926 W. Francis is the best value in Aspen's coveted West End, offering a contemporary remodeled 5-bedroom home steps from the Aspen Institute, Benedict Music Tent, Aspen Meadows Resort, and the 8th Street bus stop for easy access to all four Aspen Snowmass mountains. The property features a flat, sodded yard, snowmelt walkway, and mature landscaping, creating a welcoming arrival experience in a prime location between Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands. The south-facing great room, with interior design by Greg Tankersley, offers mountain views, a custom stone gas fireplace, and seamless flow to a snowmelt patio with a hot tub. The kitchen boasts granite slab counters, a center prep island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a walk-in pantry, a dumbwaiter, and a breakfast area with patio access. The upper-level ensuite guest bedroom includes a private, covered deck with Red Butte and down-valley views. The entry-level primary suite features a sunlit lounge, covered patio, gas fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath with a jetted tub, steam shower, and dual vanities. The lower level includes three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a CDU with kitchenette and private entrance, a family room with high ceilings, a wet bar, and a gas fireplace, plus a laundry room with ample storage and dual washer/dryers. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with a fridge, dog wash, and storage, plus extra parking near the CDU entrance. Conveniently located a short stroll or bike ride to downtown, with the free RFTA bus just half a block away, this home perfectly blends modern comfort with Aspen's iconic lifestyle.