Just Listed: West Highlands Home Where Classic Architecture Meets Stunning Details

Welcome home to your incredible West Highlands home, where classic architecture meets stunning details to create a place you might never want to leave...except your neighborhood is also so cool.

With handcrafted cocktails, award-winning restaurants + the best boutiques in nearby Highlands Square to insta-perfect sunsets at Sloan’s Lake, all less than one mile away! Your fully renovated Denver brick square sits on a large fully fenced lot on a quiet block, with everything you're looking for including a classic covered front patio, gas fireplace, open floor plan, and gorgeous hardwood floors. Pre-game at the large kitchen island with 6-burner gas range + breakfast bar, custom cabinets + appliances and generous dining area with wine fridge...then take the party outside to the covered back patio with ceiling fans, hardwired firepit + side patio with gas grill, showing off the easy garage access, 2 outside hot water spouts and your urban farm-inspired garden beds complete with drip system. Plenty of room for guests to stay with extra bedrooms upstairs and down as you retreat to your stunning primary suite to enjoy the private gas fireplace, covered balcony with mountain views, 5-piece bath with double sinks, stand alone tub + rain shower, and upstairs laundry + linen closet. Work from your main floor home office, spread out in the fully finished basement with full bath and separate entrance, and enjoy all of the extra upgrades that are already done for you, from the heated floors to the Nest system, tankless water heater and full house water filter. With extra storage, oversized closets and designer finishes, you're free to savor everything you love about living in both Denver and Colorado. You are going to LOVE living here!

Listed by Rebecca Anderson for West + Main Homes. Please Contact Becka for current pricing + availability.

 

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Featured at West + Main Louisville: Calla Michaelides Lokku & Camille McMurry

Join us for First Friday in Louisville, featuring Calla Michaelides Lokku & Camille McMurry

Fiber & Form

920 Main Street
4.7.2023, 6-9pm

Meet Calla and Camille

Calla Michaelides Lokku is an Artist with an education and professional background in Fashion Design. She is enamored with settling into the physical sensations of art making, in order to escape the mind and meet the true self. Through hand dyeing and unique compositions, Calla is currently experimenting with how to take the ever popular craft of Macramé and transform it into something her own. She can also be found experimenting with small, quick, color driven abstracts inspired solely by conversation with individuals. Calla’s work is largely collaborative in that the majority of her pieces are custom made for a specific person, family, home, and intention. Calla enjoys the creative dance between herself and collector - welcoming the challenges and new perspective each person brings. Ultimately, Calla intends to give people a piece of work that makes the subject understood.

Camille McMurry, is a fiber artist. Her pieces are made from sustainably sourced merino wool, which she hand- dyes and felts in her Denver, CO studio. She creates all of her wall hangings by hand, using a variety of weaving, felting, knotting and dyeing techniques. She is generally inspired by patterns and colors in nature. She finds great joy and connection to the world around her through weaving uniquely textured tapestries.

Learn more about Calla and Camille in our Q+A!

Where do you find inspiration?

Calla: I find inspiration when the chatter quiets down and my mind is safe and free to roam without judgement or anxieties. Often times this looks like a quiet ride home, late at night, in the passenger seat of my husband's car after a long weekend filling up on quality time with friends or family. The tension between immense love and having to say goodbye, leaves me sitting in my emotion. I have a creative protector part that steps in (every once in a while at the right time) and leads me into idea land! My work is largely guided by color which I absorb and see all around in my daily life. I try not to take inspiration from other creatives in my industry/medium and instead stay curious about what my day to day experiences can bring to life in my artwork.

Camille: I truly am so inspired by color. Often, I’ll find myself walking down the street and a particular color will grab my attention. I love to go home and try to recreate the essence of that particular color in my dyes.

What do you do outside of work?

Calla: In my free time, when I'm not working one of my gigs OR working on my artwork, I like to move. I participate in "Benevolent Instruction" which is a improvisational movement based practice that is prompted by prerecorded readings. The practice was started by dancers but is for everyone. I love to explore my physical body and use it as a means to get out of my head. This and yoga help immensely.

Camille: Easy! I love to salsa dance and make craft cocktails.

Calla Michaelides Lokku

What is your dream project?

Calla: One of my (many) dream projects is a large scale communal fiber art installation that is started by myself, and finished by members of the community- no rules, just exploration. I envision an enormous "wall" of fiber, color, and knots made over the course of the installation.

