Front view of home facing Warm Springs ski runs on lower part of Bald Mt.
Location: Ketchum, Sun Valley Area, Idaho, USA (Warm Springs Area of Ketchum, ID At Base of Bald Mt Ski Area)
Accommodations: Estate, 8 Bedrooms + Den, 8.5 Baths (Sleeps 16-19)
8 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, 1 powder room, sleeps 18
Spectacular luxury resort home located at the Base of Bald Mt. in the Warm Springs area of Ketchum (Sun Valley, ID). Home is only a short ten minute drive from downtown Ketchum. Main living spaces and decks look up at the Warm Springs, Greyhawk, Hemingway, and Cozy ski runs. Five minute walk to the Warm Spring Day Lodge. Unobstructed panoramic views in all four directions. Professionally equipped kitchen that can easily prepare meals for a total of 20 guests who can easily be seated in the spacious dining area. Eight person hot tub and covered kitchen patio area with great views, a fireplace, infrared gas heaters, and both a natural gas and charcoal grill. Our home is conveniently located adjacent to the home-owner's association's swimming pool and tennis court which are available for use during the late spring, summer, and fall. Home also located at the northwest terminus of the Wood River paved trail system, and across the street from a TART regional commuter (free) bus stop.
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Other Key Features of Our Home: The house construction is wood and steel framed with a stucco exterior and shake shingle roof. The rock inside and outside of the house is moonlight quartzite from a quarry near Challis, Idaho. The home has been designed utilizing half levels throughout the house as opposed to full stories which optimizes the flow and utilization of space. The main living area is comprised of the living room, kitchen, and dining area (including the wet bar) with spectacular views of Bald Mt. through the very large unpaned windows. Various doors in each space open out onto the upper deck, and door in the kitchen leads out to the kitchen patio where there is a fireplace, two overhead infrared gas heaters, and natural gas and charcoal Weber grills. The mud room is expansive with six different entrances/exits, and the washer/dryer is located off of this area. Just outside the kitchen is the mud room landing and pantry with many provisions for the house, a second refrigerator, and ice maker.
Professionally-equipped kitchen: The kitchen is well-equipped and designed for the production and service of meals to as many as 20 guests. In addition to the Sub-Zero refrigerator and six-burner range, there are two Whirlpool dishwashers, two Dacor ovens, one Dacor microwave, and two compactors. The kitchen is equipped with ample cooking ware and implements, herbs and seasonings, various basic food condiments, and plentiful quantities of dishware and glassware for large gatherings.
study/offices and multiple wood-burning fireplaces: Two study/offices are located in the master bedroom suite. The first study is also a well-equipped office with scenic northwestern views of Guyer Ridge and the distance slopes of Warm Springs canyon through expansive panoramic windows. The office has a spacious desk which is well-outfitted with all of the necessary desk accessories and office supplies. In addition to the broadband Internet connection, there is an HP All-in-One Printer, Canon Copier, two-line business telephone with remote and separate two-line main house phone, bar refrigerator with ice maker, TV, VCR, and digital cable receiver. The other study is smaller but comfortable and airy with a desk, HP Printer, and TV. Our home has a total of five wood-burning fireplaces for your enjoyment, comfort, and ambiance located in the living room, master bedroom and family room, common area of the guest quarter, and outdoors on the kitchen patio.
Ski: Our home is a short five minute walk away from the Sun Valley Co. Warm Springs Day Lodge and the lifts that take you to mid-mountain and all the way to the top of Bald Mt.
Golf: Several public and private golf courses are located within 10-20 minutes of our home including the Bigwood Golf Course, Sun Valley Golf Course, Elkhorn Golf Club, and the Valley Club (private) down near Hailey.
Other Activities: skiing (walk to lifts)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer (2) : Both washers are in home. Main washing machine is off mud room; other is part of stacked washer/dryer unit in guest quarters above garage.
- Dryer (2) : Both dryers are in home. Main dryer is off mud room; other is part of stacked washer/dryer unit in guest quarters above garage.
- Linens Provided: Extra linens are in house for mid-stay housekeeping and linen change services if included and/or desired.
- Garage: Heated three car garage.
- Off Street Parking: Courtyard/driveway that can accomodate up to ten vehicles.
- Wood Fireplace (5) : Four wood burning fireplaces inside house; one wood burning fireplace outside on kitchen patio. All fireplaces equipped with natural gas fire starters.
- Beds
- King Bed (3) : Three king beds--one each in three of the bedrooms.
- Twin/Single Bed (7) : Seven twin beds--three bedrooms with two each; one bedroom with one + bunk bed (see below).
- Bunk Bed: One bunk bed in single twin bed room (see above).
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Both cable and satellite TV reception available. Satellite TV DVR in living room only.
- DVD (4)
- VCR (4)
- Video Library: Multiple VCRs/DVD players in living room, guest quarters common area, master bedroom, study/office. Video selection available.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: CD Player/Stereo System in pantry for main living area, in guest quarters common area, in master bedroom, and in office/study.
