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LA PLATA CANYON ESTATE
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango
LA PLATA CANYON ESTATE
Nestled into the Rocky Mountains at 8,700 feet, this enchanting property offers
stunning beauty and seclusion. Breathe in the crisp mountain air from this one-ofa-kind Colorado sanctuary consisting of approximately five-acres of impeccably
manicured lawns and gardens, with incredible views of mountain peaks over
13,000 ft. high and the cascading La Plata River below. Guarded by stately stone
columns, a coded electric wrought-iron gate and encircled by custom redwood
fencing, the striking natural surroundings and award-winning landscaping are
complemented by a custom-built 3,180 SF 4-bedroom, 3-bath home, plus a
separate 1,000+ SF 2-bedroom 1-bath guesthouse with its own private entrance,
and a total of 5 car garages with large work shed. County roads to the property
provide easy access in winter, and the property borders the San Juan National
Forest, which will continue to protect this very private setting, while allowing
direct access for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and fishing
in the La Plata River.
Location and Area
This Hesperus retreat is located off on County Road 124 just 15 minutes west
of Durango and a ½ mile from one the areas best restaurants, Kennebec Cafe.
Durango is a town of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city
conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, fine restaurants, hotels,
shopping, a four-year college, golf courses, first class fly fishing, numerous
outdoor hiking and biking trails, both alpine and cross country skiing, rafting, and
kayaking, with endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. There are 40
national and state parks within a day’s drive. It is located 6,512 ft. above sea level,
surrounded by scenic mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year.
Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80’s, while the autumn days
are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days
often feature abundant, light powdery snow.
The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population
of 52,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver,
Dallas and Phoenix, bi-weekly service to Las Vegas, with seasonal service to
Houston, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property
is 100 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from
Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs,
and 450 miles from Phoenix.
Property Details
Grounds
• Gated private entry with river rock stone columns;
coded electric wrought-iron gate
• Asphalt driveway and walkways; circular driveway
• Cedar post fence and cross-fence surrounds property;
sealed and preserved yearly with Penofin
• House well is 340’ with 2,000 gallon underground
cistern/storage tank; pump house with 2 boost tanks
• 3-tiered spacious redwood decks; stairs have snow
vents; looks out over La Plata River and straight up the
La Plata Mountain Canyon
• Deck lighting on automatic timers
• Hot tub on back deck captures extraordinary mountain
views in an exceptionally private setting
• Award-winning landscaping – perennial gardens
and over 8,000 SF of sod create lush grassy lawns;
surrounded by custom redwood fencing; healthy aspen,
pine and evergreens; manicured scrub oak trees
• River rock wall with slate bench top separates driveway
from main house and lawn
• Irrigation well with 1,000 gallon underground cistern/
storage tank; irrigation on timers
• Separate septic with leach field
• 4-season greenhouse, attached to house
• Detached deep 3-car garage with 400 SF workshop;
pegboard wall storage and work bench with built-in
drawers and shelving; metal roof; separate entry door;
concrete apron for drainage
• Pasture behind garage has separate gated entry
• Private access road to San Juan National Forest
• Guest house with 1,000+ SF, 2-bedroom, 1-bath;
detached
• 2 ½ car garage with separate private road entrance;
decks on back with private hot tub; pro-panel roof
Main House Features
• Approximately 3,180 SF with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths
• Redwood exterior frame sealed and preserved yearly
with Penofin
• Roofing is fiberglass ‘carriage house’ shingles
• Solid mahogany window-pane doors throughout;
solid brass hardware
• Vaulted ceilings
• Abundance of natural light from double-paned
windows throughout
• Insulated Verasol blinds
• Ceiling fans
• Recessed and track lighting
• Spanish-style stucco and cedar walls; radius corners
• Tongue and groove and Spanish-style stucco ceilings
• Hawaiian Koa hardwood floors, carpet, tile
• Surround sound for audio in most of home
• Separate thermostats for each room
• 100% cedar-lined closets throughout
MAIN LEVEL
Living Room
• 3 walls of windows includes 10’ x 10’ bay window
allowing for breathtaking views of 13,000+ ft Babcock
Mountain, framed with groves of aspen and pine trees;
side window sashes can open to allow for great cross
ventilation; valances
• Tongue and groove cedar vaulted ceiling with handcarved wood beams; ceiling fans; track lighting
• Custom moss rock wall encloses an exquisite 8-sided
stained-glass eagle
• Avalon wood-burning stove with solid brass trim and
clear glass door; blower; separate built-in stone wood
bin
• Custom moss rock window seat with cushions look out
to deck and views
• Stairs to loft area
Kitchen
• Open kitchen and dining areas
• Hawaiian Koa hardwood floor
• New stainless steel appliances; GE Profile Dishwasher,
trash compactor; upper and lower fridge; double stainless
steel sinks
• Garland commercial 6-burner gas stove with griddle and
