1393 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Welcome to a custom-built residence blending Craftsman style with Mid-Century Modern elegance. Located on a premium corner lot on historic Third Avenue in downtown Durango, this home was designed by architect Tracey Reynolds and built by Shepard Builders in 2013. It offers spectacular views of the La Plata Mountains and Perins Peak. As you approach the home, you are greeted by a beautifully landscaped yard with automatic irrigation, stone flower beds filled with native plants, and a fenced area with an automatic remote-controlled gate. The permeable paver driveway and 23 solar panels installed by Shaw Solar Company enhance the eco-friendliness and functionality of this property. The large deck, spanning from the main house to the guesthouse, is perfect for entertaining and is plumbed with gas for a fireplace and grill. Upon entering, you will find custom interior door crafted from reclaimed 100-year-old Douglas Fir. The entryway features a Mondrian-inspired walnut room divider, a coat closet, and a powder room with a custom vanity and granite countertop. The living room boasts hand-crafted stained glass ceiling lighting, early 1900s style custom glass windows, a double-sided bronze Regency gas fireplace, and oak flooring. The main living area includes vintage maple flooring, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, art lighting, and access to the Pneumatic elevator. The kitchen is a chef's dream with custom birdseye and tiger maple cabinets, granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, and top-of-the-line appliances, including a GE Advantium microwave and oven, Subzero refrigerator, GE Profile induction cooktop, Fisher & Paykel 2-drawer dishwasher, and a KitchenAid compactor. The dining area next to the kitchen is spacious and ideal for gatherings. The den adjacent to the kitchen features custom built-in cherry cabinets, a custom TV cabinet with hidden TV capability, Hunter Douglas window shades, and a solar-powered sunshade over the French doors. The master bedroom is a sanctuary with maple flooring and an Azul Macaubas granite headboard with a custom maple/cherry frame. The walk-in master closet includes solar tubes, a utility sink, and LG washer and dryer. The master bathroom has marble floors, a walk-in glass-enclosed two-person shower, custom cabinets with Azul Macaubas granite, vessel sinks, an oversized Duravit angled bathtub, and solar tubes. The lower floor features high ceilings and stained concrete floors, a large underground wine cellar with racks for approximately 1,500 bottles, a guest bedroom with an ensuite bath and custom vanity with leathered granite, and two additional bedrooms used as an office and exercise room. This level also includes three storage rooms, a mechanical room with a Lochinvar gas boiler, Marathon electric water heater, and Multi-pure whole house water filter, an elevator and main garage access. The entire main house is equipped with in-floor heating and Kolbe windows. The construction features SIP (Structural Insulated Panels) for highly insulated walls and roof, enhancing energy efficiency and sound insulation. The main garage accommodates one car and features 10’ doors, an artist studio/workshop with electric heat, a sink, 220 power, and an additional storage room. The second garage offers space for two cars, travel van compatibility, electric convection heat, and an RV plug. Above the second garage is a guesthouse (ADU) studio with a kitchenette and bath, featuring a GE 2-burner electric cooktop, GE refrigerator, electric convection wall-mounted heaters, a Marathon electric water heater, maple hardwood floors, Jeld-Wen windows, covered decks on the north and south with views. The bathroom has a glass-enclosed walk-in marble shower and marble floors. This home represents the epitome of luxury living in Durango, offering a perfect blend of modern convenience and timeless elegance. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this spectacular property.