Facility and Property Description
Villa Jubilee is located in southern Colorado, a pristine and under-appreciated area. If you have not been to southern Colorado, it is very similar to northern New Mexico (think “Santa Fe”). The climate is usually 5-to-10 degrees warmer than Denver year round, with 340+ days of sunshine per year. It is “high desert” and, with little precipitation, we have a healthy, dry climate at an altitude of 6100’ (higher than Denver, lower than Santa Fe).
It is an easy and beautiful 90-min drive from Colorado Springs (closest major airport). Since the route heads away from metropolitan areas toward an unpopulated rural area, there is very little traffic, and the scenery is awesome!
Everyone who sees Villa Jubilee agrees it is an architectural wonder, with many unusual artistic touches. The architecture is Tuscan-inspired, with Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial influences, suited for this area of the United States that was formerly Mexico.
The facility is 12,500-sf on a 16,000-sf footprint (loggias and courtyards), situated on a cliff, nestled on 200 acres. With 120 windows in the facility, the views are virtually 360 degrees: views that never disappoint!
The entire building is rock-faced with native rock that we harvested ourselves – approximately 15,000 rocks. It took one year to place the rocks and nine months to mortar them! Only the Bell Tower used cultured stone.
Please note that all surfaces were selected for durability and high-traffic and have proven the test of time.
Note this is more than a custom home, as one of the owners actually handmade all the balusters, door-and-window surrounds, and both owners made the listellos.
Entry and Main Hall: Walking through a double-entry of two sets of round-top ornamental iron doors, visitors are greeted by a striking hand-made compass-within-a-compass mosaic by Sharon. Then step into the 92’ long x 16’ wide hallway that ends in a huge Great Room with a rock fireplace studded with mining artifacts collected on the property. Two interior courtyards open off the hallway, one on each side, producing extra space for entertaining, meditating, reading, or soaking up sun. Twelve-foot ceilings all over the main floor give the facility a light, sunny, airy feeling.
Owner’s Suite: Villa Jubilee was always intended to be used in some sort of commercial application (retreat center, bed & breakfast, dude ranch), so all design choices were very intentional, including creating a private area for owners/caretakers to retire to when there are guests. The owner’s suite consists of a master bedroom/bathroom suite with two water closets, a double vanity, a doorless walk-in shower, and a jetted tub. There is an exercise room and two walk-in closets with custom shelving. This “private” area can be locked or shut off if necessary. Owners can stay on site to serve as hosts, but can disappear into the owner's suite when not needed.
Library: The library (with a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, two study carrels, a rolling ladder, a hidden wet bar, and a full-size wall map of the world) provides a quiet place for private study, an intimate place for small group conversation, or a dramatic backdrop for a photo shoot!
Kitchen: The kitchen is pure genius! It is approximately 868-sf in size, plus there is a large, separate pantry with commercial shelving, plus a separate solarium for kitchen herbs.
In the kitchen, there are three specific functional areas:
1) The “Food Prep” area with extra deep (30”) countertops in the prep area and a charming, reclaimed wood bar top above it; the prep area has two sinks and a dishwasher. Note the cork flooring for chef's comfort.
2) The "Servery" (the buffet line) is designed for smooth flow of traffic from the dining area (and contains a dishwasher, sink, and warming drawer); and
3) The “Beverage Center,” with ice maker, beverage cooler, wine cooler, entertainment sink, and coffee bar. This keeps the buffet line (Servery") and prep areas uncongested.
Guest Wing: There are five guest rooms, each with a shower, a beautiful Talavera sink in a countertop/cabinet (no pedestal sinks!), and toilet. Each guest room can accommodate two queen beds. Three guest rooms open onto a west-facing (sunsets!) balcony. The five guest rooms are on a second level a “split” or “half” level above the main floor) and have a “foyer” with a fireplace, where guests can sit and mingle.
Bell Tower: A stairway leads from the guest foyer to the whimsical bell tower atop the house, where guests can enjoy true 360 degree views of the Spanish Peaks, Pikes Peak, the Cucharas (in the Sangre de Cristo Range), the Green Horn (in the Wet Mountain Range) and the eastern plains. The flat roof (accessed via the Bell Tower) provides even more entertaining space.
