Late Mid-Century Modest Mountain Chalet

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Shannon Stanbro

Expansive Views of City, Mountain, and Sky!

First time on the market in 36 years! This well-loved, fully insulated, quality built home has been meticulously maintained w/ all expensive updates already done for you. (Metal roof, $30K high efficiency boiler/water heater system, stainless stove & refrigerator, newer countertops, and cedar exterior stained/interior painted in the past 24 months.)

Light and bright with a wall of glass, clerestory and large picture windows. You feel like you are sitting in the tree tops as you take in wide views of blue sky, mountains, and plains…all the way to Parker. There are also several decks and patios to enjoy this serene mountain setting. A-1 zoning allows for horses, chickens, and goats among other things. Previously used for horses and has a 2 stall barn currently being utilized as a workshop & potting shed. Easy access and only 15 minutes to C-470.

This super clean and cozy chalet just needs your personal design updates that make it your own!

SOLD

3bd/2ba

1.46 Acres Zoned A-1

MOD Inspired Ranch Designed by Baume & Polivnick

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Shannon Stanbro

SOLD

The Carey Holiday Homes were part of the 1954-1955 Parade of Homes. Developer Lou Carey commissioned the firm of Baume& Polivnick to design these modernist inspired ranch homes in Harvey Park. While not as well known as Cliff May, the home designer behind the pre-fab ranchos in the neighborhood, Norton Polivnick’s own modernist home was featured by Architectural Record in 1954.

Luxury Cherry Hills Condo MODified by 720 Design

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Shannon Stanbro

$550,000

The clean lines and timeless aesthetic we love from Bill Buyers of 720 Design combined with the luxury, security and low-maintenance lifestyle provided by Cherry Hills III Condos!

3 unique skylights flood the space with natural light by day and act as a light fixture by night. The 1799 square foot main level has an open living/dining room with fireplace, family room, master suite, guest room, guest bath and laundry. The full basement is 95% finished with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a large multi-purpose room.

Investors Please Don’t Do This to Your Mid-Century Modern Fix ‘n’ Flips!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Shannon Stanbro

We scour our sources daily looking for mid-century homes that retain their original charm. These include historic modern architecture and any other well designed mid-century homes.

Today we spotted this recent and unfortunate fix n’ flip of a modest mid-century modern home located in a very small enclave of MCMs. Here’s the house “before” with the integral wall of glass:

Here’s the house after, wall of glass removed in favor of a smaller vinyl replacement:

I don’t have any “before” shots of the interior and there’s no point including the current “after” pics because it looks like every other neutralized investor flip currently on the market.

Of course, we’re happy that the market is starting to improve, but it means more investors are looking for projects. Unfortunately, as we pointed out in this post six years ago, investors take the “keep it generic to appeal to the most buyers” approach no matter what style of home they’re working on.

Investors! You can improve your ROI in these unique homes if you “fix” them in a way that compliments the original architecture.

Looking for an unmolested mid-century house? Please contact us when you’re ready to benefit from our extensive catalog and in-depth knowledge of Metro Denver’s historic modern architecture!

720.279.4884

shannon@5280mod.com

New Listings

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Shannon Stanbro

Looking for a place to showcase your Denver Modernism Show finds? We can help!

Here are our current listings, but we also have a catalog of mid-century modern and vintage 50’s and 60’s ranches currently for sale in the Denver/Boulder Metro area. (Click on the photos for more info…)

Affordable Mid-Century Modern with Mountain Views!

Exquisite Renovation in Lynwood

Click on the photos for more information!

Krisana Park

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Shannon Stanbro

“Thanks for all of your help! We could not be happier with the way you conducted business on our behalf.” -Dylan & Holly (sellers)

**SOLD**

$379,000.

3 bed/ 2 bath

1500+ square feet

Covered Carport

Refinished hardwood floors, fully encapsulated crawl space, newer roof (2006) with added insulation, updated bathrooms, sprinkler system

NEW: furnace w/ductwork, electrical panel, plumbing – including water heater and sewer line w/ city tap, fireplace w/ gas ribbon element (can also burn wood), professional exterior restoration and paint.

Includes: alarm system, Nestor Martin R-25 gas stove, KitchenAid refrigerator/dishwasher, washer and dryer.

The unglamorous, but necessary, work has been done. Now the house is ready for your dream kitchen and cosmetic details that make it your own!