Park Hill Home Tour 2024
Five Spectacular Homes To Be Featured In The 46th Annual Neighborhood Event
Home Descriptions by Blair Taylor, Mary Salsich and Lori Midson
Renderings by Marc Applebaum
Photos by Cara DeGette
This year’s Park Hill Home Tour and Street Fair is Sunday, Sept. 29. Five homes are on this year’s tour, showcasing historic charm, modern updates and exquisite details. Here is a sneak preview of the homes on the tour.
(Tickets are available at parkhillhometour. org. Click here for more information about the Home Tour and daylong free Street Fair.)
2636 Fairfax Street
Homeowners: Maureen and Richard Pearson


Maureen and Richard Pearson moved into their 1929 Tudor home in 2022. Although it had been updated by the previous owners — and the Pearsons appreciated the blend of historic charm and modern updates — they embarked on a series of thoughtful renovations that better suited their lifestyle.
One of the couple’s first projects was tackling the main floor bathroom, which embraces a whimsical mermaid theme. This playful design brings a touch of enchantment to the space, making it a favorite spot in the house.
Equal deliberation was also given to maintaining the original woodwork trim around the doorways and windows, as well as the hardwood floors. The original wood-burning stove in the living room alcove is one of the most notable and unique elements to this era of home. The renovations resulted in a splendid designer kitchen, which is a chef’s dream in terms of its functionality and visually stunning elements, including an arch over the six-burner stove that mimics the home’s original details. The collection of brass cookware is accentuated by dark cabinets and beautiful glass backsplash.
The couple opened the kitchen to the dining room with another archway to create a seamless flow between the living room, dining room and kitchen. It’s a design component that adds a degree of expansiveness and old-world European elegance.
The hardwood floors throughout the main floor transition beautifully to check print-stained wood in the kitchen and pantry, adding a touch of fancifulness and charm. Two standout elements are an impressive antique kitchen island and a built-in banquette in the dining room.
The culmination of the Pearson’s projects resulted in a gorgeous sanctuary that’s an absolute dream home
4635 E. 18th Avenue
Homeowners: Andy and Katie Macfarlane


Welcome to Andy and Katie Macfarlane’s delightful 1919 bungalow, beautifully transformed into a contemporary farmhouse situated on a lush one-half acre plot in the heart of Park Hill.
Their journey to create their ideal urban respite began in 2019 when they acquired additional land from a neighbor, a stroke of luck that evolved into an expansive yard for their three kids. The professionally landscaped oasis features areas for play, entertainment and relaxation; it’s no wonder the yard is their favorite year-round space.
The most significant transformation occurred in 2023. Andy, leveraging his architectural background, began envisioning and designing their dream home with the goal of whisking the contemporary farmhouse style with the bungalow’s existing appeal. With a focus on crafting inviting and functional spaces conducive to entertaining, the renovation included a second story addition, a wrap-around porch, enlarging the kitchen and remodeling the basement. The project took approximately 18 months to complete.
The dining room flaunts the home’s original crown molding, which is now complemented by elegant wainscoting, while the living room’s coffered ceiling reflects the home’s early 20th-century roots. Former main floor bedrooms were repurposed into a spacious butler’s pantry, and the original tiny galley kitchen was transformed into a culinary marvel, complete with two islands.
To meet the practical needs of a growing family, the Macfarlanes extended the exterior walls to create an additional main floor bedroom and a must-have mudroom. The primary bedroom suite, remodeled in 2019, offers a luxurious retreat with an ensuite bathroom.
The second-story addition boasts vaulted ceilings, creating light and spaciousness, coupled with beams wrapped in repurposed barn wood dating to the late 1800s. The addition also includes a family room and two ensuite bedrooms/baths, providing ample space for everyone.
Exuding an exemplary blend of historic beauty and modern amenities, the Macfarlanes created a home in harmony with the neighborhood’s character while updating it to reflect today’s expectations.
2009 Hudson Street
Homeowner: Howard Hilliard


