Discover a truly unique piece of Boulder living with this rarely available, freestanding carriage house, tucked away off the alley as part of the historic Whiteley Hellems property. Blending vintage architectural character with modern eco-friendly upgrades, this three-story residence with 2 bedrooms + loft offers rare privacy, exceptional charm, and unbeatable walkability. The light-filled entry level welcomes you with a flexible non-conforming bedroom, a newer storm door, and a separate mudroom complete with a dedicated exterior door, full-sized washer/dryer and sink, and abundant storage space. On the main floor, the open-concept living and dining areas feature dramatic exposed wood beams and rafters. The remodeled kitchen (2020) boasts sleek finishes, new tile, fresh countertops, an induction cooktop, and a Bosch dishwasher. Down the hall sits the primary bedroom and a beautifully renovated bathroom. Ascend the spiral wooden staircase inside the distinctive turret and cross the catwalk to reach a versatile upper loft-ideal for a home office, play space, or workout studio with mountain views. Extensive energy-efficient and system improvements include insulated attic air sealing (2018), an electric water heater (2018), and a high-efficiency cold weather heat pump (2022) to keep you cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. French doors open directly to a sun-drenched, 10×18 west-facing private deck – perfect for taking in Colorado sunsets and mountain vistas – alongside access to a shared community lawn and vegetable garden. Meticulously maintained by the HOA under Historic Boulder guidelines, recent updates include full siding replacement with Hardie board (2019) and fresh exterior trim paint (2025). Complete with a non-deeded reserved parking space and select negotiable furniture, it’s easy to just move right in. This home is as walkable as it gets, located just steps from both Pearl Street Mall and Ideal Market. This is a must-see!