One of the finest luxury estates in Evergreen, Colo., is – for the first time in its 24 years – available for purchase. Nicknamed Meadow Mountain Estate and nestled on 7.8 acres in Jefferson County’s prestigious Soda Creek community, the supremely custom land/home package is offered at $3,975,000. It is listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokers of Evergreen.

Built into Soda Creek’s wooded hillside and offering outdoor access from each of its cascading levels, the striking southwestern-style main residence began as a smaller more traditional-style home when first constructed in 1985. But in 1992, its original and current owner, Terry Epstein, began a massive renovation of the existing structure. The three-year transformation added 3,700 square feet to the main home and completely changed the interior and exterior motif of the property.

Working with Evergreen-based Tolleson Architects and local builder Vintage Designs, the end result was a stunning 10,000+-square-foot reflection of the architecture, materials and nature-inspired ambience that Epstein had always admired while spending time in Santa Fe, N.M.

“I had traveled to Santa Fe numerous times when I decided I wanted to dramatically change the look and feel of my property,” says Epstein. “I wanted a property that was more comfortable, more natural … a place where one could really enjoy life.”

Epstein even went so far as to add a 600-square-foot heated guest tipi on the property grounds. Designed by Lakota Indian John Eagleday, the tipi is complete with authentic hand-painted Native American wall murals, a stone-ringed fire pit, hardwood floors and an audio-visual system. Its waterproof canvas walls were custom crafted by Colorado Yurt Company.

Post-renovation, the main residence boasts an artful balance of private retreats and communal gathering spaces highlighted by intricate southwestern details like wild cactus cabinetry and intricate beam work. The home is an entertainer’s delight with seven private bedroom suites, a solar-heated indoor pool and hot tub, an outdoor hot tub cavern, a game room, a 16-foot bar, a 1,200-bottle wine cellar, home theater, 17 televisions, a whole-house integrated audio-video system, numerous patios and roof-top decks and more than 125 expansive windows framing panoramic views of the Continental Divide.