This property just sold off market for $59.75M according to the WSJ setting a record price for a West End property in Aspen, CO. Per the Pitkin County assessor, the property specs are: 1895 built/2015 remodeled/7,921 SF/6 Bdrms/7 Ba/3 levels with a 360 SF garage on an oversized 11,921 sq ft lot.
From Wikipedia: The Newberry House, Aspen, CO
The Newberry House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located at 206 Lake Avenue, Aspen, Colorado. This historic property, also known as the Judge Shaw House, was built around 1890 in the Shingle architectural style. It was added to the National Register in 1987 due to its architectural significance and historical associations with Aspen’s development during its mining era.
After actor Jack Nicholson sold the historic Newberry House at 206 Lake Avenue in 2013 it underwent significant remodeling.
The new owners undertook a top-to-bottom renovation, lifting the structure about two feet to make way for a full basement. Despite these extensive changes, the project retained the home’s original Queen Anne-style exterior walls to honor its historical significance. The renovation, designed by McAlpine Tankersley and overseen by Aspen Constructors, transformed the property into an 8,500-square-foot residence while earning recognition from Aspen’s Historic Preservation Commission. Key features such as an original barn shed were preserved, though some modern updates like new window wells were added to accommodate contemporary living (Source: Aspen Journalism and Project Resource Company).
Key elements like the exterior walls and a historic barn shed were retained to honor its place on the National Register of Historic Places. Some modern updates included the addition of window wells and a new foundation, while certain non-original features, like some windows, were altered to return the structure closer to its historical look. The owners also removed a large cottonwood tree that had been a point of local contention. This renovation was carefully monitored by the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission due to the building’s significance.
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