Description of 24 Pourtales Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Listing details for 24 Pourtales Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 : A rare Broadmoor estate, Pourtales Palace is an 8,400 sq ft, 7-bd, 8-bth Mediterranean Revival masterpiece built in 1925. Designed by renowned architect Thomas MacLaren & built by some of the same craftsmen that built the original Broadmoor Hotel, it sits behind historic, now-automated gates on 2 secured acres, less than a mile from The Broadmoor Resort. Its distinguished history includes 2 renowned military generals, & it is offered for sale for only the 3rd time in over a century. Largely restored, the home preserves 1/4-sawn white oak floors, leaded glass, original stonework, French doors, Juliet balconies & remarkable disappearing pocket windows, including 4 arched windows in the sunroom that open the space to the outdoors. Its history character, honored with modern luxury. The chef’s kitchen features book-matched marble, a Miele range, dual dishwashers, Sub-Zero refrigeration & a built-in Miele coffee & espresso station. The 750+ sq ft primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath with heated marble floors, glass shower, air-jet tub & original skylights. Resort-style grounds feature a heated pool, sun shelf, pond & waterfall, plus an extraordinary 3,250 sq ft rooftop terrace with fire pit, outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, fountain, putting green, yoga space & gardens. A historic irrigation well produces 19 gal/minute. A dedicated wellness suite features a steam shower & gym, while a prewired hot-tub pad offers another opportunity to unwind. The grounds provide a private-resort setting for entertaining, exercise & rejuvenation. Additional amenities include a media room & an underground tunnel transformed into a nearly 1,000-bottle wine cellar connecting the residence to a 2-bd, 1-bth carriage house. The attached 4-car garage features indoor car-wash stations, a dog wash & 2 EV charging stations. Blending architectural significance, military history, wellness, privacy & contemporary resort living, Pourtales Palace is a truly rare offering in the heart of the Broadmoor.