368 Cr 217, Durango, CO 81303

Wonderful Horse Property with Florida River Valley & Mountain Views without any HOA or Covenants! This beautiful ranch is located on 37 acres with irrigation water rights, overlooking the Florida River Valley, Florida River and La Plata Mountains. The current owners have invested over $180,000 in improvements. This is an exceptional equestrian and agriculture property, located only 20 minutes from historic downtown Durango. Property features immaculately cared for hay pastures, enormous garage/shop, 4-stall horse barn, heated tack house, 3 loafing sheds, and pond. Twenty acres of completely irrigated, fenced and cross-fenced pastures, ready for your horses or other livestock. This meticulously maintained ranch is a horse lover’s dream! The entrance to the home has a security, coded gate, gravel driveway lined with mature trees and landscaping. Feel at home on this beautiful country ranch surrounded by a park-like setting landscaped garden. RESIDENCE: The 3,200-sq. ft. home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living and family rooms, and office. The 2 story Brick House, offers open floor plan with picturesque views from the living room and kitchen. A rock fireplace in living room has a 2017 Modesto propane fireplace that heats the main living area. The kitchen remodeled in 2010 features a spacious kitchen bar, granite countertops, porcelain tile floors, ash cabinets, Jennair 4 burner gas stove with grill, Bosch dishwasher, double oven, microwave and Samsung refrigerator/freezer with a water and ice dispenser. Dining area is located just off the kitchen. Off the main level is a large, new Trex deck that is partially covered. On the deck is a 6-person Caldera Hot Tub with Stereo System. The deck features panoramic views of the Florida river valley and mountains, LED lights along the outside perimeter. A Webster Barbecue is hooked up to propane for convenience. The lower level has a large family room and guest bedroom with ¾ bath; the family room offers a Kingsman gas stove, bar sink surrounded by a granite countertop and cabinet storage. There is a spacious laundry room with a large sink, granite counter tops, propane Maytag dryer and Maytag washer. Laundry shoot in the Master Bath upstairs, off the laundry room is a large storage area with boiler system, propane hot water tank, Culligan water softener and small chest freezer. Downstairs is a large private office with built in desk, and could be made as a theater room. A covered concrete patio outside the family room door offers views of the Florida valley. The lower level is the perfect arrangement for guests, possible mother-in law suits or home office. OUTBUILDINGS: Parking is a breeze with a 28x80 Garage/Shop. Heated two-car garage offers a long workbench with storage underneath. Shop area has 2 bays with one extra tall for RV parking area. The 4-stall barn with Ritchie automatic heated waterers, corner hay and grain feeders and rubber mats. Lots of room for hay storage. Stalls are divided with Priefert stall dividers. Off of each stall is a paddock fenced with 5 rail panels. There is 3 run in sheds two are used for shelter and one is used for hay storage. Another building on the property is a heated tack house that has a bathroom, hot water heater, washer and dryer, small refrigerator, microwave and 2 metal sinks. The pastures are all irrigated with gated pipe that comes off the irrigation ditch from Lemon Dam. Fields have been fertilized for the past 3 years bringing in over $8,000 in hay. Fenced with non-climb horse fence and 5 strand coated wire fencing both horse friendly and safe. Top and 3rd strand are hot wired and powered by solar. You will enjoy seeing migrating elk, deer, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles and many other small animals and sporting birds. Natural landscaping with mature trees and greenery gives this property that unique “Country Private Feel”. Immaculate and irreplaceable, make an appointment to see it today!