Concierge Auctions to Sell a Luxury Estate Located Within a Four-Star Resort Community in Cle Elum, Washington at Auction

CLE ELUM, Wash., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lodge at Tumble Creek, a private and custom mountain residence within the exclusive four-star resort community Tumble Creek at Suncadia, located just 80 miles east of Seattle, will sell fully furnished at auction, Concierge Auctions has announced. Bidding will be held November 28th-December 2nd. Originally listed for $4.9 million, the Starting Bid is $2 million. The sale is being conducted in cooperation with listing agents Sam Cunningham of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty and Fred Mattison of John L. Scott Real Estate.

"This property offers the ultimate in luxury and privacy, yet is in close proximity to the best amenities a four-star resort has to offer," Mattison stated. "Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, off the 12th green overlooking the 13th tee block, the home showcases golf course and mountain views. This property should not be missed."

The Lodge at Tumble Creek, located at 250 Fortune Creek Lane, is a two-story, timber-framed estate containing four bedroom suites, seven bathrooms, a guest wing and more than an acre of naturally landscaped land. Built to an impressive 7,784 square feet, the lodge was custom-built with Western red cedar and a stone interior, a circular staircase, vaulted ceilings, hickory hardwood and slate floors, custom hickory doors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Additionally, there is a gourmet kitchen, library, exercise room, theater with simulation golf, a pool table room, bar, indoor shooting range and a built-in safe/vault.

The guest wing can be accessed by crossing a unique bridge with great natural light overlooking the pool and waterfall. Outdoors, there is a saltwater pool, a spa, cascading waterfalls, a covered patio with a fire pit and an outdoor kitchen and barbeque. There is also a 3-car garage with hot and cold water and a separate garbage room. The home is fully furnished, which is how it will be sold at auction. The auction also includes an annual membership to the award-winning Tom Doak-designed Tumble Creek Golf Course.

"We're excited to launch the auction of The Lodge at Tumble Creek, which marks Concierge Auctions' first auction in the Seattle area," stated Laura Brady, Vice President of Marketing for Concierge Auctions. "We've been successful nationally because, bottom line, the Concierge Auctions process works. The seller of this property is committed to finding a new owner in just a few short weeks. Interested buyers should take note, do their due diligence and place bids from November 28th to December 2nd through a Concierge representative or at TumbleCreekAuction.com."

Locate in Kittitas County, Washington, Cle Elum is a popular area for camping and outdoor activities. It is bordered on the north side by the Cle Elum Ridge and the south side by the South Cle Elum Ridge, including Peoh Point. The Yakima River runs through it and also Crystal Creek. The property is located within Suncadia, a planned, unincorporated community and resort covering 6,300 acres. People enjoy snowmobiling, water sports, fly fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, skiing and countless other outdoor activities. Other amenities include three golf courses – including the Tumble Creek Golf Course – a swim and fitness center, amphitheater, lodge with a restaurant and bike paths. The Swiftwater Cellars Winery is located in the resort.

Bids will be accepted on The Lodge at Tumble Creek from November 28th-December 2nd through a Concierge representative, or at TumbleCreekAuction.com. A 3% commission is offered to the buyer's broker. The property is available for preview Saturdays between 1-4pm and by appointment. For more information call 866-648-9641 or visit TumbleCreekAuction.com.

About Concierge Auctions: Concierge Auctions is the preeminent luxury real estate auction firm serving high-end sellers nationwide through an accelerated marketing process that obtains fair market value for high-end properties in a 60-day timeframe. As a preferred auction partner to Sotheby's International Realty® and other luxury brokerage firms nationwide, the company has executed auctions from New York to Hawaii and hosts a database that includes more than 100,000 luxury real estate buyers and agents from all 50 states and 38 countries and territories.  The principals of Concierge Auctions have been involved in the transfer of more than $2 billion in luxury real estate sales over the past 10 years.  For more information, call 888-966-4759 or visit ConciergeAuctions.com.

SOURCE Concierge Auctions