By Fred Albert

When Ed and Kate Sultan were shopping for a house in Denver a dozen years ago, their real estate agent showed them an endless succession of suburban ranch houses, none of which captured the couple's fancy. Finally, they insisted she take them to Park Hill, a close-in neighborhood known for its ethnic diversity and eclectic mix of bungalows, capes and foursquares. "Oh, you don't want that!" the agent gasped.

Oh, yes they did.

Long overshadowed by its location next to Stapleton Airport, Park Hill was experiencing a renaissance at the time thanks to the airport's closure five years earlier. "It's only four miles to downtown Denver, so it's a really convenient neighborhood if you're working in town," notes Kate. "It has great old houses, and they're all different, so if you're walking the dog you can see an incredible mix of architecture."

To their agent's surprise, the couple quickly settled on a 1919 Craftsman that was formerly home to a family with 13 foster children. Although every available space had been converted into bedrooms and the kitchen resembled a cafeteria, the home's Arts and Crafts detailing remained largely intact… Subscribe to read the entire article.