This magnificent home has even more than meets the eye! Quality is the key, visible and invisible; from unparalleled construction integrity to the highest ratings in energy efficiency and healthy building choices. This is the ultimate option for homeowners who want the best in both finishes and green building, without sacrificing amenities. The 4,238 SF, 4 bedroom, 5 bath home was built by Colorado’s 2009 Green Builder of the Year. It was also selected as the winner of Durango’s 2008 Parade of Homes competition for ‘Best Home’ and ‘Best Kitchen’, for all homes in the high-end construction class.

This craftsman-style beauty is located in the Cliffside area of the world-class Glacier Club. Not only does it offer a full gourmet chef’s kitchen, solid, natural stone surfaces, handsome hardwood engineered floors, a main-level master suite and numerous patios to take in the views, this home also includes a $70,000 Glacier Club equity membership. Here you can enjoy golf, tennis, swimming, and fine dining at the Club House, hit the slopes at nearby Durango Mountain Resort or take a short drive to historic Durango for a night on the town. This fine custom home offers all the best elements of a Rocky Mountain luxury lifestyle, along with state of the art efficiency.

Location and Area

Artfully located in a picturesque red cliff and tree lined valley, a convenient 20 minutes north of Durango, this home is within the Private grounds of the Glacier Club. As a private gated community, it is a place of peaceful serenity and beauty. It is exclusive and yet very welcoming and vibrant.

Nearby 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, and many cultural arts and activities. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a short drive from the Glacier Club, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour away. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are also available throughout the area. Summertime is filled with opportunities for riding, hiking, fly fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument. There are endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. Durango 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 80’s, 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 and Phoenix, with seasonal service to some Texas and New Mexico hubs, and offers airport facilities for full service general and private 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 & Exterior Features

• Shaker Town Craftsman Shingle siding, pre-stained and durable
  
• Sits gracefully within the surrounding natural environment
  
• Extensive masonry on exterior of block-cut native Telluride stone
  
• Property backs to Glacier Club dedicated Open Space
  
• Three patios for all-season views and outdoor living
  
• The west patio has stunning Hermosa Cliff views and the east patio overlooks the Goulding Creek valley
  
• 50 year architectural shingle roof
  
• Low E. vinyl clad, Energy Star windows/doors
  
• Concrete drive, stamped, colored, stained and sealed patios
  
• Stone side terrace and walkways
  
• Landscaping with drought tolerant perennials, shrubs and trees
  
• Underground irrigation drip system for gardens and trees

Residence

• 4,238 SF of open living
  
• 4 Bedrooms
  
• 5 baths
  
• Craftsman Mountain style design, handsome but cozy
  
• Spacious gourmet chef’s kitchen with unique details and features
  
• Natural stone surfaces throughout
  
• Engineered Swedish hardwood plank floor
  
• Matching interior masonry of native Telluride stone
  

Main Level Features

• 10’ ceilings with Douglas Fir beams and custom iron hardware throughout
  
• Swedish engineered hardwood plank floor in great room and kitchen
  
• Fireplace of Telluride stone with recycled barn beam mantle from historic Cole Ranch
  
• Formal dining room with views and stone accents
  
• Front door of custom built Incense Cedar
  
• Sliders to access private back patio
  
• Entertainment center
  
• Smart House capable, wired for sound system throughout, installed in main level

Master Suite

• Situated in its own main-level wing
  
• Bedroom is east-facing for views and morning sun
  
• Stone gas fireplace with mantle
  
• Separate patio access
  
• Two walk-in his/hers closets plus a separate linen closet
  
• Luxurious master bath with:
  
• Custom built hickory furniture style cabinetry
  
• Separate His & Hers vanities
  
• Peruvian Walnut travertine slab countertops
  
• Jetted tub with honed Alishar travertine & split face stone mosaic
  
• Separate stall shower, prepped for steam
  
• Private water closet
  
• Heated warm touch electric floor
  
• Travertine floor with ribbon tile inlay
  
• Shower of honed Alishar travertine tile with split face stone mosaic & tumbled slate floor

Kitchen

• Custom made knotty alder DeWils cabinetry
  
• All slab granite countertops with chiseled edge
  
• Granite mountain custom silhouette backsplash
  
• Two islands for optimal work space and kitchen seating/entertaining
  
• Viking Designer Line 36” five-burner rangetop with Euro Chimney style vent-a-hood
  
• GE Monogram 48” built-in side by side refrigerator/freezer with custom matching cabinet panels
  
• Bosch Integra super quiet dishwasher
  
• Bosch convection wall oven
  
• Bosch microwave/convection oven
  
• 2 ISE ¾ H.P. disposals
  

Second Level Features

Bedroom #2

• Eastern views of cliffs and mountains
  
• Walk-in closet
  
• Private bath with:
  - Cherry cabinetry
  - Double vanity sinks
  - Verde slab granite countertops
  - Honed ocean green quartzite floor & shower
  

Bedroom #3

• Southern exposure with views east & south
  
• Private bath with:
  - Hickory cabinetry
  - Atchana travertine slab countertop
  - Alishar distressed travertine floor
  - Tumbled travertine shower tub surround with basket-weave mosaic

Bedroom #4 / Family-Media room

• Designed and wired to also be used as a family room or office
  
• Views of Hermosa Cliff & Over Goulding Creek
  
• Walk-in closet with built-in Skyblend cabinetry
  
• Private bath with:
  - Hickory cabinets
  - Verde Slab granite countertops
  - Earth tumbled limestone floor & shower surround
  

Energy, Efficiency/Cost-Saving & Green-Built Components

• Two separate Heating systems(Energy Star)and Broan fresh air exchangers
  
• Main Level and Second Level each have a separate Carrier ultra-efficient forced air furnace (with 93-94% efficiency rating)
  
• 36% estimated heating cost savings with a healthier indoor living environment
  
• Home is exhibiting approximately a 40% or more savings in utilities compare to a conventionally built home of its size
  
• Use of sustainable materials and low-toxicity VOC (volatile organic compounds) materials
  
• House furnaces and programmable thermostats have capability for smart house remote control by computer or phone
  
• Heat recovery ventilation system (HRV), two Broan units one on each level provide constant fresh air circulation from outside, ventilates and passively preheats or cools air exchange
  
• Extra insulation in roof, walls, overhangs & subfloor
  
• Sealed for maximum heat retention
  
• Garage: Separate furnace & thermostat to heat garage so no ventilation ducting is shared. Also has a separate Panasonic fan which engages when garage door opens in order to exhaust car carbon monoxide
  
• This unique home's green features are inspected, certified and rated by an independent Third party (nationally certified & trained) to specific standards:
  - Built-Green rating: 260 points!!
  - Energy Star Rating: 70 points (5 stars plus)
  - Resale statistics are showing increased demand and better resale for green-built homes
  

Wildlife and Recreation

The Glacier Club property has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat, manicured lawns, gardens, fairways and greens in a very private setting. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, red tail hawks, eagles, marmots and many other small animals and a variety of seasonal birds. Many of these will be seen around the estate and are a welcome reminder of the sanctuary that has been created within the Glacier Club with its tasteful design and dedicated extensive open spaces. While the recreational opportunities have been covered earlier, it is worth restating that the local area is phenomenally gifted with diversity and a myriad of options for most outdoor activities and pursuits.

$1,595,000 – Reduced from $1,695,000

This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC – Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC, Tom Morse, Broker, and Prudential Triple S Realty, Sara Staber, Broker. All information provided by Legacy Properties West, LLC, Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC, Prudential Triple S Realty 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, Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC, and Prudential Triple S Realty recommend 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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