The ranch is just 15 minutes southeast of Durango on the Florida Mesa. Access is south on US Highway 550, east on CR 302, south on CR 301 and west on CR 300. Roads are paved except for the last 1 mile of county maintained gravel roads. The Florida Mesa is known for beautiful ranches and productive hay farms. Durango is a town of rural mountain character and charm, yet has many big city conveniences including a new hospital, hotels, shopping, restaurants, golf courses and a four-year college. It is located 6,512 ft. above sea level in a picturesque area with over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool, and full of vibrant foliage colors. Crisp and sunny winter days feature abundant light powder snow. The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 44,000. La Plata County Airport is 10 minutes from the estate and has daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston, and facilities for full service general aviation. The estate is approximately 170 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque and around 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs.

Property Details

This property has the perfect mix of amenities on the right amount of acreage to make it very manageable while providing for maximum privacy and enjoyment.

Improvements

MAIN RESIDENCE

This custom 5,848 SQ FT stucco home naturally blends into 80 acres of high alpine Pinon and Juniper woodlands with open and fenced meadows and pasture. Plenty of natural light streams from numerous windows that capture magnificent views of the La Plata Mountains and creates a spacious, open, light and airy home.

Main Level Features

Rooms have expansive vistas of the La Plata Mountain range or views out to woodlands

High-efficiency radiant in-floor heating

Vaulted and/or 10 ceilings throughout constructed of natural stained wood

Combination of hand-hewn and rough-cut, log ceiling beam/supports throughout house from Grants, NM

Custom twisted-iron hand railings throughout home; made by local craftsman at Forging Ahead

Lighted wall niches throughout to display artwork or artifacts

Ceiling fans in rooms

Main entrance into foyer from covered, stone slab porch

Natural slate-on-the-diagonal flooring throughout main level, except for

Master wing, where there is hard-wood floors; slate baseboard along walls

All doors inside are solid wood; crafted iron hardware and doors from

Southwest Doors

Wrap around deck with wood burning fireplace

Discrete netting protection on areas of deck where there are high arched ceilings prevents barn swallows from nest building

Boiler located in oversized 3-car garage keeps it warm during the winter

Dog-wash/basin with hot & cold water in garage; separate doors exit to front and back of garage

Great Room/Formal Dining Room

Step down from entrance/foyer to oversized great room with floor to ceiling windows showing stunning views of the La Plata Mountain range

2 story+ vaulted ceilings

Large gas fireplace/hearth

French doors open out to deck area where wood burning fireplace is located

Formal dining room adjacent to great room with windows looking to La Plata Mountains

Main level Bath/Powder Room

Large shower with clear glass

Accent Mexican tiles in shower, around sink and backsplash

Custom large iron mirror

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Vaulted ceiling breakfast area with 6 high windows on 3 walls taking in unbroken views of the La Plata Mountain range and horse pasture; door exits out to wide wrap around deck with stairs to lawn

Spacious kitchen with lots of windows facing the horse pastures and La Plata Mountains

Underneath cabinet and above cabinet up-lighting

Beautiful Mexican tile backsplash from counter to cupboard; Corian countertops

Large center island with sink and extra garbage disposal

Sub Zero fridge built-in, stainless steel gas stove; Bosch dishwasher; double convection oven

Large pantry cupboard

Master Wing - Office

Office with big built-in wood U-shaped desk and bookshelves

Many windows looking out to La Plata Mountains

Door to deck

Natural wide, pine wood flooring is reclaimed from old torn-down Sears Roebuck store in Chicago

Master Wing Bedroom/Master Bath

Vaulted ceiling with rough-sawn beams

Wide pine wood flooring (same as in office)

Gas fireplace with sitting hearth

Door with arched window above, opening to high-arched, lighted covered deck, expansive views to La Plata Mountains

