1180 Mariposa Dr Durango, CO 81301

Welcome to 1180 Mariposa Drive! This quintessential, post and beam Colorado Classic property is located on over 8 level acres with irrigation and views, and all just 10 minutes from downtown Durango. Privately situated and featuring 3 BRs/3 baths plus an office, this home includes a large, attached garden level 1 BR/1 Bath apartment with its own separate entrance and patio. This unique home was constructed with Douglas Fir brought in from British Columbia, and designed with views and energy efficiency in mind, with tremendous passive solar gain and R-24 walls. Enjoy the brand new automated pellet stove in the Great Room, and the open floor plan we all love …with soaring ceilings and full span windows for an abundance of natural light and long views of the surrounding vistas. The chef’s kitchen features expansive countertops and cabinets, a new refrigerator, lengthy bar top and a cozy bench seat. Off of the Great Room, a deck offers an inviting place for enjoying the incredible sunsets, relaxing in the morning with a cup of coffee, or entertaining friends. Back inside, the main floor also features a bedroom and “flex space” office that share a large, 3/4 bathroom. A brand new stackable washer/dryer are on this level as well. Upstairs, there is an open loft area that overlooks the views and Great room below, where the wood details of the home can really be appreciated. An extensive master suite completes the upper level, featuring side by side double closets, and a two-way fireplace for enjoyment from the bedroom or en suite bathroom. Pleasant views, double sinks, a free standing shower, and grand corner soaking tub are all to be enjoyed in this large en suite bathroom. On the garden level, this magnificent home boasts a private entry guest quarters with a full kitchen, pantry, and living area, plus a sizable bedroom and full bath. This private residence would make a desirable rental for extra income (long term only allowed by the HOA), or private living quarters for older parents, adult kids or visiting guests.  The home also offers a high function 21’ x 14’ heated garage/shop with a big storage closet. Throughout the property, there is an abundance of parking for your recreational toys or vehicles, and plenty of room to build a larger, free standing garage or new guest house if desired. Lush established landscaping includes raised beds, fruit trees as well as aspens, androscoggins, maples, and ash. This property has great potential for horses, with plenty of open meadows to build a barn or corral, and irrigation provided by the HOA. A unique bonus of this property is the 20-foot yurt set in its own nook, complete with wood floors, a wood burning stove, a patio, and private cordwood sauna for pure relaxation and serene introspection… a perfect place for hipper guests or grandkids wanting a unique outdoor adventure place. This area might also make a great art studio, home office, yoga or exercise room. It is all located very close to Mercy Hospital and bordering the Three Springs subdivision, with out-the-door access to dozens of miles of trails. Properties of this size, with these views and trail access so close to town rarely come up… and never last in this market. Schedule your showing today!