747 N Downing St Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Denver,CO 80218
OPEN HOUSE
Sat May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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
HOA Y/N false
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,945
Year Built 1905
Annual Tax Amount $7,599
Lot Size 5,662 Sqft
Acres 0.13
Property Sub-Type Residential-Detached
Source REcolorado
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
Direction Home is on the west side of Downing between 7th and 8th.
Rooms
Basement Full,Partially Finished
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom 16x16
Bedroom 2 Upper 17x14
Bedroom 3 Upper 15x15
Bedroom 4 Basement 14x12
Bedroom 5 Upper 13x12
Interior
Interior Features Study Area,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Forced Air,Hot Water,Radiator
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type 2+ Fireplaces,Living Room
Fireplace true
Window Features Window Coverings,Skylight(s)
Appliance Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Microwave,Disposal
Laundry In Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fenced
Roof Type Composition
Handicap Access Level Lot
Porch Patio,Deck
Building
Lot Description Lawn Sprinkler System,Level,Historic District
Faces East
Story 3
Sewer City Sewer,Public Sewer
Water City Water
Level or Stories Three Or More
Structure Type Brick/Brick Veneer
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Dora Moore
Middle Schools Morey
High Schools East
School District Denver 1
Others
Senior Community false
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Private Owner
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