this was salt lake city’s first neighborhood, established in the 1850s. it sits above salt lake city’s downtown area, giving you the feel of being above it all, while still in the middle of everything. homes are nestled on the sides of the foothills to the north of the city. residents tend to be politically progressive. homes have a well-tended, “artsy” feel. the avenues is the home of many professionals in salt lake who want a short commute to downtown, the university of utah or the capitol. that vibe meshes nicely with the older, victorian architecture of the homes you will find here. memory grove and city creek canyon are popular areas for hiking and outdoor recreation.
Situated on two lots with an additional vacant lot lush with a variety of apple trees lovingly called “The Orchard,” this 1.02 acre mini-estate on Tomahawk Drive is a special Salt Lake property that has never been on the market. For the size of the home, it still feels intimate and inviting. The bedrooms live graciously. Arrive at the private property via a gated driveway. Beautifully maintained, the home features gleaming hardwood floors, custom millwork, large windows framing the mature landscaping, and multiple French doors to the pool and hot tub patio. The custom kitchen features a center island, Wolf gas range, beamed ceilings and large windows with cascading natural light. Watch the pool activity from the gourmet sink. Entertain in the formal dining room with floor to ceiling bay windows. A private main level wing of the home comprises the primary bedroom including two ensuite spa bathrooms, a large walk-in custom closet and a large office replete with built-ins and a fireplace. A beautiful staircase leads to the upper level with guest rooms. The blue room with an ensuite bathroom features a beautiful floral stained glass window. Stunning city to mountain views are found from the upper level with two bedroom/flex rooms, one features a wet bar and could be an artist’s studio, game room or a nursery. A family room/gym with a second kitchen is situated on the lower level. Explore the estate’s gorgeous exterior spaces with stone paths leading to the patio, vined pergola, and buildable .27 acre Orchard with a heated treehouse. Solar panels.
