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Riverfront Home with Trout Pond & Mountain Views!

This cozy home sits on 13+ acres and features huge views of the 13,000 ft La Plata Mountains, plenty of La Plata River frontage, and a large stocked trout pond.  Plenty of wildlife and privacy.  This is a perfect Colorado retreat. 
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This 13-acre waterfront property is beautifully situated off CR 140 approximately 15 minutes from historic downtown Durango, 25 minutes to Mancos, Colorado and 35 minutes from Farmington, New Mexico.  The property faces north & west towards the 13,000 ft snowcapped La Plata Mountains and overlooks the cascading La Plata River, and massive stocked trout pond that sits 200 feet away from the home.  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.  Durango has numerous big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital – Mercy Regional Medical Center, world-class restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and many cultural activities.  The entire Four Corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast.  The area population is 45,000.  La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston and Dallas, and includes facilities for full service general aviation.  The property is approximately 50 miles from Durango Mountain Resort, 200 miles from Grand Junction, 240 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 425 miles from Phoenix.
The comfortable and quaint 1800+ sq. ft. 4 bed / 2 bath home boasts vaulted T&G ceilings, slate floors, slab granite countertops with full backsplash, ornamental Mexican copper sinks, and large River Rock stone wood burning fireplace, all incorporated into a functional and easily navigated layout.  This is an exceptional home to raise a family or use as a vacation retreat property. 
The sunken living room has many windows looking out directly to the snowcapped 13,000 ft. La Plata Mountains, rolling foothills, winding La Plata River, and deep trout pond.  You can watch amazing sunrises and sunsets from the windows off the front of the living room that turn the Colorado sky from brilliant hues of yellow and orange to bright blues and finally muted purples.  A wood burning fireplace will keep you cozy on cool nights.
The kitchen and dining room are located off the living room.  The deep copper sink, slab granite countertops with full backsplash, and slate flooring give this kitchen an inviting feel.  Other features include a wine cooler, hanging pot rack, and buffet area.  There is plenty of space in the dining room for holiday feasts, and additional eat-in bar area between the kitchen and dining room for casual meals.  Sliding patio doors off the dining room lead to a large deck that overlooks the river and pond, with steps down to the yard and hot tub – a great place to take in those excellent views.
The master bedroom is on the main level, with a built-in window seat, has an adjacent full bath with updated fixtures, copper sinks and slate floors.  Down the hall is a conveniently located laundry room.  A second bedroom or office is also located on the main floor near the main foyer.  The upper level offers two additional bedrooms and a nicely finished full bathroom.  There is ample storage in the closet areas of both upstairs bedrooms.
While the basement is not fully finished, it does provide a great recreation space including a media area, extra area for a bedroom, workout area, crawlspace storage, a sauna, and door leading to the outside hot tub.  The owners have contemplated expanding the basement level to include a full walkout with French doors, three car garage with workshop and finished bedroom. 
The owners have spent years developing the beautiful flower bed and landscaping that surrounds the home and circular drive.  In the spring and summer months, there are brilliant hues of a full range of the color spectrum as you approach the home.  Rock beds bordering the driveway have been hand placed over the years as well.  Plenty of humming birds frequent the flowers and feeders located off the deck that wraps around two sides of the home.
While the majority of the 13 acres has been left in its naturally beautiful state, the area directly surrounding the home on the bluff has been manicured and includes a rye grass lawn for those relaxing summer days.

Rich in natural beauty, the property encompasses 13 acres of tall Cottonwoods, blazing red Gamble Oak thickets, winding La Plata River frontage, and a large 25’ deep stocked trout pond to support the abundant wildlife.  The natural beauty is enhanced by being set in the foothills of the 13,000 ft snowcapped La Plata Mountains.   Fishing, swimming, and canoeing are all right out the back door, while access to National Forest for horseback riding, hunting, and hiking is nearby. 

There is an existing barn located between the pond and the river in a flat pastureland, just waiting for your horses.  The area is already fenced.  Lush grassy meadows surround the landscape along the La Plata River, creating a stunning and functional setting for horse and outdoor pursuits.

The property has excellent year-round sun and solar gain potential.  Water is plentiful, coming from a good well on the property.

This parcel provides the perfect mix of foliage for the quintessential Colorado mountain feel.    The La Plata River and Pond, located on the property, offers excellent habitat for a myriad of wildlife species including elk, deer, bear, turkey and other birds of prey.  Smaller animals such as fox and coyote can be seen from time to time.  The same family of geese returns each year to raise their young.  Often times, one can enjoy watching these animals from the large outdoor entertaining areas in the early morning over a steaming cup of coffee, or later in the evening as the sun starts to set. 

The property has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat and privacy.  Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, black bear, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey and other sporting birds.  Equine enthusiasts will find the trail riding in the foothills of the La Plata’s breathtaking via the thousands of acres of nearby National Forest.  In addition, the opportunities for exploration and recreation are limitless—whether it’s hiking, kayaking, skiing, bird watching, rock climbing, hunting, fishing or just relaxing—this property, along with the nearby national forest and recreational areas surrounding Durango, Mancos and Farmington, has it all.  Summertime is also filled with opportunities to boat on many area lakes – Nighthorse Lake is only 10 minutes - and excellent golfing can be found in Durango at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, and the private Glacier Club (memberships available).   In addition, people come from around the world to ride the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and visit attractions like Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument.

Priced at: $1,500,000