Denver, CO 80218 836 E 17th Ave 2B

Uptown living at its finest in one of the most unique and beautiful buildings in Denver! An iconic piece of Denver history, the Perrenoud was built in 1901 by the 3 daughters of John Perrenoud. You will be stunned by the grand foyer with rotunda, Italian marble, plasterwork and lovely stained glass. Wait till you see Colorado's only working birdcage passenger elevator! This home is elegant and full of light from the stunning windows. Notice the many original features throughout. This lovely home features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a bonus study/den that could be easily converted to a third bedroom. The primary bedroom features a beautiful balcony overlooking downtown Denver. The kitchen and baths have been updated. Mitsubishi mini-splits were recently added to the bedroom and the dining room. Don't miss the laundry room with a full size washer and dryer and a large sink. The quarter-sawn oak flooring is fabulous and the bedroom floors have recently been refinished. The unit has new elegant paint throughout. The original windows have had the cords lovingly restrung. And a new dishwasher was added. Delight in the door transoms, custom-milled baseboards and crown molding. Recent building improvements include a new boiler, roof and standpipe, and secured entry system. The entire building exterior has been repainted. Numerous building amenities include a gated courtyard garden, fitness facility (in the former ballroom), wine cellar, enclosed bike storage room, private storage rooms for each unit, and owner's garage parking. Be sure to read the history of the building in the basement museum. HOA offers extraordinary value, including gas, heat, water, trash, composting, recycling, sewer, capital reserves, building & grounds maintenance, and snow removal. Enjoy 2 parties a year for the residents. Uptown is where you want to be! Walk to City Park, Cheesman Park and downtown. The neighborhood features a local butcher, restaurants and a wine shop.