Durango, CO (La Plata County)

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 snowmobiling 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

Grounds

• Driveway, sidewalks and back porch are all snow-melting with a temperature sensor outside to automatically turn on when humidity gets to certain percent

• Heated front porch with entry bowl fountain, made of natural native boulders

• Copper flashings and gutters are all heated

• Beautiful landscaping of all outside areas with aspen, fir and other indigenous vegetation

• Outside area off master bedroom has fireplace and private outdoor shower paved with in-floor heated flagstone and lush landscaping

• Large entertainment back patio with outdoor fireplace and built-in barbecue—perfect of outdoor entertaining

Residence

Master Suite Includes:

• Imported custom, Italian travertine fireplace

• Separate his and hers bath with walk-through full, steam shower featuring rain head and body sprays with separate controls

• Exquisite inlaid tile in showers and bath walls

• Top of the line Kohler fixtures and porcelain basins

• Heated bathroom floor

• Laundry closet with insuite washer and dryer

• His and Hers closets

• Wool carpets

• Expansive views of spectacular scenery

Kitchen Includes:

• Handmade cabinets

• Cooper hood over stove - Hand cut and assembled mosaic tile behind stove to match hand painted edging on hood

• Wolf appliances, 8 burner Wolf stove, warming drawer, 3 ovens

• Décor push button full-service coffee center

• Ceiling in kitchen from hand laid herringbone brick pavers; marble tile back splash in same herringbone pattern

• Murano and custom-made glass light fixtures

• Kohler plumbing fixtures

• Separate pantry for storage

Circular Gathering Room Includes:

• Arched doorways and vaulted ceiling; 180-degree panoramic views from 8 foot windows

• Custom finishes on light fixtures & light sconces from Second Avenue Custom House; Interior finishes to match

• Walls are all Venetian plaster, beeswax finished and hand polished

• Lighted alcoves

• Hand scraped beams

• Hand laid walnut floors with hickory and ebony accent

• Fireplace with custom Italian travertine mantle/hearth

• All cabinets in Wet bar are 100% hand carved with handmade Italian mosaics for backsplash

Other Features:

• Indoor “Endless” exercise pool with shower on the lower level in fully tiled private room with shower and dressing area

• Climate controlled cedar-lined wine cellar with hand-laid counter tops made from wine casks

• Venetian plaster and custom wall finishes throughout

• Separate Media room with 3 TV monitors to multi-view programs at the same time

• Upstairs guest living quarters with bedrooms and baths ensuite

• Heated floors in all bathrooms

• Separate Study off master bedroom entry with travertine fireplace and handmade paper on ceiling to look like leather

• Poly-granite walls in powder room with inlaid flooring, silk wall paper and custom mirror

• Spacious Laundry room with custom painted ceiling and full front load pedestal washer dryer

• Beams above exterior windows from 100+ yr. old Oregon bridge

• Leutron ‘smarthouse’ entertainment and security system that electronically controls the whole house— Away button turns lights off every 10 sec. from furthest part in house all the way to the front door and stays on for several minutes allowing time to leave safely

• The home is energy efficient and extremely well insulated

• There are three separate heating systems and a/c zones with humidification system

• There is abundant hot water with 120 gallon water heater

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 are 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.