Three decades back, Paul Lev-Ary fell in love with a Spanish-style stucco home nestled in the hills and decided to make the move from his longtime house in the suburban areas of Boulder. At the moment, he already owned a little mountainside cottage, but yearned to live in hilly terrain full-time. As an avid collector and traveler, had no trouble filling this up with an intriguing array of local art.

Lev-Ary has been attracted to the open design of the home that sits on nearly 20 acres of land. He shares the distance with his”wild neighbors,” including bears, foxes, mountain lions and birds. “My absolute favorite thing about living here is hiking with Betty and Boo (his two dogs). The hilly terrain can help keep us all fit,” he says. Only a brief hike from the home is a beautiful ridge which overlooks a forested canyon. “I place a bench up on there, and on summer nights we hike up here with a glass of wine and watch the sun set. It will not get better than that.”

in a Glance
Who lives here: Paul Lev-Ary along with his puppies Betty and Boo
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Size: 4,200 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths

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You can see the open living area via one of the house’s numerous arched doors. Straight back is the dining room and kitchen area, and a game room that includes a cozy library and wine cellar.

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A wider perspective indicates the dining area, front entry and main living space.

The main dining area is surrounded by windows, giving Lev-Ary a stunning view of the mountainside to relish during foods.

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A step in to the kitchen and dining room is just what each mountain home needs: a wood burning stove. Art from Robin Hiers adorns the wall space to the right of this cooker.

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The coffee table is imported from India, also Lev-Avry brought the wooden and marble buffet and rug from Israel.

A painting by Alison Berry adorns the back wall through this archway.

In addition to being a collector and traveller, Lev-Ary is a bargain hunter, along with his favorite place in Boulder is Clutter, a home furnishings consignment shop.

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Lev-Ary is currently reading up on Chile for an upcoming trip with his brother.

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The ceiling soars above the living area and second floor. A pine-planked ceiling adds warmth, dimension and texture.

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Lev-Ary place his home office at the hallway at the top of the staircase to make the most of its open texture, fantastic views and natural lighting. A row of spider plants creates an exemplary installment in a hallway planter.

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True to the style of the home, the stairwell to the second floor provides more arched spaces, cathedral ceilings, a trio of Chinese prints and yet another piece of Robin Hiers’ art.

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A shared bath connects two upstairs guest rooms. This one is outfitted with a bedframe from World Market.

The black nightstand is an antique piece that has been on its way out the door. Lev-Ary chose to have a friend apply car paint to the piece giving it a laquered shine and new life.

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The comfy, master suite that is understated functions as the bedroom of Boo and Betty . This perspective looks into the arched hallway leading to the master bathroom off to the right.

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Climbing up a long, winding driveway, one has the impression of complete privacy and mountain calmness.

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The view in the second floor terrace creates the illusion of being on a far-off mountain escape, though the residence is just a couple of miles from one of Boulder’s major roads.

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A cozy two-story treehouse, completely equipped with power, queen mattress, workspace and stereo, sits on the hillside from the driveway.

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