206 shasta trail , Hesperus, CO 81326(La Plata County)

Durango is a town of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and many cultural activities. There are endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. It is located 6,512 ft. above sea level (the estate is at 7,200 ft. above sea level), surrounded by scenic mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Mancos sits at the base of Mesa Verde National Park, and as a small rural town, offers basic services to the surrounding community. The area offers comfortable summer temperatures that 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 including Durango and Bayfield has a population of 45,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City 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

43.04 acres located within Choke Cherry Creek Ranch

Gardens are beautifully landscaped with mulch and transitional seasonal flowering plants; surrounded by split rail fence

Full drip irrigation with adjustable sprinklers

Fenced and gated pastures with electric wiring; supports 4 horses to graze

Property features lovely meadows, woodlands and rock outcroppings

Cherry Creek runs through property year round

Large front and rear patio areas made from stamped concrete; wired for snow melt

Downspouts directed away from house with French drains

Gravel driveway with French drains to allow easy run-off for water

MAIN RESIDENCE

The main residence is a beautifully designed 3,200 SF, one-story Adobe home with radius corners inside and out. The sun filled space has 2 bedrooms, a large office/3rd bedroom, 2 baths, with expansive views and great privacy. Located on 43 park-like acres, with meadows, woodlands and the sounds of Cherry Creek running by.

General Features

All interior doors are raised panel, 8 solid knotty Alder

The door fixtures are all brushed or patina bronze

Interior walls return to jams around doors

9 ceilings throughout

The main living area has 16 tile floors with in-floor radiant heating and the bedrooms are carpeted with New Zealand wool carpet

All walls are framed with 2x10s and are applied with high-quality stucco finish

For superior insulation the walls have R30 insulation and the ceilings R38

All windows are Hurd

Ceiling fans throughout keep the temperature even

There is an oversized 2 car attached garage

A state-of-the-art water and energy system is located in the boiler room off garage it includes a water softener system; iron removal system (although with active use of water, its not needed); energy efficient heating system; 6 zones for heating and water; 91 gallon water heater on computerized watt-watcher system for green heating on off hours; pressure tank has accumulator and exchanger for ETS (electronic thermal storage which is filled with ceramic bricks to heat on off hours, drawing on demand for hot water heat for in-floor heating); 8 solar panels outside hooked up to the ETS system and exchanger for heating water. If no heat is being used, extra heated water is stored in a 1,200-gallon underground tank with lid that can open into greenhouse for humidity.

Living Room

As you enter from the front patio, you walk into the large living room with beautiful 16 tile floors

The living room ceilings have natural log beams with Latilla (split Saguaro cactus) from Sonora, Mexico, lined between the beams giving the room a warmth and lovely texture

Center in this room along the back wall is a large two-sided, arched, Kiva-like, wood burning fireplace with rusted metal door, accented by brass along with a glass insert; the wood burning fireplace has propane self-starting and the hearth has colorful tile

Walls are of Venetian plaster

Kitchen and Breakfast Area

The kitchen is full of light and is very inviting

All of the counters are surfaced with a beautiful granite

There is a center island that accommodates 4 large bar stools with custom cupboards and drawers below for ample storage

All cupboards and drawers are made of Alder with antiqued pewter, stamped pulls

Lighting is recessed throughout

The appliances are stainless steel GE Profile, with a side-by-side fridge, 4-burner dual purpose gas stove-top with grill in between burners, electric oven with warming drawer below

Large stainless steel microwave oven above stove

There is a double-basin stainless steel sink with window above looking outside

Plenty of natural light with ample windows

Separate breakfast area adjacent to kitchen

Walk-in pantry

Dining Room

As with all of the rooms, this area is filled with sunlight and it has the other side of the Kiva-like, wood-burning fireplace as its focal point

There are 2 sets of double French doors leading to the outside patio

Lighted arched art niche above fireplace lined with tile

At the west end of the room, there is a long granite counter top with custom wet bar sink, built in shelving and wine/highball glass cabinet above; wine cooler, ice maker, drawers, and cupboards belowall cabinets made of Alder

There is an arched pass-through above granite counter with access near kitchen

All walls are Venetian plaster

Master Bedroom Suite

An arched entryway from the main living area leads to a buffer area which accesses a hallway to all bedrooms and office

The master bedroom is located in the southeast corner of the house with access to the back patio through double French doors that fill this room with natural light

The room is large and spacious allowing for a sitting area and king-size bed

Carpet is 100% New Zealand wool

There is a large walk-in closet with built-in shelving

Master Bath

The private master bath is an extension of the bedroom has the same light and airiness

There is a walk-in double head, steam shower with tumbled Travertine tiles on the walls and floor

The full bathtub is also surrounded with tumbled Travertine tiles

Granite counter vanity with Kohler fluted basin

Windows looking out to Cherry Creek and patio/outside landscaping

All cabinets are Alder with hammered & stamped, nickel pulls

Guest Bedroom

As with the master bedroom, it is carpeted with 100% New Zealand wool

This bedroom has 2 huge closets with large, double knotty Alder doors

The guest bath is off the bedroom with a private close-off

Alder cabinets with hammered & stamped, nickel pulls

Guest Bath

This bath has an oversized tub and separate shower with clear glass doors

Countertops are Granite with Kohler fluted basin and fixtures

There is a double-door linen closet

Office/3rd Bedroom

This room has tile flooring and it is located at the front of the house, nearest to the living areas

It has plenty of windows with views of the woodlands and entry driveway

Multiple lighted art niches for display

This room shares the guest bath

Laundry Mud Room

There is a large laundry room/mud room going out to garage with wash tub; cupboards, and granite countertop along with a toilet

Barn

The 2-story barn is located approximately 100 yards from the house with easy access to the pastures

Large second floor area for hay storage

The barn is equipped with storage shelves, tack room and 4 stalls with Dutch doors opening to an outside fenced pasture

Parking for implements and tractors is arranged on a large gravel pad outside of the barn

Barn has electricity and water

Wildlife and Recreation

Lost Reservoir Equestrian Estate has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat and privacy. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, black bear, bobcat, coyote, red tail hawks, wild turkey and other sporting birds. Cherry Creek on the property, can also be developed into a great fishing hole. Equine enthusiasts will find this estate to be first-rate riding terrain. In addition, the opportunities for exploration and recreation are limitlesswhether its hiking, bird watching, rock climbing, hunting or just relaxingthis property, along with its 640-acre lease, has it all. The local area also provides many opportunities for all types of recreation. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a 60-minute drive from the estate, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour-and-a-half away. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the estate and throughout the area. Trail riding possibilities are virtually endless in the area. Summertime is also filled with opportunities in the area for 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 65 miles).