Stunning Villa with Piano and Fireplace in Estes Park, Colorado

Description

WELCOME TO THIS VILLA

This villa is the residential estate of Estes Park's first sheriff, grocery store owner and force behind the creation of the road to Estes from Loveland.

This villa entered real estate business to sell lots in Estes Park. He knew that the success of the town as a tourist attraction would be tied to its wildlife. He paid half the expense of stocking the Big Thompson River with trout.

During the late 1800s, elk had been hunted to extinction by hunters that supplied Denver restaurants with elk meat.

Elk were brought in by rail in 1913 and hauled by truck from the railhead in Lyons to the park where they were released.

VILLA EXPERIENCE

Inside, the home offers guests historical charm including lathe and plaster walls and ceilings, ornate woodwork, (sometimes creaky) hardwood floors and myriad original period details and craftsmanship.

Enter the home at the living room, parlor and dining room which feature 9' high wood beamed ceilings a wood burning stove, comfortable furnishings and ornate trim work. Just beyond is the kitchen with modern double ovens and 5-burner range taking stead in the brick nook where the original wood-burning ovens and stoves would have their place originally. Along with the historical stylings, enjoy the modern amenities including microwave oven, side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher.

A small hall with electric piano offers admittance to the rear family room which offers a massive upholstered sectional, cedar ceilings, wooden beam work and big screen TV. Just beyond is the master bedroom with four-poster king-sized bed, wood-burning fireplace and ensuite bath which features an elegant clawfoot soaking tub, modern glass shower, double vanity with vessel sinks, private water closet and private wet bar.

Accompanying the master ensuite is an additional king bedroom with ensuite bath with tub and shower as well as an additional three quarter hall bath (shower, no tub) that could provide overflow for the upstairs bedrooms.

The upstairs bedrooms include a king bedroom which shares access to the hall 3/4 bath with shower (no tub) and an additional queen guest room that can access the ensuite bath of the king bedroom or utilize the downstairs hall bathroom as desired.

The main floor is completed by a large utility room with washer, dryer, second refrigerator/freezer and a convenient folding/sorting table and provides access to the rear deck and BBQ grill.

WHAT'S NEARBY

The home is located just a short 7 minute walk to town offering easy access to the grocery store, restaurants, gas stations and Estes Park's charming retail shops. The Fall River entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is just 4 miles away offering more than 300 miles of trails and over a quarter million acres of the world's finest mountain vistas. Visitors enjoy wildlife watching, fishing, snow shoeing, back-country skiing, horseback riding and so much more. Three miles from Rhapsody is the Lake Estes Marina: the perfect place for outdoor adventures during summertime offering kayak and canoe rentals as well as fishing, paddle, and pontoon boat rentals for the entire family.

DISCLOSURE

Behind the home there is a separate carriage house with a full time, long-term tenant. The two homes are separated by an inaccessible garden room which provides privacy and sound buffer to you and the full-time resident.

Book your dream holiday glamping rental near Estes Park today!