Land with Home for Sale in Durango, Colorado

Amber Johnson, Durango Land and Homes, C: 970-946-5732, amber@landandranch.com, www.crenmls.com: Welcome to this turnkey mountain living retreat, constructed by award winning Mantell-Hecathorn Builders. Nestled on 36.5 acres at 7800 feet elevation with 360-degree La Plata Mountain views, it is surrounded by 100's of ponderosa pines and abundant wildlife at Durango Ridge Ranch. This mountain craftsman style home is just 11 miles west of beautiful and historic Durango, is less than 5 years old, and has been meticulously maintained both inside and out. It is 3,233 SF, has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2.5 car garage, and front and rear covered stone patios for enjoying meals and relaxing by the gas fire pit. Chefs will appreciate the Memphis Pro pellet grill outside, and the indoor kitchen includes a high-end BlueStar 36" 6-burner gas cooktop with griddle and range hood, and a BlueStar custom color double wall oven with French doors. A Thermador refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher (all covered in custom hickory panels) completes this beautiful kitchen. The walk-in pantry and bar area make entertaining a pleasure. Maple hardwood floors grace the interior and are complemented by the custom Amish-built knotty alder, hickory, and mahogany cabinets and doors. The primary suite is on the main floor and looks directly at the mountains, with two walk-in closets, double vanity, heated tile floor, a whirlpool bath, and walk-in shower. Just off the kitchen and garage there is an extra large laundry/mudroom with a tiled dog wash station, no muddy paws here! Three more bedrooms are located upstairs, along with an office area with beautiful views to the south for working from home, and another large bathroom with a double vanity, whirlpool bath, and walk-in shower. The asphalt driveway was just freshly sealcoated. There is an irrigation system to support the extensively landscaped grounds. A log fence surrounds the perimeter of the home, and there is a dog run adjacent to the garage. One of the many things that distinguishes this beautiful home from others is the thoughtful energy-efficiency features that were designed into the home, which generate total net energy costs (electricity + propane) of less than $600/year! These features include a large south-facing solar system, triple-pane windows, and an abundance of insulation. In-floor radiant heating makes the home warm and comfortable in the winter, along with the stone-covered gas fireplace in the living room. The large garage has an EV charging station, extensive shelving for storage, a work bench, and an extra refrigerator/freezer. Other advanced technologies include a monitored Honeywell security system, a Nest exterior camera system on all four sides of the house, and Nest programmable thermostats. DISH TV and Visionary internet service are excellent. You can hike and snowshoe right out your front door, but you'll also want to take advantage of all the recreational activities SW Colorado is so well known for. You are minutes to over 3000 acres of State of Colorado land and the Perins Peak State Wildlife area. La Plata Canyon is just a few miles west on HWY 160 with access to the National Forest. Hesperus Ski area, Purgatory, and Telluride are all within striking distance. Durango Ridge Ranch is a gated subdivision with 360 degree views and only 34 homesites, each with a minimum of 35 acres. The roads are in wonderful condition, and well maintained all year. The subdivision enjoys very low property taxes due to its agricultural status, as there is a small herd of cattle during the summer months. This is a Firewise community. This home makes a lovely place to live full time, or enjoy it as a second home and family retreat. Furnishings are negotiable. Call today for more information on this fantastic home.