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Nestled at the end of Lightner Creek Road within the exclusive gated Destination Ranch community, this extraordinary mountain retreat offers exceptional privacy, quiet and natural beauty just minutes from downtown Durango. Tucked among towering aspens and mature pines with no neighboring homes in sight, the setting feels wonderfully secluded and peaceful. The property features a custom 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a separate office and an attached oversized 3-car garage, along with a newly constructed approximately 3,300-square-foot detached heated barn/shop with a 1,200-square-foot finished loft featuring a kitchenette and bath. Made famous as the filming location for the movie City Slickers, Destination Ranch is surrounded by vast national forest lands and offers outstanding recreational access. The end-of-the-road location provides a remarkable sense of solitude, where the sounds of traffic and activity give way to the creek, wildlife and surrounding forest. Despite the secluded mountain setting, downtown Durango is only minutes away. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate exceptional access to the surrounding national forest, outstanding elk hunting, and abundant wildlife including elk, mule deer, bear, and wild turkey. The landscape is truly special. Hopkins Creek flows through the property, feeding a scenic pond and irrigating lush meadows through valuable deeded water rights. Open meadows transition into stands of towering aspens and mature pines, creating beautiful mountain and meadow views in nearly every direction. The combination of trees, topography, gated access and the property's location at the very end of the road creates an unusual level of privacy—you can enjoy the scenery without looking out at neighboring homes. Park-like grounds, the pond, flowing creek and surrounding forest create a peaceful alpine setting that feels far removed from town. The custom home was designed to take full advantage of these magnificent surroundings. Expansive Low-E windows bring the scenery indoors and frame views of the mountains, meadows and trees. Custom oak hardwood flooring, vaulted pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, and a freestanding wood stove create a warm mountain-lodge atmosphere. The open floor plan is ideal for entertaining, while the kitchen features slate tile flooring, stainless steel appliances, and quality finishes throughout. Generous outdoor living spaces provide wonderful places to relax, listen to the creek, watch wildlife move through the property and enjoy the remarkable quiet and serenity of the setting. The detached heated barn/shop is an impressive improvement in its own right. Built with highly efficient SIPS construction, the approximately 64' x 50' clear-span interior offers roughly 15-foot ceilings with no interior support columns, providing exceptional flexibility for RVs, boats, trailers, equipment, vehicles, or workshop use. Oversized doors provide convenient access. The approximately 1,200-square-foot finished loft above includes a kitchenette, full bath, heat pump system, gas fireplace, and additional storage, creating a comfortable and highly versatile finished space. The property is further enhanced by a premium 23.3-kW solar system—the maximum size currently permitted by LPEA—providing outstanding energy efficiency and long-term value. Properties offering this combination of end-of-the-road privacy, extraordinary scenery, flowing water, deeded water rights, national forest access, abundant wildlife, substantial improvements and proximity to Durango are exceptionally rare. Quiet, secluded and surrounded by nature, this is a unique opportunity to own one of Durango's most remarkable mountain retreats.

181 Hopkins Creek Trl, Durango

$551,000

819789 MLS

Premier Lot at The Creeks at Destination Ranch! Located in a private community of just six estates, this lot offers the finest property in the Durango area. Spanning 35 acres of beautifully manicured meadow, mixed with towering Ponderosa pine and Gambel oak trees. Enjoy stunning views of Barn Roof Peak and the scenic Lightner Creek Valley below. This perfect property is accessible with direct access to public land-ideal for hiking or horseback riding to your heart's content right from your doorstep. The tranquil beauty of the setting is unmatched, as well as the privacy and quietness of the surroundings. Build your dream home with views of your private pond and enjoy the Colorado landscape you've dreamed of. All this and you're just 10 miles to historic downtown Durango.

Parcel F Parcel F Laughing Dog Lane, Durango

$835,000

822772 MLS

This beautiful 54+ acre parcel has breathtaking mountain views as well as expansive easterly views across the lower ridges and meadows. There is a spring fed pond and numerous springs scattered around the property that are frequented by a variety of wildlife. The parcel is very private but yet conveniently located only 9 miles from Durango with all of the amenities that Durango has to offer. The property has an abundance of wildlife and borders thousands of acres of public land, which gives you direct access to a vast amount of natures playground for hiking, horseback riding and hunting. Destination Ranch is a gated community that has an agricultural exemption that allows for the property taxes to be an incredibly low amount of only $25.32 annually. The owner has the right to opt out of the agricultural exemption if they choose. There is also a conservation easement on the parcels in Destination Ranch that protects the beauty and privacy of the Ranch for generations to come.