- Jetted Tub in Bath (2) : Jacuzzi tub in Master Bath and Pioneer Room bathroom in guest quarters.
- Private Hot Tub: Outdoor private hot tub that holds eight just outside of mudroom.
- Shared Pool: Homeowners association pool adjacent to property. Pool heated.
- Sauna (3) : One steam shower each in following locations: master bath, guest quarters master bath, and mud room bathroom.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Kitchen has two refrigerators, two Dacor ovens, two Whirlpool dishwashers, two Kitchen-Aide compactors, one Viking gas range with six burners and vent, two coffeemakers, one blender, one Cuisinart, one toaster oven, one toaster, one food mixer, one Dacor microwave.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Kitchen fully outfitted in professional manner with variety of cookware and cooking utensils.
- Refrigerator (2) : Sub-Zero refrigerator in kitchen. Amana refrigerator in pantry.
- Dishwasher (2) : Two Whirlpool dishwashers.
- Microwave (2) : One Dacor microwave in kitchen and another in guest quarters kitchenette.
- Ice Maker (3)
- Catering Available: Catering services can be arranged upon request at your expense.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Natural gas Weber gas grill.
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: 22 inch Weber charcoal BBQ grill.
- Deck/Patio: Covered kitchen patio area with infrared natural gas heaters and firepalce just outside kitchen. Deck wraps around main living area. Deck off of Pioneer Room and Master Bedroom.
- Lanai: (see Kitchen Patio above)
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Home is located at corner of Gates Road and Picabo Street at base of Bald Mt. with spectacular view of all lower Warm Springs ski runs. Umimpeded views in all four directions. Less than five minute walk to Warm Spring Lodge and lifts to top of mountain.
- Ski-In: Not ski-in or ski-out, but less than five minute walk to Warm Springs Lodge and lifts to top of mountain.
- Communications
- Telephone (6) : Telephones throughout home. Two lines.
- Free Long Distance: Unlimited long distance plan on both telephone lines.
- Broadband Internet: Broadband Internet throughout house through Cox Cable. Hard-wired ethernet connections available.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless Internet connection available in main living area.
- Other Amenities
- Infrared gas heaters outdoors above main entrance and kitchen patio area. Kitchen has two dishwashers, two ovens, two trash compactors, two coffee makers, six burner range, two refrigerators, toaster oven, toaster, blender, Cuisinart, food mixer. Steam showers. Bicycles and pool toys available for use. Adjoining homeowner association swimming pool and tennis court.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Absolutely NO PETS allowed under any circumstances.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely NO SMOKING is allowed under any circumstances.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Cross country skiing. Snowshoeing. Ice skating. Fly fishing. Trap/skeet shooting. Summer symphony. Local community events such as wine auctions, car shows, book festivals, antique and handicraft shows.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Newly discounted 2009 Rental Rates through end of the year
July 1-Aug 31.. $1,250/night (minimum 4 nights) .. $7,700/week
Sep 1 - Dec 17..$1,000/night (minimum 4 nights) .. $7,000/week .. $25,000/month
Dec 18 - Jan 3..$2,750/night (minimum one week)
2010 rates - $1,500-1,750/night; $9,500-11,000/week; $35,000-40,000/month
Travel agent/rental property manager commissions available
$500 departure cleaning charge for stays less than a week
Visa/MasterCard/Discover; security deposit required; cancellation provisions
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2002
Private investor. Manage rentals for two second homes to generate additional income from these assets.
Why the Owner Chose Ketchum
Have been visiting Sun Valley area since 1986. Used to rent condominiums in Warm Springs area, then purchased one in 1993. Purchased property our home is on in 1995. Started construction in 1999, and completed house in 2002. Started renting home in late 2007 at Christmas.
The Unique Benefits of this Estate
Very relaxed and comfortable setting with spectacular mountain views in all four directions.
Property Photos
- Front view of home facing Warm Springs ski runs on lower part of Bald Mt. - Ketchum Estate with Panoramic Views and Hot Tub, Enjoy Skiing or Golfing
- Back view of home with main entrance off courtyard and Bald Mt. in background - Ketchum Estate with Panoramic Views and Hot Tub, Enjoy Skiing or Golfing
- Front entrance steps up to Main Living Area with Dining Area/Kitchen in distance - Ketchum Estate with Panoramic Views and Hot Tub, Enjoy Skiing or Golfing
- Main Living area looking back through Dining Area to Living Room
- Master Bedroom
- Family Room
- Dining Area looking out to Bald Mt. ski runs
- View of Lower Ski Runs on Bald Mt. from Dining Room
- Swimming Pool with view adjacent to our home available to rentersssuipdddd
- View up driveway towards Warm Springs canyonj
- View of sage moiuntain and ridge from front door of our home
- Looking down Gates Road with house on left and Bald Mt. in backgroun
- View down Picabo St. in front of our home with lodge/ski lifts at end of street.
- View of lower ski runs on Bald Mt. from Kitchen Patio deck.
- View of lower ski runs on Bald Mt. from our front deck
- Entrance to driveway/courtyard from Gates Road.
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