The Pines at Windom Ranch
 399 S. Windom Way, La Plata County, Durango, Colorado
Perched on a forest bench looking across Electra Lake to the Needles Mountains, this exquisite custom log home features a unique and elegant design that incorporates a multitude of stunning views from virtually every window within the structure. The 9,863 square foot, 5 bedroom, 7 bath home has been a labor of love by the finest craftsmen from Edgewood Log Homes of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho working with the master builders at VB Construction based in Telluride, Colorado. The estate includes an impressive array of luxury features and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the exclusive gated 212-acre Windom Ranch community and its wonderful amenities.
Location and Area
The Pines at Windom Ranch is nestled in a lush glacier carved valley, set in the spectacular San Juan Mountains, a convenient 25 minutes north of Durango off of Highway 550. Windom Ranch itself is paradise found. As a private gated community, it is a place of peaceful serenity and beauty. It is exclusive and private yet convenient to all of the area’s recreational and social amenities.
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 activities. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is two miles from Windom Ranch, while Silverton Mountain Ski Area is an hour away and Wolf Creek one-and-a-half hours 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 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 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
Community Amenities
- All underground utilities
- Gated entrances with beautiful rockwork and water feature
- Paved entrances and road system
- Central Water System
- Design Covenants to protect the quality and integrity of the community architecture
- Nature and Wilderness Trail for hiking meanders through the varied terrain and ecosystems and provides access to the properties waterfall, lake and National Forest
- A large portion of Window Ranch is protected as open space
- The homesites have been selected to take advantage of natural benches which provide unobstructed view corridors while ensuring privacy and seclusion between homesites
- Windom Ranch is a designated Glacier Club community providing special membership opportunities
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Property Grounds and Exterior Features
- Paved driveway; garage entrances are concrete with snow melting system that has a temperature sensor outside to automatically turn on when humidity gets to certain percent
- Heavily wooded 12-acre lot with beautiful landscaping of all areas outside residence with aspen, fir and other indigenous vegetation
- Standing seam copper roof, flashings and gutters. The roofing has two layers to minimize ice buildup and maximize insulation factors—it is referred to as “cold roof”
- Lower deck area has hot-tub
- Main level deck areas off the great room/kitchen and master bedroom are made of Brazilian Mahogany
- 400 amps of power run to the house with separate surge protection
- The foundation has been drilled 7' into the bedrock with 1-1/4” vertical steel on 12” centers, and poured concrete footers. The exterior concrete is surrounded by 2-1/2” (inside and outside) ECO insulation, providing an R-22 insulation factor to the foundation
- Crushed rock surrounds the foundation of the home and provides bedding for the French Drains
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Residence
This magnificent custom log home was designed and engineered by Edgewood Log Homes of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. After the design process, it took over two years for the skilled craftsman to complete the house. All logs are from standing dead trees and are treated after milling with Borite (non-toxic solution) to make them resistant to insects and mold. The logs were pre-finished prior to shipping and built in place. The exact location of each log was considered, including breadth, density and age. Each log was hand hewn with incredible detail, joinery and craftsmanship, averaging 15 inches in diameter. The overall impact of this size log, coupled with the use of stacked Telluride stone accents (interior and exterior) is gorgeous. The design concept was to use these natural materials to frame the spectacular views from all rooms in the house, while ensuring the home is full of light. The signature design attribute is the great room with its “glass forest,” a patented design of windows using a single pane of glass set between two trees. Stunning is one of the few words adequate to describe the scene when looking out. A tour of the house includes:
Main Level
Grand Entry: There is a wonderful sense of arrival coming onto the property; gliding down the sloping driveway and stopping under custom log Porte-Cochère. stepping onto the massive Telluride stone front porch that leads to custom craftsman style 3-1/2” thick solid wood doors, which open to a slate entry hall with views through the great room to the Needle Mountains and Electra Lake.
