Oil and gas executive Joe Jaggers is selling his ski-in, ski-out Beaver Creek mansion and it is the most expensive listing in Avon, Colorado. The 10,121 square foot home sits on 8.61 acres inside the exclusive Bachelor Gulch enclave and is listed for $24.9 million.
Bachelor Gulch is a gated ski-in, ski-out community on Beaver Creek with around 450 condos, townhouses and single-family homes. If this log style mansion dubbed Little Brave Lodge sells for its asking price it will be the most expensive home ever sold in Bachelor Gulch. Find details below and view listing HERE.
494 Horizon Drive Avon, Colorado, 81620 United States
Price: $24,900,000Â USD
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 7 Full1 Partial
Interior: 10,121Â Sq Ft.
Exterior: 8.61Â Acre(s)
Year Built: 2007
Property taxes: $54,463/Year
Little Brave Lodge, Bachelor Gulch:
Perched on 8.61 pristine acres atop Bachelor Gulch, Little Brave Lodge stands as one of the largest and most coveted ski-in/ski-out estates in the country. The only privately gated residence within Bachelor Gulch, with direct access to the Little Brave ski run, this exquisite mountain modern retreat offers a harmonious blend of privacy, luxury, and effortless outdoor living.
Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive windows frame the dramatic Gore Range while flooding the open-concept great room with a floor to ceiling fireplace, two dining areas, and gourmet kitchen with natural light. A butler’s pantry enhances the home’s entertaining capacity, while the in-home elevator connects all levels with ease. The main-level primary suite is a sanctuary in itself, featuring a spa-inspired bath, private office, and serene mountain views.
Five additional en-suite guest bedrooms, plus a custom bunk room, including a themed children’s room and sophisticated adult suites, offer space for multi-generational living. Entertainment reigns supreme with a fully equipped theatre featuring both plush sofas and authentic cinema seating, a wine bar, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar.
Outdoor living is equally captivating, with expansive terraces, a custom hot tub, and a fire pit perfect for gathering after a day on the slopes or trails. Nearly $3M in recent upgrades complete this magnificent home, including a DaVinci roof, solar-powered heated driveway with security gate, theatre renovation, new boilers & AC chillers, and full water filtration.
Little Brave Lodge is more than a home, it’s a legacy property designed to be cherished for generations.
About The Area
For over 60 years, the Vail Valley has been synonymous with a luxurious American alpine experience. Surrounded by the magnificent White River National Forest with views of the iconic Gore Range, the Vail Valley is home to world-class ski resorts Vail and Beaver Creek.
With over 5,300 skiable acres including the Legendary Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin, Vail offers terrain for all levels and two charming base areas in Vail Village and Lionshead. Beaver Creek is home to the FIS Birds of Prey World Cup alpine ski race and hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 1989, 1999 and 2015. Renowned for their best-in-class grooming, Beaver Creek offers the recently opened McCoy Park for beginner terrain, Grouse Mountain’s famous steeps and moguls, and a mountain of options in between.
Just 100 miles from Denver, guests flock year-round to the Vail Valley to enjoy the sheer beauty of the stunning scenery, intimate old-world European charm, cultural events, and access to wilderness. Although the valley offers seclusion and an escape from city life, Eagle Valley Regional Airport (EGE) provides service from 12 cities and is just 35 miles to Vail. The Vail Valley offers endless outdoor recreation including fly-fishing, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and golf. Vail’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Beaver Creek’s Vilar Performing Arts Center bring dance, opera, comedy, film, and all genres of music to the valley.
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