Luxury Real Estate

By Doug E. Lierle

DENVER – Designed by renowned Denver architect Robert S. Roeschlaub in 1899, the historic Clayton Stevens Elementary School in Congress Park was beautifully renovated and converted in 1996 to modern residential lofts. Many of the building’s original design elements and original structure remain intact. Today, a rare opportunity is available to purchase a distinctively finished loft at this historic venue. Listed by Leilani Renteria of Kentwood City Properties, the one bedroom residence is available for just $239,500 with a “priceless” historic ambiance.

The historic loft offers 1,088 finished square feet, one bath, and a complete appliance package with refrigerator and built-in microwave. The owners will enjoy window coverings, extensive hardwood floors, a kitchen island, and one off-street parking space. The formal classroom is highlighted by natural light and an open floorplan that’s perfect for intimate gatherings in a carefree loft lifestyle.

Robert Roeschlaub is noted for designing Trinity Methodist Church at 18^th and Broadway, the Central City Opera House, East High School, plus Carnegie Library and University Hall at Denver University. He was a pioneer in the design of schools featuring abundant natural light and healthy air flow.

Located just two blocks from Denver Botanic Gardens, Stevens Elementary School boasts panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and Denver’s skyline from the upper floors. Voluminous 38-foot ceilings and column-free spans of 55 feet characterize the units on the top floors. The conversion of classrooms as open lofts on the lower level reflects the thematic of the design intervention.

Niccolo Casewit was consulting architect to Charles Nash, the school’s developer and renovator. Casewit was retained to customize the interior design of the lofts and obtained Landmark Preservation permit approvals from the City of Denver.

For more information on this historic loft in the landmark Clayton Stevens Elementary School, contact Leilani Renteria at 303-908-9207 or via email at leilani@kentwoodcity.com. The loft is located at 1140 Columbine Street, No. 104.

Kentwood City Properties, formed in 1999, is the newest member of The Kentwood Companies, known nationally as Denver’s premier real estate company. The company’s street-front office at the corner of 17^th and Wynkoop streets, directly across the street from Union Station, is comprised of nearly 50 of metro Denver’s most experienced real estate professionals serving residential buyers, sellers, and developers. For more information phone 303-820-CITY (2489), and visit online at www.Kentwoodcity.com.

The Kentwood Companies is comprised of Kentwood City Properties, The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek, and The Kentwood Company in the Denver Tech Center. View all Kentwood listings at www.DenverRealEstate.com.