Hilltop’s midcentury modern Tree House was featured in a 1969 Life magazine article. (Courtesy Kristopher Lewis Photography)
When Hilltop’s Tree House hit the market in summer 2023, Jon Troshynski and Eddy Doumas worried whoever bought the midcentury modern would tear it down.
The 3,000-square-foot home at 145 N. Dexter St., once featured in a 1969 Life magazine article, was designed by Richard Quinn for Dr. Herbert Rothenberg.
Sitting on a 10,000-square-foot lot near Cranmer Park, the house, constructed in 1967, is notable for its wood siding, which is unusual for midcentury modern architecture.
Calling the home a charming time capsule, Troshynski, a realtor with Compass-Denver, and Doumas, the owner of Worth Interiors, bought it for $2.1 million in August 2023.
The living room at 145 Dexter St. (Courtesy Kristopher Lewis Photography)
The partners then transformed the home into a modern, light-filled sanctuary while retaining its architectural character.
“We wanted to take it from one level of awesomeness to another and bring it up to today’s standards,” Troshynski said.
Originally a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, the property now boasts a luxurious three-bedroom, four-bathroom layout.
The top-floor primary suite features a sleeping room, an office, a custom walk-in closet, and “his-and-his” bathrooms, with one including laundry and storage space.
The primary suite was designed to be flexible, and the office could convert back to a bedroom so a new owner could use the top floor again for multiple bedrooms, Troshynski said.
Troshynski and Doumas converted what was once a compact 1960s butler’s kitchen and separate laundry room into an open kitchen with all-new custom cabinetry, porcelain countertops and built-in appliances.
The kitchen at 145 Dexter St. (Courtesy Kristopher Lewis Photography)
They converted a screened-in porch into a sunroom, with plans for a future deck.
The partners also made upgrades like replacing inoperable windows, fresh paint, a new roof, and updated electrical and plumbing systems.
“My favorite part of waking up in this treehouse is the experience of moving through it,” Troshynski said.
“Walking down the catwalks in every season feels like being part of nature itself — the fresh green of spring, the lush canopy of summer, the vibrant colors of fall. And in winter, watching a snowstorm swirl 360 degrees around you is nothing short of magical — something I never imagined I’d experience in my own home.”
Because they split their time between Denver and Arizona, Troshynski and Doumas decided it’s time to downsize their Denver space, so they’re selling the 3,000-square-foot home for $2.6 million.
Calling the decision bittersweet, Troshynski said they hope to find new owners who also will appreciate the home.
“I look forward to passing this masterpiece on to its next owner,” Troshynski said. “So they too can savor the beauty, comfort, and connection to nature that makes 145 Dexter so extraordinary.”
Hilltop’s midcentury modern Tree House was featured in a 1969 Life magazine article. (Courtesy Kristopher Lewis Photography)
When Hilltop’s Tree House hit the market in summer 2023, Jon Troshynski and Eddy Doumas worried whoever bought the midcentury modern would tear it down.
The 3,000-square-foot home at 145 N. Dexter St., once featured in a 1969 Life magazine article, was designed by Richard Quinn for Dr. Herbert Rothenberg.
Sitting on a 10,000-square-foot lot near Cranmer Park, the house, constructed in 1967, is notable for its wood siding, which is unusual for midcentury modern architecture.
Calling the home a charming time capsule, Troshynski, a realtor with Compass-Denver, and Doumas, the owner of Worth Interiors, bought it for $2.1 million in August 2023.
The living room at 145 Dexter St. (Courtesy Kristopher Lewis Photography)
The partners then transformed the home into a modern, light-filled sanctuary while retaining its architectural character.
“We wanted to take it from one level of awesomeness to another and bring it up to today’s standards,” Troshynski said.
Originally a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, the property now boasts a luxurious three-bedroom, four-bathroom layout.
The top-floor primary suite features a sleeping room, an office, a custom walk-in closet, and “his-and-his” bathrooms, with one including laundry and storage space.
The primary suite was designed to be flexible, and the office could convert back to a bedroom so a new owner could use the top floor again for multiple bedrooms, Troshynski said.
Troshynski and Doumas converted what was once a compact 1960s butler’s kitchen and separate laundry room into an open kitchen with all-new custom cabinetry, porcelain countertops and built-in appliances.
The kitchen at 145 Dexter St. (Courtesy Kristopher Lewis Photography)
They converted a screened-in porch into a sunroom, with plans for a future deck.
The partners also made upgrades like replacing inoperable windows, fresh paint, a new roof, and updated electrical and plumbing systems.
“My favorite part of waking up in this treehouse is the experience of moving through it,” Troshynski said.
“Walking down the catwalks in every season feels like being part of nature itself — the fresh green of spring, the lush canopy of summer, the vibrant colors of fall. And in winter, watching a snowstorm swirl 360 degrees around you is nothing short of magical — something I never imagined I’d experience in my own home.”
Because they split their time between Denver and Arizona, Troshynski and Doumas decided it’s time to downsize their Denver space, so they’re selling the 3,000-square-foot home for $2.6 million.
Calling the decision bittersweet, Troshynski said they hope to find new owners who also will appreciate the home.
“I look forward to passing this masterpiece on to its next owner,” Troshynski said. “So they too can savor the beauty, comfort, and connection to nature that makes 145 Dexter so extraordinary.”
