0 Colonial Dr Durango, CO 81301

First Time EVER on the Market! If you are looking for a property offering privacy, space, views, single level home, outbuildings, and lots of character, you’ve found the perfect place! This home borders the upscale Shenandoah subdivision, just 6 miles from historic downtown Durango on paved roads and close to the newly opened Lake Nighthorse Recreational Area. This property is not a part of the Shenandoah homeowners association; therefore, it does not fall under the HOA rules and regulations, and it has no covenants. The property has been owned and loved by the same family for over 30 years and has never been on the market. The 8-acre homesite was chosen for its beautiful elevated knoll location, private setting, and expensive views of the mountains and valleys amid a mountain paradise. RESIDENCE: Welcome home to your new single level 2556 square foot custom home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a family/media room. The home sits on top of the knoll offering a nice level of privacy and has many details both inside and out that create an experience of comfortable mountain living. The cover porch leads into the entry hallway equipped with an Antique Mahogany entry mirror that has been in the family since 1900’s! The main living area offers an open concept with vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove, mounted TV, wall of windows pouring natural light throughout, and provides a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, and ridges. The wonderful designer kitchen is perfect for the gourmet chef featuring granite countertops, Maple cabinets, Murano glass pendant lights, under cabinet lighting, and stainless steel appliances including Samsung French door refrigerator, KitchenAid Double Oven with Convection, GE Microwave, Bosch cooktop, and Bosch dishwasher. The expansive outdoor living area which captures mountain views is ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining much of the year on the spacious deck. The peaceful master suite, has a walk-in shower and closet, granite countertops, and Maple cabinets with soft closing features. The sliding doors leads to the private deck already pre-wired for 220V for future spa. Down the hallway are an additional two bedrooms with cork flooring and a separate full bathroom. The well-designed laundry room includes a utility sink, second refrigerator, and washer/dryer. An addition to the home in 2011 was the light and bright media/family room with amazing Antique (circa 1900) Mesquite Guadalajara, included TV, free standing stove, wired for surround sound, and Murano glass pendant lights. DETACHED 3-CAR GARAGE (34x28) includes small workshop area and bolted safe. The 584 square feet heated studio is located above the garage with a charming balcony overlooking the Wolf Creek Mountains and other mountain ridges. NEW BARN: This beautiful estate offers a 784-square foot (28x28) barn with metal board and batten siding just built in 2017 with a separate gated barn driveway entrance. HAM RADIO SHED: If you are ham radio enthusiast, you will love the 40’ Ham Radio tower with underground wiring to a detached, fully finished 250 square feet finished shed. The property’s Western and partial Northern boundaries were fenced in 2017 using pressure treated post and rail fencing. Although this property has never had horses it would be make a perfect ranch especially with the new partially fencing on Western and partial Northern boundaries. Beautiful 8-acre lot with flower beds, meadows with recently installed underground sprinkler system, towering ponderosas, juniper, pinon, and aspens with frequent deer and other wildlife to give you that quiet secluded mountain living feel. Come see what makes this property so special!