This elegant country home in the North Animas Valley is set on 4.6 acres with mature, lush landscaping and enjoys sweeping valley, red cliff and mountain views, yet is just five minutes from Durango. The property has irrigation rights and room for three horses, and features a loafing shed and arena. The 3,800+ SF home of single-story living has 3 bedrooms, 4 baths with two large living areas and has been extensively remodeled in 2009, with luxurious features and upgrades. There is an attached two-car garage as well as an oversized, detached two-car garage for extra vehicles, tools and toys. This is an ideal property for someone who would like country living with very little maintenance, while having close proximity to the amenities of Durango.

Location and Area

Situated in the North Animas Valley, 5 minutes from Durango and 25 minutes from skiing, the ranch is located on CR 203 just off of Highway 550 N.

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 45,000. 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
  
• Mature, beautiful trees and perennial gardens around house; manicured lawn
  
• Animas ditch water rights
  
• All lawn, garden and trees on timed, drip irrigation from water rights irrigation
  
• Cross fencing and barbed-wire fencing
  
• Large arena with loafing shed; electric and water with pump
  
• Shed/storage
  
• Central water for house
  
• No HOA
  
• Cement patio with hook-up for gas grill
  
• Enclosed dog run or could be used for storage next to house
  
• Original root cellar built in rocks outside of house; naturally keeps cool; could become wine cellar

Main Residence Features

• House completely remodeled in 2009
  
• Brand new eaves and gutters 2009
  
• Solid knotty alder doors and woodwork throughout, including baseboard and crown molding
  
• Baseboard hot water heating
  
• Skylights and ceiling fans
  
• All new windows
  
• Surround sound
  
• New hickory floors and original oak flooring, tile and carpet
  
• All new recessed lighting
  
• Ceiling fans throughout
  
• Open floor plan for entertaining

Gourmet Kitchen and Social Area

• Granite counters
  
• Extensive cabinet and drawer storage
  
• Center island/chopping block of oak
  
• Stainless steel appliances; 42’ side by side fridge; double convection ovens; built-in microwave; Bosch dishwasher; separate ice maker
  
• Farmer’s double, recessed granite sink
  
• Kohler fixtures
  
• Unique tumbled travertine backsplash
  
• Recipe desk with granite counter
  
• Bar seating at granite counters on living room side
  
• Separate breakfast seating with triple French sliding doors walk-out to patio

Living Room

• Hickory floors
  
• Dry bar with granite counters; ice maker and built-in alder cabinets with beveled glass shelving; wine cooler
  
• Skylights
  
• Large wood burning fireplace set in stacked moss rock wall; hearth and mantle
  
• Open to kitchen and dining

Dining Room

• Separate yet open to kitchen and living area

Powder Room/Hallway

• Separate storage closet built-in shelving and storage
  
• Shower and toilet
  
• Granite counter and tile floor

Master Suite and Bath

• Extra large sleeping area with new hickory floors
  
• Walk-out to patio from French doors
  
• Surround sound
  
• Lots of natural lighting
  
• Walk-in closet with built-in shelving
  
• Travertine 18” tiles floors
  
• Glass block shower with travertine tiles
  
• Separate sunken Jacuzzi tub with travertine tile accent
  
• Granite counters with doubles sinks; built-in cabinets for lots of storage
  
• Separate linen closet

Guest Bedroom One with Bath

• Sliding, beveled glass mirror closet doors
  
• Carpet
  
• Granite sinks with accent tiles
  
• Vessel sinks
  
• Shower and separate bathtub

Guest Bedroom Two with Bath

• Carpet
  
• Granite counter with double vessel sinks
  
• Slate shower with accent tiles
  
• Separate tub

Laundry Room

• Built-in cupboards - ample shelving and drawers
  
• Stainless sink and counter space
  
• Tile flooring
  
• Boiler room with zoned heating

Garage

• 2 car+ with built-in storage shelving
  
• Peg-board organization for tools, skis, etc.
  
• Extra room for storage off garage with wine rack storage

Storage Garage/Toy Garage

• 22’ x 24’
  
• Metal with metal roof; cement floors
  
• Double doors with automatic garage openers
  
• Well insulated
  
• Transparent fiberglass toward ceiling for natural lighting
  
• Peg board storage

Wildlife and Recreation

While the property is in a close-to-town setting, there are migrating deer and elk seen a times and the red tail hawks soar by the towering red rocks nearby.
Durango is a recreational paradise with summertime 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. During the winter there is downhill skiing 25 minutes away at Durango Mountain Resort, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour and 15 minutes away. Cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling are also available throughout the area.

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).

$1,150,000

Co-listed with Larry Gardner of Prudential Triple S Realty
This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC – Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC. 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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