Renovated Mediterranean-style Cherry Hills mansion lists at $6M

When Marie Logsden and Matt Buckstein purchased a home in Cherry Hills Village they knew that the -square-foot mansion was in disrepair and required extensive work But the now newlyweds were confident that they could restore the Mediterranean-style home constructed in and transform it into a desert spa retreat I like homes that know who they are Logsden commented The six-bedroom seven-bath house sits on a -acre lot with a -tree orchard a -bed vegetable garden and a lavender field anchored by a stone fountain The million sale price includes landscaping plans for a pool pond and outdoor kitchen Logsden and Buckstein are the co-founders of Driven Plastics a company that utilizes plastic waste to create additives that enhance roadways Logsden is the company s chief strategy officer and serves on the leadership foundation board of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Buckstein is the company s special projects director He s also a former American Idol contestant and country singer who has performed around Colorado for a decade The couple bought the mansion in June for million and spent months renovating it before moving in They worked with Scout Interiors and Hut Collective to update the home designed by architect Bob Silvestri That work included updating all the bathrooms and the kitchen replacing windows and doors restoring the wood and updating the home s infrastructure However they kept key details like the home s ornate front door and ceiling beams The beams are part of the original design and we built the look and feel of the house around them Logsden explained Logsden and Buckstein also hired Colorado artisans to create pieces for the home including a mural custom light fixtures handmade tables and a custom stucco bench for the piano room The home also features a wine cellar and gym Buckstein has a rehearsal studio connected to the garage on the far side of the house Logsden revealed the home is perfect for entertaining and the couple married there last fall It was a fun way to enjoy the space she commented Related Articles Colorado s job rise fifth slowest in country last month Year after taking Ibotta society founder Bryan Leach worth M Economic Expansion Commission rejects two-year extension for Burnham Yard loan Defense attorney suspended three years for spending clients cash Denver coding school will close after long period of struggle The couple who are building a home in Buena Vista and need to spend more time focusing on the Driven Plastic s plant in Pueblo decided to sell the Cherry Hills mansion and decrease their footprint in Denver They plan to keep a smaller place in Denver The property should be enjoyed by someone who will be there Logsden declared Listing agent Jorgen Jensen with Fantastic Frank noted the home would be ideal for a family or someone who wants a horse property since it includes a horse run and barn It also would appeal to someone looking for a private retreat They created a desert spa-like retreat center in a residential home setting he stated When I first toured the home it felt like a hotel Story via BusinessDen Get more business news by signing up for our Business activity Now newsletter