At the turn of the century, during Aspen's silver mining days, prospectors in the area referred to discovering a significant vein, or ''lode,'' of silver as ''Hitting the Mother Lode.'' The Mother Lode Penthouse is highly prized for its one-of-a-kind location in the heart of downtown Aspen and for any core rental, you have Hit the Mother Lode. It is in a protected view plane that puts Aspen Mountain slopes in direct line of sight as well as the panorama of mountain ranges. Luxury abounds in the interiors with stunning custom design of natural woods, luxe stone, marble and granite finishes, a kitchen and butler's pantry with state-of-the-art appliances to all king size bedroom suites with ensuite bathrooms and three with private patios and five with fireplaces. There is not a residence in the core with more top-of-the-line amenities to entertain one and all. When you walk out the front door into the core of Aspen, you are in the center of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and parks. Bike, hike and explore the magic of Aspen and all it has to offer. There are four distinct spaces: The Roof Top Entertaining with outdoor gardens, outdoor kitchen and bar, seating for 26, standing for 75, two outdoor fireplaces, a fire pit, and a hot tub. The roof top is the front seat row to fireworks, parades, international rugby, snow polo and much more. The Penthouse, with living room and seating areas have a private patio, fireplace, dining area that seats 10 at the table and 4 at the counter seating and chef's kitchen and pantry kitchen and three bedrooms and baths, The Suites on the 2nd Floor has three bedrooms and ensuite baths, two with outdoor patios and fireplaces and an extra family kitchen for that level, and The Club Floor on the Lower Level has it all.... Full Exercise Room, Massage Room for two, plush Movie Theater, Bar with refrigerator, ice and micro wave, Pool Table and or Ping Pong, Video Arcade, Full Golf Simulator Room and his and her bathrooms with steam shower. This unique floor plan allows for total flexibility for owners and guests to enjoy an 'only in Aspen' living experience. Let's not forget that there is a two-car garage with ski storage and closet area as you enter the private entry off Hyman Avenue. The Mother Lode Penthouse stands out as uniquely singular. Offering a rare combination of attributes that are unmatched by any other Aspen Core residential rental, The Mother Lode Penthouse is nothing if not exclusive.