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Denver,CO 80218
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,910 sqft
Price per Sqft $556
Subdivision Country Club
MLS Listing ID 8459947
Style Foursquare/Denver Square
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 1
Year Built 1905
Annual Tax Amount $7,599
Lot Size 5,662 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Residential-Detached
Property Description
Rare chance to own a piece of history! The Governor Carr Residence is a Landmark treasure in the heart of the 7th Ave Historic District w/ charming original details throughout & many high-end updates for today's living carefully selected to honor the history of the home. This gorgeous wide-stance Denver Square sits high above the street w/ a fenced-in front yard & stunning front porch featuring a mosaic tile floor, sturdy Corinthian columns & blonde brick. The home is welcoming with quartersawn oak floors, crown molding, built-ins & original leaded and stained glass windows throughout. A wood-burning fireplace in the living room adds to the cozy ambiance provided by in-floor radiant heat. The kitchen was lovingly remolded and features a Wolf gas cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom vent hood, painted Farrow & Ball Green Smoke cabinetry, soapstone countertops & unlacquered brass fixtures. The kitchen is open to a striking sunroom conditioned for year-round comfort & updated w/ marble tile floor & built-in banquet for informal dining. There are 5 bedrooms upstairs including a comfortable primary suite w/ a walk-in closet, decorative fireplace w/ wooden mantel & a 5-piece bathroom featuring a claw foot soaking tub, Euro-glass shower, hexagon floor tile and dual undermount sinks w/ a Carrara marble countertop. A spacious second level deck provides a quiet place to enjoy the afternoon sun. The basement in this home is fully finished w/ wood-look porcelain tile flooring, an exposed stone wall, egress windows & custom built-ins for entertainment & work-from-home space. An additional bedroom & bathroom downstairs is the perfect space for guests. This historic home is situated on a beautifully landscaped lot with lush green grass, extended Colorado red flagstone patio, bistro lighting & a brick clad 2-car garage. Enjoy weekend walks down 7th Avenue & easy access to Cheesman Park, the Botanic Gardens & Cherry Creek. This home is truly move-in ready with no work to be done!
Location
State CO
County Denver
Area Metro Denver
Zoning U-SU-B
Interior
Heating Forced Air,Hot Water,Radiator
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type 2+ Fireplaces,Living Room
Laundry In Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fenced
Roof Type Composition
Building
Lot Description Lawn Sprinkler System,Level,Historic District
Story 3
Sewer City Sewer,Public Sewer
Water City Water
Structure Type Brick/Brick Veneer
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Dora Moore
Middle Schools Morey
High Schools East
School District Denver 1
Others
Special Listing Condition Private Owner
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