Built just after the turn of the century, this 1800-square-foot home looks across the street to a park complete with original log buildings and views of the beautiful foothills and high Golden bluffs. The home is in the Golden 12th Street Historical District and a design had to be approved before a building permit was to be issued.  

The first phase of work required replacement of the old porch windows with new insulated glass windows. Top-quality remodeling carpenters worked closely with the window supplier to ensure the new windows would match the existing in size and design

The next phase was considerably more difficult. Plywood walkways and plastic fencing barriers were constructed to preserve the extensive landscaping.

Because of the condition of the brick mortar, the new foundation area (approximately 10 tons of dirt) had to be dug by hand.  During excavation, additional work was done to improve the structural integrity of that area of the house so that the new bay window could be installed.

The living room ceiling now had to extend uninterrupted into the new bay area. The inside walls gently curved into the ceiling in the original design and the drywall subcontractor duplicated both the design and texture of the original walls.

Recessed light accents the new area as well as an existing fireplace wall.

The existing window trim throughout the house was a mixture of old styles, none of which are now available. The contractor modified available trim shapes to meet the general house design and added windowsills at the new windows.