Historic Denver bed and breakfast for sale for $3.2 million

A -year-old red brick Victorian mansion in Denver s Highland neighborhood The Lumber Baron Inn Gardens has hit Colorado s real estate area with a price tag of million Built in the three-story bed and breakfast at W th Ave features five guest suites with private bathrooms an intricately carved oak staircase expansive gardens a library and a ballroom While the property s listing through real estate company CBRE doesn t refer to any supernatural additions guests have stated ghostly encounters over the years including the spirits of two teenage girls slain there in Their deaths are still unsolved But owner Joel Bryant declared the mansion s vibe is far more cozy than spooky Related Articles Developer accused of duping buyer of M Regis apartments Global law firm moves into top floor of M Denver office tower Redevelopment planned as Lakewood restaurant closes after years Metro Denver homeowners can eventually exhale after years of rising home values and taxes Denver firm breaks ground on M multifamily project in Capitol Hill I ve lived here for eight years and it is the coolest chillest place to stay Bryant explained A lot of that stuff got sensationalized before and during us unfortunately This is the happiest house I ve ever lived in and when people come in they feel that Bulk of the wood fixtures and floors are original Bryant stated and seeing the sunrise from the ballroom is a one-of-a-kind experience The building is part of the Potter Highlands Historic District Bryant commented he s selling because he s ready to retire and perhaps visit several of the a multitude of guests who stayed at The Lumber Baron over the years and offered to host him in their homes around the globe The next owner could continue operating the mansion as a bed and breakfast wedding venue and event space but it could also be converted back into a private residence listing agent Monica Wiley wrote Get more real estate and business news by signing up for our weekly newsletter On the Block