Minutes away, yet worlds apart. Offering an ideal combination of serenity and accessibility, 1489 Sunset Boulevard is an ultra-rare residential offering in the heart of Boulder, Colorado. Here, unobstructed Foothills views become your daily backdrop, fine finishes and conveniences add comfort and ease to daily life, and the meticulously landscaped 1.2 acre yard provides an outdoor oasis of calm. With seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, this contemporary residence is an ideal family compound located just minutes from the vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife of downtown Boulder. You're welcomed to the 6,000+ square-foot contemporary residence by a grand stone portico entry opening to a gracious foyer. Filled with large windows, abundant natural light, wide hallways, hardwood floors and custom millwork, the entire main floor delivers a host of bright and airy living spaces for quiet relaxation or lively entertaining. To the right, French doors reveal a sunny music room or home office, while to the left, an archway reveals a front-facing formal sitting room with a stately fireplace. Another set of French doors opens to the spacious great room, offering the epitome of indoor-outdoor Colorado living thanks to extra-wide glass doors that open to the expansive rear yard. The wall of windows and doors continues along the dining area, ensuring each dinner party and quiet cup of coffee basks in breathtaking mountain views. The adjacent open chef's kitchen makes cooking a joy with ample cabinet and pantry space, granite countertops and top notch stainless steel appliances, including a vented Viking six-burner range, Sub-Zero French door refrigerator, two Bosch dishwashers and a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator. The kitchen is spacious and thoughtful, with excellent work spaces. There's a smart built-in buffet with storage and a desk, and the massive center island provides plenty of space for meal prep and casual dining. A bedroom suite with private bathroom, a nicely appointed laundry room with sink and stacked LG washer-dryer, and the most delightful breezeway and mudroom you can imagine round out this truly inviting lower level. The breezeway is light-filled and wide, with great volume and unobstructed panoramic views of the foothills. Up the roomy, light-filled staircase, you'll find a sunny landing sitting area leading to four tranquil and generously sized bedrooms, including the enviable master suite, located on the west side of the home to capture the most desirable views. This lavish suite boasts high cathedral ceilings and a row of windows leading to a wide private deck overlooking the stunning rear grounds. There's more than enough room for a king size bed, furniture and comfortable sitting areas, and two walk-in closets easily accommodate wardrobe needs. Soak away the stresses of the day in the palatial spa-like bathroom wrapped in windows and featuring a soaking tub, separate glass steam shower, heated floors, and double vanity. There's another full bedroom suite, complete with vaulted ceilings and views, with private bath on this level, and two more bedrooms share a large Jack-and-Jill bathroom. This home's beautiful finished basement level, with 9ft+ ceilings, features two more premium bedroom suites, and expansive amenities to please those with a passion for entertaining or staycationing. A beautiful wet bar and an extraordinary wine room attend to libations, while the large game room and media room provide entertainment. The temperature and humidity controlled wine room has rack space for 628 bottles with additional space to accommodate more than 700 bottles in total. Another bonus room here is ideal as a home gym or yoga studio. Filled with lush lawns, gorgeous landscaping and breathtaking views in every direction, the sprawling park-like rear grounds are a true outdoor sanctuary. The large patio with handsome natural Colorado sandstone and built-in gas grill make outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining simply irresistible. Just beyond, a landscaped path and stair winds down the private, native hillside designed to enhance privacy while creating a sense of peace and quiet. The front yard landscaping creates magnificent curb appeal, and the oversized two-car garage includes excellent storage with a finished bonus room above. The 1.2 acre lot is one of the largest residential parcels in all of downtown Boulder. Smart Home features include Control4 and the most current technology. This home's fantastic location puts the attractions of Boulder all within easy reach while providing a serene, private living experience. Positioned within the Boulder Valley School District with historic Whittier Elementary the oldest continually operating school in the entire state and an International Baccalaureate School nearby. Downtown's Boulder Theater, the famous Pearl Street Mall, Boulder Park and the Boulder Creek Path are all within easy reach. Discerning buyers in search of a spacious, airy, light-filled luxury home on a large private lot with inspiring views, plus effortless access to shops and services, have found their dream home in this impressive Boulder showplace.