Renovating former Denver mayor Richard Batterton’s 1911 Arts and Crafts mansion took five years of meticulous and historically informed renovation and restoration planning to bring it back to the grace of the early 20th century.
As you approach the large blonde brick residence, you’re met with large pine trees that bookend this massive property. The front door, resurrected from an 1890s Connecticut home, is crafted from quarter-sawn oak and beveled glass and punctuated with a hand-hammered doorknob. Guests are greeted with a sitting room walled with a symphony of quarter-sawn oak cabinetry surrounding a fireplace dotted with handmade Motawi art tiles.
Owner Howard Hilliard rescued and repurposed a pew from the now-demolished Park Hill Orthodox Presbyterian Church to create a built-in sitting area. The custom-framed artwork is hung using original picture rails.
The sizable living room, bedecked with high ceilings, oak columns and large arched windows, is a multipurpose space that accommodates large gatherings and doubles as a theater room, complete with blackout blinds and stadium lighting, for movie screenings.
Hilliard’s kitchen, while updated with discreetly integrated modern appliances, maintains a vintage feel and is adjoined to a butler’s pantry (with glass-fronted upper cabinets). The formal dining room showcases historic Bradbury wallpaper framed by oak chair-rail battens.
The second-floor conservatory is notable for its vaulted ceiling ringed with a Bradbury wallpaper frieze. An additional loft area, accessible by a vintage Putnam rolling ladder refurbished from an Upstate New York telephone exchange, is magnificent. A William Morris-designed tapestry spanning the length of the room depicts woodland animals reminiscent of Sherwood Forest.
Throughout the mansion, Howard’s extraordinary attention to detail is evident. From the turn-of-the-century Van Erp copper, mica chandelier and sconce reproductions to historic stained-glass transoms and ceiling lights and period-appropriate artwork and décor, this home is a sight to behold.
2037 Krameria Street
Homeowners: Sheri Jacobs and Jonathan Blackburn


Homeowners Sheri Jacobs and Jonathan Blackburn modified their 1920s Tudor, keeping its historic details while adding space and present-day amenities. Their renovation journey began in 2023 and concluded in a stunning open concept living space that retains the essence of its original architecture.
The couple completely renovated the main floor. The original vestibule and fireplace alcove walls were eliminated to make the fireplace a centerpiece of the living room. Additional walls were removed to expand the primary gathering space into a massive living, dining and kitchen area.
The grand expanse now features an inviting, kitchen (the heart of the home) designed for both a dedicated cook and creative woodworker. The kitchen boasts custom walnut cabinetry, hand-painted backsplash tiles and a built-in coffee bar — all designed and built by Jonathan. The hand-painted tiles bordering the fireplace add a touch of artistry and continuity to the home’s redesign.
The original primary bedroom on the main floor was repurposed into a dual office and guest room with a custom-made Murphy bed. Jacobs and Blackburn also carved out space for a powder room with eye-candy wallpaper, selected with the help of their interior designer.
They added a second floor, including a new master suite and a second bedroom/workout room. The primary bath features heated floors and an enormous built-in closet that spans the entire width of the house.
Throughout the home, the homeowners preserved and emulated the original arched details from the front door, adding period-specific elements including push-button light switches covered with Mission-style plates. The homeowners love that these details honor the home’s history while enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
The walls, graced with professional wildlife photography by Sheri, showcase stunning images from Africa, Antarctica, Costa Rica and Colorado. Each piece adds a personal and global touch, stamping this home with personality.
1776 Leyden Street
Homeowners: Kallista Hammer and Peter Junek

This beautifully designed, one-of-a-kind “Pink House” is encapsulated in elegance and grandeur, beginning with the home’s eye-catching Italian Renaissance Revival architecture.
Inspired by Jacques Benedict, the newly-built home’s exterior is characterized by its pink stucco and symmetrical proportions, arched windows and doorways and prominent roofline.
A blue-hued foyer welcomes guests to the home, while velvet curtains create ambient historical opulence and artwork pays homage to the owners’ King Charles spaniels. A sweeping living room ballyhoos high ceilings adorned with a hand-carved wooden mirror and magnificent chandelier. The grand staircase is carpeted with a custom-designed bird runner and displays a wrought iron balustrade.
The dining room, designed to host lavish dinners, showcases a long wooden dining table, crystal chandelier and adjacent butler pantry. Many of the walls throughout the home are embellished with striking wallpaper embossed with palm leaves or tigers, a nod to the Far East.
Modern conveniences, coupled with Renaissance aesthetics, outfit the kitchen. Along with quartz countertops, custom-built cabinets and a large central island, the kitchen’s focal point is the pair of pantry doors. They were hand carved in Jaipur, India from mango wood and overlaid with hand-hammered brass.
The primary bedroom, painted pink, is bolstered by a large five-piece bathroom that runs the length of the home and includes a sitting area with plush armchairs and built-in shelves displaying an array of books.
Meticulously chosen furnishings and artwork reflect the elegance and craftsmanship of the Renaissance period. Upholstery and draperies favor velvet, while the home’s gilded fixtures, tapestry material and sculptural artwork add to the home’s opulence and culturally refined style.
In essence, this awe-inspiring home seamlessly blends historical significance with contemporary design, resulting in a luxurious and evocative living environment inspired by the art and architecture of Renaissance Italy.