in the summer of 1847, a group of pioneers led by john holladay entered the salt lake valley. they discovered a spring-fed stream, now known as spring creek, and settled the area, making holladay the first village established away from salt lake city and the oldest continuously inhabited city in utah. settlers enjoyed favorable conditions for agriculture, orchards, and business, allowing for continued growth and development. located in the central part of the salt lake valley, holladay is known today for its beautiful homes and large, wooded lots. the holladay city council works towards preserving its open spaces by overseeing and carefully managing commercial development. residents are proposing a more pedestrian-friendly downtown as well as creating biking and walking trails within the community. holladay is also host to many popular events and festivals organized by the city′s arts council. most notably, the blue moon festival held every summer features artists and musicians from the community. other holladay attractions include the mt. olympus trailhead, old mill golf course, big cottonwood regional park, and the lions recreation center. forbes magazine has ranked utah the no. 1 state for business four out of the last five years. salt lake county is also the home of the nba’s utah jazz, real salt lake of the mls, university of utah pac-12 athletics, and was the host of the 2002 winter olympic games.
perched on a private 0.63-acre homesite in the coveted olympus cove neighborhood, this extraordinary newly constructed residence presents a rare opportunity to own an architectural masterpiece where exceptional craftsmanship, timeless mid-century modern design, and panoramic mount olympus views converge. thoughtfully designed by babcock design and meticulously built by bailey contractors, every detail reflects an uncompromising commitment to quality, functionality, and enduring design.
spanning 7,172 square feet, the home was intentionally designed around effortless main-level living while embracing seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity. expansive pocketing marvin doors open the principal living spaces to covered terraces, creating an extraordinary setting for year-round entertaining. soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a dramatic floating staircase, and a striking two-story brick fireplace establish a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere, while walls of glass frame spectacular mountain vistas from nearly every room.
at the center of the home, the chef’s kitchen showcases leathered taj mahal quartzite, premium wolf appliances, a thoughtfully integrated entertaining bar, custom delta millworks cabinetry, and generous pantry and preparation spaces. every finish has been carefully curated, from wide-plank oak flooring by signature flooring to designer lighting and custom built-in closet systems by classy closets.
the home’s flexible floor plan offers six bedrooms and five-and-one-half baths, including two secondary bedrooms on the main level connected by a spacious jack-and-jill bath. upstairs, two ensuite bedrooms enjoy breathtaking views while an additional room offers flexibility as a sixth bedroom, executive office, studio, or craft room.
the lower level was designed to evolve with changing lifestyles, featuring a spacious fitness area, an entertaining wet bar easily convert ible to a kitchenette, abundant natural light, walk-out access, extensive storage, and ideal accommodations for guests or multigenerational living.
outside, professionally designed landscaping by campus landscaping surrounds a truly resort-inspired backyard complete with a pebbletec pool and spa by aspen pools, expansive flat lawn, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, covered entertaining spaces with integrated heaters, and exceptional privacy beneath the dramatic backdrop of mount olympus.
equally impressive are the home’s infrastructure and amenities, including a climate-controlled oversized garage accommodating four to six vehicles, epoxy floors, dedicated storage rooms, rv parking, dual ev charging capability, fiber internet, roof prewired for solar, eight-zone lennox hvac, whole-home sonos audio, brizo plumbing fixtures, and countless additional upgrades throughout.
a remarkable expression of architecture, craftsmanship, and luxury living in one of salt lake city’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
