650 Hermosa Cliffs Rd, Durango, CO 81301

This property offers the best of Colorado outdoor living and mountain lifestyle. Ideal for many purposes: year-round living with a small group of compatible neighbors in a historic development; a family vacation home; or multiple family/ friends’ investment for summer and winter recreation and alpine adventure. At the base of Castle Rock, the 3.68 acre property backs up to National Forest and is walking distance to the Elbert Creek Trail which leads up to the Hermosa Cliffs. This exquisite custom cedar-sided home, built in 2004 by award-winning Summit Custom Homes, is nestled on a gorgeous aspen and native alpine and wildflower covered parcel of approximately 3.68 acres. In over 3300 square feet are 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a family room, a bonus room, a great room for living and dining plus a large lofted office space and library, with custom woodwork, as well as wood and slate floors throughout. All rooms have tastefully placed windows allowing for natural light and stunning views of the Hermosa Cliffs, Castle Rock, and a glimpse of the Needle Mountain Range and Electra Lake through the breathtaking aspens. The master bedroom has a gas fireplace and large bathroom with a walk-in closet. The family room, which is easily converted into a 4th bedroom for guests, is artfully finished in warm shades of accent wall color, slate floors and cozy corner gas fireplace. The exceptionally large gourmet kitchen with soapstone countertops and ample built-in cabinets opens to a great room with a stunning wood-burning rock fireplace and partially wood paneled ceiling. This main level with impressive kitchen, dining, spacious living, and covered viewing decks make for an entertainer's delight. Located off the kitchen are a broom closet, a pantry and a laundry room with new washer and dryer. Off the entry way/mud room, which contains coat and shoe closets, is the bonus room available for storage, as a wine cellar, as a family room, or even as a separate living space with plumbing pre-installed for the addition of a bathroom. The expansive deck allows for outdoor cooking and dining, and contains a built-in hot tub. The 2-car garage has an enclosed workshop with space for sports gear and tools. Additional features and upgrades include: security system wired to local fire department, Culligan soft water and RO system, 24-hour hot water circulation; Heatizon heating and snow melting system on roof, Net metered Shaw solar panels connected to LPEA, paved driveway, in-ground 1000 gallon propane tank. Just minutes from hiking, winter and summer sports at Purgatory just a couple miles up the road, Nordic skiing, snow-shoeing, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and much more!