Mar 23 2011
Richthofen Castle For Sale! Off the Market…
Yes– the owners have decided not to sell at this time… However, if you are interested or know someone who is, please feel free to contact me. I can connect with the owners and see if they would still be interested in selling!
Yes, the Richthofen Castle is on the market– built by the Red Baron’s uncle, Walter von Richthofen, between 1878 and 1887. The castle is located in the historic neighborhood of Montclair. Asking price is $3.9 million but if a buyer would like the historic memorabilia, add $2 million to the price. 
Montclair, a seemingly hidden higher-end neighborhood that a lot of people just don’t even realize is there, is a wonderful place to live– whether that be in a real castle or in another beautiful home in the community. This neighborhood, speaking as a resident and as a Realtor is like the perfect Americana historical neighborhood. As you stroll around the neighborhood, you can just see how this area came about. Stately old Victorian homes are meticulously detailed and maintained. The Tuberculosis homes, those with enclosed side porches, capture the story of why Richthofen came to Denver and built the historic Molkery Building, located in Montclair Park. He attracted folks from all over the U.S. whom had TB– the homes with the side porches allowed them to sleep outside at night, breathing in the favored Colorado clean air. And the Molkery once was considered a Spa for TB or other folks with lung disorders. Richtofen, from what I understand would only allow homes of at least 2 stories, preferably 3, to be built and on large lots. You will notice that the large Victorian style homes typically have smaller mid-century type ranches around them– obviously built at a later date when land could be sub-divided and sold. There is so much to see in Montclair and of course the castle is a huge draw for the neighborhood. I have some pictures in this blog– best to try to catch a glimpse of the castle in the winter time when the trees are bare… Otherwise, you have to try and get a good angle as you look through the front drive gates to get even a look at this beautiful enormous castle. The monument on this blog is located at Oneida and just south of Richthofen Pkwy– it once served as fountain for animals to drink water on one side and people to drink on the other during their long journeys.
Anyway– I love this neighborhood. My parents lived in Montclair back in the early 1960′s as my dad was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base. The neighborhood has fine higher-end homes and beautiful homes in other price points too. It is diverse in most every way.
If you would like more information about the Richthofen Castle, please call or send me an email. I am happy to send you what ever information you would like.
If you have any interest in selling or buying a home in Montclair (or surrounding neighborhoods) please feel free to contact me. I am passionate about Montclair Denver Real Estate and well, any neighborhood on the east side, and would love to help you live in the best part of Denver!
Deb Goetz, Realtor®, GRN
Denver Boulder Colorado Realty
Partner, Director of Business Planning & Marketing
c: 720-628-9502
e: Deb@DenverBoulder.com
