502 N Mesa Avenue

Description

Own a rare piece of Colorado History located just minutes from downtown Montrose, restaurants, pubs, the river trail, fly fishing, the Uncompahgre River and live music venues. Built in 1906 by Mr. Cassell, a local rancher and dairy farmer. the "Castle House", as it is known, is centrally located in the downtown Montrose area, within walking distance of brew pubs and restaurants. Situated in an up and coming quiet neighborhood. It is just two blocks from elementary schools and parks. The Montrose Regional Hospital is an easy seven blocks way. The French Chateauesque and Turn of the Century Farmhouse is built from locally cut sandstone. There is one complete turret and two partial turrets. The foundation is at least 7 deep and was originally constructed to accommodate the storage of milk from the local dairy. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms plus an additional small sunny room in the turret. It has a closet but is quite perfect for an office, nursery, library or artist studio. The bedroom downstairs could also be an office or family room. Large closets- two per room, in each bedroom. Two living spaces on the lower floor. There is generous storage space in both the attic and the cellar. The cellar is accessed via stairs from the kitchen and has a concrete floor. The backyard is fenced with a spacious outdoor covered porch off the kitchen. This home sits on a corner of two downtown streets with mature trees on 4 city lots! There is ample space to build a future large garage or carriage house with access from the alley. This home is located within the City's "Redo" district and the construction of an ADU or Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted and encouraged. Mature shade trees, fully landscaped with fenced back yard and complete sprinkler system. Off-street parking. Carport. Tall enough for RV or boat storage. Comfortable house for entertaining, with separate bar area. This entire home and property have been renovated with the following NEW Upgrades and complete replacements/restorations: Original 1906 wood floors- refinished All remaining floors in kitchen and baths are replaced with hard surface flooring 100% Paint- inside and out. New Sump Pump and water heater New Bathroom Velux skylight All New upgraded 200 amp electrical service and breaker panel New Central Air Conditioning Full kitchen replacement- premium soft-close cabinetry, GE oven with Air Fryer, GE microwave, stainless steel farm sink, new GE refrigerator and newer dishwasher. New plumbing, garbage disposal and electrical to kitchen area. Walnut cutting board and quartz countertops. Custom stained glass window from local artist custom made for the house. All new light fixtures New attic access ladder New front and back doors. Front door custom made locally, for this house. New, locally custom made awning over the front door. Back porch remodel. New landscaped backyard. New Kitchen windows Both bathrooms have been completely replaced. New electric fireplace in the living area, built into a custom mantle. Tile was made in Montrose by Particular Tile Company. The cast iron trim was repurposed from the original 1906 fireplace. Bar area includes beverage fridge, solid walnut countertop and bar sink. All kitchen, bar, and fireplace tile custom made in Montrose by Particular Tile with the mud locally sourced from Paonia Reservoir.