2478 W 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Only a few blocks in Durango, Colorado have Victorian era historic architecture that provides fine legacy estate properties evocative of the city's origins. This Victorian artisan home originally constructed in 1903 is a 5 bedroom/4 bathroom luxury residence of 3,900 square feet. It is a timeless masterpiece situated on 3 city lots and includes a potential accessory dwelling/caretaker residence/bonus 6th bedroom/large family room over its spacious attached 2 car garage. This home is situated in one of the rarest enclaves of Victorian History, the 24th block of West 2nd Avenue. This part of Durango is highly sought after for its proximity to the community recreation center, the La Plata County fairgrounds and adjacent athletic fields as well as being walking distance to an elementary school, middle school and high school. It is also conveniently located near many of the area's local restaurants and taverns as well as the Animas River Trail stretching 9 miles, Overend Park system and Animas Mountain trails. It’s not an overstatement to say this home lies in the heart of Durango’s vibrant and most sought after amenities while enjoying the quiet solitude of a family friendly neighborhood. The owners have lovingly improved and modernized interiors with an appropriate balance between historic preservation and modern finishes. Other features include: 10’ ceilings through the main level, a library off of the entry with a bay window and built in bookcases The kitchen, with granite countertops, and bathrooms have all been remodeled within 10 years. Other features include a large south-facing passive solar sunroom with a wood-burning fireplace, an art room, a hot tub nestled into the private back deck, wiring for sound inside and out, a fenced yard with raised vegetable beds on drip irrigation, a sprinkled lawn, mature perennial landscaping, an iconic covered wrap-around front porch, a third detached garage and plenty of storage. Please ask your real estate broker to provide you with the detailed features and benefits attached to the listing in associated documents for more details.