Camille McMurry

What are you working on right now?

Camille: Right now, I'm working on a custom weaving for a client. This is such a fun and special commission for me because of the colors. This client has a painting that she loves and she want's the weaving to hang opposite to it, so we picked out six of the most prominent colors and I'm hand dyeing the yarn to match the details of the painting.

Calla Michaelides Lokku

How did you arrive where you are today?

Calla: Growing up, I was always interested in creativity. I loved art class as a kid and spent over a decade in dance classes, performances, and competitions. I was in the Drama Club in high school and spent most of my time behind the scenes helping with makeup and costumes. My parents were always avid supporters of me and my siblings in perusing whatever we felt passionate about in our higher education. I believe that it is an extreme privilege to have that kind of familial support especially when seeking out an education in a creative industry. When it was time for me to decide on a college to attend, I took my love for dress and applied to some fashion design programs. I ended up attending Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts and Design and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Fashion Design. From there, I worked in New York City for five years as an assistant, and then an associate Fashion Designer across a number of different brands, categories, and price points. I have worked with sustainable brands, luxury ready-to-wear, childrenswear, menswear, womenswear, swimwear, lingerie, infant apparel, plus sized womens ready-to-wear, postpartum apparel, commercial apparel, and more! This variety came by way of fulltime work, freelance work, and consulting work. I absolutely loved being able to learn about and work on so many different categories and brands during my time in the Industry. After a few years, however, I realized the Industry (and the city) weren’t exactly for me. I had planned to move on from my career in the Fashion Design Industry just as the pandemic hit and I got laid off. Luckily, I was ready to pivot. I quickly picked up a part time job at a yoga studio which lasted about a week before all of NYC went into full on lockdown. With all of the time in the world, I decided to really go for my creative business which, at the time, was a total hobby/side hustle. Time is the most valuable thing in my life, and having it all “to myself” for the first time, was an incredible scenario for cultivating my craft and exploring my creativity as a visual artist.

How did your business come to exist?

Camille: I started my career as a product developer in London for a high end British brand. I was working in their knitwear development department and was constantly surrounded by beautiful garments, think wool, cashmere, alpaca etc. It was basically my dream job, so when my husband and I decided to move back to Denver, CO, I panicked a little bit. There were hardly any Denver based clothing brands at the time and I just felt that my options for work (that I would actually enjoy ) were very limited. On moving back, I just decided to take the plunge and try my own thing. I knew that I especially enjoyed working with mills and factories to hone and develop the color story of every collection, so I decided I wanted to experiment first with dyeing natural fibers. From there my business grew first into a hand dyed yarn company, and then weavings and artwork just followed naturally.

Get in touch with Calla & Camille

Calla: https://www.communecalla.com/
Camille: https://broadwickfibers.com/collections/wall-hangings

Calla’s Instagram: @commune_calla_
Camille’s Instagram: @broadwick_fibers

If you are a local artist/crafter/maker/indie business owner and would like to be featured on our blog, please fill out this form or contact Ashley at ashley@westandmainhomes.com with questions...we can't wait to learn all about you!

Greater Denver Area Real Estate Market Report from March 2023

The spring market is here and is outperforming expectations, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors Market Trends Committee.

Interest rates began their steep upward climb last May, with the real estate market feeling the slowdown acutely by fall. Heading into the New Year, expectations were conservative with the prediction that the spring selling season would be calmer than in years past with slower appreciation and longer days on market. However, low inventory coupled with continued buyer demand resulted in a stronger start than predicted for the Mile High City.

Sellers who jumped into the market are reaping the rewards with the return of multiple offers and more seller-friendly terms. New listings were down 15.61 percent to 5,093 year-over-year, which is 942 fewer properties, lowering the number of available options for buyers to view and place offers. For perspective, inventory year-to-date is lower with 8,833 closed sales in March 2023 compared to 9,590 in 2014. Interestingly enough, new listings in both the attached and detached segments rose over 47 percent from February showcasing more inventory is hitting the market. Pending homes were also down year-over-year; however, they rose 22.32 percent month-over-month, which is an increase of 3.21 percent more than last year. Sellers are advised to continue to price their properties thoughtfully to elicit strong offers as properties are still falling out of contract due to inspection items or issues arising from buyer financing.

