LIV Sotheby’s International Realty announced the sale of the 10,370‑sq‑ft Tudor estate at 575 Circle Drive, Denver, on May 20, 2024, priced at $10.75 million. The property occupies roughly three‑quarters of an acre in the city’s Country Club historic district and sits on a 10,370‑sq‑ft footprint that includes six bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a private staff suite, and a temperature‑controlled wine cellar.
Built in 1931 for a reported $38,000, the house was designed by architect Henry S. Koch in the Tudor Revival style popular in the early 20th century. The original builder, Mason Lewis, a Denver attorney and son of U.S. Court of Appeals judge Robert E. Lewis, commissioned the home to showcase brick and masonry walls, limestone detailing, half‑timbering, leaded windows, and massive chimneys. The interior retains hand‑carved limestone, leaded glass, and period woodwork that survived renovations.
Over the decades the estate saw a succession of owners, most notably the Gallagher family, who added a garage‑top extension and modernized interior spaces, and jeweller Tom Shane, founder of Shane Co., who brought the property into the public eye. Despite these changes, the house’s historic character remains intact, a key factor that sets it apart from contemporary luxury developments.
The price jump—from $38,000 in 1931 to $10.75 million today—reflects more than inflation. Denver’s high‑end market values large lot size, historic designation, and the rarity of Tudor details that cannot be mass‑produced. According to Realtor.com, the listing is Denver’s second‑most expensive property at the time of release, underscoring the premium buyers place on legacy and architecture.
Prospective buyers will likely attend an upcoming open house slated for May 30, 2024, with private showings scheduled on request. The listing’s presence on major real‑estate platforms is expected to attract investors looking for a blend of historic prestige and modern luxury, potentially setting a new benchmark for historic homes in Denver’s upscale neighborhoods.