1516 Mesa Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

$1,200,000 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
2,814  sqft
Built in 1914

Glorious, coveted Front Range views. Light-filled gem w/12'ft ceilings + charming cottage. Steps to The Broadmoor, the world’s longest-running Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond Resort. Only a handful of properties in the entire Old Broadmoor can boast these views- and this short a walk to the Resort, w/famed restaurants, spa, golf, swanky bowling at "Play," swans on the lake-- a dreamy neighborhood to call yours. In Colorado's sought-after, top-ranked School District 12. Revel in truly rare-to-find combination: unparalleled Old Broadmoor lifestyle + the mountain views everyone wants. Bike/hike directly into the Rockies or meander the gorgeous historic neighborhood. Possibilities: lot/location can justify tear down, yet partially remodeled home + cottage beckon, for those who love the charm of history. Original wood floors + vintage details; 3 big stone fireplaces; yet light & bright, newer Anderson windows; newer roofs; main house central air. Cottage sparks imagination: Creator’s studio? Home Office? Gym, Guests, Income? Entertain, Play, Design, Dance, Write? (The vistas inspire.) Launch adventures from home into stunning Cheyenne Canyon & onto beloved trails. Have it all: immediate connection to the sophistication of The Broadmoor, minutes to Colorado Springs Airport (1.5 hr to all things Denver + Denver International), astonishing nature & adventures out your door, low-traffic back route to world renown ski resorts. Built in early 1900's, owned for years by Fred Harvey, early admirer of Native American art & visionary entrepreneur who created eateries along rail lines during western expansion (see Judy Garland film, "The Harvey Girls"). Stroll for coffee at Cafe Julie's or bask with a beverage in your private paradise: each morning featuring sunrises shining upon the Rockies, evening bringing sunsets that backlight the peaks with watercolor skies of orange & pink & gold. Seize this chance to claim your piece of Colorado splendor. Launch your dream life here.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
6-Panel Doors,9Ft + Ceilings,Beamed Ceilings,Crown Molding,French Doors,Other,See Prop Desc Remarks
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Gas in Kitchen,Microwave Oven,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Flooring:
Carpet,Wood
A/C:
Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Heating:
Electric,Forced Air
Fireplace:
Gas,Main Level,Stone,Three,Wood Burning,See Remarks

Exterior

Style:
Ranch
Other Structures:
Storage Shed,Other,See Prop Desc Remarks

Construction

Roofing:
Composite Shingle
General:
Stucco, Ranch, Crawl Space,Full Basement,Slab

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0, Not Applicable
School District:
Cheyenne Mtn-12
County:
El Paso

Lot

Driveway:
Gravel

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Available,Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected
Water:
Municipal

This listing courtesy of:
Real Broker, LLC DBA Real, Lisa Cheponis

About Colorado Springs, CO

Housing

Number of Units
261,010
Median Home Value
$320,371
Median Rent
$1,128

38.15% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.79% are vacant.

Commute

Car
65.07%
Public Transportation
0.55%
Walk to Work
1.30%
Work from Home
32.17%
Other
0.52%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
618,741
Median Age
35.20
Median Household Size
2.77

Education

High School
20.31%
Associate’s Degree
11.24%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.43%
Graduate Degree
15.25%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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