River Rock Estate – SOLD
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango
River Rock Estate is a contemporary and very private residence built in the Frank Lloyd Wright style on 35 acres and sitting 50 feet off 1,100 feet of the Florida River. The 3,000 SF 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath home was built in 1998 by architect and builder, John Pomeroy and updated in the past year. It is a combination of mostly glass walls, reclaimed Douglas Fir, stucco and river rock taken from the property. This gorgeous estate is nestled in the Cottonwoods with verdant gardens and fruit trees along the river and the balance of the land in irrigated pasture—perfect for horses or hay production. The pasture is irrigated with side roll/guns/sprinklers and there is a green house for the gardener in the family. This is an elegant and very peaceful location of great value along the mesa, just south of Durango.

Location and Area

Nestled in a picturesque rock cliff and tree lined valley, a convenient fifteen minutes south of Durango, the ranch is bordered by the Florida River and is located a paved road accessed from County Road 217.

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 through a gated and coded entrance
  
• 35 acres of meadows and cottonwood lined river property
  
• 2 ponds around house fed by a creek flowing from the Florida River
  River wraps around property
  
• Water rights irrigate meadows and lawns around house
  
• Irrigation and surround-the- house sprinklers on timed system
  
• Upper meadow, 13 acres with side roll irrigation; produces 500 bales of quality hay
  
• Lower meadow 5 acres of pasture or organic garden
  
• 3,000 SF enclosed dog run near house enters into garage
  
• Cedar/wire fencing around back yard and dog run

House features

• Architecturally designed and built by John Pomeroy
  
• 3,000 SF of spacious living with abundant natural light
  
• Single-level floor plan
  
• 75 - 7’ x 2.5’ glass panels throughout house provide natural light with views from every room of the Florida River and/or outside meadows and ponds; seamlessly brings the outside indoors
  
• Large windows near ceilings allow for great indirect light throughout
  
• Large tumbled river rock from property creates some interior walls; other walls cement
  
• Main portion of house is south facing with a “wall of windows’ to capture maximum sun in winter yet protected in summer by cantilevered overhang
  
• Corrugated steel and cement pitch roof with 1” thick polyurethane sealant on flat portion to protect from any water
  
• 4-car attached garage; unique window panes on entire garage doors with window along one side of garage allow abundant natural light to enter
  
• Large concrete slab back porch for relaxing and viewing the tumbling Florida River and wildlife
  
• Hydronic in-floor heating throughout
  
• 11 ft high ceilings with high windows in vaulted areas
  
• Concrete slab floors in main living area; tiled floors in baths
  
• Individual glue-lams throughout interior
  
• Translucent honeycomb Hunter Douglas pull blinds throughout
  
• Recessed lighting and drop-down halogen tracks

Gourmet Kitchen and Social Area

• Commercial Wolf 6–burner and grill stove
  
• Commercial stainless steel countertops
  
• Double stainless steel sinks
  
• Stainless conventional and convection oven
  
• Built-in microwave
  
• Commercial Traulsen side-by-side fridge/freezer
  
• Freestanding built-in to counter icemaker
  
• Custom counters and drawers
  
• Open shelving
  
• Custom built-in wall pantry
  
• Bar seating
  
• Double sliding glass doors to patio
  
• Expansive windows looking out to river

Living Room

• Wood burning fireplace set in river rock wall; propane gas starter
  
• Large space open to kitchen and dining area
  
• Windows looking out to river

Dining Room

• Open to kitchen and living area
  
• Custom built-in wall pantry
  
• Windows looking out the river

Master Suite

• Large sleeping area with separate sitting area all looking out to river
  
• Separate interior dressing area with 2 walls of mirrored closets with built-in drawers and designated hanging areas
  
• Travertine tiles on bathroom walls and custom inlaid tiles on floors
  
• Separate shower with dual heads
  
• Deep Jacuzzi tub
  
• Twin free-basin Kohler sinks on tiled long counter with brushed nickel fixtures
  
• Counter to ceiling mirrors
  
• Separate water closet and bidet

Guest Bedroom One

• Large room looking out to river
  
• Built-in closets
  
• Bath tiled with double basin sinks
  
• Counter to ceiling mirrors

Guest Bedroom Two

• Separate entrance from rest of house—can be used for guest or older child
  
• Sitting area
  
• Windows high to ceiling allow plentiful light
  
• Private balcony looking out over pond
  
• Tiled bath w/pedestal sink
  
• Separate shower

Laundry Room/Mud Room

• Built-in shelving and drawers
  
• Garage entrance
  
• Front loader washer and dryer

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 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).

$1,195,000

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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