Living on the edge! Colorado Mansion built on side of MOUNTAIN goes up for sale at $5 million

A stunning property that is the very definition of ‘living on the edge’ has gone up for sale at $4.99 million – but it’s not one for the faint-hearted.

Built in 2000 into a large outcropping of rock on Bear Mountain, the home – which is located in Evergreen, Colorado – sits on the side of a cliff, with part of it sticking out over the edge.

The house, which contains many floor-to-ceiling windows, boasts panoramic views of the valley below and the surrounding snow-capped mountains.

At 8,398-square-feet, the impressive mansion, which was featured on Top Ten Real Estate Deals, has eight bedrooms and nine baths in total, as well as a two-bedroom guest apartment above the garage and 31 acres of land.

A stunning property that is the very definition of ‘living on the edge’ has gone up for sale at $4.99 million – but it’s not one for the faint-hearted

Built in 2000 into a large outcropping of rock on Bear Mountain, the home - which is located in Evergreen, Colorado - sits on the side of a cliff

Built in 2000 into a large outcropping of rock on Bear Mountain, the home – which is located in Evergreen, Colorado – sits on the side of a cliff

It boasts panoramic views of the valley below and the surrounding snow-capped mountains

It boasts panoramic views of the valley below and the surrounding snow-capped mountains

At 8,398-square-feet, the impressive mansion, which was featured on Top Ten Real Estate Deals, has eight bedrooms and nine baths in total

At 8,398-square-feet, the impressive mansion, which was featured on Top Ten Real Estate Deals, has eight bedrooms and nine baths in total

At 8,398-square-feet, the impressive mansion, which was featured on Top Ten Real Estate Deals, has eight bedrooms and nine baths in total. Two of the bedrooms are pictured

The primary suite (pictured) has its own private terrace

The primary suite (pictured) has its own private terrace

Between the built-in, double-sided fireplace and spacious walk-in closet, the master bedroom feels like it's fit for royalty

Between the built-in, double-sided fireplace and spacious walk-in closet, the master bedroom feels like it’s fit for royalty

As for the master bathroom, it contains marble countertops and a stunning sunken bathtub

As for the master bathroom, it contains marble countertops and a stunning sunken bathtub

There's also a large, rainfall shower with its own bench - which is surrounded by a stained glass wall for privacy

There’s also a large, rainfall shower with its own bench – which is surrounded by a stained glass wall for privacy

The bathroom also contains a large vanity area

The bathroom also contains a large vanity area

In the house, there's also a massive cook's kitchen with top-notch appliances, outfitted to cater parties or intimate family meals

In the house, there’s also a massive cook’s kitchen with top-notch appliances, outfitted to cater parties or intimate family meals

The kitchen has a six burner stove, many cabinets and drawers for optimal storage space, and an enormous fridge, as well as an island and breakfast bar

The kitchen has a six burner stove, many cabinets and drawers for optimal storage space, and an enormous fridge, as well as an island and breakfast bar

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows surround the space, allowing the Colorado sun to cover the entire room and giving off breathtaking views

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows surround the space, allowing the Colorado sun to cover the entire room and giving off breathtaking views

The kitchen is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass walls that open to a dining deck, for those who want to eat and enjoy the tranquility of the stunning scenery. There is also an additional dining room indoors

The kitchen is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass walls that open to a dining deck, for those who want to eat and enjoy the tranquility of the stunning scenery. There is also an additional dining room indoors

The kitchen opens up to a dining deck, for those who want to eat and enjoy the tranquility of the stunning scenery (left). There is also an additional dining room indoors (right)

The living and dining areas were built around boulders, which can be seen inside the home

The living and dining areas were built around boulders, which can be seen inside the home 

It perfectly merges the nature from outdoors with the gorgeous interiors

It perfectly merges the nature from outdoors with the gorgeous interiors

It perfectly merges the nature from outdoors with the gorgeous interiors

Downstairs, the basement hosts a slew of lavish amenities including an at-home theatre (pictured) and a private gym

Downstairs, the basement hosts a slew of lavish amenities including an at-home theatre (pictured) and a private gym

It also boasts a game room with a bar – a perfect place for throwing parties or hanging out with friends

It also boasts a game room with a bar – a perfect place for throwing parties or hanging out with friends

It also boasts a game room with a bar – which is a perfect place for throwing parties or hanging out with friends

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For those who prefer to unwind after a long day, the stunning sunroom with a hot tub and a steam shower is the ideal spot

The primary suite has a double-sided fireplace, a private terrace, and a spacious walk-in closet.

As for the master bathroom, it contains a large vanity area with marble countertops, a stunning sunken bathtub, and a large shower with a rainfall showerhead and it’s own bench. 

There is also a large cook’s kitchen with top-notch appliances, outfitted to cater parties or intimate family meals.

It has a six burner stove, many cabinets for optimal storage space, and an enormous fridge, as well as an island and breakfast bar. 

The home has many living areas, so there is optimal space for hosting gatherings

The home has many living areas, so there is optimal space for hosting gatherings

The home has many living areas, so there is optimal space for hosting gatherings

A spiral staircase leads from one floor to another

A spiral staircase leads from one floor to another

The mansion contains wooden floors and high ceilings

The mansion contains wooden floors and high ceilings

The house can be yours for $4.99 million. Another bedroom in the home is pictured

The house can be yours for $4.99 million. Another bedroom in the home is pictured

Each bedroom contains windows with stunning views of the nearby mountains

Each bedroom contains windows with stunning views of the nearby mountains

 Each bedroom contains windows with stunning views of the nearby mountains

The kitchen is surrounded by glass walls that open to a dining deck, for those who want to eat and enjoy the tranquility of the stunning scenery. There is also an additional dining room indoors.

The living and dining areas were built around boulders, which can be seen inside the home – perfectly merging the outdoors with the gorgeous interiors. 

Downstairs, the basement hosts a slew of lavish amenities including an at-home theatre, a private gym, a game room with a bar, and a sunroom with a hot tub and a steam shower – perfect for unwinding with friends.

Fancy décor is placed throughout the home to give it a rustic but elevated feel

Fancy décor is placed throughout the home to give it a rustic but elevated feel

A sitting area near the entranceway makes you feel right at home as soon as you enter the mansion

A sitting area near the entranceway makes you feel right at home as soon as you enter the mansion

The house also has two-bedroom guest apartment above the garage and 31 acres of land

The house also has two-bedroom guest apartment above the garage and 31 acres of land

The stunning property is completely surrounded by nature, and is the perfect spot to detach from the rest of the world

The stunning property is completely surrounded by nature, and is the perfect spot to detach from the rest of the world

The stunning property is completely surrounded by nature, and is the perfect spot to detach from the rest of the world

Located just outside of the Denver suburbs, Evergreen is home to a large collection of authors, athletes, and musicians

Located just outside of the Denver suburbs, Evergreen is home to a large collection of authors, athletes, and musicians

Willie Nelson owned a 44-acre farm there - plus, screenwriter Berkley Breathed, Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton, and U.S. Senator Gary Hart all live here, as did the notorious John Hinckley, Jr.

Willie Nelson owned a 44-acre farm there – plus, screenwriter Berkley Breathed, Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton, and U.S. Senator Gary Hart all live here, as did the notorious John Hinckley, Jr.

Located just outside of the Denver suburbs, Evergreen is home to a large collection of authors, athletes, and musicians.

Willie Nelson owned a 44-acre farm there – plus, screenwriter Berkley Breathed, Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton, and U.S. Senator Gary Hart all live here, as did the notorious John Hinckley, Jr.

Lee Merreot from Compass is the listing agent.

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