Arriving at the beautiful new home at 610 Ninth Street, your senses are inspired by the timber beams, plank rafters and artisan ironwork over the entryway. Upon stepping inside, you see the imaginative design, quality finishes and artistic appointments that abound in this wonderful home. Built by Faust Builders, builders respected for excellence in Crested Butte, this three story, five bedroom, four and a half bath home is situated on the east side of Crested Butte on protected open space with fantastic views. The property is located in a quiet and uncluttered neighborhood amid newer homes of distinction. The open floorplan with a cook’s gourmet kitchen is appointed with Thermador appliances, a Krause farmhouse sink, leathered granite counters along with stylish, handcrafted floating wood shelves with inlaid iron strapping. The generously sized kitchen island is a great spot for entertaining. The living area on the second level incorporates a floor-to-ceiling natural stone and handcrafted ironwork fireplace with a comfortable hearth to relax upon. Plank and chink wall finish, vaulted cathedral ceilings supported with antique timber trusses and iron strapping and antique hardwood floors complete the imaginative interior. Off the living room is a 12’x20’ outdoor entertaining deck with a wide stairway leading to the backyard. The deck and the living room have big views of Crested Butte Mountain and the green meadows of McCormick Ranch and the Slate River wetlands. The adjoining dining area with seating for eight includes a serving sideboard with wine bar, refrigerator and icemaker. Also on the second level at the front of the home is the light and bright sunroom / bedroom / library with extra tall windows providing dramatic views to Paradise Divide and an engaging view along the footpath looking to the Red Lady Bowl on Mt. Emmons. This spacious and enjoyable room continues the home’s style and finish and includes one of several carved antique barn doors from India in the home. On the first level, the primary bedroom features built-in dressers and walk-in closet with cabinetry. The primary bath features a soaking tub and a generous steam shower with stylish tile and granite. An enjoyable summer feature is the door from the primary bedroom to the patio for enjoying morning coffee on the covered veranda with an outstanding sunrise and sunset view to Mt. Crested Butte. Two additional en-suite bedrooms on the first level feature plank and chink wood wall finish. A third floor en-suite bedroom gives restful comfort and seclusion. Interior elements include stair risers of antique wood carvings from India with LED lighting, and substantial stair posts and rails with artisan iron and hewn wood panels. A rear mudroom with built-ins and stone tiled front foyer with built in benches and well planned storage cubbies for all the gear make a more beautiful and functional home. Summer activities will be a joy in the roomy and secluded rear yard that includes a gas firepit and sturdy and substantial wooden privacy fencing. In the front yard are natural rock landscape planters and stone caps for a place to sit and linger. Lasting exterior materials include natural rock wainscoting, exposed plank rafters and extensive landscape paver patio in the rear yard. The three-car garage is wired for solar panels and is equipped with EV charging. An interior wall creates a separate room in the garage for a workout space, workshop or gear storage. This wonderful new home is located three blocks from the Center for the Arts, 2 blocks from the Community School and an easy walk to downtown restaurants and activities. The home is one of the last new Crested Butte homes equipped with a gas fireplace, gas range, gas boiler, and gas fire pit. 610 Ninth Street is an extraordinary new five bedroom home with beautiful, artistic and comfortable appointments in a quality edge-of-town neighborhood ready to share and make memories with family and friends.