Denver’s Historic Homes Get Modern Makeovers | Denver News

In Denver’s West Wash Park, a 1924 bungalow is being transformed into a sprawling 5,100-square-foot dream home—with six bedrooms, two offices, a basement theater, and a rooftop deck—without tearing it down. The owners chose renovation over rebuild, leveraging Denver’s building code loophole: existing structures don’t need to meet current standards, saving big on costs like foundation work and preserving historic brickwork. This trend is booming across the city, from Tudor-style homes near City Park to LoHi duplexes—all blending old charm with modern luxury. But beware: hidden costs for things like decks or retaining walls can pop up. It’s a gamble between fresh starts and heritage, where history isn’t just preserved—it’s upgraded. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b10071134094fad2