Description
A true gem on the Florida Mesa, this charming ranch style property offers a spacious and lovely home with sweeping La Plata Mountain views, a beautifully landscaped yard, lush green pastures, and a picturesque paved entry lane lined with mature trees. Set on two separate parcels totaling 42.69 acres, the property boasts abundant irrigation from the Florida and a natural spring that feeds large ponds and pastures, creating an ideal setting for animals, gardens, or a hobby farm. Sitting at just under 4,000 square feet, this charming dollhouse of a home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full basement, and a private studio suite above the garage with it's own access. Step inside to a bright and inviting main level featuring an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area. The stone fireplace anchors the living room, while expansive windows frame views of the property's green pastures and the majestic La Platas. The kitchen offers high-end appliances, ample cabinetry, and a window perfectly positioned to take in the mountains as you cook. A sunroom connects the home to the garage--perfect for enjoying morning light or quiet afternoons, complete with a wood burning stove. The main level also includes an office with built-in bookshelves, a guest bedroom, and a full bath. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite boasts sweeping mountain views, a walk-in closet, and a private ensuite bath. A second bedroom completes the upper level. Above the garage, you'll find a large additional living space with its own kitchenette, full bath, and laundry area--an ideal setup for in-law quarters, a caretaker, or a home office. The basement provides excellent storage and offers easy potential for finishing into more livable space. Outdoors, enjoy multiple large decks for entertaining, a separate garage or workshop, and peaceful spaces shaded by mature trees. The charming residence is surrounded by mature old-growth trees, fruit trees, and lush landscaping, all fully sprinkled and lovingly maintained. Front pasture complete with gated pipe, potential for more pasture with some tending to, a lovely lower portion of the property hidden in privacy and offering an opportunity for more pond development. With no HOA or covenants, two irrigation sources in addition to the water well, and views that stretch for miles, this property is a rare find--just minutes from the airport, 10 minutes to the hospital, and 15 minutes from downtown Durango. Bring your animals, your vision, and your love of the land--this Florida Mesa gem is waiting to be brought back to perfection.
