At the base of Steamboat Springs, where mountain access and new development are reshaping one of Colorado’s most beloved resort markets, 1872 Christie Drive introduces a striking new expression of alpine luxury. Priced at $12,900,000, the newly built residence brings contemporary architecture, scale, and mountain views to one of the area’s most closely watched corridors.
The home is the result of a collaboration between Robert Covington, founder of Houston-based Covington Custom Builders, Steve Cherek, and architect Kevin Cherek, LEED AP. Covington spent three decades building custom residences in some of Houston’s most established neighborhoods, including River Oaks, West University, Southampton, Tanglewood, Bellaire, Rice Village, and Southside Place. In Steamboat, that background translates into a residence that feels both highly refined and deeply attuned to its mountain setting.
Spanning 7,305 square feet, the six-bedroom home occupies a premier corner site with sweeping views that reach from the ski slopes to Emerald Mountain, the Flat Tops, and Sleeping Giant. Its design draws from a contemporary mountain palette of structural steel, glass, and oak, creating a balance between strength, warmth, and openness.
Inside, architectural glass and wood stairs lead to the main living level, where the great room, kitchen, and dining areas are framed by expansive walls of glass. The effect is immersive, allowing the mountain landscape to become part of the daily experience of the home.
The main gathering space is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling steel fireplace, while the chef’s kitchen features a quartzite island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a butler’s kitchen positioned for larger-scale entertaining. A glass-enclosed wine room and bar with dual televisions extend the home’s entertaining program, creating spaces that feel designed for both après-ski evenings and extended family stays.
Outside, a wraparound deck with glass-and-steel railings opens the living areas to the surrounding views. A sunken hot tub and built-in barbecue kitchen further connect the home to the mountain lifestyle, where indoor and outdoor living often unfold together.
The upper level includes three bedroom suites, including two primary suites designed as private retreats with wet bars, terraces, soaking tubs, and walk-in dressing rooms with dedicated laundry. The lower level continues the home’s emphasis on gathering, with a bar, game and media room, two ensuite bedrooms with private terrace access, and a custom bunk room with two queen beds and four twins.
The layout speaks to the way luxury buyers are using resort homes today, with flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, and rental potential. Short-term rentals are permitted, adding another layer of versatility in a market where proximity to the base remains increasingly valuable.
The broader Steamboat market is also entering a new chapter. With significant investment underway at the base area, including branded residences at The Stockman Auberge Collection, the corridor is moving toward a more elevated residential standard.
“I helped Robert and Steve find this site in 2019, represented the sale of the adjacent 1870 Christie Drive at $8.2 million earlier this year, and am now bringing the larger 1872 to market at $12,900,000,” says Chris Paoli, Managing Partner of The Agency Steamboat Springs. “Steamboat’s luxury market is evolving fast, with $1 billion of new development breaking ground on the base, including branded residences at The Stockman Auberge Collection. 1872 Christie Drive is setting a new standard of luxury for a residence in the base area corridor. Covington Builders was visionary and market-leading when they began this development three years ago.”
At 1872 Christie Drive, that vision is now fully realized. The residence reflects a moment of transformation for Steamboat Springs, where architecture, mountain access, and lifestyle are converging in a way that signals what the next generation of luxury living at the base may look like.
The property is represented by Chris Paoli of The Agency Steamboat Springs.
