685 Utica Ave

Wonderland Lake -unique 3+ bedroom home.
Full 3 story house faces south and is bathed in light. Flatiron and Wonderland Lake views from almost every room.
Unique 2500 sq ft solar home in north Boulder. Situated on a no outlet street, it is 3 blocks from the start of the foothills and directly across the street from Wonderland Lake hiking/biking path. It is also 3 blocks from Foothills Community Park, Shining Mountain Waldorf School, and the Broadway Skip bus which runs to CU campus and the Pearl St Mall every 10-15 minutes.
The house is within walking distance to the North Broadway commercial district, a branch of the Boulder library, and Lucky's Market. Schools are Foothills Elementary, Centennial Middle, and Boulder High School.
Wonderland Lake is a 1.2-mile hike/bike trail that connects to a network of other trails. It is also a bird sanctuary. There is fishing off the levee and a kiddie park across the lake. There is a small sled hill, perfect for little guys.
Foothills Community Park also has a sled hill in addition to a big dog park, soccer fields, and a large swath of lawn to play. The park also offers the opportunity to watch para-gliders sail off the ridge.
Deer, rabbits, and many birds visit the house. Coyote howls and frog croaking are often heard in the distance.
Mature trees abound. Large fenced yard and cut flower garden in back. Exquisite flower garden in front. Room to plant vegetables and herbs. Sandstone patio in yard. Rental includes use of a 4 burner propane grill.
Large (5.25kw) solar array has kept year-round utility bills under $90 a month. Second floor has solar awnings which provides shade to the bedrooms. Newer furnace and new gas hot water heater.
All neutral wall and carpet colors. Hunter-Douglas duette shades throughout. The second-floor bedrooms have blackout duettes. Most of the interior has been newly painted.
Home was professionally lighting designed. Can lights and skylights throughout. Full bath on every floor, one with mountain and lake view.
Bright living room has red oak floor and a bay window. Analogue stereo system is wired for living room and installed kitchen ceiling speakers.
Kitchen is a dream! Lots of counter space. Abundant storage in the red oak cabinets. Granite countertop. Quartz composite sink. Kitchenaid dishwasher. Large French door refrigerator. Gas stove. Tile floor. Two stage under sink water filter. Deck outside the kitchen for summer meals. Nice deck furniture included in rental.
Two sets of washers/dryers. Set on second floor are high capacity LGs.
Second floor with 2 large bedrooms and nice sized closets, each has its own balcony with Flatiron and lake view. (See picture of view from second floor balcony).
Third floor master bedroom is 576 sq ft. Half of room is a bedroom, the other can be a home office or sitting area. The view is unbelievable! The master has a walk-in closet and bath. The teal wall portion will be painted after the waterbed is disassembled.
Room above workshop is 415 sq feet and can be used as a home office, family room, or older child bedroom. It has a huge 6ft x 8 ft skylight and newly refinished hardwood floor in addition to a full kitchen with oak cabinets. Built in shelves. House is not zoned for separate rental or a home business that includes visiting clients.
Large heated workshop with bench, lots of pegboard to hang your tools, lighting, windows, and many outlets. Plenty of shelves in workshop and adjacent storeroom.
While the garage was converted to a workshop, the long driveway can accommodate 3-4 cars.
The house does not have air conditioning. Unless it s in the high 90s, the house is usually comfortable as windows are situated to provide east-west airflow.
House interior will be professionally cleaned, windows washed inside and out, vents vacuumed, and carpet professionally steam cleaned before rented.
Tenant is responsible for water/sewer, garbage, and mowing/watering lawn and watering flower gardens. House DISH cable and Comcast internet ready. I will pay for summer lawn watering.
I will consider a healthy middle aged cat.
Prospective tenants will be required to have a complete background check.
This is the first time my home has been for rent. It has been my home for 27 years. I have taken much pride in maintaining it and have fixed it up for someone to enjoy and care for it as I have.
All inquiries invited. Janice