1121 County Road 250 Durango, CO 81301

This custom-designed luxury residence offers panoramic views of the stunning Animas River Valley, presenting a rare legacy property opportunity in a community like this one, with its signature and elevated setting framed by the backdrop of red cliffs, and a landscape that is sanctuary to migrating elk and other native species too numerous to mention with architecture is both renowned, aspirational, and inspiring.   If Durango, Colorado is your chosen home, this is the epicenter of the perfect Durango lifestyle.  The property is located in a rural setting on an acreage just a mile from the city, off of one of the most scenic roads in the area, a pathway for hikers, road bikers, mountain bikers, climbers, skiers and a plethora of other adventures, and is within easy biking distance to one of the region's best bakeries.  Enter through a gated drive into a shaded courtyard, and you are welcomed by the stone and timber framed elegance of this craftsman inspired masterpiece.  Inside the vaulted ceilings frame the valley views and look onto extensive patio space and fenced backyard situated at the apex of the valley floor in a place so obviously chosen for its optimal panoramic qualities.   The home offers three master suites, each thoughtfully crafted to provide separation, quiet solitude and restful distance from the other elements of the design. A his and hers office with custom built in desks has a front row seat at the best views, and one can imagine it easily doubles as a workout room, study, or nursery.  The outside is welcomed inside at every turn.  The great room with its fluid and cambered trusses made of reclaimed Douglas fir beams, stacked stone fireplace, dining nook and gourmet kitchen invite gatherings of family and friends ready to laugh and imbibe in each other’s company.  This is the home that inspires everyone in its orbit to come home soon.  Features include:  cherry hardwood floors; solid mesquite cabinetry, trim and  8 ft. doors throughout, all handmade in Mexico; a gourmet kitchen with a Brazilian Rose solid granite island, stainless appliances including a Dacor 6 burner, gas range with 2 ovens, and stainless hood; Marvin wood clad windows capturing the mountain, valley & Red Cliff views with automated exterior west-facing shutters; Air Conditioning; basement family room accessed either through the garage or separately from the exterior; attached 2 car heated garage, and a separate single car heated carriage house/workshop.  Irrigation water via Two Class A Shares from The East Animas Ditch Company waters the lovely plantings and the 1.4 acre property. Sprinkler and irrigation system in place for the entire property.  For a more detailed list of features, please ask your Realtor to provide the features list attached to the associated documents in this listing.