486 King Mountain Rd, Durango, CO 81303

King Mountain is just a short drive from downtown Durango, but it feels a world away. If you're attracted to a private, alpine setting on extraordinarily beautiful land, while simultaneously enjoying immediate access to the robust attractions and amenities Durango is known for, then this incredible custom home is worthy of a tour. The home is carefully designed and constructed on 3 acres of forested and architecturally crafted landscape. Shaded and covered outdoor living in this serene and private setting is so integral to the design and lifestyle at this home that you'll find yourself enjoying the deck and patio during all seasons when Durango's notorious sunshine and the home's intentional orientation toward to the southern sunlight and prevailing breeze are beckoning. Bocce ball court and quiet walks or festive gatherings await amidst the well conceived grounds. The home is perfectly designed to accommodate one-level living on its main level with a gourmet kitchen, open living room, private office, and generously appointed master bedroom suite. The lower, walkout level offers both privacy for your guests and additional entertainment space featuring a private bedroom with sliding patio doors, an additional living room which walks out to the covered patio and beautifully landscaped grounds, a wine room, and a large game room, which can easily function all or in part as a 3rd bedroom. High ceilings, open floorplan design, outdoor living and plentiful windows to take in the mountain views are hallmarks of the home's excellent design. Home features include: - Beautifully designed by Larry Holcomb and built by Jim Jackson - Circular Driveway with landscape island leads right to the front door - Two car oversized garage with separate driveway to the side of the home - In-floor radiant heating throughout the home - Central water through Lake Durango in addition to two 1,100 gallon cisterns for landscaping. - Large open living room with vaulted ceilings and beautiful wood beams - Gas fireplace with stone surround, built in TV cabinet, and custom glass and metal work designs by local artist, Mike Brieger - Surround sound wired inside and out with included Bose speakers and woofer - Beautiful gourmet kitchen - Slate flooring - Quartz Stone Island with prep sink and custom pull-out cutting boards - Viking range top, and double ovens - Solid maple cabinetry - Built-in custom-designed kitchen office area - Laundry room with washer and dryer included, custom laundry bin separator, and utility sink with counter space and windows to take in the views - Art nooks throughout - Separate office/ study with built-in bookcases, which could also function as a nursery or additional small bedroom - Main level master bedroom - Newly carpeted - Steam shower in master and separate soaking tub Be sure to ask your real estate broker for a full detail sheet with all interior and exterior details, which they'll find attached to this listing. If you're interested in a home in Durango, then lifestyle choices are at the top of your list along with the quality of construction, design and location. This home reaches the pinnacle experience of a Durango lifestyle and location, and the detail and execution of it's design and construction are second to none.