719 E 3rd Ave Durango, CO 81301

Welcome to this beautiful Victorian estate located on prestigious 3rd Avenue, within walking distance from the Historical District of Downtown Durango! This Queen Anne style home built in 1892 is truly one of a kind! Upon entering this Victorian style gabled home with a sense of pure craftsmanship. As you enter through the original front door with stained glass you are greeted with a generously sized living room featuring an original 1800’s Tiffany-stained glass window, leaded glass windows, original staircase to the upper bedrooms. In addition, this lovely home features a hexagonal bay in the dining room, an eyebrow dormer, hardwood flooring and numerous other original period details. Adjacent to the living room is a spacious dining room with an historic gas fireplace fronted with tile and a dark wood carved mantel. Off the dining room is a small sitting area for private reading or to showcase your antiques. Adjacent to the dining room is a magnificent kitchen equipped with a Viking Professional Stove-Oven, Sub Zero Refrigerator, Kitchen Aide dishwasher, Insight Pro Microwave Drawer, warming draw below, and more modern amenities. Complete with granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, and framed antiqued stamped ceiling. The Butler's pantry is located just off the kitchen for convenient food preparation. Behind the kitchen is the mud room, the laundry room with Whirlpool built-in front-loading washer and dryer, plus a powder room, all with in-floor heating. The powder room offers modern Harlequin style tile with chrome fixtures. Upstairs you will find the master suite that offers plenty of natural sunlight with a wonderful view of the Perins Peak. Additionally, there are several spacious built-in cabinets/closets, gas stove and an attached office. The master bathroom features an enormous steam shower with three heads, an oversized Oceania claw-foot tub, vanity with marble counter, marble tile flooring, and a beautiful built in-wood cabinet. The second upstairs ensuite has its own full bathroom with more quality touches, including pedestal sink and two-headed shower with Perrin-Rowe fixtures. Pull down the overhead staircase in the hall to enter the bonus room, a finished attic space with hardwood floors, baseboard heating, ideal for guests or an office getaway. The lower level offers a gorgeous wine cellar with numerous racks for proper wine storage, an ornate grape motif and a wine tasting area. This was the original coal room and still has the original metal door built by Durango Iron Works. As this home continues its historic feel it does contain many upgrades of the technological needs for current times. Such amenities include 3 efficient gas fireplaces, solar panels on the garage roof, forced air heating and central air-conditioning, 6 channel house sound system, heated copper gutters, heated parking space & heated garage apron and walkway, buried utility wiring from alley and fiber optic for internet. The backyard/courtyard is completely fenced, enter through a wrought iron gate opening onto a park-like private garden setting, is beautifully landscaped with a well-manicured lawn, abundant flower beds, metal-wood designed arbors, enjoy relaxing under a covered patio area with infrared heating for extended enjoyment in the cooler months. Additionally, there is a classic water feature, unique barnwood deck and landscape lighting. The original coal track runs from the alley, through the guest house and continues towards the original coal shoot. The guest house boasts a spacious entertaining area, wet bar, gas stove with ceramic logs and French doors opens to the courtyard. The guest house includes a bedroom and 3/4 bathroom. The two-car garage is attached to the guest house and provides private parking and storage for outdoor gear. Additionally, there is an organized 104 sq.ft. equipment, bike, & storage shed. This luxury estate offers easy access to world class galleries, dining, shops offered in beautiful Durango!