1274 S Gilpin St, Denver, CO, 80210

Live on The Park!!! This oversized bungalow is directly across from Washington Park with stunning views of Grasmere Lake and the entire front range. The home, built for Harry Risley, former city council president and founder of the Press Club has been lovingly and authentically restored and updated with modern conveniences. Enjoy the view from the wide, welcoming front porch. The large living room has two seating areas, quarter-sawn woodwork, a wood burning fireplace, and opens to the generous dining room with built-in, original hutch. The chef's kitchen has custom cabinets extending to the ceiling, handmade subway tiles, and double depth soapstone counters. It features a Wolf range and Hood, GE Monogram refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and foot pedals to operate kitchen faucet. Three bedrooms and a bath complete this level. Two stairways lead downstairs where there is a huge L-shaped family room with wood floors, exposed brick, 2nd fireplace, and complete wet bar with full sized refrigerator and dishwasher. The two bedrooms have egress windows built and installed by Lyons Historical Windows. In addition there is a full bath with in-floor heat, laundry, and canning closet. This portion of the house could be locked off if an owner-occupant desired to do short term rentals. Relax in the charming backyard re-landscaped in 2020 with new patio and flatwork, trees, plantings, and a raised bed. A new garage door was added to accommodate alley access with a 16' gate. Modern comfort and efficiency has not been neglected. There is a 2009 high- efficiency, commercial grade Rinnai boiler/hot water heater. Plumbing and electrical have been updated throughout including a new electrical panel. New central air-conditioning and whole house fan were added 2020. The full height attic has new insulation. Enjoy the unparalleled views of Washington Park and the front range from this extraordinary, historic home.