423 E 12th St, Durango, CO 81301

This is an exquisite 3-bedroom, 3 bathroom downtown home in the heart of Durango! This 1924 historic home won a Parade of Homes award for the best remodel in 2010! Walk to Main Avenue from this fantastic location. Because of the unique lot location, this property provides privacy and amazing views of downtown Durango, Smelter Mountain, Perins Peak, and La Plata Mountains. This special home offers southern exposure and there are no neighbors on three sides of the home which is rare to find in the downtown area. The 1742 square foot VACANT LOT across the street is for additional parking; or you could build an oversized 2-car garage (800 sq.). The building plans for the garage are available for review. A majority of this stunning home was remodeled in 2010 with high-end finishes and modern luxuries. Some of the upgrades include new custom cherry wood cabinets, in-floor heating in most of the rooms, knotty alder wood doors, a remodeled bathroom and office, windows, new master suite walk-in closet, and much more! From the covered front porch you will walk into the living room with an abundance of windows and warm oak wood floors that enhance the character in this room. The open floorplan leads from the living room and dining nook directly into the gourmet chef’s kitchen with a bar seating area. The kitchen is a dazzling creation with top quality appliances: LG refrigerator and microwave, Kitchen Aid dishwasher, and a Thermador stainless steel oven with a six-burner gas stove and hood. The kitchen also boasts in-floor radiant heat, built-in speakers, leathered granite countertops, kitchen island with bar seating area with shelves, custom cherry wood cabinets with soft closing drawers, travertine flooring, and custom lighting adding ambiance to every meal. The full bathroom on this level is equipped with a walk-in shower surrounded by travertine tiles and a custom cherry vanity with granite countertops. The executive wood-paneled office/den on the main floor could be converted into a 4th bedroom. Plus, there is a private bedroom on the main level with a walk-in closet. The spacious master suite, on the second level, includes in-floor radiant heat, vertical grain Douglas Fir wood flooring, built-in speakers, a large walk-in closet, double vanities, and a steam shower. The washer/dryer and laundry folding station are conveniently located on the second floor. On this level there is also a private guest bedroom overlooking downtown Durango with a separate guest bath in the hallway. The third floor loft can be utilized as an exercise/yoga studio, nursery or as home office. The terraced patio area is private, perfect for entertaining and includes a fire pit and gas grill. The garden includes a drip irrigation system on a timer. Nestled in the back corner of the property is a secluded area ready for a hot tub with views and another Trex deck off of the third floor loft. The roof was inspected and screws tightened or replaced this spring, the exterior was repainted in 2018, and the front steps were recently replaced. The washer and dryer are just a few months old. Air conditioning in the upstairs of the home, in-floor heating in the newer addition and gas forced air in the original portion of the home. This home has been pre-inspected!