{
  "id": 11635831,
  "title": "John Denver guest house gets fixes; buyer sells for $8.2M",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/john-denver-guest-house-gets-fixes-buyer-sells-for-8-2m",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-03T07:06:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/john-denvers-former-aspen-guesthouse-and-music-studio-sold-for-4-75-million-in-2023-later-the-new-owner-sold-the-2912-sq-ft-five-bedroom-home-for-8-2-million-in-2025/articleshow/134653915.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "John Denver's former guest house and music studio in Aspen, Colorado, proved to be a valuable investment. The 5-acre lot is part of the singer's estate, where he lived in the early 1970s until his tragic death in a plane crash in 1997. The home, which was never his primary residence, was listed as 'as is' with some deferred maintenance by its previous owners. In April 2023, a Florida-based physician purchased the property for $4.75 million and made several improvements, including repairing the roof, replacing sliding glass doors, adding a modern kitchen, a hot tub, and a new deck. The property, which had a functional kitchen, was listed for $8.495 million in June 2024 but did not sell. It was relisted in November 2025 for $8.595 million and eventually closed at $8.2 million. The main house, which had three bedrooms, was sold separately in 2016, leaving the guest house and studio as a standalone property. The property includes amenities such as 24/7 security, private tennis courts, cross-country ski trails, horse pastures, and a fire station. The 2,912 square feet of living space are split between a three-bedroom main house and a two-bedroom guest house that served as Denver's studio.",
  "summary": "John Denver's former guest house and music studio in Aspen sold for $8.2 million in November 2025. The recent buyer undertook significant renovations, including a modern kitchen and structural improvements. This property spans 5 acres within a gated community and offers stunning views from Aspen to Snowmass. It consists of two structures totaling 2,912 square feet, including a guest house that…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}