Description Rocky Mountain High: Silverthorne

The jury has voted. This home has the best location in Colorado - no contest. Designed by architect Nathan Glassman, this award-winning mountain home has sensational, sweeping views of Copper Mountains. And the inside is just as extraordinary as the outside. In the living room, giant slabs of stone make it seem like the home has been hewn out of the mountainside. Here, neat glass doors completely fold away to expose one of three external patios. There's also a state-of-the-art kitchen, Sonos speakers built-in to the main living rooms, a hot tub large enough to fit in eight guests, a steam room in the master bedroom and family room to keep the kids entertained. In the summer, Raven Golf Course is just across the valley, there are hundreds of miles of bike trials to explore; and of course in winter you've got access to some of the best skiing in the world.

Home truths:
*Guests staying here must agree in advance that the hosts may charge a fine of up to $2,500 if there is a noise (or other) complaint from a local resident or the local police
*There's no glassware in the hot tub - please use the plastic glasses provided
*You can't park RVs or trailers at this home
*On street parking isn't allowed - but there is space for up to four vehicles here