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Valley Ranch Estate – SOLD
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango.
This 25-acre/42 acre equestrian estate is situated in the lush Animas Valley. It includes a 4,000 SF main home, guest house, care-taker house, 100 year-old historic barn with hay loft and tractor bay, horse arena, multiple pastures and a maintenance shop with equipment storage. This is a beautiful estate that offers unmatched elegance, privacy and ease of care in the Animas Valley just a few miles 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 has a private gated entrance off of County Road 250 and a shared entrance off of Elkhorn Mountain Road.
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, Salt Lake City, 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
Arriving at Valley Ranch Estate through the private, gated entrance, one finds the location, setting, views, and functionality of this property offer a rare opportunity for the Durango rancher and horse enthusiast. There are equestrian facilities, with multiple pens and fenced and cross-fenced pastures with iron pipe and split rail. The land is mostly pasture with some woodland. The views of the mountains surrounding the Animas Valley and Engineer Mountain to the north are breathtaking. The option to add 17 acres of land adjacent to the 25 acres provides another building site with ponds and the stream/ditch running through it. This area has a historic river rock shed on it and additional pasture.
The property enjoys extensive water rights. These water rights enable the extensive landscaping and pastures to remain lush and vibrant. Multiple garden beds, designated for vegetables and perennials, are located conveniently near the house and other amenities and are on a drip irrigation system. Irrigation water plus a high-yield, 360 gallons-per-minute well are equally shared.
Highlights include:
- Private gated entrance
- Twenty-five or forty-two acres
- Extensive water rights
- Reid Ditch runs year-round; creates 2 islands in center of property
- Extensive gardens, landscaping and pastures, all timed irrigation
- Multiple pens and fenced and cross-fenced pastures with iron pipe and split rail
- Two-car heated garage by main residence
- Four-car garage
- Wine cellar adjacent to four-car garage
- Ponds
- Well-house structure encloses domestic well
- Irrigation well produces 360 gallons-per-minute
- River rock accents on garage, house and perimeter fence
- Gas heated greenhouse/potting shed for over-wintering summer plants; concrete floors; original log beams; shelving
- Original chicken shed
- Care-takers house in private area
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MAIN RESIDENCE
Custom décor and classic accents are found in every corner of this home, which has been masterfully and expertly remodeled to retain some of its original interior and exterior log accent walls and original Fir hardwood flooring from the property’s original homestead. The main house includes construction using exposed beams from a local historic 100-year-old barn, creating various vaulted and cathedral ceiling levels with numerous gables throughout the home; abundant windows allow ample natural light to stream in. Artistic accents, multiple hand-painted interior walls and high-end light and bath fixtures give this home a one of a kind, very elegant and yet rustic ambiance, fitting right in to the Durango mountain lifestyle. Outside living space with fireplace and covered porches allow al fresco dining most of the year.
Features include:
- 4,000 SF
- Multiple outside sitting areas/porches
- Natural carved boulder water feature at entrance of house
- Rock wall with custom wrought iron railing surrounding front of house
- Outdoor patio with wood-burning fireplace under covered porch; outdoor sound system
- Several porch seating areas
- Log wall accent from original farm house
- Rustic shake roof
- Attached large wooden flower boxes, some with perennials
- Custom door from knotty Alder; screened French doors on each side
- 3 bedrooms – 2 master suites; all baths en suite
- Master suite on main level
- 3.5 baths
- Historic barn wood beams incorporated in construction of house with original mortise & tenon joining
- 5 hot water heaters, zone controlled
- Radiant and baseboard heat, in-floor heat and air-conditioned second level
- River rock accents; all river rock from property
- Various patios, courtyard and living spaces; back patio wired for hot tub
- Cathedral and vaulted ceilings; multiple gables and plenty of windows throughout
- Multiple lighted art niches
- Custom multi-control lighting throughout house; all on dimmers
- House wired for high speed internet
- Ceiling fans in most rooms
- Numerous antique accents throughout
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LOWER LEVEL
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room/sitting area
- Breakfast room/sitting area adjacent to kitchen with wall mount TV
- Raised, wood burning fireplace with wood storage below
- High end granite and hand-crafted wood countertops
- Bar seating facing kitchen
- Custom lighting
- Original Fir hardwood flooring
- Faux paint designs
- Hand-made tile
- Hand-made Butcher block for chopping next to stove
- Ample cupboard space, some w/ lighted glass cabinets
- 6 burner Stainless steel dual fuel range
- Stainless steel double Frigidaire ovens; gas & electric
