Experience the best in rural Colorado living with this versatile property, conveniently located 13 miles from downtown Durango, 9 miles from downtown Bayfield, 7 miles from the La Plata County Airport, and 8 miles from Mercy Hospital. Situated on 3.5 irrigatable acres at the end of a cul-de-sac, the meticulously maintained home offers innumerable desirable features, including attractive private outdoor living spaces, a horse setup, and a huge attached shop/garage. The front entryway, shaded by beautiful mature trees, welcomes guests into the stylish interior of this extensively remodeled home. The inviting living areas, awash with natural light, feature a cozy fireplace, a breakfast bar, and a dining area with two French doors showcasing the impressive views off the back deck. The home is an entertainer’s dream with a gourmet kitchen, multiple seating areas, a laundry room that doubles as a butler’s pantry, and a huge back deck featuring expansive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Guests will be drawn to the 1200-square-foot back deck, which features Trex decking, waterproof outdoor carpeting, an indoor/outdoor sound system, a hot tub, a fire pit, and a custom-built outdoor kitchen. The family chef will delight in the spacious kitchen featuring top-of-the-line Viking appliances. Plentiful granite countertops afford room to create culinary masterpieces, while multiple soft-close cabinets and drawers provide ample storage space. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite exudes serenity. A large attached patio offers sweeping views and is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee. The spa-like environment of the en suite bath with an attached walk-in closet makes performing daily routines pleasurable. Two sizable bedrooms and a guest bath complete the upper level. In the walk-out basement, a bedroom, a kitchenette, a full bathroom, and a separate entrance offer the possibility of guest lodgings or a mother-in-law suite. A craft/storage room and a great room, currently used as a fitness room, complete the basement. An attached insulated two-car garage accesses the main floor of the house. Also accessed via the garage is a full bath and a huge 33x40 attached shop/garage. Fully insulated, drywalled, heated, and electrically powered, this space offers endless possibilities. A hobbyist’s dream, this shop has two roll-up doors and three man doors to the outside and is the perfect place to store vehicles, recreation equipment, or a home-based business. Bring your horses! Your horses will love the barn with electricity, water, hay storage, and ample shade. Access to irrigation water and an approximately two-acre fenced run area are bonuses for your equine companions. The property backs to 48 acres of tribal land and offers remarkable privacy. Easy access to 1000 acres of public land provides numerous recreation opportunities. The Florida River can be accessed from the subdivision, and residents can fish in the river and the community pond. This beautiful home has been lovingly cared for and remodeled and is ready for its new owners!