4.6 Acres in Durango, CO - $1,150,000
Kringel Estate – NEW LISTING
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango.
This elegant country home in the North Animas Valley is set on 4.6 acres with mature, lush landscaping and enjoys sweeping valley, red cliff and mountain views, yet is just five minutes from Durango. The property has irrigation rights and room for three horses, and features a loafing shed and arena. The 3,800+ SF home of single-story living has 3 bedrooms, 4 baths with two large living areas and has been extensively remodeled in 2009, with luxurious features and upgrades. There is an attached two-car garage as well as an oversized, detached two-car garage for extra vehicles, tools and toys. This is an ideal property for someone who would like country living with very little maintenance, while having close proximity to the amenities of Durango.
Location and Area
Situated in the North Animas Valley, 5 minutes from Durango an...
Situated in the North Animas Valley, 5 minutes from Durango and 25 minutes from skiing, the ranch is located on CR 203 just off of Highway 550 N.
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 45,000. 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
Mature, beautiful trees and perennial gardens around house; manicured lawn
Animas ditch water rights
All lawn, garden and trees on timed, drip irrigation from water rights irrigation
Cross fencing and barbed-wire fencing
Large arena with loafing shed; electric and water with pump
Shed/storage
Central water for house
No HOA
Cement patio with hook-up for gas grill
Enclosed dog run or could be used for storage next to house
Original root cellar built in rocks outside of house; naturally keeps cool; could become wine cellar
Main Residence Features
House completely remodeled in 2009
Brand new eaves and gutters 2009
Solid knotty alder doors and woodwork throughout, including baseboard and crown molding
Baseboard hot water heating
Skylights and ceiling fans
All new windows
Surround sound
New hickory floors and original oak flooring, tile and carpet
All new recessed lighting
Ceiling fans throughout
Open floor plan for entertaining
Gourmet Kitchen and Social Area
Granite counters
Extensive cabinet and drawer storage
Center island/chopping block of oak
Stainless steel appliances; 42’ side by side fridge; double convection ovens; built-in microwave; Bosch dishwasher; separate ice maker
Farmer’s double, recessed granite sink
Kohler fixtures
Unique tumbled travertine backsplash
Recipe desk with granite counter
Bar seating at granite counters on living room side
Separate breakfast seating with triple French sliding doors walk-out to patio
Living Room
Hickory floors
Dry bar with granite counters; ice maker and built-in alder cabinets with beveled glass shelving; wine cooler
Skylights
Large wood burning fireplace set in stacked moss rock wall; hearth and mantle
Open to kitchen and dining
Dining Room
Separate yet open to kitchen and living area
Powder Room/Hallway
Separate storage closet built-in shelving and storage
Shower and toilet
Granite counter and tile floor
Master Suite and Bath
Extra large sleeping area with new hickory floors
Walk-out to patio from French doors
Surround sound
Lots of natural lighting
Walk-in closet with built-in shelving
Travertine 18” tiles floors
Glass block shower with travertine tiles
Separate sunken Jacuzzi tub with travertine tile accent
Granite counters with doubles sinks; built-in cabinets for lots of storage
Separate linen closet
Guest Bedroom One with Bath
Sliding, beveled glass mirror closet doors
Carpet
Granite sinks with accent tiles
Vessel sinks
Shower and separate bathtub
Guest Bedroom Two with Bath
Carpet
Granite counter with double vessel sinks
Slate shower with accent tiles
Separate tub
Laundry Room
Built-in cupboards - ample shelving and drawers
Stainless sink and counter space
Tile flooring
Boiler room with zoned heating
Garage
2 car+ with built-in storage shelving
Peg-board organization for tools, skis, etc.
Extra room for storage off garage with wine rack storage
Storage Garage/Toy Garage
22’ x 24’
Metal with metal roof; cement floors
Double doors with automatic garage openers
Well insulated
Transparent fiberglass toward ceiling for natural lighting
Peg board storage
Wildlife and Recreation
While the property is in a close-to-town setting, there are migrating deer and elk seen a times and the red tail hawks soar by the towering red rocks nearby.
Durango is a recreational paradise with summertime 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. During the winter there is downhill skiing 25 minutes away at Durango Mountain Resort, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour and 15 minutes away. Cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling are also available throughout the area.
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).
$1,150,000