In 1906, early Boulder mayor James P. Maxwell chose this site to build his estate. This crown jewel, full of historic grandeur, sits on 2 serene acres overlooking Maxwell Lake & the city of Boulder. This magnificent private in-town estate sits on a knoll above Maxwell park abutting 8 acres of open space, Silver Lake Ditch, & awaits your buyers personalization. The current owners made many improvements including a down to the studs kitchen remodel 2008 w/poured glass cabinet fronts, copper farm sink & AGA stove, 2016 re-imagining of the 3rd story, complete house re-wiring 2015, & new HVAC w/ 3 furnaces, 3 A/C units & 3 HW heaters. The 3rd floor studio was re-designed w/wood plank flooring, wet bar w/soapstone counters, Gnome gas stove, Air-Shadow ceiling fans & boasts panoramic views of Boulder & foothills. The original portion of the house still has alcoves, nooks, built-ins, multiple staircases, wine cellar in the old vault & even a secret passageway. 2 shares of Silver Lake ditch.