Misc: There is a four-car garage, and a circular driveway with a high, drive-under canopy in front of the house for protecting guests from the weather at the front door. There is also a discreetly placed wheelchair ramp from the driveway to the front door.
Solar: The home was built with radiant floor heat that is powered by an impressive solar installation, with a conventional propane-fueled boiler as backup. With 340+ days of sunshine a year, you can harness economical fuel! While it is not currently working, we see no reason why it can't be remedied.
Seven Fireplaces: There are two wood-burning fireplaces (one in the Great Room and one in the Primary Bedroom [the owner's suite] and five gas fireplaces (library, kitchen, guest foyer, and two offices aka main floor guest bedrooms).
The laundry area is immediately adjacent to the guest area, with washer, dryer, storage, folding table, deep sink, and plumbed boot tray.
East-facing Deck: Whether you want to enjoy the sunrise with a cup of coffee, or have additional entertaining space, there is a vast deck on the east side of the house with endless view of the prairie.
Property Description
Please contact us for the specifics of the facility location, which is a mere three miles off of I-25. The location is a perfect retreat setting because it feels very isolated, with no near neighbors. Yet it is easily accessible! I-25 is so close we can see it from our windows but not hear it!
The rock-faced Villa is contextually sensitive, rising straight out of the cliff as if one piece with its foundation. The old “Peak Mine,” formerly owned and operated by Colorado Fuel & Iron is located on the mountain at the rear of the property. (The adits have been dynamited shut, so are perfectly safe.) This former mining property boasts many mining artifacts, making it a fascinating place to explore. Hiking up the Peak Mountain provides a vigorous cardio workout. Trails through the meadows offer less strenuous walks. Reminiscent of Moab, mysterious rock formations at the front of the property create a compelling and eerie landscape to explore.
Wildlife abounds: we see Pronghorn daily; deer, elk, and bobcats also inhabit the area; hawks, owls, wild turkeys, eagles, and roadrunners delight us with frequent visits. And who can beat the silence of a country night, punctuated only by the sounds of owls or coyotes?
The grounds are not landscaped: We prefer the completely untamed look of the Wild West.
Accessibility
The facility is wheelchair accessible, and there are two wheelchair bedrooms, although the connected bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible.
It is an easy and beautiful 90-min drive from Colorado Springs (closest major airport). Since the route heads away from metropolitan areas toward an unpopulated rural area, there is very little traffic, and the scenery is awesome!
Everyone who sees Villa Jubilee agrees it is an architectural wonder, with many unusual artistic touches. The architecture is Tuscan-inspired, with Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial influences, suited for this area of the United States that was formerly Mexico.
The facility is 12,500-sf on a 16,000-sf footprint (loggias and courtyards), situated on a cliff, nestled on 200 acres. With 120 windows in the facility, the views are virtually 360 degrees: views that never disappoint!
The entire building is rock-faced with native rock that we harvested ourselves – approximately 15,000 rocks. It took one year to place the rocks and nine months to mortar them! Only the Bell Tower used cultured stone.
Please note that all surfaces were selected for durability and high-traffic and have proven the test of time.
Note this is more than a custom home, as one of the owners actually handmade all the balusters, door-and-window surrounds, and both owners made the listellos.
Entry and Main Hall: Walking through a double-entry of two sets of round-top ornamental iron doors, visitors are greeted by a striking hand-made compass-within-a-compass mosaic by Sharon. Then step into the 92’ long x 16’ wide hallway that ends in a huge Great Room with a rock fireplace studded with mining artifacts collected on the property. Two interior courtyards open off the hallway, one on each side, producing extra space for entertaining, meditating, reading, or soaking up sun. Twelve-foot ceilings all over the main floor give the facility a light, sunny, airy feeling.
Owner’s Suite: Villa Jubilee was always intended to be used in some sort of commercial application (retreat center, bed & breakfast, dude ranch), so all design choices were very intentional, including creating a private area for owners/caretakers to retire to when there are guests. The owner’s suite consists of a master bedroom/bathroom suite with two water closets, a double vanity, a doorless walk-in shower, and a jetted tub. There is an exercise room and two walk-in closets with custom shelving. This “private” area can be locked or shut off if necessary. Owners can stay on site to serve as hosts, but can disappear into the owner's suite when not needed.
