A custom bar built into natural boulder formations. A cantilevered deck suspended above the mountain ridge. An entire floor devoted to the primary suite. At 5396 South Bear Mountain Drive, the most memorable features come from an unusually close relationship between the architecture and its setting.
Located in Bear Mountain Vista, this reimagined tri-level residence occupies 3.71 acres with panoramic mountain and valley views and no visible neighboring homes. Nearly $640,000 in documented improvements have renewed its interiors, exterior, and essential systems while preserving the materials and architectural details that make it distinctive.
The five-bedroom, four-bath home offers 5,076 square feet and is offered at $1,999,900, co-listed by Jessica Northrop of Compass and Zaida Nunez of Coldwell Banker South Metro.
The main level opens beneath soaring wood-plank ceilings, with white oak hardwood floors and a stone wood-burning fireplace bringing warmth and texture to the expansive gathering space. South-facing windows draw in natural light and frame the surrounding landscape.
The open layout provides room for conversation, dining, and entertaining without losing the intimacy of a mountain home. A fire in the living room, trees beyond the glass, and the variation of wood and stone give the space character throughout the seasons.
White oak flooring continues onto the upper level, creating a consistent palette across the home’s principal living spaces. New Renewal by Andersen and Marvin windows, along with five replaced Velux skylights, are among the substantial investments in the home’s renovation.
The kitchen pairs custom Stem Wood cabinetry extending to the ceiling with a massive granite slab island. A Viking range and oven support everything from an ordinary weeknight meal to a full evening of entertaining, while the island provides a generous surface for preparation and gathering.
One of the home’s most distinctive spaces is its speakeasy bonus room. Here, a custom bar is built directly into natural boulder formations, with flagstone flooring and a live-edge walnut slab counter continuing the connection to the landscape.
The room offers a different atmosphere from the bright, open main level. Its tactile materials and unusual construction make it a memorable setting for an after-dinner drink or a smaller gathering, and an architectural detail that would be difficult to recreate elsewhere.
The primary suite occupies its own private floor beneath vaulted wood ceilings. Two fireplaces, one gas and one wood burning, provide different ways to enjoy the space, while a fully renovated bathroom introduces updated finishes.
The separation is a meaningful part of the floor plan. With the additional bedrooms on the lower level, the primary suite feels removed from the home’s busier gathering areas and guest accommodations.
Downstairs, four spacious bedrooms share a separate living room and two fully renovated bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms open directly to an outdoor deck through sliding glass doors, giving guests their own connection to the mountain setting. A recently installed wood-burning stove adds warmth to the lower level.
Multiple wraparound decks take advantage of the property’s mountain and valley views, offering space to dine, gather, or sit quietly outside. The cantilevered deck is particularly striking, extending above the ridge and emphasizing the elevation of the site.
An outdoor four-person Sun Home Saunas infrared sauna with red light therapy adds another way to enjoy time at home. Following a hike or a cool-weather afternoon outdoors, it provides a dedicated place to relax within the property’s private setting.
The detached two-car garage includes 220V EV charging and new Avante frosted-glass garage doors. Additional off-street space accommodates RV parking, offering flexibility for those whose Colorado lifestyle includes longer trips and weekends away.
The documented renovation encompasses $639,966.60 in improvements, including the kitchen and speakeasy, hardwood flooring, three bathroom renovations, siding, windows, painting, electrical work, and the outdoor sauna.
The exterior features James Hardie fiber cement siding, while professional fire mitigation work includes tree removal and canopy management. Together, the two documented mitigation projects represent a $19,500 investment. Replaced skylights and gutter leaf guards are additional updates to the exterior.
Practical systems include propane forced-air heating throughout the home, a deep well with storage tanks, ultraviolet water purification, and a septic system. Snow cables help address ice-dam risk, and a snowblower and a substantial supply of cut, dry firewood are included.
These details provide a fuller picture of the work completed here. The renovation reaches beyond finishes to address many of the considerations that come with owning a mountain property.
The appeal of this home extends to the way Evergreen allows outdoor pursuits to become part of everyday life. Hiking, cycling, and time around Evergreen Lake offer reasons to get outside throughout the week, while local shops and restaurants provide places to gather afterward.
For cyclists, the area’s riding routes and active cycling community add another dimension to mountain living. For others, the draw may be a morning walk, an afternoon by the lake, or returning home to a deck overlooking the valley.
At Bear Mountain, that lifestyle comes with considerable privacy. The ridge setting offers a sense of retreat, while county-maintained roads and available grocery and meal delivery provide practical conveniences. The voluntary HOA is $45 annually.
The home also offers distinct ways to experience each season. Bright living spaces and open decks invite long summer evenings, while fireplaces, vaulted wood ceilings, and the sauna make cooler months equally appealing. The landscape remains part of daily life whether you are outside or watching the weather move across the mountains from indoors.
From its boulder-integrated speakeasy to its elevated outdoor spaces, this residence offers architecture with a strong sense of place. Extensive improvements support that character, bringing renewed finishes and practical updates to a private Evergreen setting.
5396 South Bear Mountain Drive · Evergreen, Colorado
5 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 5,076 square feet | 3.71 acres
Offered at $1,999,900
For more information or to schedule a private showing, contact Jessica Northrop of Compass or co-listing agent Zaida Nunez of Coldwell Banker South Metro.
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Jessica Northrop, founding partner of Compass Denver, is a top 0.5% real estate agent with over $1 billion in lifetime sales. Recognized as a leading Denver luxury real estate agent, Jessica specializes in luxury real estate throughout Highlands Ranch, including Backcountry, as well as Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Evergreen, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, and other sought-after communities across the Denver metro area.
Compass
200 Columbine St., #500
Denver, CO 80206
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Jessica Northrop
(303) 525-0200
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