About Breckenridge's Shock Hill

450 Peerless Drive - Shock Hill, Breckenridge CO Home

This incredible estate is located in one of the most premier subdivisions in Breckenridge Colorado Real Estate, Shock Hill. Steps from the BreckConnect gondola which makes for only minutes to all of the skiing and activities on Peak 7 and Peak 8 at Breckenridge Ski Area. This home boasts all of the comforts and amenities one could ask for in a luxury ski home in Breckenridge, CO. Elegant European styling meets functional design in this mountain masterpiece.

450 Peerless Drive - Shock Hill

• 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths
• 7,449 square feet
• 0.76 Acres
• Ski Area and Ten Mile Range Views
• MLS ID: S376788

Shock Hill - Breckenridge Real Estate

Shock Hill is a luxury gondola in/gondola out subdivision in Breckenridge Real Estate. Located off of Ski Hill Road and at the mid-station of the BreckConnect Gondola in Breckenridge, Colorado, Shock Hill is one of the best locations to own luxury real estate in Summit County. With a total of 59 residential lots, Shock Hill is not a very large area. There are 36 vacant parcels and 23 homes that are built. The homes range in size from 4 - 7 bedrooms, 3906 - 8634 square feet and were built between 2000 - 2009. The lot sizes range drastically as well, from 0.45 - 3.47 acres.

The addition of the BreckConnect Gondola in 2006 made Shock Hill an even more premier subdivision than it already was. Access to Main Street Breckenridge and Peak 7 or 8 of the Breckenridge Ski Area is easy with a short gondola ride. Some lots have spectacular Breckenridge Ski Area views, others look down the Ten Mile Range towards Frisco and some look back towards the historic downtown Breckenridge and on to Baldy Mountain. If you like to hike, nordic ski or snowshoe owning in Shock Hill is the place for you. With trails scattered throughout Shock Hill there is also the nordic trail that leads you in Cucumber Gulch.

Cucumber Gulch sits just below Shock Hill, inbetween Shock Hill and the Breckenridge Ski Area. Comprised of 188 acres of preserved open space, Cucumber Gulch is considered the crown jewel of Breckenridge. Also known as an amazing area to see wildlife such as moose, deer, elk, fox, and if you are lucky you might even spot the endangered Boreal Toad. If you take the BreckConnect Gondola it will take you right over Cucumber Gulch where each pillar for the gondola was hand dug as machinery is not allowed in the prestigious area. Visiting Breckenridge, CO would not be complete without a look at Cucumber Gulch from up in Shock Hill, the view is one of the most spectacular in all of Colorado.

If you are looking for luxury real estate in Breckenridge with easy access to the Breckenridge Ski Area and downtown Breckenridge, Shock Hill is the place to be.

Complexes/Subdivisions near Shock Hill to consider: Cottages at Shock Hill, Cucumber Patch at Shock Hill, Penn Lode, Shock Hill Homes Condo

For additional information, and for a complete listing of homes, condos, townhomes and Breckenridge Real Estate for sale, Contact Justin and Krystal Knott at Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty.

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Breckenridge, Colorado - Cucumber Gulch

Cucumber Gulch nature preserve is one of the most iconic, exceptionally gorgeous places in the Rocky Mountains. Located between the Town of Breckenridge, Colorado and the Ten Mile Range, this 77 acre nature preserve is one of the best kept natural secrets in the United States. This delicate ecological treasure contains fen wetlands, which have been created and maintained by natural groundwater. According to the Town of Breckenridge, this location is an Aquatic Resource of National Importance designated by the Environmental Protection Agency. It has been said that what exists in this reserve would take approximately 10,000 years to re-create. Because of this, the Town Council of Breckenridge and the Breckenridge Open Space Advisory Commission protect it with every resource possible while allowing a limited number of outdoor enthusiasts to experience the natural bounty that the area exudes through hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and nordic skiing trails. Dogs and other domesticated animals are not allowed in an effort to protect the multitude of wildlife that call this wonderful alpine environment home, including birds, beaver, moose, deer, mountain lions, fish, and even a state endangered amphibian named the Boreal Toad.

