Durango, CO (La Plata County)

Nestled in a picturesque red cliff and tree lined valley a convenient ten minutes north of Durango, the ranch borders the Animas River and is located on South Coon Creek Lane, a paved road accessed from County Road 250.

Durango is a town of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, golf courses, first class fly fishing, numerous outdoor hiking and biking trails, with endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. It is located 6,512 ft. above sea level, surrounded by scenic mountain views, and 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. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow.

The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 44,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is 100 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 450 miles from Phoenix.

Property Details

Grounds

• Paved driveway w/stone bridge over large pond

• 10 acres of 25 acres enclosed by fence, preserving extensive gardens and picturesque landscaping

• Current owner hand-planted every tree and bush (including Spruce, Aspen, Vandenberg pine, Ponderosa pine, Maples, White Fir, cotton less Cottonwoods, Willows, Chokecherry, Lilacs, variety of roses)

• Property south of estate to stay undeveloped, keeping pristine views of Red Cliffs and pasture land

• 3rd oldest water right on Animas River

• Meticulously maintained ponds and streams throughout property w/ 1?2 cubic ft per second of ditch water to keep full

• Automatic 10" pump irrigation brings 2 cubic ft per second from Animas River keeping lawn and pasture irrigated w/18 stations of golf course heads, producing 30 gallons a minute from 54 different heads

• Fertile soil throughout property, no rocks

• Invisible dog fence covering 9 acres

• Large potting shed/greenhouse w/in-floor heat and swamp cooler

• Designated vegetable garden

• Wired chicken house protected from outside wildlife

Main Residence

• Architecturally designed by Joe Sebastian

• Interior design by Dallas based Don Cohen

• 11,300 sq. ft. of elegant living space

• Limestone on external walls from Granbury Quarry, Texas

• 2 ample sized 2-car garages attached to Main House

• Numerous windows throughout house provide natural light with exquisite views of Red Cliffs, Animas River, gardens and pastures

• Multiple porches for relaxing and viewing wildlife

• 12 ft high ceilings downstairs, 10 ft high upstairs; raised and molded ceiling inserts

• Woodwork throughout house exquisitely crafted by craftsman trained in Europe, hand milled on property

• Hand painted wall murals throughout Main House and Guest House

• Handcrafted fireplace from the heart of UK in Broadway, Cotswold

• Elevator access for three levels

• 130" screen projection HD TV in Game Room w/separate fridge and bathroom

• Separate gift wrapping or hobby room

• Multiple storage areas; one extra large w/in-floor heat

• All Guest Bedrooms have private ensuite baths w/freestanding or jetted tub

Gourmet Kitchen and Social Area

• Gourmet cook’s kitchen w/up lighting, under counter lighting, multiple sinks, ovens and warming drawers, spacious working areas, adjoined by semi-circle bar seating for guests

• Separate Breakfast Room adjacent to kitchen w/wood burning fireplace

• Wine cellar air conditioned, lined with 100 year old barn wood and leaded, clear stained glass

• Carved, antique English cocktail bar in adjoining alcove

• Spacious sitting area by kitchen w/wood burning fireplace

• Tarnish free, felt-lined silver and crystal storage closet near formal dining area

• Covered porch w/oversized stainless built-in outside gas grill w/vented hood and exhaust fan

Main Entry

• Grand circular staircase and foyer

• Living Room entry through a wide, glassed archway w/sliding French doors, decorative marbled and pillared wood burning fireplace; walls accented w/panel detailing featuring built-in bookshelves w/accent lights

• Formal Dining area has wood burning fireplace

• Gentleman’s Library w/custom wood-paneled walls and built-in bookshelves

Master Suite

• Master foyer

• Fireplace in Master bedroom w/separate study/sitting area

• Generous Master His and Her cedar lined closets w/built in dressers

• Large His and Her separate baths w/steam shower

• Built-in coffee service in His bath

Barn and Guest House

• Horse barn built in 2000 w/local, aged cedar, rusted tin roof

• Stalls and hay feeders for 5 horses

• Separate tack room and corrals

• Eight acres of pastures for grazing

• Charming 2 bedroom Guesthouse w/wood-burning stove, kitchen and washer/dryer

• 2nd level dormitory sleeps 8 w/stained glass natural lighting in attached bath; great for slumber parties!

• Separate 700 sq. ft. apartment on opposite end of Guest House w/separate washer dryer and kitchen area

• Extra storage

Wildlife and Recreation

The property has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat, manicured lawns and gardens 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 ranch’s ponds are stocked with trout, and fishing is excellent on the property’s Animas River frontage.

For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a short drive from the ranch, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour away. Cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling are also available throughout the area and on the ranch. 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.

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).