183 Elk Thistle | Silverthorne
A Mountain Retreat Without Compromise
183 Elk Thistle
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathroom | 2,760 SqFt
Offered at $1,987,500
Experience the best of mountain living in this beautifully maintained home, featuring outstanding craftsmanship and finishes, on a landscaped lot in desirable Mesa Cortina. Enjoy direct access to National Forest trails just steps from your front door, while remaining minutes from world-class skiing, Dillon Reservoir, Silverthorne's restaurants, shopping, and recreation. The open main level features a spacious kitchen with custom alder cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large island flowing into the dining area with wood floors and abundant natural light. The inviting living room showcases soaring tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and a cozy gas fireplace. The main-floor primary suite offers a private covered deck and spacious en-suite bath, while a second bedroom, full bath, and laundry complete the level. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious second living area, two guest bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and large windows, including one with a private balcony, plus a 3/4 bath. The unfinished lower level offers approximately 1,800 sq. ft. of opportunity with 9-foot ceilings, radiant in-floor heat, bathroom and kitchenette rough-ins, and the potential for additional bedrooms, a recreation room, home theater, or custom guest suite. Outdoor living shines with four composite decks, including a 650 sq. ft. entertaining deck with a hot tub overlooking scenic vistas and the beautifully landscaped yard featuring stone hardscaping and a fenced dog run. Additional highlights include radiant in-floor heat throughout the home, including the basement and two-car garage, a new boiler (2026), monitored security system, paved driveway, county-maintained roads, low $100 annual HOA dues, and Firewise community designation. Lovingly and diligently maintained by the original owners and never rented, this exceptional property offers the perfect Summit County mountain retreat. Total SqFt: 4,518, Finished SqFt: 2,760, Unfinished SqFt: 1,758
Mesa Cortina Sub
Mesa Cortina is a sought-after mountain community offering a peaceful alpine setting surrounded by forests, meadows, and breathtaking views of the Gore Range and Lake Dillon. Located in unincorporated Summit County, the neighborhood provides a private residential atmosphere while remaining just minutes from downtown Silverthorne’s shopping, dining, and year-round community events.
Outdoor recreation is one of Mesa Cortina’s greatest amenities. Residents enjoy direct access to the Mesa Cortina Trailhead and an extensive network of hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing trails, including routes leading toward Buffalo Mountain and the Eagles Nest Wilderness. World-class ski resorts—including Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, and Loveland—are all within a short drive, while nearby Dillon Reservoir offers boating, paddleboarding, fishing, and waterfront recreation during the summer months.
Known for its spacious homesites, custom mountain homes, and abundant natural surroundings, Mesa Cortina combines mountain privacy with convenient access to Interstate 70, making it an ideal location for both full-time residents and second-home owners seeking the best of Summit County living.
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Presented by Henry E. Barr
Henry, a Summit County resident and realtor since 1978, works with both buyers and sellers and enjoys assisting second home owners and locals alike. His focus is on serving repeat customers and obtaining new listings. Henry’s areas of expertise include Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne and the Lower Blue River valley north of Silverthorne. Henry often works with large parcels, ranch property, riverfront property, stand alone homes, vacant land and luxury homes. When he’s not selling real estate, Henry enjoys his horses (CJ, Trapper and Poncho), spending time with his wife (Sioux), children (Chamisa & Bryce, Keekan & Kenny) and grandchildren (Kierra, Hadley, Riley, Kase and Evan). He also enjoys the company of his many animals, fishing, attending Rockies & Avalanche games and visiting with friends.