Library: The library (with a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, two study carrels, a rolling ladder, a hidden wet bar, and a full-size wall map of the world) provides a quiet place for private study, an intimate place for small group conversation, or a dramatic backdrop for a photo shoot!
Kitchen: The kitchen is pure genius! It is approximately 868-sf in size, plus there is a large, separate pantry with commercial shelving, plus a separate solarium for kitchen herbs.
In the kitchen, there are three specific functional areas:
1) The “Food Prep” area with extra deep (30”) countertops in the prep area and a charming, reclaimed wood bar top above it; the prep area has two sinks and a dishwasher. Note the cork flooring for chef's comfort.
2) The "Servery" (the buffet line) is designed for smooth flow of traffic from the dining area (and contains a dishwasher, sink, and warming drawer); and
3) The “Beverage Center,” with ice maker, beverage cooler, wine cooler, entertainment sink, and coffee bar. This keeps the buffet line (Servery") and prep areas uncongested.
Guest Wing: There are five guest rooms, each with a shower, a beautiful Talavera sink in a countertop/cabinet (no pedestal sinks!), and toilet. Each guest room can accommodate two queen beds. Three guest rooms open onto a west-facing (sunsets!) balcony. The five guest rooms are on a second level a “split” or “half” level above the main floor) and have a “foyer” with a fireplace, where guests can sit and mingle.
Bell Tower: A stairway leads from the guest foyer to the whimsical bell tower atop the house, where guests can enjoy true 360 degree views of the Spanish Peaks, Pikes Peak, the Cucharas (in the Sangre de Cristo Range), the Green Horn (in the Wet Mountain Range) and the eastern plains. The flat roof (accessed via the Bell Tower) provides even more entertaining space.
Misc: There is a four-car garage, and a circular driveway with a high, drive-under canopy in front of the house for protecting guests from the weather at the front door. There is also a discreetly placed wheelchair ramp from the driveway to the front door.
Solar: The home was built with radiant floor heat that is powered by an impressive solar installation, with a conventional propane-fueled boiler as backup. With 340+ days of sunshine a year, you can harness economical fuel! While it is not currently working, we see no reason why it can't be remedied.
Seven Fireplaces: There are two wood-burning fireplaces (one in the Great Room and one in the Primary Bedroom [the owner's suite] and five gas fireplaces (library, kitchen, guest foyer, and two offices aka main floor guest bedrooms).
The laundry area is immediately adjacent to the guest area, with washer, dryer, storage, folding table, deep sink, and plumbed boot tray.
East-facing Deck: Whether you want to enjoy the sunrise with a cup of coffee, or have additional entertaining space, there is a vast deck on the east side of the house with endless view of the prairie.
Property Description
Please contact us for the specifics of the facility location, which is a mere three miles off of I-25. The location is a perfect retreat setting because it feels very isolated, with no near neighbors. Yet it is easily accessible! I-25 is so close we can see it from our windows but not hear it!
The rock-faced Villa is contextually sensitive, rising straight out of the cliff as if one piece with its foundation. The old “Peak Mine,” formerly owned and operated by Colorado Fuel & Iron is located on the mountain at the rear of the property. (The adits have been dynamited shut, so are perfectly safe.) This former mining property boasts many mining artifacts, making it a fascinating place to explore. Hiking up the Peak Mountain provides a vigorous cardio workout. Trails through the meadows offer less strenuous walks. Reminiscent of Moab, mysterious rock formations at the front of the property create a compelling and eerie landscape to explore.
Wildlife abounds: we see Pronghorn daily; deer, elk, and bobcats also inhabit the area; hawks, owls, wild turkeys, eagles, and roadrunners delight us with frequent visits. And who can beat the silence of a country night, punctuated only by the sounds of owls or coyotes?
The grounds are not landscaped: We prefer the completely untamed look of the Wild West.
Accessibility
The facility is wheelchair accessible, and there are two wheelchair bedrooms, although the connected bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible.
Website designed and maintained by Sharon Cairns Mann.
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The facility was designed and built by Stanley K. Mann and Sharon Cairns Mann.
This entire website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License by Sharon Cairns Mann.
The facility was designed and built by Stanley K. Mann and Sharon Cairns Mann.
