2616 N Lafayette Street

Description

This gracious home with private garden is perfectly located on a beautiful tree-lined block in Whittier within a 20 minute walk of the excitement of RiNo, the green expanse of City Park, the restaurants of Uptown and the music scene in Five Points. The home has been lovingly cared for and renovated by the current owners. Its graceful wrap around porch, rebuilt in 2018, and the red sandstone entry, provide unique curb appeal. This light-filled home retains its original charm while providing carefully engineered and custom-crafted modern enhancements. Original woodwork and large windows set the tone of the library with cherry built-in bookshelves, the living room with leaded glass bay windows, and dining room with hand-painted ceiling and capacity to seat 10. The kitchen and sunroom addition, meticulously constructed by Lifehouse Construction, offer custom-built cabinetry, zinc countertops, and wood beamed supports. The movable, hickory and iron food prep island is on casters so it can be stowed under the custom open shelves. Few homes of this era offer a sunroom with large windows and French doors opening to a beautiful patio and perennial garden enclosed by an Italian garden wall - a private respite for family and friends with mature trees situated on a large lot. Upstairs, full height ceilings enhance the feel of the three large bedrooms. The primary suite, designed by architect Sid Harrison, features a large shower, skylights, plenty of custom-built storage and closets, elegant fixtures, and a large deck overlooking the garden. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs make for a functional and versatile floorpan with hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy views of the city skyline from the spacious front bedroom currently used as a home office.This home is waiting for new owners who will continue to fill it with love and care in this terrific Denver neighborhood.