You’ve probably heard of the Koch Brothers, which usually refers to Charles Koch and the late David Koch. These two lead Koch Industries for decades and have been long scrutinized for their financial and political influence in United States, especially when it comes to opposing government protections for the environment. However, the controversial duo have other brothers as well.
Bill Koch, who sold his shares in Koch Industries back in 1983, is also a billionaire businessman and just listed a lavish Aspen property that displays his wealth quite concretely. His Colorado retreat—nestled beside mountains roughly 11 miles from downtown Aspen—just listed for $125 million.
Spanning nearly 53 acres, the picturesque expanse is composed of eight structures. According to the Wall Street Journal, Koch and his wife, Bridget Rooney, purchased it in 2007 and converted it from an event venue into a private compound. The renowned Rowland and Broughton Architects were brought in for the redesign.
The main house, dubbed Elk Mountain Lodge, is a true mega-mansion offering 16,631 square feet of interiors, seven bedrooms, and eight bathrooms. It’s dressed in elevated lodge fashion and presents a clear sense of place—just look at the antler chandelier in the foyer, the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the great room, and the many wood log details. Vast windows for taking in the majestic Elk Mountain Range views also stand out. However, the most relaxing place to recharge with a snowy landscape in sight may be in the stone hot tub outside.
Across the other cabins there are seven more bedrooms to discover and roughly 10,000 square feet of additional living space. For a billionaire buyer (think Taylor Swift, Oprah, or Bezos), it’s clearly a prime destination for gathering amidst nature.
Steven Shane of Compass has brought Koch’s opulent getaway to market.