The new owners of the priciest home sold locally last month have big shelves to fill.
The Country Club mansion designed for an avid book collector at 380 N. Gilpin St., dubbed the Corner Chateau, sold for $5.57 million on Feb. 5.
Built in 1926 and designed by famous Denver architect Burnam Hoyt, the 10,000-square-foot French Chateau-style brick home features a wood-paneled library that fit the 4,000-book collection of its original owner, late Denver socialite Charles Sewell Thomas, according to the listing.
Corner Chateau, which has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, was purchased by Benjamin F. Stapleton IV and Stephanie D. Malliaris-Stapleton, according to property records.
Benjamin, the great grandson of the late Denver mayor with whom he shares his name, is the senior vice president of operations for Denver-based Paladina Health, which offers employer-sponsored primary care, according to his LinkedIn. Stephanie was previously a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in New York, according to her LinkedIn.
Sarah Hall with Engel & Volkers represented the Stapletons.
Sellers John F. and Heather L. Klutznick purchased the home in 2002 for $1.94 million, according to public records.
John previously owned the skate shop BoardLife, which closed at 1775 S. Broadway in 2019. He is now the founder of real estate company JK Enterprises, according to his LinkedIn. Heather is a wealth adviser for the financial planning company Trilogy Financial Services, its website shows.
Kelli Barton with Coldwell Banker Global Luxury represented the sellers.
Here are the next four priciest local home sales from February, according to MLS data:
385 N. Gilpin St., Denver: $5.5 million
Listing agents: Trish Bragg and Maggie Armstrong with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer’s agent: Linda Hantman with Kentwood Real Estate DTC
Details: This is the second 1920s-era Country Club home built by famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre architect Burnham Hoyt to make the list, and it’s just across the street. The 7,000-square-foot Spanish-style property features five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
3639 21st St., Boulder: $4.2 million
Listing agent: Tricia Dressel with Compass – Boulder
Buyer’s agent: Rich Gribbon with Re/Max Boulder
Details: Located in Carolyn Heights, the only remaining neighborhood within Boulder that features one acre lots that cannot be subdivided, this nearly 8,000-square-foot home is an “urban oasis,” according to the listing. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom property features an open floor plan design with floor-to-ceiling windows. There’s also a chef’s kitchen, five covered outdoor patios and a five-car garage.
2805 Broadway St., Unit #D, Boulder: $3.365 million
Listing agent: Patrick Brown with Compass – Boulder
Buyer’s agent: Mary Huffman with RE/MAX Boulder
Details: The first attached property to make the top home sale list this year is located in The Balsam on Broadway, a new development in the heart of downtown Boulder with five luxury residences, according to the listing. This 3,289-square-foot unit has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, two outdoor balconies and direct elevator access.
460 Steele St., Denver: $3.6 million
Listing agent: Linda Clure with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer’s agent: Andrea L. Smith with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
Details: With nearly 8,000 square feet, this Cherry Creek North custom-built home features four bedrooms, six bedrooms, and a remodeled kitchen. More custom features include hardwood floors throughout, crown molding and baseboards, five fireplaces and an elevator to all three levels, according to the listing.
