47555 Highway 550 Durango, CO 81301

This 7.37 acre meadow just west of Hermosa Cliffs and below Castle Rock Promontory connects to San Juan National Forest. This stunning location is ready for a new build, with a well already in place and electric nearby. While it borders the prestigious Hermosa Cliffs subdivision, this property boasts No HOA or covenants. This luxury homesite sits just 2 miles south of Purgatory Ski and Summer Resort and Durango Nordic Center, in mountain lake country. Nearby lakes include Elektra Lake, Columbine Lake, Lake of the Pines, Haviland Lake, and numerous alpine lakes in the Weminuche Wilderness. 8 miles to the south is the illustrious Glacier Club, with Durango another 16 miles south of that. North of Purgatory is the historic mining town of Silverton, a wild western hamlet, with remnants of brothels and bordellos, accessed by one of the most scenic and breathtaking mountain passes in Colorado. This abundant high altitude river valley, which was used seasonally for over two thousand years by the First Nations Utes, has endless possibilities. The property is zoned agricultural for tax purposes and is located in the La Plata North County District, which allows one buildable unit per 3-10 acres. The parcel is currently granting grazing access to neighboring horses and cattle on the northern boundary. Area attractions include the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a scenic and historic train that winds through jagged canyons along the Animas River from Durango to Silverton. You can find authentic alpine backcountry skiing, “hut to hut” year round guided tours, ice climbing, trekking and more. For the those interested in the finer details of Durango , there are numerous golf clubs, quality restaurants, shops, and theatres for entertaining and nightlife. This property has the perfect backdrop and views, and the perfect location, for a magnificent mountain home.