0 Los Ranchitos Dr Unit 676681 Durango, CO 81301

If you are looking for peace and tranquility, look no further! Wonderfully constructed 2 bedroom + bonus nestled on 4 acres just above the Florida River Valley will surely satisfy your need for space & seclusion. Surrounded by pine forest and situated in the pristine Los Ranchitos community, you are only 5 miles from Lemon Reservoir and 12 miles from Historic Downtown Durango. Do not worry about condos or track housing sprawling up around your property – only 1 house for every 3 acres is allowable. The Los Ranchitos community enjoys close access to hiking, biking, ATV-ing and snowshoeing. Neighbors are always there to help when you need it and keep an updated phone tree if you ever need that extra cup of sugar. The roads remain plowed in the wintertime and well maintained during the rest of the year. Weather has never halted the activities of the current owner. You will begin to notice the quality craftsmanship of this almost 1,800 SF home as soon as you arrive at the front entryway. A covered porch with slate tile patio prefaces a custom made Mahogany door with a beautiful oval shaped stain glass window. Elegant marble tile will greet your feet as you walk inside. The space immediately opens up to a cozy living room with Appalachian Wood Burning Stove. This efficient triple walled stove with electric fan will surely keep you toasty in the winter and is well complimented by a granite base and carved limestone frame. Enjoy the glow of the afternoon sun at your dining room table through the large windows in the southwest corner of the home. Adjacent to the dining area, the galley style kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, custom maple cabinets with built-in slide-outs, 4 -burner continuous gas range, Full-size convection oven, granite countertops and 16” slate tile floors. Soak in the fresh summer air while sitting on your draped veranda deck located adjacent to the kitchen. A backyard concrete patio provides ample area for entertaining guests. The current owner has tastefully landscaped the yard to blend well with the natural surroundings. The spacious master suite has oversized dual closets with built in lighting. Quality padded carpeting and strategically located Hurd windows make this bedroom comfortable throughout the year. The master bathroom comes equipped with a 6 foot soaking tub and separate shower with height adjustable showerhead. A large marble countertop w/stylish sink fixture and large vanity mirror accentuate this spacious bathroom. A full size 2nd bathroom can be found conveniently located in the hallway close to the 2nd bedroom. The 2nd bedroom enjoys exterior access to the side patio and veranda deck and has plenty of closet space. A full size utility room completes the main level and includes a washer/dryer, sink and extra storage space. An expansive unfinished 3rd bedroom can be found downstairs adjacent to the attached garage. This room is currently insulated with sheet rock, has several windows and is heated! This sizeable 12’X28’ planned 3rd bedroom currently opens up to the garage. You could leave this room in its current condition and have a great workshop or hobby space. Or perhaps finish out the room to your preference and make it into an office, bedroom or media room. There are alcoves situated throughout the house providing ample places to put bookshelves and armoires. Rounded corners throughout the house provide a nice non-threatening finish. This charming wooded sanctuary near Durango has been enjoyed by its single owner for over 10 years. They are sad to let it go, but looks forward to someone enjoying it as much as they did.