929 E 3rd Ave Durango, CO 81301

The Newman House is located in the historic Boulevard District of downtown Durango just 2 blocks from Main Ave. The original portion of the home was built in 1881 by a prominent local business man, Charles Newman, with two major additions since. Now the main home has been freshly remodeled with a phenomenal blend of traditional, art deco and contemporary architectural details, from amazing cabinetry to fabulous flooring, creative lighting and fixtures to classic marbles. A combination of style honoring the vintage history with an artistic twist! ** The home is light and airy. The 10 foot ceilings with tall windows, indicative of the Italianate style, and southern exposure make another striking contrast to the typical darker older homes. There are two floors in the main house with a bedroom suite on each, encompassing 2921 sf and including the finished wine & bonus room on the lower level. The large 845 sf guest quarters is a separate one bedroom apartment over the 3 car garage. ** On the main floor there is a remarkable remodeled modern kitchen, with slab slate floors, and equipped with all Thermador appliances including an additional steam convention oven plus a stylish Smeg fridge. Enjoy the sunny breakfast nook and inviting bay window seat for hanging out. The primary suite boasts a huge bedroom with southern light and a marble tiled bath complete with soaking tub and shower. The living room has windows on three sides, including a period bay window, and flows into the library/family room lined with lovely bookshelves for art and collectibles. There is also a formal dining room and adjacent office with built in teak cabinetry. The spiral staircase in the alcove leads to the finished basement where there is a wine room and bonus area. ** On the upper floor is the 2nd bedroom suite, a large light filled bedroom with a window seat and view. It has a fabulous contemporary bath with a marbled double sink countertop, a shower, soaking tub and walk in closet. The staircase leads to the roof top crow’s nest, an incredible perch overlooking town and the surrounding vistas for enjoying spectacular sunsets. ** A wonderful laundry area is off the kitchen and the gallery, which has windows and access to both the north and south patios and most importantly a protected connection to the huge oversized three car garage, not to mention the 4 extra outside parking spaces! Plenty of room for a workshop and toys! There is also a garden shed in the south courtyard. The home is surrounded with flower beds filled with bulbs, perennials and even fruit bearing plum trees. Above the garage is a wonderful private apartment with a spacious living room, full contemporary kitchen, separate bedroom, large bath and laundry. Your guests will never want to leave! *** Besides the obvious improvements of all new fixtures, plumbing and repurposed rooms much has been done behind the scenes. All floors on both levels of the home were replaced with new Douglas Fir, marble or slate… concurrent with the installation of a hi-efficiency heat system providing in-floor radiant Warmboard heat, replacing the old steam radiators. This also provides hot domestic water to the home. Both staircases have been reconfigured and rebuilt for style and better access. A large percentage of the windows have been reglazed but the trim retained to maintain the original character and style…… This home has everything for the best of in-town living, classic style, all the modern conveniences, plenty of onsite parking and walking distance to all the restaurants and fun downtown activities!!