Description Living Dreams: Telluride

The San Juan Mountains are the backdrop to almost every moment in this home – floor-to-ceiling windows frame snow-dusted peaks from the living room, and the private hot tub looks out over the same sweeping panorama of mountains and rolling fairways. Inside, soaring stone and timber finishes and vaulted ceilings give the whole place a sense of scale that works as well for big family gatherings as it does quieter evenings in the game room. The Dial-A-Ride service from the door connects you to Mountain Village and Telluride's historic downtown with ease.

Home truths:
* There’s free parking on the driveway.
* Airport shuttles can be arranged in advance. Speak to your host for more information.
* A caretaker lives in the detached garage apartment and parks a vehicle in the driveway.
* Air conditioning is only available in the bedrooms and office here.
* The two single daybeds in the office are best suited to children.
* Your host provides a starter supply of basic kitchen and bathroom essentials, but you might want to bring your own to top this up.