10780 S Forest Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Property Description

Ventanas – A Modernist Masterpiece Rare midcentury innovation and remote sophistication high atop the city on nearly 10 gated acres in Black Forest. The final work of visionary architect, Walter S. White, Ventanas features patented rotating windows designed to regulate temperature through passive solar gain, a dramatic hyperbolic-paraboloid roof, and a sweeping quarter-circle design framing 200-mile views of Pikes Peak, the Front Range, Air Force Academy and Spanish Peaks. Built of steel, concrete, stone and thoughtfully curated finishes like moving hand-carved panel walls, custom slate floors and 5 fireplaces, lends warmth to the sleek modernism. An open gourmet kitchen, designed by William Ohs, with Sub-Zero/Wolf/Gaggenau appliances, Marinace fossil stone granite countertops, hearth room and sweeping views is an entertainers dream. Discover the hidden wine cellar, wet bar, gym, sauna and multiple gathering spaces this spacious home has to offer. The property boasts a glass-walled cabin retreat and many special outdoor living spaces. 3,000+ SF of decks and patios, regulation tennis court, putting green, and 720 SF shop/storage shed. A blending of art, strength, and resort-style living, Ventanas is a storied piece of architectural history and has been featured in books, articles and architectural exhibits across America. Best described as "A Fortress of Art and Light".