Land with Home for Sale in Hesperus, Colorado

Katherine Maureen O'Leary, The Wells Group of Durango, LLC, C: 505-450-3630, k.maureen.oleary@gmail.com, www.crenmls.com: Conveniently located just 20 minutes from downtown Durango, this light-filled, beautifully updated single-level home offers 2,424 sq. feet of comfortable living space on three fully fenced acres, with sweeping panoramic views of the La Plata Mountains to the north and the mesas of New Mexico and beyond to the south. Just a 15-minute drive to Lake Nighthorse and 30 minutes to Mesa Verde National Park.In addition to three bedrooms and three tastefully updated bathrooms, the home includes an office and a spacious rec room that could serve as an additional bedroom. With rough-in plumbing already in place for a kitchenette, this bonus room has great potential as an in-law suite or guest retreat. A large mudroom and oversized pantry offer ample storage space, with a canning cellar tucked below.The open kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring a walnut island, a vintage range, and a new, top-of-the-line hood vent—perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The layout flows naturally into a bright, airy living and dining room. A high-efficiency wood-burning stove adds both warmth and ambiance on cold nights. The single-level design is practical and intuitive, whether you're working remotely, raising a family, or settling into a quieter pace of life.Enjoy mountain views and exceptional sunsets from the patio and dog-friendly front yard, complete with a dog fence and mature trees. An additional heavy-duty corrugated metal privacy fence along the road provides exceptional security. Utilize the detached garage and covered carport for your vehicles, plus a bonus, large storage room off the carport for outdoor gear and equipment.For the curious homesteader or established gardener, the remaining three acres are also fully fenced and livestock-ready, with a covered animal stable and a charming vintage barn that adds character and extra storage. A shared water well with a buried cistern supplies water for animals and irrigates one acre. The home is supplied by central water through La Plata West Water Authority. If you’re looking for a versatile property close to Durango, complete with incredible mountain views and plenty of room to spread out, this is the home you have been waiting for!