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Fractional Estate Management in Boulder, Colorado
Luxury Home Management for Boulder's Most Distinguished Neighborhoods
Colorado Estate Management gives Boulder homeowners one accountable professional for the entire residence: scheduled inspections, a preventative maintenance program, vetted vendors, and a complete estate manual. Since 2011, we have cared for historic Mapleton Hill homes, foothills properties, and new construction across Boulder County, so owners can enjoy the life they moved here for instead of managing contractors.
Why Boulder Estates Need Specialized Care
Boulder sits at about 5,430 feet against the foothills, and its microclimates shift wind, snow load, freeze cycles, and sun exposure from one street to the next. A 1900s Mapleton Hill home, a Sunshine Canyon property in the wildland interface, and a Spanish Hills rebuild each face different risks.
Owners here also expect water-conscious, low-impact care, and nearly every project passes through city permits, historic district review, or tree protection rules. Good intentions are not enough; the work requires local knowledge and tradespeople who have done it before.
Who We Serve
UHNW families and family offices that need consistent oversight and reporting for a Boulder residence
University faculty, researchers, and scientists whose schedules run on grant and travel cycles
Technology and business executives who travel frequently or work in intense project sprints
Physicians, attorneys, and consultants who want weekends free for the outdoors
Owners of second homes who visit seasonally and need the property to be ready on arrival
Estate Management Services for Boulder Homes
Historic Home Stewardship
Many of Boulder's most distinguished homes were built between 1900 and 1960. We protect their character while keeping them dependable.
Monitoring of aging boilers, plumbing, and electrical systems
Coordination with the Landmarks Board and historic district requirements
Craftspeople experienced with original windows, doors, trim, and plaster
Foundation, drainage, and moisture monitoring
Foothills and Wildfire Readiness
Defensible space, vegetation work, and seasonal fire mitigation
Wildlife prevention, including bear-resistant trash handling
Snow removal and emergency access planning for steep drives
Well testing, septic service, and generator maintenance
Sustainable Grounds and Water
Smart irrigation programming and water use monitoring
Native and xeriscape landscape coordination
Energy efficiency priorities and low-impact contractors on request
Permits, Reviews, and Approvals
We guide projects through City of Boulder permitting, historic preservation review, tree protection ordinances, and building inspections, and keep owners informed at each step.
Absentee and Second Home Oversight
While you travel, inspections, storm checks, and vendor supervision continue on schedule, and you receive an update after every visit. Before you return, the home is prepared and ready.
Every engagement is built on a preventative maintenance program and an estate manual. Together, they document how your residence runs and convey to the next owner as transferable deliverables.
Boulder Neighborhoods We Serve
Mapleton Hill: grand late 1800s to 1930s homes, where preservation and district compliance lead every decision
Newlands and Chautauqua: historic residences beside the Flatirons with open space and wildlife edges
Whittier and University Hill: older homes on compact lots near downtown and CU
North Boulder: Wonderland Hills, Palo Park, and Greenbriar homes backing to trails
South Boulder: Table Mesa, Shanahan Ridge, and Tantra Park homes are ready for system updates
Spanish Hills and Paragon Estates: mesa top estates, many rebuilt after the Marshall Fire and still under warranty
Sunshine Canyon, Four Mile Canyon, Flagstaff, and Boulder Heights: foothills properties with wells, septic, and fire exposure
Gunbarrel and Heatherwood: larger lots, ranch homes, and horse properties
Client Example: A 1925 Mapleton Hill Residence
The challenge: A CU Boulder professor and spouse bought a 1925 Mapleton Hill home with aging mechanicals and years of deferred maintenance. Both travel often. Their first year brought a winter boiler failure, spring basement drainage problems, and real worry about protecting the home's character during upgrades.
Our approach: A full systems assessment with prioritized replacements, coordination with the historic review process, a boiler replacement by a historic home specialist, a drainage solution that respected the original foundation, and a standing maintenance calendar with inspections during their travel.
The result: Systems now run reliably, upgrades preserved the home's character, and the couple travels without worrying about what may be happening at home.
Why Boulder Owners Choose Colorado Estate Management
Founded in 2011 by Andrew H. Beardsley, a former Director of Residences who oversaw eight properties across three time zones, a 205-foot yacht, and 28 land-based staff for an ultra-high net worth family
A vetted network of Boulder trades built over more than a decade, giving clients priority access to reliable, high-quality vendors
Co-founder of the Colorado Private Estate Network, a community of more than 85 vetted private service professionals
Discretion by default: client names, addresses, and homes are never published
Boulder Estate Management FAQ
What does a fractional estate manager do for a Boulder home?
A fractional estate manager oversees your residence on a scheduled, part-time basis: inspections, preventative maintenance, vendor selection and supervision, and an estate manual. You gain the expertise of a full-time house manager without the salary or the staffing.
How is estate management different from a rental manager?
Rental managers serve landlords and tenants. An estate manager serves owners who live in or regularly use their home, with a focus on preservation, prevention, and vendor quality.
Do you work with historic homes in Mapleton Hill and Chautauqua?
Yes. We monitor aging systems, coordinate historic district requirements, and use craftspeople experienced with period construction.
How do you prepare a foothills home for wildfire season?
We coordinate defensible space and vegetation work, schedule seasonal inspections, and keep access, generator, and emergency plans current.
Can you care for my Boulder home while I travel or live elsewhere part of the year?
Yes. Inspections, storm checks, and vendor supervision continue while you are away, with an update after each visit and preparation before you return.
How do I get started?
Schedule a complimentary assessment. We walk the property, review systems and priorities, and recommend a scope and visit schedule that fits your home.
Schedule Your Boulder Estate Assessment
Start with a complimentary, confidential walkthrough of your Boulder residence. Together we will:
Walk the home, grounds, and outbuildings with you
Review mechanical systems, roof, drainage, and any historic or foothills factors
Discuss what has been frustrating, what you want handled, and how often you are away
Tell you plainly whether fractional estate management fits, and what it would include
Call Andrew directly at 303-807-9577, email info@coloradoestatemanagement.com, or request a time online.
Service Areas
Cherry Hills Village, Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Denver, Lafayette, Superior, Niwot, and Longmont
YOUR LUXURY HOME SHOULD ENHANCE YOUR LIFE, NOT COMPLICATE IT
Fractional estate management for busy professionals and discerning homeowners who want expert property care without the complexity of hiring full-time staff.
Andrew H. Beardsley Owner
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