435 Brown Bear Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
This beautiful adobe home is a true masterpiece of Pueblo Revival Architecture, reflecting the rich culture & heritage of the Southwest. Designed by renowned Sante Fe Architect, John Midyette & built in the style of John Gaw Meem, this home represents a perfect blend of authentic construction techniques & contemporary amenities. As you enter you are greeted by hand plastered rounded edged walls, Viga beamed ceilings with latillas placed in herringbone pattern between the Vigas, plaster cove ceilings, hand carved stone ox-eye windows, built-in benches, carved niches for art display, heavy wooden handmade/carved doors that all give the home a distinctive southwestern character. The deep window & door openings, along w/ the Marvin wood framed, triple glazed & clad windows invite natural light into the home. The seven corner Beehive fireplaces, w/ 5 interior fireplaces (living rm, primary bed, family rm, 2nd & 3rd beds) & the two outside of the home offer warmth & comfort. The floors are made of brick, wood, carpet, or Saltillo tile & offer a variety of textures & finishes adding to the overall charm of the home. The stepped levels, rounded copper parapets w/ canals, hand cut decorative corbels, outside patios held up by posts & the custom wood garage doors add to the aesthetic of the home. The ceilings are unique- the living room ceiling has peeled white aspen herringbone arranged in a herringbone pattern over heavy hand peeled pine vegas, the entrance, dining, family & primary bed/bath have hand plastered coving ceilings separated by heavy pine vegas, & the office & guest bedrooms ceilings have rough sawn planking in herringbone patterns. The adobe wall that surrounds the home & 100-year-old Mexican wrought iron gate entrance & handmade/carved outside gates, provide privacy. The driveway & parking boast 3,000 SF of adobe pavers laid March, 2023, & the roof was replaced in 2019. True main level living w/ all the living space on the main level. This home located at 435 Brown Bear Ln is a work of art!
Kristan Rigdon
5-Star Zillow Premier Agent, GRI, e-Pro, Broker Associate, Certified Negotiation Expert, Real Estate Consultant & HomeSmart Elite Agent
With over $10,000,000 in sales for 2021, I am ranked in the top 10% of Realtors® in the Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak Region. In my 19 yearsof experience in the industry working with buyers and sellers, real estate investors, new home construction, and buyers relocating from other parts of the country and the world, I pride myself on providing a level of service that is nothing less than excellent. I effectively use the latest technologies, market research and business strategies to negotiate the best possible outcome for my clients. The majority of my business comes from referrals and past clients.
I understand that a home is not a home because of its room dimensions or the color of the walls. It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door and the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there. Purchasing a home is about more than real estate. It is about your life and your dreams.
Having lived in Colorado since 1981 I have seen the ups and downs of many markets including the downturn in the market from 2010 to 2014. During this time I successfully navigated the foreclosures sales and short sales for my clients and I am able to greater assist home-buyers with the intricacies of purchasing REO (Bank-Owned) and short-sale properties.
With careful attention to detail, I treat every customer honestly and provide diligent service!
