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Welcome to 708 Grant Avenue, an enchanting circa 1904 bungalow in the heart of lovely Old Town Louisville Sited on a spacious lot, it includes a 2-car detached garage with a charming carriage house above it. WONDERFULLY PRESERVED AND ENHANCED FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY this home is truly a gem. A sweet enclosed storybook front porch will welcome you, followed by inviting living spaces that combine the home’s history with thoughtful, functional design, while south facing windows provide abundant natural light. THE LIVING ROOM features lovely wood floors under a period chandelier. An intimate setting for reading, conversation or movie-watching. Adjacent to it is a charming First Bedroom that could also become your study. THE DINING ROOM offers a wonderful space for enjoying meals with family and friends, with hardwood floors, wood moldings and wainscoting, antique lighting and large windows overlooking the private backyard oasis. The wood stove adds welcomed warmth and coziness in winter time. It is lined with soapstone, known for storing heat and providing lasting comfortable temperatures. THE KITCHEN has been customized for the most effective use of space. It features a generous countertop adorned with a colorful ceramic backsplash, a whimsical garden window, custom cabinets, fun light fixtures and an eat-in area. The appliances include a gas range, oven, dishwasher, microwave and a newer Whirlpool refrigerator. A set of French doors opens onto the sunny deck. Sip your espresso while enjoying the sun in your our own private retreat. THE BACKYARD is a delight and easily maintained by an automatic sprinkler that irrigates all necessary plants. The garden nestles within the side yard, enjoying an open southern exposure. The owners had a vegetable garden and conditioned the soil yearly for best results. There are 3 mature peach trees, a row of raspberry bushes and 3 rhubarb plants. The front yard is graciously landscaped with colorful flowers. In this home you have the freedom to grow your own dream garden, since there are no restrictive covenants. THE MAIN LEVEL also includes a Second Bedroom and a Full Bathroom. Plus a Laundry Room with Bosch washer and dryer. A fun feature is the stylish spiral staircase with flagstone steps, connecting the main living area with the second story. UPSTAIRS, the spacious Main Suite features vaulted ceilings, large natural wood framed windows, 2 walk-in closets and a romantic balcony overlooking the lovely backyard. New carpet. Ensuite bathroom. ENERGY EFFICIENT: A 3 kW solar panel system generates 100% of the electricity needed in the home and carriage house on an annual basis. There is an electric water heater plus a unique 2-panel drainback solar water heating system: in the summer you can turn off the electric water heater and rely just on the sun for ample hot water. During the winter, the electric water heater supplies a backup. Extra insulation has been added to enhance passive heating, while the vintage plaster walls help keep rooms warm in the winters and cool in the summers. There is also a portable evaporative cooler, useful only during the warmest days. 2-CAR DETACHED GARAGE AND CARRIAGE HOUSE: The insulated garage was built as a passive solar structure and adds to the energy efficiency of the home. It naturally heats itself and seldom drops below 60 degrees. Upstairs, the quaint Carriage House is heated by a gas stove and cooled with a wall evaporative cooler. It has been used as a Guest Bedroom, Home Office and, more recently as a Studio Rental and includes a bathroom, as well as a refrigerator. SIGNIFICANT RECENT UPGRADES INCLUDE: New paint, new carpet, landscaping. Newer refrigerator. Refinished hardwood floors. Newer roof and sewer line. IDEAL LOCATION in Old Town Louisville, one of the most treasured and coveted neighborhoods in Boulder County, where tree-lined sidewalks capture timeless historic charm. Itwas one of the first places where miners and travelers settled in the mid-1800s. JUST 3 BLOCKS from MAIN STREET! You will be enchanted by the quaint shops, excellent restaurants, cafes, microbreweries, artsy options, yoga studios and friendly neighbors. Grocery shopping is easy at nearby Whole Foods and Costco, or at the exceptional weekly Farmer's Market. Festivals happen year round. JUST 1 BLOCK from MEMORY SQUARE PARK and PLAYGROUND, and its free-for-residents swimming pool. Also the historic Louisville Center for the Arts, hosting concerts, art shows, theater productions, classes and meetings. Delight in the vibrant neighborhood life, or retreat into the quiet privacy of your own backyard sanctuary. The best of all worlds in one charming package. A truly special home, and a treasured reminder of Louisville’s vibrant history.

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