Buyers are not down and out in this market. They know the game and are coming prepared. The median sales price was down 6.15 percent from $602,000 last March to $565,000, and median days in MLS increased from four days last year to 10 days for both the attached and detached segments of the market. Even though bidding wars have subsided from last spring, they are on the rise again for turnkey homes that are new to the market. Buyers may not have as many homes to view, but they do have the option of balancing the pros and cons of jumping into a competitive situation. Or, they can take a different approach by targeting properties that are either overpriced, have been sitting on the market or have fallen out of contract by negotiating more buyer-friendly terms as active listings at month end were up 103.33 percent year-over-year. Either way, buyers understand that prices are down and days in MLS are up. They are doing their research and crafting thoughtful offers. They are also keenly aware of Denver's seasonality with the knowledge that more homes will hit the market month-over-month as we head into summer.

While the numbers don't lie, Realtors® across the Denver Metro Area shared how the activity feels significantly more hectic than in past years, even with spring break lowering showing activity. Time will tell how the rest of the year shapes up, but based on the current activity, April's numbers are forecasted to be strong.

Learn more about the market from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

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Thank you to our partners at the Denver Metro Association of Realtors for compiling this information.

If there is a home that you would like more information about, if you are considering selling a property, or if you have questions about the housing market in your neighborhood, please reach out. We’re here to help.

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Just Listed: Wonderfully Maintained Home Surrounded by Lots of Potential!

Looking for a place that has that new-home sheen but without any new-home hassles?

This meticulously maintained 4-bedroom hits the mark and enjoys a large lot that’s been lovingly cultivated with flowering plants, lush greenery, a stone patio with bench seating, and a wood deck for entertaining under the stars. In an adored neighborhood that’s minutes from two charming downtowns—Louisville and Lafayette—plus great schools, trails and amenities, you’ll discover a true community feel with proximity to Boulder and Denver, too. Enjoy the convenience of single-level living in a ranch-style, open-concept layout that centers around a bright, sunny living room with a gas fireplace and built-ins. It easily flows to the kitchen, beside a big, granite-topped island and gleaming, pecan-hued cabinetry. Privacy awaits in your primary suite, with great light, a dual-sink vanity, and a floor-to-ceiling tiled shower with a bench. More amazing spaces await in the impeccably finished basement, which has a huge rec room and an extra bedroom and bath. Located across the street from a picnic area and playground and a half block from the magnificent Coal Creek Trail, you’ll always have fresh-air fun right out your door.

Listed by Laura Gray for West + Main Homes. Please Contact Laura for current pricing + availability.

 

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720-899-2303

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Just Listed: Stunning & Rare Custom Home in Genesee!

Views of the majestic mountains from large picture windows, a stunning primary suite with fireplace and office space, sophisticated outdoor landscaping complete with a fire pit and fountains, and walnut floors just barely begin to define this one-of-a-kind, entirely updated custom home in Genesee.

With no HOA, 23505 Waynes Way is a gem among this highly desirable foothills community, just a 5-minute drive to I-70, but tucked away and protected from the freeway. After prepping a meal in the gourmet chef's kitchen [with two sinks and two dishwashers], enjoy dining next to incredible mountain views with a walnut accent ceiling overhead. Invite guests to join you around the beautiful large outdoor fire pit. Next, take in the continental divide view from the upper deck in the back yard. Then, dip into the endless pool swim spa and go for a soak in the hot tub. Next, finish up in the steam shower and sauna, and relax near one of three fireplaces in your glorious mountain Shangri-La. The fantastic multi-level layout allows for an open-concept yet comfortable living experience, with main-level kitchen, dining, living room, and half bath; then, half a flight of stairs up lands you in the second living area complete with its own fireplace, picturesque views, a full bedroom with a walk-in closet, and three-quarter bath. Experience ultimate luxury and privacy another half-level upstairs in the primary suite with a 5-piece bath and ample walk-in closet space. No detail has been untouched in this full renovation, including exterior updates that provide a perk of impressive curb appeal. Take advantage of the three-car garage and additional new parking spaces on the semi-circle driveway. Finally, enjoy nearby hiking trails and quick access to ski areas along with destination mountain towns. A special home like this, especially outside of the HOA but still in Genesee proper, comes on the market only every once in a while. Come see how splendid mountain foothills living can truly be!

Listed by Kendra Lanterman for West + Main Homes. Please Contact Kendra for current pricing + availability.

 

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Presented by:
Kendra Lanterman

720-434-6432

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