Discover historic charm and thoughtful updates in this beautifully maintained cottage in coveted Mapleton Hill. Set on a rare 8,934 square foot lot, this home offers an exceptional opportunity in Boulder's most prestigious historic district. A covered porch, complete with a porch swing, creates an inviting entrance, while a side entrance provides direct access from the private driveway. Inside, hardwood floors flow throughout the light-filled interior, creating a contemporary aesthetic. The living room centers around a wood-burning stove, offering a cozy gathering space perfect for Colorado evenings. Move from the living room into the sun-filled dining room, where tall windows flood the space with natural light. Adjacent, the kitchen features an AGA range as its centerpiece, adding distinctive character to the space. Flooded with natural light from oversized windows fitted with custom cellular shades, a serene bedroom creates a peaceful retreat. The versatile second bedroom, with its soaring ceilings, adapts perfectly to your needs - whether as a traditional bedroom, home office, study, or fitness space. A sophisticated bathroom, anchored by an elegant marble-topped vanity, completes this refined living area. Step outside to discover an enchanting backyard oasis that delivers a park-like setting complete with mature trees, stunning Flatiron views, and the gentle sounds of the seasonal Farmers Ditch. The spacious lawn provides endless possibilities for outdoor living and entertaining, while the detached one-car garage adds convenient covered off-street parking. This premier Mapleton Hill location places you in Boulder's most sought-after historic district, where scenic streets lined with heritage homes lead to the vibrancy of Pearl Street's shops and restaurants, hiking trails, and open space. A blend of historic architecture and period details creates an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Boulder's storied past while enjoying the comforts of cottage living.

Experience a tasteful, quality remodel of a charming historic cottage on one of the most magical lots on Mapleton Hill. Backing up to a seasonal Farmers Ditch, this nearly 9000 SF lot has a gently sloping green grass lawn and no house across the alley - only the gardens of the estate at 700 Highland. Plans for a modest 1100 SF addition to double the size of the existing home include removing the non-historic addition in the back and replacing it with roughly 1600 SF addition on two levels, creating a modern open floor plan on the main level with kitchen, living and dining accessing the back patio & expansive back yard through a wall of Nano glass doors and, on the upper level, a Primary suite + two additional bedrooms & bathroom with amazing views. The current cottage is move-in ready, luxuriously appointed with oak hardwood floors, spacious kitchen, AGA stove, high efficiency mini-splits for cooling & heating, along with the historic features of tall ceilings, two gracious porches and spaces bathed in light through abundant tall windows. The expansive lawn & gardens, Flatiron views, accompanied by the sound of gurgling water in the seasonal ditch, make for an idyllic outdoor experience. Who needs a downtown condo when one can enjoy lock/leave living from this bucolic and peaceful location on one of the best streets in coveted Mapleton Hill, the most revered neighborhood in Boulder due to its majestic architecture, mature trees, friendly neighbors and easy access to acres of open space and trails, including Sanitas Mountain & Settler's Rock. Nearby Pearl Street and Boulder's vibrant downtown offer countless options for award-winning restaurants, curated shops and a fun art, music and culture scene, to mention excellent events at CU Boulder. Contemplate how fortunate you are while sitting on the porch swing, taking in all the beauty and the incredible lifestyle at your doorstep. For more photos and detailed information, please visit the boulder luxury group website