1384 Sierra Verde, Durango, CO 81301

Tucked away in the upper Florida River Valley near the inlet of Lemon Reservoir is this true Colorado home, offering Miller Creek frontage, flat usable space, detached shop/garage, and an abundance of quiet to be had in Sierra Verde Estates. This beautiful home, originally built in 1971 but added an addition in 2009, offers oak wood flooring, a remodeled kitchen, loads of windows offering natural sunlight, open floor plan, plenty of storage space, and the sweetest deck for enjoying the privacy with the sounds of Miller Creek below. Upon entry you will be greeted with oak hardwood flooring throughout the living room, open concept with kitchen, dining, and living room sharing a space with huge windows looking south for optimum sunlight. The living room stays cozy with the wood stove that heats the entire home throughout the winter. The kitchen features custom solid wood cabinet doors, granite counter tops, and nicely appointed appliances. Down the hall from the living space are two bedrooms, a remodeled hall bath, and a fantastic mud room/laundry room perfect for coming home from fishing at Lemon. On the upper level of this home, you’ll find a sitting or reading nook adjacent to the spacious bedroom suite with new fresh carpet throughout, and the second bathroom. Outside you'll find lots of places to sit and enjoy the views on decks and covered porches, a nice one car garage or shop, and a great pole barn perfect for storing your RV or boat under cover. Sierra Verde Estates has a central water system through a natural spring for $70 a month, roads are maintained in the winter with a good number of families living here full time, only 30 minutes to Durango. Great proximity to National Forest, bring your bike, your hiking boots, your fishing pole, or just a chair to sit and enjoy what Lemon has to offer. Well known for medal-winning fish, Lemon Reservoir is a magnet for fishing enthusiasts. Bring your fly rod and cast off from 10 miles of shoreline or bring a paddle board to coast through the waters, then go home to enjoy the uninhibited star gazing from your deck at night while falling to sleep to the sound of the creek below. Sierra Verde Estates makes for a great full-time residence or a second home getaway from the city.