1001 E 4th Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Welcome to 1001 East 4th Avenue in the desirable historic district of downtown Durango, Colorado. Offering old school charm and “character overload”, this 2991 sf home has been extensively updated throughout, with careful and thoughtful preservation of its historic detailing carefully maintained and enhanced. Observing all the unique characteristics is no easy undertaking, as there is original flooring, fixtures, picture rails, molding, doors, windows, and even radiators to excited the most discerning historic buff. Entering the home, you are greeted by the classic Victorian covered front porch, an enchanting place to “people watch” or visit with neighbors. The main level features a lovely entry way and a grand sitting room, with high ceilings, a focal and functioning fireplace, and large windows throughout. The sitting room flows into the dining room, another bright and well lit area, that connects to a sun room with large windows, a room which could serve any number of household needs. The kitchen is nearby and has great function, along with a cleverly installed pantry closet, storage built- ins and a large window above the sink. Off of the kitchen, and conveniently located, there is a laundry room and very large mud room that opens generously to the back porch through double glass doors. The lower level of the home also features two bedrooms with a full bathroom. One of these bedrooms has an enclosed front porch area attached to it, as well as a large walk in closet. Upstairs, a cozy loft area has a double glass door to an upper level deck for great views of the sunset or 4th of July fireworks! Two large, additional bedrooms can be found here, sharing an updated full bathroom suite. There is an abundance of closet space and built in shelving on this floor. Back outside, a no-expense-spared 2 car garage was built in 2014, with 8’ garage doors, delightful detailing to tie it into the main house, and well designed sliding metal side doors, for the ease of the gardener in the family. There are multiple nooks to gather and entertain… the main deck enjoys a tree shaded spot for enjoying a warmer day or views of the beautifully cultivated yard. The envy of the neighborhood, however, is the optionally covered back pergola, complete with outdoor fireplace. Custom canvas shades let the user enjoy a shaded summer afternoon, or they can be pulled back to bask in the sun on a beautiful fall day. The property is fully landscaped with decades old plantings, and the backyard is enclosed with a custom metal fence befitting a property of this caliber. An easy to overlook upgrade is the brand new boiler system installed in 2019. Available for the first time in 25 years, this meticulously maintained and unique Victorian Classic will speak to those with refined taste for historic character homes.