La Dolce Vita, 2005 Parade of Homes (metro Denver), Pradera7,300 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 6 bathsThis spectacular home swept the People’s Choice awards in every category relating to architecture. As you enter the property, you are first presented with an Entry Court, hinting at the overall theme of this Tuscan-inspired design, indoor-outdoor living. Standing before the entry tower, you are flanked by the Motor Court on your left (leading to four garage spaces) and the outdoor staircase leading up to the Guest House on your right. Directly ahead is the entry that leads you to the back yard overlooking the golf course. Entering the home, you find the circular staircase climbing the tower. Off this Foyer is the comfortable formal Living Room. Just beyond, the Loggia beckons you into the home, where you find the Dining Terrace to your left and the Grand Hall to your right. The Dining Terrace is situated between the Living Room and formal Dining Room beyond, creating an intimate outdoor space that looks over the Motor Court to the views beyond. The Grand Hall contains the two-story entertaining and family space that flows into the spacious Kitchen beyond. Here you find ample seating, an impressive fireplace, and the media wall. The entire room can be melded with the outdoors via an opening glass wall. Beyond the Kitchen is the Morning Room, Kid’s Den, Study, Utility Powder and rear staircase. As you venture behind the Entry Tower, you find the hall to the Outdoor Great Room, and along the way is the Guest Powder. Just before entering the Outdoor Great Room, you enter the Party Pavilion that completely opens to the outdoors via opening glass walls. The pavilion contains a large bar and kitchen, allowing for seasonal entertaining, as well as a cozy family room complete with plasma TV. The indoor-outdoor theme continues upstairs with six balconies overlooking the grounds. The upstairs Loggia overlooks the Grand Hall. One direction takes you to the Guest House, complete with its own bath and walk-in closet. The other direction takes you to the Library Loft, overlooking the formal Dining Room below. From there you enter the Master Suite via a large vestibule. From the bedroom, a staircase climbs a half story to the Retreat that overlooks the golf course. The Master Bath is palatial, with a shower for two, His and Hers vanities, a huge whirlpool tub, and its own balcony. Two more bedrooms with their own baths and walk-in closets round out the wing.