Tbd Destination Ranch Rd, Durango

$874,700

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 821186 MLS

Exceptional property at The Creeks at Destination Ranch! This subdivision is a private community of just six estates and offers the finest property in the Durango area. The lot spans 35 acres of beautifully manicured meadow, mixed with towering Ponderosa and Limber Pine, Gambel Oak, Douglas Fir, and Mountain Juniper trees. The tranquil beauty of the setting is unmatched, as well as the privacy and quietness of the surroundings-in the entire subdivision this lot boasts more useable land and more timbered property than any other. All this and you're just 10 miles to historic downtown Durango. The timber frame home is picturesque Colorado and blends perfectly into the landscape with barn siding, metal roof and sliding barn doors to access storage underneath. A beautiful rock staircase with log stairs leads to the home’s entry, just tall enough to capture the jaw-dropping views of the Lightner Creek Valley, Barn Roof Peak, and the forest surrounding you from the front porch and every window in the home. Inside you’ll find a home with incredible “mountain escape” character, with wide plank wood floors, tongue and groove ceiling, copper counters and a gas fireplace to enjoy the ambiance. The home has southern exposure with great light throughout -it seems the home was oriented to take in the sunrise! Have you dreamed of owning horses? The property has a two-story barn large enough to keep them as well as your snowmobiles, vehicles, or any outdoor equipment you desire with electric and water connections and a retaining wall allowing you to pull right up to both the first and second floors. Close by, you’ll find the beautiful 100x200’ arena with a hydrant-other frost frees are scattered around the property. The subdivision has direct access to public land-some of it private to the homeowners-ideal for hiking or horseback riding to your heart's content right from your doorstep. Do you need more space? The home was intended to be a guest home and a separate building site has been graded with a separate septic already in. Build the home you've always dreamed of owning private to the guest home. You’ll love waking up in the morning with your very own flock of turkeys sharing the property as well as elk, deer and other wildlife that pass through. Don’t miss out on this perfect Colorado property-homes like this rarely come on market.

101 Laughing Dog Ln, Durango

$2,985,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 826356 MLS

Experience this one-of-a-kind legacy property which exemplifies Colorado living at its finest—then blow a kiss to the highest peaks of the La Plata Mountains from your own private alpine sanctuary. Regarded as the premier lot in the highly desired Destination Ranch subdivision, the forty-acre property features parklike trails that lead from the home to two separate meadows-creating a year-round wonderland ideal for horses, ATVs, and snowmobiles, or simply exploring nature. Incredible wildlife and wildflowers abound. A rock fountain and pond greet you as you approach the front entry, inviting you to pause and take in the moment. Inside, you are immediately struck with a dramatic landscape through a wall of windows-every angle takes advantage of the views, making you feel as if the mountains belong to you. Wood beams adorn the tall ceiling. Beautiful archways and a stone-surrounded fireplace create ambiance. From the dining area, step out to an “island in the sky”-a deck overlooking majestic mountains and a valley below. The infinity view with thousands of feet of elevation change and of numerous peaks in the San Juan Mountains is a view only possible from this home, and it is one that truly makes your jaw drop. A main-floor primary suite features another wall of windows, a private balcony, and a gas fireplace for cozy winter nights. The stunning ensuite bath features a wall of solid sandstone and a rain shower. On the lower level, the surround sound in your state-of-the-art home theatre gives you a concert experience right in your own home. A game room with a wet bar located down the hall will keep guests entertained, and there are two additional bedrooms, as well as a study offering an incredible view. Walk outside and you’ll find a gas fireplace and patio to enjoy the evening scenery. Live like you are on vacation every day, but have the convenience of central water, the privacy of a gated subdivision, and year-round access. The home has a circular driveway for easy access of larger vehicles and a three-bay garage with room for equipment storage. Maintained by its original owners as a lightly used vacation home, this property also functions beautifully as a primary residence. Recent updates include a brand-new roof, deck, and boiler. Sold fully furnished with a tractor, riding mower, and snowblower. Move In Ready! With perfect privacy and exclusivity, this is your opportunity to own a piece of paradise on a true Colorado Gentleman’s Ranch. Come and experience the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of.

2550 Destination Ranch Rd, Durango

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