684 Hermosa Cliffs Rd, Durango, CO 81301

Live the Colorado dream in this beautiful Lindall Cedar home nestled on 2.3 acres amidst groves of colorful Aspen trees and wildflowers. ABOUT THE PROPERTY: The property borders 152,750 acres of National Forest in the backyard for endless hiking and back country adventures. This location is superb for the outdoor enthusiast, hence the property name "Aspen Paradise". A short walk down the road leads to the Elbert Creek Trailhead winding it's way up the stunning red Hermosa Cliffs to Castle Rock and beyond with Purgatory ski area and Durango Mountain Resort only a short two miles away. ABOUT THE HOME: Upon entering the home a stone walkway leads to a spacious office/fitness area. Beyond the northern door of the office is a large multi-purpose room and bathroom with a shower. This level also serves the tandem two car garage, laundry and mechanical room. Going up the stairs you are greeted by natural hardwood floors that yield way to the Great Room centered by an eye-catching 18 ft floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that splits a wall of picture windows yielding captivating views of the snow-capped Needles Mountain Range (in the winter and Spring) and a glimpse of Electra Lake to the south. This floor boasts a bright open floor plan that includes the living, dining and kitchen areas along with a luxurious dry sauna, two bedrooms and a full bath. The kitchen is well equipped with a large double-door stainless Kitchen Aid refrigerator, range/oven & hood, dishwasher, reverse osmosis water filter, trash compactor, wine refrigerator and granite counter tops. At day's end the master bed and bath with soaker tub await your company on the top floor. This home is garnished with lovely custom made furnishings throughout which can be purchased separately. Additionally, the owner has added a heating system to the roof, a 1200 gallon cistern to add storage for the 6 gpm well and an asphalt driveway that helps melt the snow in the winter. This home makes a great primary or second home getaway with short term rental supplementation available. There are no formal covenants but there is a mandatory HOA fee of $1820 per year to take care of the road systems. See addendum below for details.