broiler; dual ovens; enamel shelf; custom copper hood and vent
• Abundant hardwood ash wood cabinets and drawers; lazy
Susan corners; pantry cupboards with pull-out basket drawers
• Long tile counters and backsplash
• Coat closet
• Tongue and groove cedar siding and Spanish style stucco
walls with large arched windows looking into living room
Dining Room
• Large area for entertaining
• Hawaiian Koa hardwood floor
• Avalon wood-burning stove with solid brass and
clear glass door, surrounded with custom stone
wall and stone wood bin
• Multiple floor-to-ceiling beveled-glass windows
allow for beautiful natural lighting
• Double French door walk-out to patio; valance
with full-length Roman shades
• Bar seating at counter with under counter storage
• Built-in bookshelves, cupboards and drawers
Master Bedroom/Bath and Laundry Room
• Large suite with sitting area; views of lawn aspen and
pine
• Vaulted ceilings
• Cedar walls; carpet
• Avalon gas stove with solid brass trim and clear glass
door; blower
• 2 large double-door closets; separate storage cupboards
above closets
• Triple glass doors out to lawn
• Fabric full length drapes
• Pocket door to bathroom
• Double porcelain sinks with long tile counters;
mirrored wall with hidden medicine cabinet
• Shower/tub combo with mirror and glass sliding doors
• Heat lamps; separate hot water tank for this bathroom
• Separate glass door to greenhouse
• Laundry room with built-in shelving, drawers and
cupboards; oversized deep stainless sink; double-door
cedar closet
• Large stand-up storage room goes length of wall
Guest Bedroom One
• Double door closet with built-in shelves
• Carpet
• Large windows looking east
Guest Room Two
• Built-in bookshelves
• Double door closets with built-in shelves
• Carpet
• Large windows
Guest Bath
• Full bath with tub/shower combo and mirrored and
glass sliding doors; separate water tank
• Mirror medicine cabinets
Greenhouse
• Metal and Plexiglas with drainage; heated
• Cedar floors and adjustable slat cedar shelving
• Copper tubes behind south wall allow for extra solar
heating
• Electric outlets
UPPER LEVEL
Loft/Office
• Carpet; ceiling fan
• Built-in shelves and drawers
• Seasonal clothes closet
• Built-in speakers
Bathroom
• Full bathroom has ample tile counters; single sink
• Walk-in shower with clear glass doors
Guest Bedroom Three
• Lots of natural light
• Double sliding glass doors out to private deck
• Built-in drawers with decorative brass pulls
• Separate seating area
• Behind wall storage
LOWER LEVEL
• Arched Dutch door to downstairs
• High ceilings
• Would make an ideal wine cellar due to naturally
cool temperature
• Brick fireplace with blower
• Wood panel above fireplace with burned etching
scene of elk in mountains
• Separate door to outside allows for easy access
• Storage closets with built-in shelving
Guest House
• Approximately 1,000+ SQ FT; 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
• Cedar siding and decks; pro-panel roof
• Detached 2 ½ car garage with built-in shelving; cement
floors; separate entry door; outside concrete apron for
drainage
• Separate private road entrance from main road leads to
San Juan National Forest; gate between main house and
guest house
• Separate pump house for lawn and garden irrigation
• Separate septic with leach field
• Decks on back with private hot tub
• Mud room entrance
• Hard wood floors first level; carpet upstairs
• Tongue and groove cedar interior walls and vaulted
downstairs ceiling
• Recessed lights; ceiling fan
• Living room open to kitchen; multiple large windows
give an abundance of natural sunlight
• Avalon wood-burning stove with solid brass trim and
glass front; blower
• Living room leads out to deck with hot tub
• Kitchen has doubles stainless steel sink; Frigidaire
electric 4-burner stove; Admiral dishwasher; Frigidaire
up/down fridge/freezer; tile counters
• Bathroom and laundry room; sink with separate
shower/tub combo and toilet
• 2 bedrooms upstairs; lots of windows; linen closet
Wildlife and Recreation
A recreational paradise awaits you out the back gate of the
property. There are 2 million acres of National Forest with
all of the recreational pursuits literally at your backdoor.
Summertime is filled with opportunities for horseback
riding, hiking, fishing, boating and camping. Winter sports
include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and hunting.
For downhill skiing, there is Hesperus ski hill, less than 5
minutes from the property and Durango Mountain Resort
is 1 hour away, while Wolf Creek is one hour 25 minutes
away, and Telluride is 1 hour and forty-five minutes. You
can visit the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge
Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners
National Monument—all close by. Excellent golf can be
found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club (35 minutes from the
property), Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier
Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public
course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately
40 miles).
LA PLATA CANYON ESTATE
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango
Now $998,000 – By Appointment Only
Recently reduced by $197,000
Approximately five acres of impeccably manicured
lawns and gardens, with incredible views, bordering
the San Juan National Forest
Custom-built 3,180 SF 4-bedroom, 3-bath home
Separate 1,000+ SF 2-bedroom 1-bath guesthouse
with its own private entrance
A total of 5 car garages with large work shed
Tom Morse 970.769.8989
tom@legacypropertieswestsir.com
Zach Morse 970.391.2600
zach@legacypropertieswestsir.com
Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty
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