$1.8 million home preview to benefit United Way

Staff Reports
April 23, 2008

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Ever have the desire to step inside a $1.8 million home?

A preview of Idylwilde, a custom home built by Benchmark Custom Homes, will be offered 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., May 1 to benefit United Ways in Weld and Larimer counties. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 for two.

Reservations may be made by calling the United Way of Weld County, (970) 353-4300 or Larimer County United Way, (970) 407-7000.

The $1.86 million home captures Colorado’s heritage with fresh design and is Built Green with nature in mind. It features an eco-friendly combination of textures and a variety of woods that create an atmosphere of luxury. Natural-light sun tubes, recycled glass tiles, limestone floors, and a 350-gallon trout aquarium are included in the features the home, which offers views of Longs Peak and the Indian Peaks Wilderness from its location overlooking the Big Thompson River.

It is located at 4438 Thompson Parkway, near U.S. 34 and Interstate 25.

Idylwilde is one of the homes that will be featured at the 2008 Parade of Dreams. More than 40,000 people are expected to attend this event, May 17-June 15, sponsored by the Northern Colorado Home Builders Association.