13.6 Acres of Land with Home for Sale in Durango, Colorado

Karen R Overington, Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC, H: 970-375-3246, koverington@kw.com, http://www.durangorealestateteam.com: Beautiful, private, one of a kind custom home in the desirable Deer Island Preserve. 3,231 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath single level home is easily both an intimate home space and also a party/gathering area. The thirteen plus acres, which includes a shared pond, offer seclusion and a feeling of country living, but are just ten minutes from downtown Durango. The circle drive provides a wonderful entry, with a pull off to the garage space. Entering the home, you will feel the generosity of the rooms and thequality of the finishes. There is a craft/office room, a formal dining room, a sunken living room with a beautiful fireplace and a separate informal dining/second living area with a wood fireplace and a nice wetbar/serving area. Built in 2000 and updated in 2015, the home has a wonderful floorplan that includes a library/sitting area off the primary bedroom and a kitchen that invites creative and collaborative cooking and entertaining. There is a 3-car garage that easily accommodates toys and a 20 x 8 storage shed for all your "extras" and equipment. The property includes irrigation and an area with raised garden beds and a greenhouse for early starting. There's also a great treehouse tucked into the pinion and juniper forest. Outside spaces abound and beckon for relaxation. To top it off, the shared pond has a dock with a ladder and a great "beach" area. Deer Island Preserve is a community that embraces the beauty of the high desert and strives to maintain the character of the area with conscientious stewardship. Deer Island Preserve owners enjoy access to the Animas River via easements along the river bank. Beautiful riparian and fishing areas are yours to enjoy. This home tuly offers a unique opportunity in the Durango area.