Denver Country Club mansion lists for $4M after 9-year renovation

Dawn Fulenwider needed to live in her 1970s mansion overlooking Denver Country Club before she knew what it needed.

And that turned into a nine-year renovation.

“It was in great shape, just a little dated,” Fulenwider said. “We really lived in the house before making major changes, which helped us understand what it needed.”

Fulenwider, the ex-wife of Cal Fulenwider III, CEO of developer L.C. Fulenwider Inc., bought 2155 E. Alameda Ave. in 2015 for $1.9 million from Robert Timothy, the former president, CEO, and ultimately chairman of the board of Mountain Bell, who had the home built in 1978.

The 5,000-square-foot home is one of seven custom residences built in the 1970s on what was once the sprawling estate of Colorado Gov. John Evans’ great-grandson. It sits on half an acre.

It’s listed for $4 million.

“It’s nice to see interesting houses,” Fulenwider said. “There are so many brick boxes around. It’s been wonderful having something unique.”

The renovation started modestly with paint and new floors, but the owners soon tackled more ambitious projects.

Fulenwider and her husband, Willis Wood, reconfigured and expanded the kitchen, adding a new island and a custom-designed artistic fan over the cooktop. They also created a butler’s pantry and a new powder room and updated all the home’s bathrooms.

The basement received special attention, with a new recreation room carved out of the former storage space. Throughout the 2-story home, they modernized the closets and updated the fixtures. The library received an update.

The couple also carefully preserved one historic element: the original stone terrace and staircase, which cascades through their tiered backyard garden. They renovated it for safety while maintaining its historic integrity.

Although the couple, who split their time between Denver and Florida, planned to stay in the home long term, they decided they needed a 1-story home and are moving to North Polo Club.