This 1956 Post-and-Beam A-Frame in Denver Radiates Vibrant Vintage Vibes

This 1956 Post-and-Beam A-Frame in Denver Radiates Vibrant Vintage Vibes

On the market for $800K, the Frenchie Gratts design features mahogany beams that touch down in the middle of the living room.

Exposed rafters from the A-framed section are anchored in the middle of the great room, creating a nook currently used as the formal dining area. A large window above the painted brick frames views of the treetops.

A bohemian pad was just listed in Denver's coveted midcentury modern neighborhood of Lynwood. Built in 1956 by the local firm of Gratts & Warner, the unique home blends two architecture styles into one: a post-and-beam construction and an A-framed central great room. Exposed rafters from the A-framed section are anchored right in the middle of the living room, creating a triangular style that is repeated throughout the home.

This 1956 A-frame in Denver, Colorado, was designed by architects Frenchie Gratts and Ed Warner of the firm Gratts & Warner, with Gratts mostly credited for the final product. A brick wall defines much of the facade while enclosing a large courtyard off of the living room.

This 1956 A-frame in Denver, Colorado, was designedby architects Frenchie Gratts and Ed Warner of the firm Gratts & Warner, with Gratts mostly credited for the final product. A brick wall defines much of the facade while enclosing a large courtyard off of the living room.

Photo by Kylie Fitts

"Homes throughout this community were originally built to bring optimistic, informal, and affordable home designs to Denver," says listing agent, Jack Urbano. "The builder-architect team drew inspiration from successful West Coast designs, like those from Joseph Eichler, but were also inspired by Midwest and East Coast designs as well." The home currently for sale captures all of these vibes and more.

The home's tangerine-colored front door screams midcentury charma feeling that is dually rewarded as soon as you step inside. The interior is filled with eclectic furnishings and artwork.

The home's tangerine-colored front door screams midcentury charma feeling that is dually rewarded as soon as you step inside. The interior is filled with eclectic furnishings and artwork.

Photo by Kylie Fitts

The nearly 2,700-square-foot property packs an expansive great room and three bedrooms into the first floor, along with a funky lounge and bar in the basement. Individually styled rooms are decked out in colorful vintage furniture and colorful fabrics, all of which blend with original Philippine mahogany woodwork and modern updates. A sunny courtyard and large backyard round out the amenities. Keep scrolling to see more of this retro Denver abode, currently listed for $799,500.

The entryway opens into the expansive great room, which features floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the courtyard. Original Philippine mahogany paneling runs along the wall separating the space from the kitchen.

The entryway opens into the expansive great room, which features floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the courtyard. OriginalPhilippine mahogany paneling runs along the wall separating the space from the kitchen.

Photo by Kylie Fitts

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