Description

Located in the premiere area to enjoy all that the Durango lifestyle has to offer, with mountain biking and hiking trails in the midst of Durango's "Central Park, " Horse Gulch, this 4-bedroom home with 2-bedroom guest house is situated on 11 acres with stunning views. Often one feels it necessary to make a choice between living remotely in the country or living close to city amenities, however this property elegantly sidesteps the issue by checking both boxes. This superbly designed luxury home affords its owners the unique aspect of being in a one of a kind rural setting adjacent to the most extensive and diverse trail system in the Durango area, while simultaneously being just a short bike ride into the heart of downtown Durango and all it has to offer. Alternatively, the drive into town is less than 20 minutes with route options that easily connect you to the northeast side of town or south to nearby Mercy Regional Hospital. Stunningly situated, this thoughtfully designed custom-built home by Larry Mongelli is now available from the original owners and offers breathtaking views that stretch for uninterrupted miles. Privacy, seclusion, and the beauty of nature surround you at every turn. No detail was overlooked in this home's construction, and it remains impeccably maintained. The wrap-around covered deck offers a spacious entertaining area with vaulted timbers to frame the large views, continuing around past beautiful landscaping and offering a more private screened in back porch as well. Step inside and you are greeted with the warm feeling of home with beautiful wood flooring, tongue and groove vaulted ceilings and timbers, beautiful free-standing pellet stove with rock surround, and an open design for the kitchen, living, and dining areas, all oriented to maximize the natural light and views. The kitchen was recently remodeled 4 years ago to offer a generous space for cooking and entertaining with leathered granite counters, custom knotty pine cabinetry, reverse osmosis water filtration, updated appliances including double wall ovens, a separate cooktop island, and an additional separate island for guests to enjoy, featuring a beverage refrigerator and custom live-edge solid wood raised bar with stone front. The main level of the home also features a half bath with Mexican tile accents for guests, along with the primary suite featuring a gas fireplace, separate closets with organizers, and attached bath with double vanity, and custom tiled walk-in shower with rainhead and personal shower heads. Upstairs, you will find a cozy second living area with built-in office space, art niches, and bookcases for a home office or the perfect place for guests or family to enjoy relaxing. In addition, the second floor hosts two additional bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom. The lower walk-out level offers a generously sized game room with pool table, wet bar with refrigerator, gas fireplace, theater area with projector, black out shades, sound panels, and speakers, as well as a temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar, work-out room, utility room with central vacuum, and 4th bedroom with an adjacent 3/4 bathroom. The home has in-floor radiant heat, air conditioning, and is carefully designed to benefit from passive solar orientation in addition to the photovoltaic solar panels and solar hot water panels. This home is exceptionally clean and well maintained, ready for you to make your own. Additional features of this custom home include new standing seam roofs, alarm systems, drip irrigation, wood blinds, and more. Not only will you enjoy the attached oversized two-car garage at the main house, but also the private and separate guest house features two more garage bays with a heated workshop space and laundry room. The living space is located above with a full kitchen, living room with vaulted ceiling and wood-burning stove, two bedrooms and one bathroom, along with a beautiful deck.

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Listed by: Durango Land And Homes