Founder's Estate is a four-bedroom home located beside Elk Pond in the Mountain Village. The sprawling estate enjoys a high degree of privacy from a tranquil, alpine setting that is very convenient to both the slopes and the free Gondola that connects the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village. The home is accessed through the front door, tucked inside a welcoming alcove below the porte-cochere that graces the front of the home. Entering the front door and passing through the convenient mud room brings you to the great room, a welcoming space inspired by a Frank Lloyd Wright conversation pit. The great room has vaulted ceilings and large windows framing the mountain vistas. There is a wet bar, a massive gas fireplace adorned in native stone and a plethora of comfortable seating. To the right of the great room is the formal dining room with seating for 10. Adjacent to the dining room is the openly designed kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and ample storage. The open floor plan extends beyond the kitchen to the media room, with large flat screen TV and seating for the entire group. A door from the media room leads to the extensive back patio, a serene setting overlooking Elk Pond with ample deck furniture and a gas grill. A half bath and laundry room share the hallway that leads from the media room to the 2-car garage. Above the great room is the master suite, featuring a flat screen TV, impressive mountain views and a luxurious master bath that features double sinks, steam shower and large, jetted tub. A long hallway extends away from the great room to three more bedrooms. At the end of the hall is the guest master suite with a full bath with shower/tub combo and a door to the back patio. A second driveway entrance, or stairs from the connected to the main driveway, bring you to the front door of the guest house. The guest house sits atop the 2-car garage and features two bedrooms, each with a full bath with shower/tub combo, a fully equipped kitchen, a small dining room and a comfortable living room with TV. Please note that the guest house on the property is rented long-term and will be occupied by the renter during your stay.