314 N Riverside Avenue 2

The first thing you notice is the sound of the river. The Roaring Fork runs all year just across the street, and from the yard it sets the tone for everything here: calm, private, and unhurried. What makes the setting rare is how much sits within an easy walk. Downtown, the gondola, and the Smuggler and Hunter Creek trailheads are all close, and yet the street itself stays quiet. It is the balance Aspen buyers look for and rarely find: genuine quiet, still steps from the heart of town.
Reimagined to the studs and completed in 2023 under the direction of designer Karen White, the home is beautifully done and completely turnkey. High ceilings give the rooms air and light. The kitchen is finished with Wolf and Sub-Zero and custom cabinetry, and the high-end finishes, curated fixtures, and premium appliances continue throughout. Storage is generous and considered, the kind you stop thinking about because there is always enough. The residence is immaculate, warmed by radiant heat and cooled by efficient mini-split air conditioning for comfort in every season.
All four bedrooms are en suite, offering privacy and comfort for owners and guests alike. The upper-level primary captures sweeping views of Aspen Mountain and serves as a quiet, refined retreat with spa-quality bath finishes. On the lower level, a secondary media room works just as easily as a screening room or a gym, flexible space for relaxation and wellness.
Outside is where the property moves beyond what a duplex usually offers. A landscaped, irrigated yard with private patio and deck gives the home the ease and seclusion of a single-family residence. A one-car garage and a second dedicated parking space add a level of practicality that is genuinely rare this close to the core.
A sophisticated alternative to condo living, this is a home that offers space, serenity, and style in equal measure. Quiet enough to hear the water, close enough to walk home from dinner, and finished so thoughtfully that there is nothing left to do but arrive.