Great Room: This room encompasses the all of the elements usually associated with the quintessential mountain retreat—massive stone wood burning fireplace, large timber mantel, wide-planked hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings with log and beam truss, adjoining open kitchen layout and spectacular views out ceiling-high solid pane glass windows. Features include:
- Telluride stone wood burning fireplace and hearth with metal sculptured doors
- White oak hardwood floors
- “Glass Forest” windows
- Log walls and log and beam truss with mahogany pegged accents
- Access to outdoor deck
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Kitchen Includes:
- Custom Alder cabinets (solid and glass-front) and trim
- Cooper hood over stove
- Wolf appliances—stove, warming drawer, 3 ovens
- Dual Bosch dishwashers
- Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer
- Granite counters and backsplash
- 20”x20” Copper Mine slate floors
- Ceiling in kitchen is tongue-and-groove
- Custom designed island with granite counter-top, sink, wine storage and Alder cabinetry
- Granite bar with seating for four
- Custom lighting
- Large windows open to views of the lake and mountains
- Kohler plumbing fixtures
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Breakfast Room is off the Kitchen and Includes:
- Gas fireplace
- LCD flat-screen TV above mantel
- White oak hardwood floors
- Tongue-and-groove ceiling
- Custom finishes on light fixtures & light sconces
- Adjacent powder room
- Access to outdoor deck
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MASTER SUITE INCLUDES:
Bedroom
- Expansive bedroom with sitting area with gas fireplace
- Wool carpet
- Numerous windows with expansive views
- French doors leading to private deck
- Log walls and log and beam truss with mahogany pegged accents
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Bath
- Exquisite travertine slab vanity and bathing area; travertine tile in shower
- Top of the line Kohler fixtures and porcelain basins
- Heated bathroom floor of Copper Mine slate
- Kohler toilet and bidet in private water closet
- Large walk-in closet
- Expansive window to let in natural light
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Office
- Large office off master suite
- Wool carpet
- Expansive window to let in natural light
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Formal Dining Room
- White oak hardwood floors
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Laundry Room
- Spacious Laundry room with custom painted ceiling and full front-load Maytag washer and dryer
- Granite counter with wash basin
- Custom Alder cabinets
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Mud Room
- Large area with closet and entry from driveway and main garage
- 20”x20” Copper Mine slate floors
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Main Garage
- Oversized 3-car garage with automatic doors
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Lower Level – Accessed by Oak Craftsman style stairs
Family Room
- Telluride stone wood burning fireplace; hearth with metal sculptured doors
- Wool carpet
- Custom copper top bar area with Alder cabinet storage
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Wine Room
- 1,000 bottle wine storage
- Sitting area
- 20” x 20” Copper Mine slate floors
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Media Room/Theatre
- Fully insulated and wired home theatre
- Beautifully carpeted
- Custom finishes on light fixtures & light sconces
- Granite wet bar with storage cabinetry and microwave
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Guest Suites 1 and 2 (east side)
- Large bedrooms, each with ensuite bath
- Wool carpet in bedrooms
- Top of the line Kohler fixtures and porcelain basins
- Designer tiles
- Heated bathroom floor of slate
- Expansive window to let in natural light
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Laundry Room
- Spacious laundry room with custom painted ceiling and full front load
- Maytag washer and dryer
- Granite counter with wash basin
- Custom Alder cabinets
- Linen closet with separate door access from hallway
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Spa Room
- Separate vanity and water closet from inner spa area
- Inner room has area for massage table
- Large steam shower with honed marble tile
- Sauna
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Guest Suite 3 (west side)
- Large bedroom with wool carpeting
- Top of the line Kohler fixtures and porcelain basins
- Designer tiles
- Heated bathroom floor of slate
- Expansive window to let in natural light; views of the Needles Mountains
- Access to Telluride stone deck and outdoor hot-tub
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Toy Garage and Shop
- Oversized 4-car/toy (two-deep) garage with automatic doors
- Epoxy floor surface
- Area large enough for workbench/shop
- Compressor outlets for shop tools
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Upper Level
Loft
- Oak stairs with ornamental iron rails lead to loft area
- Designed to accommodate pool table or intimate sitting area
- Wool carpet
- Access to small outside deck area with spectacular views
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Library/Office/Game Room
- Gas fireplace
- Wool carpet
- Access to large storage area
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Caretaker/Additional Guest Living Quarters
- A completely separate caretaker (or guest quarters) is located over the garage and has its own entry
- Gas fireplace in small living room
- Kitchen with electric stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, double-sink
- Large bedroom with walk-in closet
- Ensuite bath
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Other Features:
- In-floor heat is supplied through 2 Wiel McLain Air Ultra 225,000 BTU systems. They provide hot water for domestic use through 2-80 gallon stainless steel tanks. Both garages are heated as well. An additional heat system is for snowmelt in the entry/Porte-Cochère and outside of both garages. All baths and bedrooms are on separate heating zones
- 5 fireplaces; two wood burning and three gas
- Air Conditioning is ducted throughout the house with humidification
- Interior fire suppression system
- “Smart house” wiring
- Windows are Loewen brand fir windows with bronze clad exteriors
- Interior doors are 8’ larch fir
- Window “bucks” sills and surroundings are hand-hewn larch fir
- Engineered septic is Orenco, consisting of 2-1,500 gallon tanks with 30 infiltrators
- 1,000-gallon LP gas tank is buried and easily accessible
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Wildlife and Recreation
The Pines at Window has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat, gardens, trails and exceptional views in a very private setting. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, red tail hawks, eagles, and many other small animals and birds. Many of these will be seen around the estate and are a welcome reminder of the sanctuary that has been created within Windom Ranch. The local area is phenomenally gifted with diversity and a myriad of options for most outdoor activities and pursuits. There is fishing in Electra Lake and nearby at the Lemon and Vallecito Reservoirs. Also, fly-fishing on the Animas, Los Pinos, Florida and San Juan Rivers is spectacular.
Skiing and many other summertime activities were discussed earlier, although golf opportunities need to be discussed. Excellent golf can be found at the private Glacier Club (memberships available to homeowners in Windom Ranch), just 5 miles away, and Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 60 miles).
$5,950,000 - Significant Price Reduction
This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC, in conjunction with Glacier Realty, 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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