501 Glacier Cliff Drive , Durango, CO (La Plata County)

Location and Area

Nestled in a picturesque red cliff and tree lined valley a convenient 20 minutes north of Durango off of Highway 550 within the Private grounds of the Glacier Club. The Glacier Club itself is paradise found. As a private gated community, it is a place of peaceful serenity and beauty. It is exclusive and yet very welcoming and vibrant.

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, and many cultural activities. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a short drive from the Glacier Club, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour away. Cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling are also available throughout the area. Summertime is filled with opportunities for riding, hiking, fly fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument. There are 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

Master Bedroom Wing Includes:

• Fireplace, coffee/wet bar with refrigerator

• Huge walk-in closet w/ built-in drawers and shelving plus washer and dryer

• Private balcony w/ panoramic views of surrounding peaks

• His and hers water closets, hers with bidet

• Dramatic open shower and bath area w/ rain head, six large body sprays and oversized Jacuzzi tub

• Private Study

Kitchen Includes:

• 48-inch Wolf gas oven with 6 burner range plus griddle

• Custom iron work hood

• Separate GE Profile electric convection oven

• Three Fisher & Paykel dishwashers

• Sharp drawer style microwave

• Side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer

• GE Profile refrigerator/freezer and oversized sink in butler food prep pantry

• Breakfast nook

• Covered outdoor patio with built-in stainless steel barbeque

Home Theater Includes:

• State-of-the-art entertainment system with surround sound

• Off set wall studs and blown in insulation for soundproofing

• 84-inch projection screen w/ rear projector

• Tiered seating and full wet bar

• Computer connections for multimedia presentations

Lower Level Sports Bar/Wine Cellar Includes:

• 14 foot granite wet bar with custom iron work

• Under-counter refrigerator, ice maker and Fisher & Paykel dishwasher

• Four flat-screen television locations including one in powder room

• Sunken area w/ regulation size pool table

• 700-bottle, climate controlled wine room with hand crafted, custom iron doors

• Wine tasting grotto w/ water feature flowing out of natural stone work

• Walk out to large private patio w/ lush landscaping and natural boulder accents

Other Features:

• Grand circular entrance outside and inside

• Massive rock wood burning fire place

• Hand-crafted metal work on railings, door handles; over 900 custom rosette medallions and acorn bolts on joints; custom iron heating vent covers

• Fold down glass on upstairs bridge assures safety while allowing for easy cleaning

• Guest bedrooms all w/ ensuite baths

• Large walk-in closets w/ built-in dresser and shelving

• Upstairs Nanny or mother-in-law suite w/ fire place and backstairs entry

• Porte Cochere entryway, circular driveway heated by hydronic heat system

• Oversized three car garage w/ heated water hose bib & floor drain system

• Separate portico w/ custom slate dog wash

• Central vacuum

• Full fire sprinkler system

• Exterior outlets along eaves for gutter heating and holiday lights

• Energy-efficient HVAC system including forced air heat, air conditioning, humidification and electronic air filters

• Entire home is outfitted w/ a fully automated security system, including two exterior cameras, allowing full property scanning and the ability to access visual security system from a computer anywhere in the world

Wildlife and Recreation

The Glacier Club property has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat, manicured lawns, gardens, fairways and greens in a very private setting. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, red tail hawks, eagles, and many other small animals and birds. Many of these will be seen around the estate and be a welcome reminder of the sanctuary that has been created within the Glacier Club. While the recreational opportunities have been covered earlier, it is worth restating that the local area is phenomenally gifted with diversity and a myriad of options for most outdoor activities and pursuits.