717 Red Ridge Rd, Durango, CO 81301

If you are looking for a custom home, that backs to national forest with gorgeous Animas Valley views, this is the one for you! This single owner, Craftsman style home really shows pride of ownership and brings the outside in. From the charming bridge and recirculationg pond out front to the solid cherry wood cabinetry, doors, trim and flooring used throughout, you will love the attention to detail here. The property is 24 acres but backs to over 75 acres of national forest behind and over 800 acres of the Falls Creek Ranch on the side. Plenty of wildlife to view from the privacy of your own home. With a private land license, you could actually shoot deer and elk out your backdoor if you were so inclined. Part of a very small association that maintains the road and you are on Animas Central water, are two huge benefits of living here. The home itself is 3 plus bedrooms, 3 baths, with a craft room and office, storage galore and open flowing floor plan-that will make entertaining a pleasure and an attached 3 car garage. The property has not only a separate barn/garage and a workshop but a green house and garden area with fantastic soil! Seller is a master gardner so the landscaping is beautifully done and set up for the next owner! There are peach, apple, plum,cherry and apricot trees growing. Natural gas averaged $61 for last 12 months, Electricity averaged $76 for the house and water pump, water is included in HOA fees. Refrigerator is energy star rated, Fireplace is EPA certified high efficiency 70.7%-infiltrator system leach field-Weber Summit built in natural gas grill-4 kw grid tied photovoltaic system & solar panel heated domestic hot water for energy efficiency. The siding is Hardiplank and the beautiful natural stone patios are flagstone for low maintenance living! The small HOA consists of only 7 lots and monthly fees include water and road maintenance. Views of Animas Valley and Animas River, Missionary Ridge and Falls Creek Cliffs. If you are looking for views, privacy and a true quality home where you can just hike out your backyard, you owe it to yourself to see this home. You won't be disappointed!