805 E 5th Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Historic architecture meets modern luxury: rare opportunity to own theis Queen Anne home plus 3 BR carriage house. The Gable House is one of Durango’s most distinctive historical properties. This property is filled with possibilities for living the wonderful lifestyle Durango has to offer. Walk a few blocks to the heart of Historic Downtown Durango. Have a large extended family with several generations desiring to live together? Built in 1892, this impeccably maintained Queen Anne Victorian mansion is welcoming and filled with room to allow for many to live comfortably together. The modern kitchen and spacious dining room is welcoming and efficient. There is a large walkout basement to store all the skis, bikes and kayaks. This home is a crown jewel of historically registered properties in the State of Colorado. Original details have been preserved alongside modern amenities of luxury and comfort. High ceilings, original solid brass door knobs and hinges as well as intricate woodwork throughout epitomize the superb craftsmanship of the late 1800s. Fully restored with plumbing and electrical redone, this home is perfect for multigenerational family gatherings, boasting seventeen spacious rooms as well as a large full basement. The grounds are bordered with English privet, creating beautiful and private spaces amongst the many gardens. There is also a deep front porch perfect for relaxing with a book or a glass of wine. Here is a place for a large family to enjoy all of Downtown Durango’s shops, restaurants, theaters and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, all just a short walk from the front steps of this exquisite property. Also included on this corner lot with ample on and off-street parking is a three bedroom carriage house perfect for guests or to rent separately.