A historic Denver mansion, boasting over a century of history and filled with antiques valued at half a million dollars, has recently hit the market. Located on North Washington Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, this 1911 house had been vacant for some time until real estate broker Douglas D. Kerbs took on the project of restoring it, carefully preserving many of its original features.
Listed on Sotheby’s International Realty, the home has hosted notable guests throughout its history, including Eleanor Roosevelt, who was known to gift exotic plants for the garden during her stays. Kerbs, who renovated the house in the early 2000s, made sure to maintain its authentic charm. Original features like the billiards room and the butler’s pantry, complete with a dining room buzzer, remain intact. Some spaces, however, were reimagined, such as the transformation of the old telephone room into a silver storage area.
After years of meticulous restoration and the addition of antique furnishings from around the world, the mansion is now on the market for $4.399 million. The sale includes these valuable pieces, with some items sourced from places like Sarkisian’s or acquired through antique auctions. Among the treasures is a pool table from the 1920s or 30s, purchased from an estate sale, and a Louis XV small table, crafted around 1650, which now resides in the upstairs hallway.
While the mansion retains its historic allure, it also features modern conveniences, including snow-melt systems on the walkways, driveway, and pool deck. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom home spans three floors, with the top floor—once staff quarters—now serving as a private guest wing complete with two bedrooms, a living area, and an office.
