"It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves." 

-Sir Edmund Hillary 
 

"At Sundance, I'm in the mountains… I get on a horse and ride for three, four hours. Sometimes five. I get lost…"

-Robert Redford
 

Property List Price - $3,000,000
 

Owned for decades by renowned artist, Sibylle Szaggars Redford, this quintessential mountain cabin represents the true essence of Robert Redford’s vision. The home’s minimal footprint and unpretentious yet intentional design, embody a spirit of harmony in communion with Nature. Thus creating a true sanctuary of peace, creativity, and freedom, that is inspired and nurtured by the surrounding forests, canyons, and the Wasatch Mountain Range.  At the end of a cul-de-sac in an enchanting gated community, the setting is extremely private; with ever changing views of Mount Timpanogos that are simply awe-inspiring. While the vicinity to the base of the mountain, and the Sundance Mountain Resort, make the home supremely convenient.

The main living area is anchored by 27-foot vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and a full wall of windows that frame the mountains. With more than 3,500 square feet of living space on four levels, the layout includes a total of four-bedroom suites, one of which is in a lower-level guest apartment that has a private entrance, kitchenette, full bath, and deck. Crowning the home is a “dream space” attic loft: A place for meditation and creativity… a playroom… or a spillover bunkhouse. The captivating "treehouse effect" that graces this magical mountain cabin is most enhanced by the expansive windows and outdoor decks, all of which keep the surrounding forest, and shifting light, ever-present throughout the home.

Most homeowners in the vicinity of the Sundance Mountain Resort enjoy the four season wonders that nature offers. Whether spring / summer hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, with the wildflowers in full bloom; autumn fly fishing in crystal clear streams; or winter snow shoeing and skiing in glistening fresh powder; this is a place where endless outdoor adventure beckons.

When not occupied by the Redfords, the home has historically been eligible for participation in the Sundance Mountain Resort short-term rental pool, which has offset some of the costs of ownership through selective rentals of the cabin.

This is a rare opportunity to own a legacy property near the heart of the Sundance Mountain Resort at a pivotal time. The resort is undergoing substantial investment, including a new high-speed lift, expanded snowmaking, upgraded dining, a new base camp, a new lodge, the Springs at Sundance, and improved year-round infrastructure. These changes are enhancing the Sundance experience while preserving the low-impact, nature-centered culture that has defined Sundance since its inception. All of which add significant value to this ownership opportunity. Homes with this level of privacy, architectural integrity, and provenance, are rarely offered for sale.

So please call us today, to learn more about the offering, and to arrange for a personal visit. 

Summary Of The Home

•  Secluded and private mountain cabin retreat located at the foot of the majestic Mt. Timpanogos Wilderness and just one mile away from Sundance Mountain Resort and Amenities.
• Ten-plus rooms, including four bedrooms, four bathrooms and one powder room on four levels, measuring 3,536 SqFt of living space.
• Enjoy the fresh mountain air from any of the three spacious outdoor decks, perfect for lounging, entertaining, and al fresco dining.
• Inspiring views of Mt. Timpanogos and surrounding peaks from many of the home’s principal rooms and outdoor decks.
• Feel the embrace of the towering trees just outside the full wall of windows, beyond the 27-foot vaulted ceilings of the voluminous living room. Imagine yourself in this setting, surrounded by all those you love, where their laughter, and the crackle of the wood and warm flames emanating from the cabin’s stone fireplace, are the only sounds you hear, as you and your loved ones disconnect from the noise of the modern world.
• Adjoining the dramatic and light filled living room is the cabin’s well-appointed eat-in kitchen, with breakfast bar, and formal dining area. The warm and inviting primary bedroom suite completes the main floor of the residence.
• The whimsically designed, loft-like upper levels of the cabin include two more bedroom suites, as well a multi-use attic refuge, all of which overlook the main living level, while at the same time, enjoying the awe inspiring views of the home’s natural surroundings.
• For some, the attic loft may be the home’s most soulful dream space: A delightful “treehouse” escape in the forest canopy. A space for meditation, art, play, and health… and, for those moments when practicality beckons, a beloved overflow bunkhouse for the young, and young at heart.
• Expansive lower level guest suite, with kitchenette and separate entrance.
• Near the heart of Utah’s world renowned Sundance Mountain Resort, this four season utopia offers everything from skiing and snowboarding, to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and fly fishing. In every season, the flora and fauna of the rugged mountains will simply take your breath away. Your friends can visit from Park City in less than an hour; while those in Salt Lake City are about an hour’s drive away.
• Historically eligible for participation in the Sundance Mountain Resort short-term rental pool.
• The $3,000,000 offering includes two lots. The lot on which the residence was constructed is 25,526 SqFt. Also included in the sale is an adjoining eastern “access lot” for the driveway, and parking of 12,197 SqFt. There is a third adjoining vacant lot of 26,833 SqFt, to the west of the offering. That third lot is not included in the offering, but is available separately.

The Sundance Mountain Resort, Utah

The subject property is located near the heart of the world renowned Sundance Mountain Resort.

It is in an exclusive and secluded gated mountain community known for its stunning scenery, rich history, and world class skiing, offering a perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility, that is just an hour away from Park City and 30 minutes from Provo.

The area was first surveyed in the mid-1800s by members of the Stewart Family. After the Homestead Act of 1862, Andrew Jackson Stewart Jr. and his sons would each acquire 160 acre parcels, so that, by 1911, over 2,200 acres of land in the north fork of the Provo Canyon would come to be known as Stewart Flats. The family went on to pioneer skiing in the region, gliding down the glaciers of Mount Timpanogos in the 1940s, and later opening Timp Haven, the area's first ski resort.

After taking a wrong turn on a road trip through the west, Robert Redford was an accidental visitor in the 1950s. He was so awestruck by the natural beauty of the place, that he returned in the late 1960s to purchase much of the land that we know today as the Sundance Mountain Resort; and the surrounding gated communities, of which the Balsam Chalet is a part. These iconic mountain communities are now synonymous with outdoor adventure, sustainability, and artistic creativity.

Today, The Sundance Mountain Resort is benefitting from the passion and vision of the next generation of the land’s stewards, who are enhancing the resort’s amenities, while respecting the Redfords’ commitment to maintaining the utopian qualities of the Sundance ethos. Above all, by honoring the land, as a place where we can all commune with our natural surroundings and with the best parts of our creative spirit.

As noted above, the Salt Lake City International Airport is a little more than an hour’s drive from the Mountain Resort, while the Provo Airport, Utah’s second busiest, is just a 40-minute drive away.

Sundance Mountain Resort Information Links:
Nature Alliance
Summer Activities
Winter Activities
Events and Programs
New Mountain Day Camp Lodge
The Inn at Sundance Expansion

*Please note that, though the term “SUNDANCE” has become synonymous with Robert Redford, the Film Festival, the Mountain Resort, and the beloved Sundance catalog; due to complex licensing agreements regarding use of the term “SUNDANCE”, we have been asked to emphasize that the term cannot legally be used as a place name to describe the location of the subject property. The home’s gated community is in the immediate vicinity of the center of the Sundance Mountain Resort, but is not a part of The Resort, nor is it affiliated with any other “SUNDANCE” entity. As such, prior to submitting their offer to acquire the home at 3057 East Balsam, Prospective Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves regarding the strict limitations to use of the term “SUNDANCE” in any description of the subject property.