1530 Mariposa, Durango, CO 81301

Why would you want to live in a cookie-cutter, crowded subdivision when you can literally go seconds down the road, turn in, arrive at your own rural oasis on over 8 acres, complete with your own brand new home? Only 4 months old, this beauty was built by a very reputable builder with over 40 years of experience whose standards for quality and energy efficiency are high-and his finished products show it. Very private and peaceful setting-rare large acreage just minutes from Durango, in La Paloma, an established small subdivision of custom homes. Airy, open floor plan, lots of windows and light, 9' ceilings, rounded drywall corners. The living areas offer options for room use and furniture layout that work really well-there are areas for living, dining and family rooms-a place for everyone to hang out. The kitchen has Viatera countertops ( 93% natural quartz), pretty cabinets, pantry, breakfast bar, stainless appliances. 6 windows in the living room alone-to let the outside in-great mountain and foothill views all around, really nice and open around the house, interesting topography. Neutral colors throughout on a nice level site that is so private you hardly need curtains. 3 BR, all nice-sized, 2 full baths. Horses and livestock allowed in this subdivision of friendly yet independent neighbors. There are covenants, but they're not too restrictive-HOA fees are nominal. The Seller has piping around the lot for potential irrigation 3-car attached garage gives you the room you need for all your toys, and the central AC keeps you nice and cool in summer. Tankless hot water heater, high efficiency furnace, whole-house air filter system. The builder takes pride in his energy efficient homes and has even received a Leed rating-this requires lots of extras to get to this level of energy efficiency. All Anderson windows, 2 x 6 exterior walls, French drain around perimeter. Roads are plowed right to driveway, school bus stop at subdivision entrance, easy year-round access on level roads. Just a short drive to town with stunning La Plata views, the perfect balance of convenience and seclusion at a great price.