1180 County Road 245, Durango, CO 81301

Property Description

Regularly described as one of the nicest properties in La Plata County, this luxury Texas Creek ranch offers a serene and private setting surrounded by the majestic Colorado landscape. Escape the higher temperatures of town and the 550 corridor with this wonderfully located estate nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and still within Durango School District. Just twenty-five minutes away from Downtown Durango via beautiful Florida Road, enjoy easy access to the airport, Vallecito reservoir and ski resorts. Spanning 42.5 acres, this property features 6250+/- sf of living space, a vast 20-acre fenced meadow area, 22.5-acres of woodland with horse corrals and abundant wildlife, and is directly adjacent to BLM land. The neighborhood is comprised of similar large acreage lots, ensuring scenic views, space and privacy. Access the property via a private gated entry onto a picturesque lane leading up to the studio on the left and guest house on the right. Further up the lane, perched upon a hill, stands the main house. Enter through a covered wrap-around deck and be greeted by natural stone flooring and soaring vaulted ceilings in the great room. Full-height windows on one side, and an expansive folding door system on the other, provide breathtaking views of the forest and meadows from the living, dining, and kitchen areas. A towering double-sided see-through stone fireplace between the living and the kitchen areas, enhances the spaciousness and adds to the cozy, warm atmosphere. The kitchen is well-appointed, featuring two ovens, a Viking gas range, ample granite counter space, and plenty of cabinetry. Perfectly equipped for family gatherings and convenient meal preparation. The 500+/- sf master suite, located off the main living area, includes a sitting room, a spacious walk-in closet, a large marble and natural wood full bathroom, and a private wraparound porch with sitting area and jacuzzi. Also on the main level is a large entertainment or office room with built-in storage and adjacent bathroom. From the main living area, ascend the open staircase to the top floor where you’ll find a lofted sunroom, a walk-around reading area and library, four additional bedrooms, and two more full bathrooms. The third-floor deck offers superb views of the surrounding pine forest and Vosberg Pike. Off of the lower-level hallway, enter the billiards/work out room with attached half-bath and access to the lower deck and enclosed garden with six-foot architectural steel fencing. The lower level of the home also features an oversized garage with a channel floor drain, ample space for vehicles and recreational equipment and a 600+/- sf storage/shop area. The property features a security system, smart lights and devices, and high-speed internet connection. There is an underground electric pet fence encompassing an area of 1.5+/- acres around the main house. In addition to the main house, the property includes a guesthouse and a studio with a huge, covered parking area and attached barn. The 800+/- sf guesthouse offers a vast open living space with a sleeping area, full kitchen and bathroom. The wood burning stove adds charm and coziness, and the west facing deck offers expansive valley and mountain sunset views. The studio features 550+/- sf of space on the ground level with ¾ bathroom and a finished loft. The adjacent barn’s open-beam construction provides ample covered storage, with two additional tack and stable rooms and a hay loft. A large portion of the property is fenced and cross-fenced allowing for rotation of grazing horses. Having been used as an equestrian estate, this Texas Creek ranch has wonderful horse-riding and hiking trails throughout the adjoining BLM lands and within easy riding distance. The property consists of two separate legal parcels which would allow the buyer to sell the undeveloped 22.5 acre parcel, build an additional family unit, or simply continue to enjoy the buffer of the combined large tract.