Check out this Congress Park charmer, video: bit.ly/823Monroe Vintage features, modern upgrades and award winning schools are only a few reasons this home has it all. The front entrance is reminiscent of the secret garden and welcomes you into the covered breezeway or classic french doors off the front patio. Tall coved ceilings, hardwood floors, expansive windows and a stunning staircase greet your guests in a spacious living/dining combination. Cozy up and read your favorite book by your gas fireplace and sleek wood built-ins. Exposed brick is the backdrop to your kitchen, featuring soap stone counter tops, a gas stove and plentiful storage - making it a smart cooking area even the most refined chef can admire. The breakfast nook is perfect for casual conversation while the cook is busy at work. The backyard is an entertainer's dream, with fruit trees, blossoming flowers and a yard sweeping the length of the property. Come relax in the hammock under the ivy adorned pine tree. A covered patio is connected to a side entry double car garage, although street parking is also easy to find in this neighborhood. A front and back sprinkler system is already in place for easy upkeep. There's a main floor bedroom and bathroom which can be used for guests, a master suite or au pair quarters. Upstairs feature three bedrooms and a full bathroom off the large upstairs landing. Since the roof, sewer line, furnace, windows, Central air-conditioning and other major components are newer, you don't have to worry about anything but which fantastic restaurant to choose to visit, although dinner at home is a treat in this home's various outdoor dining areas. The home is perfectly nestled in the neighborhood - close to Teller Elementary and convenient to hop on Colorado or 6th Avenue. Snooze, Trader Joe's, Sienna Wine Bar and Small Plates are just blocks away. Near Rose Medical Center, the Botanic Gardens and Cherry Creek. This home exudes period charm while providing modern updates.