Embrace History In This Timeless Luxury Estate

*Open House Saturday, July eighteenth, ten A. M. to one P. M.* How do you even describe a home as special as this one? The Joseph S. Nielsen Home on Fort Street is a two-and-a-half story red brick Queen Anne with a granite foundation that sits on nearly an acre in Draper, Utah. But the legacy goes so much deeper. Built for Joseph, a school teacher and farmer, and his wife May, a musician; this home has been a happy place for families and friends for over a century. Over the years it has evolved from a family homestead with an orchard and vegetable garden to divided apartments to a full and glorious restoration to a historic mansion, and then its most recent transformation to Chestnut Pines where it was the only café in the United States to serve dishes exclusively from sprouted ancient grains. That brings our story to present day where this singular landmark property is ready for its next chapter where you become the next steward of our story. There is no obligation to follow a script; if the past has taught us anything it’s that this timeless home can adapt through the ages. The bones are original. That granite foundation is solid and holds two-and-a-half stories of red brick, a grand staircase, tall ceilings and original wood floors. Exposed brick is spotted throughout, accented by period-style doors and hardware along with bay windows that flood the front rooms with natural light. The craftsmanship connects with you at a time when we built things to last, and makes you appreciate the past. Extra care has been given to keep the original character while also fully updating all electrical systems, plumbing systems, and heating ventilation air conditioning systems bringing the home into Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. The kitchen is built for people who take food seriously; this was a farm and homestead after all. That heritage is honored with modern updates like a butler’s pantry with additional counter space, a beverage kegerator, two sinks, a mini freezer and fridge, and room to really make use of the fresh whole foods you could grow here. Behind the main home there is a renovated cottage that houses a fully equipped commercial kitchen. Whether you continue a food-focused operation lease it out or keep it for your own hobby kitchen it’s ready now. You can still feel Joseph and May’s vision come to life in the landscape. They raised their family here; there is an honesty to the yard that hearkens back to simpler times. Stamped concrete makes up the patio under large curved iron trellis. A rock pathway leads to botanical gardens custom gazebo with idyllic hanging swings,a rock waterfall raised garden beds,and fire pit. Beneath beauty there’s new drip irrigation system that ensures every plant on property is efficiently watered thrive blossom flower fruit. What you do with property is only limited by imagination. This home has conditional use permit that transferable new owner has no expiration. Previous uses have included cafe outdoor gatherings receptions yoga workshops wellness instruction. As author your story could include salon intimate venues antique shop medical artisan food production name just few. It zoned both residential commercial activity reverts just naturally sensational one-of-a-kind private residential estate if you’re looking for magazine feature-worthy mansion. It not currently historic registry though could be so you’re free remodel see fit. Four additional storage buildings six-car carport large open corner lot room build shop guest house round out property. How will help shape heritage of this home? Come tour near one-acre property. Feel connection past. Soak up history then start writing your own chapter. The next story-your story-starts now.