306 Colonial Dr Durango, CO 81303

WOW!!! This home borders the amazing Shenandoah subdivision yet is not a part of the association therefore does not fall under the rules and regulations of the subdivision. The 3 bedroom 3 bath, 3821 square foot main house boasts a fully remodeled kitchen with high end granite countertops, all new top of the line stainless steel appliances and 6 burner professional gas range top. The 9.5 acres has wonderful views of the La Plata Mountains and is elegantly placed within a mature grove of Ponderosa pines. After the home was built it was featured in Log Home Decor magazine and Neiman Marcus catalog. The gracious entry leads you into the main living area that is filled with natural ligh tfrom the custom half-rounds high above the numerous windows and French doors that lead to a wraparound deck. A sunny and bright, Saltillo tiled dining room adjoins the living room; a perfect place to entertain your friends. The vaulted beam ceilings in the living and dining rooms plus the massive, moss rock double-sided fireplace create a wonderful blend of natural elements. One side of the fireplace warms the living area, the other side makes the open breakfast and kitchen areas cozy and warm. The kitchen has new custom hickory woodwork including a center cooking island with breakfast bar, a floor-to-ceiling wall of cabinetry that features a new wet bar, wine rack, plenty of storage, and built-in GE Monogram appliances. On the main level, you'll find two bedrooms including the master bedroom. The master features a Southwest Kiva fireplace as well as French doors out to your own private deck. The master bath showcases a custom, variegated full granite wall and black granite counters for double sinks and the bath surround. A stained glass window frames the view from inside the deep, circular whirlpool tub. Aglass walled enclosure contains a digitally thermostatic steam shower with a bench. The entire bathroom is heated by an electric radiant heat system beneath the tile flooring. A generously large walk-in closet adjoins. The spacious upstairs bedroom allows for many options however you may want to use it, and has its own full bathroom as well as two large storage areas, plus an office/game room (climbing wall). The extended length garage has newer insulated doors and is 753 sq ft allowing for ample work area and storage. The home has excellent southern exposure With an existing 11kw Solar Array with 40 panels (roughly $40,000 value). Across the drive from the main house sits the "L'Amour Cottage" a cozy624 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 1 bath guest house with its own tiny kitchen and Lopi wood burning stove, as well as conventional baseboard heat inevery room. The property is not under any HOA covenants.