115 Saddle Trl, Durango, CO 81301

Welcome to this contemporary sunny and bright home with amazing views and peaceful setting bordering the San Juan National Forest with extensive views of the mountain ridges! VRBO are not restricted! The home is being sold FULLY FURNISHED (turn-key) including all housewares, wall art, Honda Snow Blower, and Honda Lawn Mower. If you are looking for a mountain retreat, this home is not to be missed! This 2,842 square feet two level custom home completed in 2004 is centrally located on a 16.79-acre wooded lot surrounded by Pine, Douglas Fir, Aspen, and Gambel Oak trees (recently mitigated to Firewise standards). The 4-bedroom, 2 ½ bath home has two large upper decks, a front entry patio, and a patio off the lower guest room/office. There are expansive views to the south with plenty of privacy and lots of wildlife. The northern lot line boarders the San Juan National Forest providing direct access to all that the national forest has to offer directly from your backyard. The exterior style of this beautiful custom home was inspired by the mining camps that are found throughout the San Juan mountain range. This house looks like it was born to be in the high mountains. Large natural stones lead you from the driveway along four stairs stepped planter beds up to the front flagstone patio and distressed custom Spanish Cedar entry door. The interior of the home sports clean lines providing a contemporary look. The slate foyer allows time to take in the grandeur of the open concept living, kitchen, and dining area with expansive southern views, and quality of finishes. All of the baseboards, doors, windows, and cabinets are constructed out of Douglas fir. Matching custom cabinetry, Simpson Door Company doors, and Loewen casement windows are found throughout the house. All of the common rooms have slate flooring while the bedrooms and stairs were recently upgraded to hardy Aquaguard laminate flooring. Integrated stereo speakers and Cat 5 Ethernet are wired throughout the house. A HAI Omni II alarm system provides security with contact sensors in all of the doors (including garage doors), motion sensors covering the interior of the home, smoke detectors, a freeze detector, and a low water detector. The alarm system is monitored by Axxis audio. Two exterior video cameras are motion triggered to record events coming up the driveway, and the video is recorded on a DVR that can be remotely accessed through a phone App. The living room features contemporary design wood burning stove by Rais, and wall of windows. The kitchen is a dazzling creation with top-quality amenity including GE Profile stainless steel appliances including wine fridge, granite countertops, recessed pantry, under cabinet lighting, Double Kohler sink with raised stainless racks, large heavy-duty drawers, and more! The center island with counter seating is great place to entertain conveniently located next to the dining area. Two sets of doors lead into the outside decks with custom rustic steel railing. One of the decks is fully covered. The main level master suite features door to the west open deck with expansive southern views, and comfortable master bath with double vanity, soaker tub, open double shower with 3-body spray heads and river stone floor, and one large walk-in closet. Downstairs you will find spacious three bedrooms which one of them has a double enter glass door and a big sitting area. In the hallway is located a full bathroom with shower/bath combo. On the way to the garage, you will go through the mudroom/laundry that offers plenty of cabinetry, and stacked LG washer/dryer. The oversized two-car garage has ample of storage, and also extra fridge. The property also offers an RV pad with complete hookups (water, sewer, electric, and phone) located part way up the driveway. Beautiful views, sloping meadows, and plenty of privacy can be yours, and only 20 minutes from Durango. Borders National Forest excellent hunting and hiking at your doorstep!