716 W Francis St, Aspen, CO 81611

Tucked away on a quiet, sun-drenched, south-facing 7,500-square-foot lot in Aspens coveted West End, 716 W. Francis blends historic charm with modern livability. Originally built in 1888, this Victorian gem was thoughtfully reimagined in 2007 by Lyon Stratton Powell Interior Design, and most recently refreshed by Gina Turchin Interiors with a clean, contemporary vision that honors its heritage. Character-rich detailslike original stained-glass windows and doorsremain, alongside curated furnishings and fixtures imported from France and Switzerland. Local lore even remembers it as campaign headquarters for Hunter S. Thompsons legendary Freak Power run.nnWide plank reclaimed whitewashed oak floors span nearly 5,000 square feet of bright, functional living space. The main level features a welcoming great room with a gas fireplace, formal dining for eight, and a built-in breakfast banquette off the kitchen. French doors open to a shaded wraparound porch and fenced yardideal for easy indoor-outdoor living on one of the West Ends sunniest lots. The updated kitchen showcases white quartzite slab counters, stainless steel Wolf, Sub-Zero, and new Bosch appliances (2025), plus ample storage. Also on the main level: a private en suite guest bedroom, powder room, and a mudroom that connects to an oversized, epoxy-floored two-car garage with built-in gear storage.nnUpstairs, the sunny primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, dual window seats, a built-in dresser, and three closetsincluding a