- Stainless steel Kitchen Aid dishwasher
- Stainless steel trash compactor
- Stainless steel warming drawer
- Stainless steel microwave
- Stainless steel GE side-by-side refrigerator
- Antique French window
- Separate coffee bar with sink; built-in shelving; ice maker; wine storage/cooler
- Extra large Utility Room – off kitchen with close-off Dutch door, additional refrigerator; deluxe chef’s pantry with pull out storage; broom closet; ample shelving and cupboards; wrapping center; windows and door to outside patio
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Living Room/Great Room/Piano Room
- Custom Italian travertine, wood burning fireplace w/ mantle
- Travertine tile floors
- Built in entertainment center
- Multiple lighted art niches
- 11 FT ceiling with Fir beams
- Lighted underneath stair-well cove for displaying treasures
- Piano room across from great room has large bay window that looks out to Animas Valley views; vaulted and gabled ceiling; wall sconces; travertine tile flooring
- Charming Powder Room off living room with antique French garden sink; Italian wax method hand-painted walls; Kohler fixtures, crystal chandelier
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Separate Formal Dining Room
- Walk-out French doors to central, flagstone courtyard with antique gate and water feature
- Travertine tile flooring
- Custom light fixture
- Vaulted ceiling
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Wet Bar
- Built in glass shelving; cupboards
- Granite tile countertop, extended for separate bar seating
- Hand-blown glass sink
- Beverage center; ice maker
- River rock accent wall and log wall from original homestead
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Library/Reading Room
- Custom wool carpet
- Built-in shelving
- Hand painted ceiling
- Custom stained glass to Web Bar
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Main Master Bedroom and Bath
- Walk-out doors to central courtyard
- Large walk-in closet with built in shelving and cupboards; automatic lighting
- Wool carpet in bedroom
- Art niches; accent walls, recessed lighting
- Vaulted ceiling; fan
- Travertine tile flooring
- Jacuzzi whirlpool tub with double windows above, including antique hand-painted stained-glass window
- Hand-painted dual sink/vanities with natural tile countertops and backsplash
- Separate sit down make-up vanity with counter to ceiling mirror and custom shelving
- Large custom walk-in shower/glass walls
- Kohler top of the line fixtures
- Separate water closet with wash-let toilet; window with private Animas views
- Ample windows allow private views out to meadows
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Second Guest Room & Bath
- Custom wallpaper and carpet
- Large bath with dual antique cupboards with sinks
- Large walk-in shower with travertine tiles
- Travertine flooring
- Walk out doors to central courtyard
- Large storage closet
- Water closet with Kohler bidet and toilet
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UPPER LEVEL
Office Loft
- Built in u-shaped bookshelves and large desk
- Large seating
- Custom wrought-iron railings
- Vaulted ceiling; Fir beams
- Doors to outside porch; antique storm shutters
- Track lighting, recessed lighting
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Upstairs Second Master Bedroom/Bath
- Hand-painted walls in bedroom
- Cushioned window seat area
- Wool sculpted carpet
- Dormer and vaulted ceiling
- Air-conditioning and fan
- Walk-in closet
- French doors leading in to bathroom
- Dual vanities/sinks in bath, each set in armoire with open window-paned doors
- Walk-in shower with travertine and glass tiles
- Separate large Jacuzzi tub
- Separate water closet with bidet
- Kohler top of the line fixtures
- Hand-painted walls in bath
- Custom lighting
- Storage closet
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OTHER BUILDINGS INCLUDE:
Separate Wine Cellar
- Originally the root cellar with original lintel and stone entrance from 1885, attached to four-car garage;
- Original stone flooring and walls
- Custom lighting; heated
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Guest/Bunk House
- Large covered porch
- 2 bedrooms, one Master, one w/ bunk beds
- Tooled-leather accents on door jams
- Concrete floors
- Fans in all rooms
- Wood burning stove
- Baseboard hot water heat
- Fully air conditioned, heated
- Stackable washer/dryer
- Breakfast bar area in kitchen
- Full bath
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Barn
- 100-year old historic barn
- 5,000 SF
- Riding arena
- Horse stalls
- Exercise pen
- Hay loft stores large quantities of hay
- Tractor bay
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Machine Shop
- 5,000 SF
- ½ bath
- Hoist
- Wash rack (horse)
- Tack room
- Commercial compressor
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Wildlife and Recreation
The property has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat, pastures, 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 creek and ponds are stocked with trout and there is exceptional fishing in several near-by rivers. 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).
$2,495,000 (25 acres) or
$3,345,000 (42 acres) - Major Price Reduction
For sale in conjunction with Russ Smith, Prudential Triple S Realty.
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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