$2,295,000

Nestled in the prestigious Red Rock Ranch community in the Animas Valley, this estate quality home offers plentiful space, a lush and well maintained yard, and views of the Red Cliffs and Missionary Ridge. Spanning over 3, 900 square feet, it features four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two living areas, and a versatile game and media room or home office, all filled with an abundance of natural light. The thoughtfully designed chefs kitchen, boasting hardwood floors, granite tile countertops, stainless steel appliances, a spacious breakfast bar, a butcher-block island with prep sink, and a charming breakfast nook wrapped in windows. Flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas, the open-concept design highlights soaring vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace framed by custom built-ins, a built-in bar area, and walls of windows that perfectly frame the surrounding mountain scenery. Adjacent to the kitchen, the cozy den with its own gas fireplace offers the ideal spot for winter evenings. The main-level primary suite is a private retreat, complete with patio access and views of the lush backyard. Crisp white bathroom, walk-in closet and storage space complete the primary suite. Also on the main level is a second bedroom and full bath. Upstairs, youll find two additional spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and a large bonus room that can easily transform into a home office, craft space, exercise room, playroom, media room, or studio. A lofted reading area with built-in bookshelves provides a great home school space or a cozy reading nook. Perfectly situated on a.729-acre lot, the exterior of the home blends stone and stucco craftsmanship, complementing the beautifully landscaped grounds. Enjoy a park-like setting with in-ground sprinklers, fenced backyard, and a garden area prepped for planting. Irrigation water, provided through the HOA, makes maintaining the lush yard effortless. The over-sized two car garage stores more than just the cars, but also the Colorado toys and enters into a large mud room. With a new roof, A/C unit, carpet, and fresh paint (all completed in 2022), rarely lived in since the updates, this home is fresh and clean. Solid hard wood doors, high ceilings, huge curb appeal, solid wood flooring, and more make this estate home one of the best on the market in the Animas Valley. Minutes to Animas Valley Elementary and Dalton Ranch Golf Clubfeaturing golf, fitness, a pool, and tennisyoull also enjoy proximity to PJs Gourmet Market, True Value Hardware, Animas Wine and Spirits, and several local restaurants. With Highway 550 access just 10 minutes north of Durango and 20 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort, this home offers both convenience and a peaceful retreat.