41 Denby Ln, Durango, CO 81303

Sweeping views of Lake Nighthorse and the Durango mountains and valley abound from this beautiful home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Shenandoah Highlands, one of Durango’s finest communities just 5 miles SW of town. The house is nestled into the slope of more than 6 rolling acres with ponderosas, junipers, and pinons and has a Colorado territorial style. The mission tile roof, stucco and natural stone exterior, custom wood entry and garage doors, east-facing porch on the main level, covered patio on the lower level, and careful attention to window design and architectural detail define this well-maintained home. The main (upper) level of this immaculate residence features an open living and dining floorplan, a spacious kitchen and breakfast area, the master suite, one bedroom, a ¾ bathroom, and the mud and laundry rooms. Beautiful hickory and slate floors, arched ceiling accents, 1 ¾” knotty alder doors, and large windows and glass doors dominate the design theme. The well-appointed kitchen will delight any chef and provide the perfect setting for entertaining and gathering with family. It features lots of counter space, granite countertops, a large center island, a walk-in pantry, extensive hickory cabinetry, and 3 windows and glass French doors. All appliances are stainless steel including a Thermador gas cooktop, KitchenAid refrigerator, and built-in oven/microwave, dishwasher, and beverage cooler. The large breakfast area is complete with built-in shelves and a desk. The living and dining areas have an open and airy feel afforded by tongue and groove cathedral ceilings, windows all around, and views that go for miles. A gas fireplace adds character to the living room which also has a door to the porch. The master suite carries on the theme from the living room boasting easy access to the deck, lots of windows to take in the view, tongue and groove ceilings, and a master bath with an ergonomic tub, enclosed toilet, large shower, and built-in vanity. Centrally-located stairs flow to the lower level where there are two bedrooms, a full bath, a sun room, a rec room, and a mechanical/storage room. All living spaces receive plenty of light through east and south-facing windows and doors. Entertaining is made easy with the large rec room featuring a wood-burning fireplace, French doors to the patio, and a well-lit alcove perfect for pool, ping pong, or an office or media area. The mechanical/storage room is huge and includes built-in shelving, easy access to the heat and water systems, and a 1,000-gallon water storage tank for irrigation. Near the main house you’ll find a second building that carries on the beautiful architectural detail and feel of the residence and offers about 975 additional square feet of space ready for a variety of uses. The one-floor structure has north, east and west windows and features a small kitchen, 4 rooms, a ¾ bath, and a mechanical closet for the furnace and hot water heater. This building provides excellent storage and ample square footage to create an office, studio, workshop, gym, rec room, “man cave”, sewing room, media room, guest rooms, or whatever your individual interests require. The exterior of the home is enhanced by professional landscaping that includes small areas of grass, aspens, spruce, and a variety shrubs and flowers serviced by a drip-line irrigation system. Metal fencing surrounds the garden to keep dogs and kids at home. With more than 6 acres available, the property could be fenced to accommodate up to 2 horses. Shenandoah Highlands has miles of well-maintained paved roads used by residents for hiking and dog walking and is just minutes away from Lake Nighthorse. The lake has a surface area of 1500 acres situated on 5,500 acres that are under development as a fantastic new multi-use recreation area with boating, fishing, and swimming anticipated as early as 2017. More than 25 miles of trails are in the plan for development over the next several years.