542 Sheep Springs Durango, CO 81301

The 5L Ranch is a majestic, immaculate 143-acre ranch property with a custom 6008 square feet log home, with barn and is being sold turnkey, including the furnishings and the ranch equipment. The property is located 7 miles West of Downtown Durango. The 5L Ranch is composed of three contiguous 35-acre parcels and one contiguous 38-acre parcel. Two of the parcels are a part of Durango Ridge Ranch, one of the parcels allow for an additional single home and one outbuilding while two parcels bordering on HWY 160 are under a conservation easement that allows for one home and one outbuilding each. There are 3 drilled water wells on the ranch. Many areas around the house and barn are fenced with either wood post and rail or post and non-barb wire fencing. The entire property has been weed and fire mitigated. The 5L and Durango Ridge Ranch is inviting to many outdoor activities with close access to over 3000 acres of State of Colorado land. The residence features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, chef’s kitchen, great room, office, family room and heated 2-car attached garage. The meticulously maintained log house structure offers the rustic warmth and coziness of its natural materials composed of lodgepole pine logs and river rocks. The interior of the house offers a very modern rustic feeling with many glass windows and doors as well as recently installed LED lighting throughout. The house has undergone numerous costly upgrades designed to make the house maintenance-free including these recent improvements: asphalt shingle roof with ice melt system and gutters, Cummins 25KW standby generator, radon mitigation system, 1850 gallons buried water cistern, septic tank and leach field, porcelain floor tiles on upper and lower levels, water softener, security cameras, installation of lower driveway automatic gate, and much more. The oversized designer wood door welcomes you at the entry. The arch carved out of the logs leads you into the great room with the large wood-burning fireplace topped off by a flagstone mantel, and framed by river rock. The kitchen features abundant countertops, Crestwood Cherry cabinetry, Farm sink with Reverse Osmosis Water System, and an island with river rock surround. The walk-in pantry/laundry room features newer GE Deluxe washer/dryer on pedestals, storage cabinets, and utility wash tub. Next to the kitchen is the dining room with Oak plank flooring. The French doors lead to the TREX deck with built in Viking BBQ. Next to the entry is the powder room. Also on the main level is the master suite with propane river rock fireplace, and French doors which open to the private deck. Past the walk-in closet is the master bath with double vanity, walk-in shower, and a water closet. Head up the stunning twisted sculptural wood staircase to the second floor with a flybridge that overlooks the main entry and living room with North facing La Plata Mountains. A private upper en-suite features a balcony, and a full bathroom. On the other side of the bridge is an office nook with a custom built-in desk, two bedrooms, bathroom and enclosed storage area. The upper level has new porcelain tiles with in-floor heating. Downstairs opens to the large family room with new porcelain tiles and track LED lighting. Additionally, there is one bedroom and an artist’s studio. The spacious bedroom boasts one King and one Queen bed and has a barn door leading into a large walk-in closet. The full bath is located in the hallway with a sink, tub and built-in storage. The masterfully built equestrian barn offers 5 stalls, tack room heated by electric baseboard heat, powder room, saddle storage area, workshop, and second level for hay storage. The barn also boasts a covered RV site. The outdoor, horse-riding arena is located just below the barn. The 5L Ranch offers Colorado living at its best with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, while only a few minutes from historic Downtown Durango.