1174 Twin Buttes Ave, Durango, CO 81301

1174 Twin Buttes ave, is a 2,210 sq. ft. mountain contemporary residence designed and built by Jacob Bleth and Rob Middleton of Durango Green Homes. This spectacular home nestled in a natural southwest Colorado setting is in the premier Durango community of Twin Buttes, only two miles from downtown. With its solar components and high levels of energy efficiency this amazing 4 bd rm, 3 1/2 bath dwelling is truly a 21st century home. This intelligently designed home is adjacent to an open space corridor giving a great feeling of privacy and connection to the native pine and oak forest beyond. Five outdoor living spaces give this home’s occupants great opportunities to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty and mountain views. With a central staircase tower this home’s design washes light through out the main level open concept floor plan. Large south facing windows offer impressive mountain views, abundant natural lighting and warming winter sunshine. A modern spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and Euro style cabinets provides an inspiring space for food prep and festive gatherings. On a summer evening bring family and friends together for dinner on the covered open-air porch. The generous master suite on this main level has a private outdoor deck overlooking the adjacent green space. A tiled shower and a Japanese soaking tub are hall marks of this elegant master bath. On the second floor there are 3 additional bedrooms, one with an en-suite bath. There is also a large bonus room and guest bath on this upper floor. This home’s advanced energy strategy includes a whole house ERV, Energy Recovery Ventilation system that provides a constant flow of fresh filtered air to occupants while exhausting indoor air pollutants. This system ensures the owners the highest level of indoor air quality no matter the season. A rooftop 6.4 KW solar array provides much of the home's electricity needs directly from our abundant southwest sun…. greatly reducing energy expenses. The attached over sized two car garage is also pre-wired for an electric vehicle charger. Upgraded insulation, quality windows & doors and infiltration sealing create an extremely energy efficient home that is net zero energy ready. Walk down to Twin Buttes neighborhood organic farm and gardens to purchase fresh seasonal produce and eggs. Relax while the kids play in the neighborhood park. Just out your front door is over 12 miles of hiking and biking trails that meander through hundreds of acres of pine forest and along Lightner creek. This home offers something for everyone to enjoy! Contact agent for additional information and schedule your agent accompanied showing today.