1085 Gapter, Boulder
Updated One-Level Home Backing to South Boulder Creek
$1,500,000 | August 2018
Located on over an acre of land, and backing to South Boulder Creek, this lovely remodeled and updated one-level home sits on a tree lined street, tucked into a peaceful and quiet neighborhood in east Boulder. Featuring 4 bedrooms, including a main floor master suite, along with 4 bathrooms, a detached 2 car garage with loft, a 350 square foot barn by the creek, and a 144 square foot storage outbuilding, this Tuscan-Villa style home offers an excellent layout on a stunning property. Directly across the creek is 40 acres of Boulder Open Space, which can be accessed over a stone walk that crosses the creek.
Entering the home, the light filled main entry features exposed beams and welcomes you to the serenity of the home’s natural environment. The updated chef’s kitchen is the heart of the home, located on the south side of the home, and offering gorgeous illumination throughout the day. The kitchen features a large farm sink that faces east, concrete counters, a professional Thermador gas range, a GE Monogram powerful exhaust hood, Thermador double convection oven, excellent storage space, and a comfortable breakfast bar, as well as a spacious pantry. Across from the kitchen is a cozy family room nook, or potential media area. A comfortable dining space rounds out the South side of the home. A large, airy great room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams is located on the west side of the home creates an excellent space for entertaining, and walks out to the large west facing yard. The main level also features a convenient main floor office tucked behind a set of barn doors.
The thoughtful, functional layout of the home features four bedrooms all on the same level, including a very nice master suite. The bedroom hallway leads to all four bedrooms, as well as the large main floor laundry room. The master suite features high ceilings, a spacious walk in closet, and a beautiful 5-piece master bathroom. The master bedroom offers easy access to nature with a private patio door and deck to the yard. The second bedroom is en-suite, while the third and fourth bedrooms share a nice bathroom.
A recently built two car garage, with rustic wood and stone work, offers excellent storage and also features a lofted area above the garage. Towards the creek is a barn that serves as a great space as a potting shed, or to store gardening tools, yard equipment, and more.
Recently remodeled, this home features numerous updates including all new plumbing, electrical, and heating systems, a new furnace and water heater, new air conditioning, lighting, drywall and insulation, including an R46 value in the attic, a new roof on the home, garage,and barn, along with new irrigation throughout the front yard.
This location is still a secret amongst locals, and offers the feel of being on a quiet country road, yet it’s only eight minutes from Pearl Street. The oversized lot features mature trees and excellent shade, and leads down to South Boulder Creek. The sound of running water can be heard throughout the year. At the south end of Gapter Road, roughly a couple hundred yards from the home, is direct access to an extensive network of bike paths, allowing for miles of exploration away from the roads. In addition, popular running or hiking trails- including the Bobolink trail and the South Boulder Creek trail- can be accessed directly from this property. East Boulder Rec center is accessible on bike or on foot.
Gapter Road is less than a 5 minute drive to grocery stores, banks, shopping centers, and numerous excellent restaurants. Both private and public schools are easily accessed from this property. Eisenhower Elementary is within within biking distance, using the bike path on the other side of the creek, while Platt Middle School is an easy walk or bike ride. 1085 Gapter offers a rare combination of privacy and tranquility, with the feeling of a quiet country setting, and all that downtown Boulder has to offer just minutes away.
