Metro Denver Luxury Homes For Sale

Property Description

The Ditto House, a truly rare property with exceptional architectural pedigree, original integrity, and over two private acres with mountain views. Designed by prominent architect James Ream, who began his career working in the office of Eero Saarinen before moving to Denver to work with William Muchow and later establishing his own practice. You enter the property from a bridge adjacent to the garage that mirrors the same architectural details as the home. In Japan, entering a home from a bridge represents a symbolic boundary, linking the human realm to the natural world, while facilitating a calm, and contemplative, everyday entrance.
As you approach, colorful built-in awnings interact with the home’s floor-to-ceiling glass. Stained board-and-batten cedar siding wraps the exterior and continues inside, creating visual continuity. A walnut-paneled spiral staircase serves as a sculptural focal point, adding both architectural drama and a playful design element. The main living space is anchored by a central fireplace and surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glazing and sliding glass doors that integrate the indoors with the landscape. The original kitchen is beautifully crafted, complete with distinctive leather pulls. A spacious dining area or flexible den offers additional built-ins and warmth from the combination of cedar, walnut, and glass. The primary suite features a loft area with doors that can be opened or closed to define the private space as desired. It features two closet areas and access to a private upper deck with panoramic mountain views. The spiral staircase continues into the upstairs bathroom, creating a striking architectural detail. The walk-out basement includes a large flexible living space and half bath. A separate artist studio with radiant heat provides an ideal space for creative work, a workshop, or additional flex use. Opportunities to own a home with this level of architectural significance, privacy, and land are exceptionally rare.

Features
: Radiant, Forced Air
: Central Air
: Finished, Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access
: None
: Mountain(s), Valley, Meadow
: Great Room, Free Standing
: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around
: 2
: Unfurnished
: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven, Tankless Water Heater
: Mid-Century Modern
: Concrete, Finished Garage, Exterior Access Door, Floor Coating
: Membrane
: Septic Tank
Address Map
CO
Douglas
Castle Rock
80108
Lariat
5185
Drive
W105° 7' 39.5''
N39° 26' 5.3''
N
Additional Information
$40
Annually
: Frame, Wood Siding, Cedar
East
Happy Canyon to the East side of I-25 and follow Lariat down to the property.
Buffalo Ridge
: Private Yard
1
: Carpet, Tile
2
Rock Canyon
: Eat-in Kitchen, Built-in Features, Corian Counters
Yes
Yes
Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
: Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Many Trees, Sprinklers In Rear
Rocky Heights
Realty One Group Premier
R0054578
: None
: House
Happy Canyon
$4,663
2025
: Cable Available, Phone Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
ER
03/12/2026
: HVAC
2962
Active
Yes
Douglas RE-1
Douglas RE-1
Douglas RE-1
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Well
: Two

Happy Canyon

5185 N Lariat Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80108

2 Bedrooms
3 Total Baths
2,962 Square Feet
$1,099,000
Listing ID #7787422
Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : 7787422
Price : $1,099,000
Bedrooms : 2
Rooms : 13
Total Baths : 3
Full Bathrooms : 1
3/4 Bathrooms : 1
1/2 Bathrooms : 1
Square Footage : 2,962 Square Feet
Year Built : 1964
Lot Area : 2.33 Acres
Lot Acres : 2.33
Property Sub Type : Single Family Residence
Status : Active
Originating System Name : REcolorado
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