Denver, CO 80218 199 Lafayette St

This home is on the market for the first time in 29 years. The home has been newly painted and has an updated feel. 199 Lafayette Street is in the heart of the Historic Country Club neighborhood. It boasts the elegance and luxury of a bygone era. Built by talented craftsmen with impeccable attention to detail, to include crown moldings, leaded glass windows, inlaid floors, beautiful built in bookcases, French doors and bay windows. Each room was thoughtfully designed for gracious living, flow and function. The living room has four French Doors, a wood burning fireplace and opens to both the formal dining room and a screened in porch to while away evenings. The dining room has a large bay window and a silver closet. The Sun Room has an abundance of windows that overlook the garden and a morning patio. The screened in porch is a surprising amenity and is a pleasure to wile away the hours with a book in hand. The kitchen is complete with a large Butler's Pantry with glass front cabinets, drawers galore and an original tin sink. The Breakfast room over looks the west patio. The home has both a front staircase and a back staircase. One the second floor the Primary bedroom suite has 3 large windows, an office, two closets and bath. There are 3 additional bedrooms, one with a gas fireplace that is used as a study. There is one more office and an additional bath. The third floor has a large bonus room that can be a retreat for children or a bedroom. There are two additional bedrooms and two baths. The basement has a Rec Room, Laundry, a Garden Room, Wine Room, Bath and fabulous storage. The Gardens are a delight. While formal in design they provide an urban sanctuary. The is a pergola for dining, an intimate patio for breakfast and perennials that bloom all summer. Above the garage is a carriage house with a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bath. 199 Lafayette is truly a remarkable property.