10780 S Forest Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

• 4 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 7,383 sqft

Property Description

Ventanas - A Modernist Masterpiece Rare midcentury innovation and remote sophistication high atop the city on nearly 10 gated acres in Black Forest. The final work of visionary architect, Walter S. White, Ventanas features patented rotating windows designed to regulate temperature through passive solar gain, a dramatic hyperbolic-paraboloid roof, and a sweeping quarter-circle design framing 200-mile views of Pikes Peak, the Front Range, Air Force Academy and Spanish Peaks. Built of steel, concrete, stone and thoughtfully curated finishes like moving hand-carved panel walls, custom slate floors and 5 fireplaces, lends warmth to the sleek modernism. An open gourmet kitchen, designed by William Ohs, with Sub-Zero/Wolf/Gaggenau appliances, Marinace fossil stone granite countertops, hearth room and sweeping views is an entertainers dream. Discover the hidden wine cellar, wet bar, gym, sauna and multiple gathering spaces this spacious home has to offer. The property boasts a glass-walled cabin retreat and many special outdoor living spaces. 3,000+ SF of decks and patios, regulation tennis court, putting green, and 720 SF shop/storage shed. A blending of art, strength, and resort-style living, Ventanas is a storied piece of architectural history and has been featured in books, articles and architectural exhibits across America. Best described as "A Fortress of Art and Light".

Listing Status:

Pending

Data Last Updated:

April 2, 2026 at 1:22AM

Listing Office:

Compass - Denver : baumgartner.ann@gmail.com,303-919-4545

Listing Agent:

Ann Baumgartner : 303-919-4545

MLS ID:

5994550

Interior

• General: Eat-in KitchenCathedral Ceiling(s)Open FloorplanWalk-In Closet(s)SaunaWet BarCentral Vacuum
• Appliances: DishwasherRefrigeratorBar FridgeWasherDryerMicrowaveGas Bar-B-QDisposal
• Basement: FullPartially FinishedSlabWalk-Out Access
• A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)
• Heating: Forced AirHot Water
• Fireplace: Two or MoreLiving RoomFamily RoomKitchenBasement
• Eco/Green Feature: Windows

Exterior

• General: Sprinkler SystemTennis Court(s)>8' Garage DoorHeated Garage
• Style: In-Law AreaChaletContemporary
• Other Structures: DeckPatio
• Parking: Attached

Construction

• Roofing: Other
• General: FrameBrickBlockStuccoOne

Location

• Road/Access: Dirt
• HOA Amenities: Fitness Center
• Originating MLS: ires
• School District: Academy 20
• County: El Paso

Lot

• Zoning: RR-5
• View: Mountain(s)HillsCity
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity AvailablePropane
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: ires
• Exclusions: Seller's personal propertystaging items and garage freezer. Contact Listing Agent prior to submitting offer to confirm inclusions and exclusions.