3177 County Road 523 Bayfield, CO 81122

Modern luxury meets this rural ranch just 25 miles Southeast of Durango and only five miles from downtown Bayfield. Not often does a property become available with 35 acres and water rights, ponds, pasture, and a newly custom-built home. As you enter through the front entry gate, you will notice two full ponds and the sound of water as you proceed to where the driveway splits. The lower driveway leads you to the two car attached garage, while the upper leads you to the main entryway of the home. The idea here is that your guests will be greeted with a formal entry, and it also makes one-level living a viable option. From the main entrance, you will be astounded by an impressive rock wall with a patio on top that has soaring views of the neighboring hay fields and sunrise views over the HD mountains. From this exterior view, you will appreciate the detail the builder put into the home. The fascia and the soffit are both made of steel, to provide a maintenance free, yet modern aesthetic. The stucco was beautifully done and is well protected as the 100 year standing seam roof provides a 3.5 foot overhang around the perimeter as well as steel flashing around the entire house to prevent any ice dams. There is also two inches of foam board from the soffit to the foundation, around the whole house to prevent any thermal bridging, so insulation is no problem here. The windows and doors are Metal Clad Windsor Pinnacle Series. The entryway greets you with Doug Fir beams and Beetle Kill Pine tongue and groove. LED lights line the perimeter of the soffit around the house. As you walk inside, you’ll be greeted with beautiful acid-stained concrete floors, large windows capturing views abound, and a 15 foot high cathedral ceiling. The kitchen is truly a chef's dream featuring granite countertops, a walk-in pantry with extra refrigerator, a commercial-grade Boos 3-Basin sink, stainless steel appliances inclusive of a Wolf Range with reverse osmosis pot filler, enormous custom hood, and a 48-inch subzero refrigerator. All the cold water in the kitchen provides you with water that was filtered through the reverse osmosis system. The living room displays a vast triple window that gives you a picturesque view of the La Plata Mountains and exquisite sunsets. Just off the living room is a solid hardwood Batu deck, perfect for entertaining. All the beams and joists are steel, so once again, no rotting! You will stay cool in the summers as this top floor has central air conditioning, yet comfortable in the winters with each room having its own thermostat to control the in-floor radiant heat. In addition, you can enjoy a warm fire with the efficient benefit of an RSF Wood Burning Stove. The fireplace is one of a kind. It boasts McCracken stones from the Dolomite Period that were all found locally near Glacier Club in Durango, and were each hand-cut by the builder to create this impressive work of art. It is accented by Rough Sawn Pine Beams from the 1940’s that were salvaged from an old barn right on the property! The sliding barn doors in the main ensuite bathroom were also crafted from the same beams. The main suite, located just off the dining area, has a large bedroom that leads right into the walk-in closet, and dream bathroom. There is a custom tile shower with dual shower heads and plenty of natural light from the privacy glass window and a deep resin soaking tub. As you go down the stairs, you will notice the steel welded railing, custom lighting, and 2-inch thick solid Batu steps with steel risers. Downstairs, you will find three more bedrooms and a full bathroom as well as a second living room/bonus space that leads out to another concrete patio underneath the upstairs deck. The garage has in-floor radiant heat and provides 220 V service as well as plenty of additional storage. This custom home is one that should not be missed, as it joins our market unparalleled.