1627 Silver Mesa Dr, Durango, CO 81301

Perfectly sized Mantell-Hecathorn green built home with National Forest access literally right outside your door, yet only 15 minutes from Bread Bakery! Truly an eco-dream, priced below replacement cost, with focus on every attention to detail, from a bright and open floor plan to the utmost in environmental engineering. ** Step inside this beautiful HERS rated home into the welcoming kitchen featuring marble countertops, wood butcher block island with bar seating, open designer shelving, farmhouse sink, Whirlpool induction range/oven, Bosch dishwasher, and stainless steel energy efficient Fisher & Paykel refrigerator. The mud room with utility sink is tucked off of the kitchen with ample space to organize your winter layers, and take in the meticulously organized utility closet with Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) system, water filtration system, energy efficient water heater, boiler for the home's in-floor radiant heating, and solar-ready electrical panel. With the addition of future solar panels, this could truly be your Net Zero home! The kitchen flows into the living room with vaulted ceiling, Morso 1710 wood-burning fireplace, and expansive south-facing windows and sliding glass doors to take in the tranquil and private view in the pines. Two bedrooms are located on the main level, one with a south facing door leading out to the property. In between the bedrooms, you will find a cozy reading nook with built-in bench nestled just under the window. The full bathroom offers a marble vanity countertop, a pocket door separating the water closet, a Kohler soaking tub and separate walk-in tiled shower; outside, spigots are plumbed for an outside shower should you want to be more closely connected to your natural surrounds. Upstairs the loft room offers the perfect oasis for a home office, yoga studio, or third bedroom /guest quarters with beautiful natural light and an attached 3/4 bath. Should you want to add on to the home, the septic is already up-sized to accommodate four bedrooms. Additional features include Kolbe triple pane windows throughout, select white ash doors, pre-wiring for indoor/outdoor surround sound speakers, and wrap-around covered deck. It is noteworthy that all of the wood used in the exterior timbers and siding was harvested from the trees on property and milled on-site, and the owner has an entire set of electronic documents detailing the entire building process. The property is located on over five fire-mitigated acres with ample room to build a future garage. For now, enjoy the shed with sliding barn door, ready to accommodate all of your gear with power ready to be connected at that location should you need a workshop space. Literally grab your skis from the shed and venture out to the National Forest trails near end of the driveway. Your Durango lifestyle awaits you! Additional note: there are NO HOA DUES! Summer and winter road maintenance (grading and plowing) are paid for as part of the annual property tax bill.