Very large bath area with beautiful Mexicantiled counter and matching sinks; iron oval shaped mirrors, niches in walls on either side of sinks; brass-footed, free-standing bathtub, sitting under arched ceiling; large windows; roomy, clear glass shower with complimentary Mexican tile work and sitting bench; separate water closet; large linen closet

Spacious walk-in closet with built in shelving

Master Wing - Second Office or Music Room

Vaulted ceilings with natural wood

Built-in desk and shelving

Plenty of windows bring in natural light, looks out to Pinon and Juniper woodlands

Extra sound-proofing in walls

Laundry Room/Mud Room

Plenty of cupboard and drawer space; area for second fridge/freezer; coat closet; Corian countertops

Door outside to deck and front lawn area

Upper Level

Winding stairway with Berber carpet

Berber carpet on upper level

Open loft area between upstairs bedrooms/baths can be used as a reading/sitting area; built-in low bookshelves; Juliet balcony; vaulted, rough-sawn beamed ceiling with high windows; stunning views to La Plata Mountains

Windowed study on one side of sitting area

Separate closet area with folding doors, stackable washer/dryer

Recessed lighting and sconces on walls

Second Bedroom Suite

Walk-in closet off bedroom

En-suite full bathroom with Terra Cotta Mexican brick tile floor; separate shower with clear glass, tub and shower with accent tiles; Mexican tiled counter, backsplash and matching sink

Carpeted bedroom; ceiling fan; picturesque views of La Plata Mountains

Third Bedroom Suite

Walk-in closet off bathroom

En-suite full bathroom, tub, separate shower with clear glass walls, beautiful Mexican counter with complimentary beveled tile curving into sink; unique iron-work mirror

Carpeted bedroom; ceiling fan; picturesque views of La Plata Mountains

Lower Level Guest Wing

Downstairs guest wing carpeted and heated with radiator hot water heat

Large great room with door opening to outside patio; views of La Plata Mountains

Gas Fireplace with blower in corner of great room

Rough-sawn wood bookshelves create a library sitting area adjacent to great room

Large Guest bedroom with walk-in closet and large window with gorgeous views of La Platas

Large bathroom with brick-sized Mexican floor tile; bathtub/shower combination; Mexican tile backsplash with matching tile surrounding beveled-tile basin

Ample walk-in storage room

GUEST HOUSE

1,127 SF guest/caretaker house built in 2004

Attached to horse barn

Two spacious bedrooms

Living area with open floor plan

Large kitchen with all appliances

Utility room

HORSE BARN

Well insulated red metal horse barn with 6 wooden stalls

Foaling stall

Each stall has feeder, gate to throughway and Dutch door to outside

Tack room

Feed room

Shower stall with hot and cold water

Heated room with sink and toilet

Concrete throughway opens at both ends of the barn

Two lofts with ladders

Grounds

81 pristine acres

Pond for water storage used for irrigation (164 acre-feet of adjudicated water rights)

1 acre cross-fenced corral (2 separate areas) with water and electrical outlets; fence is pipe and cable

5 acre cross-fenced horse pasture with water and electrical outlets for winter heating elements

Separate tall metal storage 3-bay hay barn tucked in woods; fourth bay enclosed with door for workshop

Enclosed dog run

Gravel driveway

Mexican Locust flowering trees on either side of large covered front porch and beautiful landscaping around house

Wildlife and Recreation

The property has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat, manicured lawns and gardens, juniper woods, lush pastures and irrigated hayfield in a very private setting. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, and many other small animals and sporting birds. The propertys storage pond could potentially be stocked with trout. And yet, the focus of the property is equestrian activitiesriding across the pastures and through wooded areas with views of the La Plata Mountains always in sight. It is truly an equestrian paradise! For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a 45-minute drive from the property, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are a little over one hour away. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling opportunities are also available throughout the area and on the property. Summertime is filled with opportunities for riding, hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument, along with Lemon and Vallecito Lakes. Excellent golf can be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 40 miles).