 Animas
Valley Estate
Colorado,
La Plata County, Durango.
A true Rocky Mountain
estate property with main residence, barn with horse stalls,
plus extremely well-done ranch-style guest quarters and a
garden shed that would make your houseplants green with envy.
The 25-acre ranch includes Animas River frontage, multiple
ponds, pastures and extensive gardens. The exterior of the
main home is hand-cut limestone block and the interiors include
woodwork crafted on-site by master carpenters. The complete
property consists of nine bedrooms, eleven baths and covered
storage for up to seven vehicles. This is a fantastic estate
home that offers unmatched elegance, privacy and value in
the Animas Valley just north of Durango.
Location
and Area
Nestled in a picturesque red cliff and tree lined valley a
convenient ten minutes north of Durango, the ranch borders
the Animas River and is located on South Coon Creek Lane,
a paved road accessed from County Road 250.
Durango is a town
of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city
conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many
fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, golf
courses, first class fly fishing, numerous outdoor hiking
and biking trails, with endless activities for the outdoor
sports enthusiast. It is located 6,512 ft. above sea level,
surrounded by scenic mountain views, and over 300 days of
sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach
the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full
of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days
often feature abundant, light powdery snow.
The La Plata County
area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of
44,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air
service to Denver, Albuquerque and Phoenix, with seasonal
service to Houston, and includes facilities for full service
general aviation. The property is 100 miles from Telluride,
170 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque
and Santa Fe, about 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs
and 450 miles from Phoenix.
Property
Details
Grounds
• Paved driveway w/stone bridge over large pond
• 10 acres of 25 acres enclosed by fence, preserving
extensive gardens and picturesque landscaping
• Current owner hand-planted every tree and bush (including
Spruce, Aspen, Vandenberg pine, Ponderosa pine, Maples, White
Fir, cotton less Cottonwoods, Willows, Chokecherry, Lilacs,
variety of roses)
• Property south of estate to stay undeveloped, keeping
pristine views of Red Cliffs and pasture land
• 3rd oldest water right on Animas River
• Meticulously maintained ponds and streams throughout
property w/ 1⁄2 cubic ft per second of ditch water to
keep full
• Automatic 10" pump irrigation brings 2 cubic
ft per second from Animas River keeping lawn and pasture irrigated
w/18 stations of golf course heads, producing 30 gallons a
minute from 54 different heads
• Fertile soil throughout property, no rocks
• Invisible dog fence covering 9 acres
• Large potting shed/greenhouse w/in-floor heat and
swamp cooler
• Designated vegetable garden
• Wired chicken house protected from outside wildlife
Main
Residence
• Architecturally designed by Joe Sebastian
• Interior design by Dallas based Don Cohen
• 11,300 sq. ft. of elegant living space
• Limestone on external walls from Granbury Quarry,
Texas
• 2 ample sized 2-car garages attached to Main House
• Numerous windows throughout house provide natural
light with exquisite views of Red Cliffs, Animas River, gardens
and pastures
• Multiple porches for relaxing and viewing wildlife
• 12 ft high ceilings downstairs, 10 ft high upstairs;
raised and molded ceiling inserts
• Woodwork throughout house exquisitely crafted by craftsman
trained in Europe, hand milled on property
• Hand painted wall murals throughout Main House and
Guest House
• Handcrafted fireplace from the heart of UK in Broadway,
Cotswold
• Elevator access for three levels
• 130" screen projection HD TV in Game Room w/separate
fridge and bathroom
• Separate gift wrapping or hobby room
• Multiple storage areas; one extra large w/in-floor
heat
• All Guest Bedrooms have private ensuite baths w/freestanding
or jetted tub
Gourmet
Kitchen and Social Area
• Gourmet cook’s kitchen w/up lighting, under
counter lighting, multiple sinks, ovens and warming drawers,
spacious working areas, adjoined by semi-circle bar seating
for guests
• Separate Breakfast Room adjacent to kitchen w/wood
burning fireplace
• Wine cellar air conditioned, lined with 100 year old
barn wood and leaded, clear stained glass
• Carved, antique English cocktail bar in adjoining
alcove
• Spacious sitting area by kitchen w/wood burning fireplace
• Tarnish free, felt-lined silver and crystal storage
closet near formal dining area
• Covered porch w/oversized stainless built-in outside
gas grill w/vented hood and exhaust fan
Main
Entry
• Grand circular staircase and foyer
• Living Room entry through a wide, glassed archway
w/sliding French doors, decorative marbled and pillared wood
burning fireplace; walls accented w/panel detailing featuring
built-in bookshelves w/accent lights
• Formal Dining area has wood burning fireplace
• Gentleman’s Library w/custom wood-paneled walls
and built-in bookshelves
Master
Suite
• Master foyer
• Fireplace in Master bedroom w/separate study/sitting
area
• Generous Master His and Her cedar lined closets w/built
in dressers
• Large His and Her separate baths w/steam shower
• Built-in coffee service in His bath
Barn
and Guest House
• Horse barn built in 2000 w/local, aged cedar, rusted
tin roof
• Stalls and hay feeders for 5 horses
• Separate tack room and corrals
• Eight acres of pastures for grazing
• Charming 2 bedroom Guesthouse w/wood-burning stove,
kitchen and washer/dryer
• 2nd level dormitory sleeps 8 w/stained glass natural
lighting in attached bath; great for slumber parties!
• Separate 700 sq. ft. apartment on opposite end of
Guest House w/separate washer dryer and kitchen area
• Extra storage
Wildlife
and Recreation
The property has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat,
manicured lawns and gardens in a very private setting. Commonly
seen are migrating elk, deer, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles,
and many other small animals and sporting birds. The ranch’s
ponds are stocked with trout, and fishing is excellent on
the property’s Animas River frontage.
For downhill skiing,
Durango Mountain Resort is a short drive from the ranch, while
Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour away.
Cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling are also available
throughout the area and on the ranch. Summertime is filled
with opportunities for riding, hiking, fishing, boating, golfing
and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad,
Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument.
Excellent golf can
be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club,
the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated
public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately
40 miles).
$7,500,000
This
property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC. All information
provided by Legacy Properties West, LLC or their sales representatives
in connection with this property was acquired from sources
deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate and reliable,
however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Legacy
Properties West, LLC recommends that every item of interest
to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning, land
use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently
verified by the purchaser's attorney.
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