Not many things better than sweet-smelling summer mornings here in our little city. June is always particularly lovely, what with our still-snow-capped mountains juxtaposed with the newly green and freshly-bloomed urban grid. It’s a great month to remind ourselves that almost no matter your location within the city, each one of our spaces can be enjoyed a little more by blending the inside and out.

this is a place for sunny-morning porch coffee

Paired with a bit of green thumbing on your part, we’re pretty certain that this adorable number in South Salt Lake will become your own personal slice of heaven (as evidenced in the photos below). It’s a city spot, but with a secluded, quiet feel…a tough gig to come by these days. Lucky for you, we’ve got just the home coming down the COLLECTIVE pipeline. Keep your eyes on this very website, gang. We have a feeling you’ll want to stay in the loop on this one.

It’s hard to hit aaallll the marks with a single home. Typically, you’ll find a few things you absolutely love and a few things you can’t wait to get in and change. “All needs met without a single tweak” is a rare thing, indeed…but if you’ll just hear us out. The home you see here is every bit of the good stuff: unique, well designed, just private enough, yet perfectly connected. This one may just be the perfect space. 

The vibes inside? Clean, bright, modern, comfy, and cozy come to mind.

The adorable family that lives here will be headed east for life/job changes, and while we’re always sad to part ways with a good gang, it’ll work out right nicely for someone (you? Maybeee!). Plopped just two streets from Liberty Park (okay, it’s perfect), you’ll be taking advantage of restaurants, shops, and all that good stuff that comes with walkability and downtown access. When this one hits the market, you’ll need to stop gawking, pick up your jaw, and make some moves. This baby is sure be gone in a hurry, so keep an eye out.

If there’s one thing at which we COLLECTIVELY excel [apart from helping good folks buy and sell bitchin’ pads], it’s throwing a savvy shindig to show off all the deliciousness that featured listings imbue. This 1971 luxury rambler on Covecrest kept all of the good stuff from her origin decade [think sweeping windows, vaulted ceilings, gorgeous beams and and open floor plan], but without the shag. Spacious without feeling cavernous, cozy without feeling cramped, all 4,500 square feet have something unique to reveal.

We didn’t want for views–see us gazing out those massive windows?

To that end, we took our act up the cove, spread out some Laziz Muhammara and a few bevies, and had at it [she’s officially on the market, but we just had to get in there]. Our favorite nooks and crannies included the gigantic freestanding soaker tub with a floor to ceiling window enveloped in trees, the lofty skylight flooding the kitchen with light, the original stone fireplace, and the open dining and family room framed with native scrub oak [it’s like a really sophisticated treehouse]. We didn’t want for views–see us gazing out those massive windows?–nor were we hurting for the coolest outdoor space ever. Can we just come over after you move in?

Contact Leigh Anne Bernal at cityhomeCOLLECTIVE for additional details or to schedule a private showing | 801.244.7255

Who doesn’t dream of living in a sophisticated space in which to gather with friends and family for fun, food, and a few adult bevies? The recent completion of this mid-mod masterpiece on Millstream in Olympus Cove was part of a COLLECTIVE effort [yay, Andrea!] that found itself under contract in a hot minute.

It was an ideal space for a good old-fashioned gathering. 

Praise be to the mid-mod gods, we still had time to enjoy a saucy little soiree before the lucky new owners take up residency in this paradise [we’re seeking to maintain visitation rights]. The floorplan of this perfectly-sized cool casa was designed with entertaining in mind. During our tasty gathering, we meandered the ample yet intimate living spaces, replete with two amazing fireplaces for major coziness. It was an ideal space for a good old-fashioned gathering, and we assume the new owners will take full advantage.