thought I wanted, he advised me of the pros and cons on the different condos and found one that I am thrilled with.
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2014-10-14T18:06:31-06:00
It was a great experience working with Chris, after showing me what I thought I wanted, he advised me of the pros and cons on the different condos and found one that I am thrilled with.
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Dan Aquaviva

This agent has a very strong knowledge of the local area. He was very helpful in screening properties for potential purchase.
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2014-10-14T18:05:26-06:00
This agent has a very strong knowledge of the local area. He was very helpful in screening properties for potential purchase.
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