One of the most expansive mountain views in the state of Colorado (and possibly the entire U.S.) can be seen from a ridgeline on the edge of Shock Hill Subdivision at a location which we affectionately refer to as "The Rock." Enjoying the vista at this location can only be compared to sitting on the edge of the Grand Canyon and makes all that view the Ten Mile Range and Breckenridge Ski Resort from here absolutely breathless.

The photo on our profile and our agent website originates from The Rock at Cucumber Gulch, just a small testimonial to why this is one of our favorite places that we have ever had the privilege to see and frequently visit. If you are in the area, please feel free to contact us for directions to view this extraordinary location and take in the astonishing views.

Snowshoeing in Beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado

Skiing & riding in Summit County, Colorado are the norm this time of year, but what is not normal is the exceptional snow year we are experiencing thus far. The Breckenridge ski area and the Town of Breckenridge are no exception.

A less popular but still a frequented pastime in the Colorado Mountains is snowshoeing. A myriad of local snowshoe trails exist in Summit County and a few of the most exceptional ones my wife and I have had the pleasure of experiencing over the past few weeks.

One of our favorites for some of the most spectacular views in Colorado is the Toad Alley trail at Cucumber Gulch at Shock Hill. This is more of a beginner trail, so it can be navigated by even the most novice of snowshoers as it features mostly packed down trails and only a few short hills.

Although this Breckenridge snowshoe trail weaves in and around the extensive nordic trail system, it crosses the nordic trails in such a way that there are many areas that you do not see the other trails and seem immersed in the wilderness for short periods of time. This is not usually experienced unless you venture onto longer more difficult backcountry trails. The snowshoe and nordic trails also converge at one point at Josie's Cabin, a restored historic building that currently functions as a cozy, warming/rest spot for nordic skiers and snowshoers.

The obvious draw of this area is the awe-inspiring views and intricate ecosystem in Cucumber Gulch. From many different places along this trail you will have a hard time not stopping for a few minutes to taking in the expansive views of the Breckenridge Ski Area and the Ten Mile Range. This 188 acre nature preserve is home to a delicate type of wetland called a fen Wetland. These wetlands, which make up 77 acres of the preserve, were formed by both spring water and live ground water; the wetlands they have created would take about 10,000 years to re-create. This area is also home to moose, elk, deer, beavers, many species of birds, and even the state - endangered boreal toad. The Town of Breckenridge takes great pride in this delicate, natural treasure as they should. All snowshoers, nordic skiers and hikers are required to stay on the trails and no dogs are allowed as they provide a threat to the wildlife, wetlands, and overall ecosystem. To find out more information, visit the website for the Town of Breckenridge.

The trail also borders several neighborhoods of Breckenridge Real Estate including White Wolf Townhomes & Shock Hill. Shock Hill is a high end, gondola in-gondola out subdivision area in the town of Breckenridge, featuring Shock Hill Homes, Cucumber Patch at Shock Hill, Shock Hill Homes Condos, and The Cottages at Shock Hill.

For more information regarding winter activities in Breckenridge & Summit County as well as information on Breckenridge Real Estate, call us at 877.333.9050 or visit our website at www.ResideInSummit.com.

Luxury Homes and Condos For Sale in Breckenridge, Colorado - Shock Hill

Shock Hill in Breckenridge Colorado is one of Summit Counties most incredible locations. Shock Hill is one of Breckenridge's most pristine locations perched high on a ridge line which offers you undeveloped and unobstructed views of Breckenridge from Cucumber Gulch to the mountains of the Ten Mile Range. You have magnificent views of the Ten Mile Range and Breckenridge Ski Resort!

Shock Hill is home to some the most prestigious developers, builders, architects, and designers in the world. Like the Fairmont Residences and The Cottages at Shock Hill that offer you supreme luxury and an exterior maintenance free life style. Located at the first stop of the new gondola, Shock Hill is only minutes from Historic Downtown Breckenridge Colorado. Here is a market report of the Shock Hill subdivision comparing what is currently on the market and what has sold.

If you are looking for Breckenridge Real Estate or any where else in Summit and Park County please contact any of our agents by calling (888) 453-0550 or click the following link to view our website that contacts everything you need to know about the Breckenridge Real Estate market.

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