27543 ROAD P
Colorado, Montezuma County, Dolores
27543 ROAD P Artfully designed to capture sweeping views of the La Plata Mountains, Mesa Verde and Sleeping Ute, this single level 2 bedroom with a large office built for two, 2.5-bathroom custom built adobe residence situated on 57 beautifully secluded acres echoes the Old World cultural region, while incorporating modern finishes. With 20 or 40 shares of Montezuma Valley Irrigation water and 4 city water taps, this property has an abundance of water to support the 15-acre Alfalfa field, along with an organic garden and a large pond. The home radiates a southwest elegance the moment you enter, with brick and hardwood floors, wood ceilings, recycled hand hewn oak beams throughout, upscale finishes, a large adobe Rumford fireplace, and active, photovoltaic solar features. The red brick floors add color to the neutral clay plaster walls that have specs of mica, adding a little sparkle. The ceiling beams are large recycled utility poles from the desert, and there are numerous art niches of varying sizes along the walls of the home to display art or keepsakes. At the heart of the home is the kitchen with a delightful blend of modern conveniences, highlighted by stainless steel GE five-burner gas stove, a large maple top island with bar sink, custom cabinetry and a deep under-mount Kohler sink. A graciously proportioned great room with large windows that allow the views to seep into the home can be enjoyed by the window seat with storage underneath. The master bedroom is on the west wing of the home with oak floors and windows abound, you can enjoy this room at any time of the day. There is also a separate study/sunroom, an office with room for two, and guest bedroom along with abundant storage that adds to the efficient use of space in the home. Off the master bedroom is a door leading to the Sunset Portal and a built in hot tub. Enjoy the beautiful Colorado weather and views on the spacious Juniper columned porches surrounded by adobe walls and native plants. There is a refreshing recirculating stream and fish pond water feature just outside the front door, welcoming guests and adding to the tranquility of the property. On the back porch, you can experience baking bread in the adobe outdoor Horno oven or gaze at the large pond and listen to the birds sing. At the entrance to the property sits a historic guest house built in 1935, with a large remodeled kitchen, heated by a thermostat controlled pellet stove, adding to the cultural allure of the property. Behind the guest house is a large garage for farming equipment and storage as well as a barn with 2 attached horse stalls. This estate is truly exquisite with the combination of abundant water, incredible landscaping, a unique environmental adobe home and incredible panoramic views.
LOCATION AND AREA The ranch is located 7 miles east of Cortez which is the most populous municipality in Montezuma County and has many big city conveniences, including a general medical and surgical hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a community college, municipal airport, and many cultural activities. The Montezuma County area, which includes Mancos, Cortez and Dolores, has a population of approximately 30,000 and is the most southwestern of the 64 counties in the state of Colorado. Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Yucca House National Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument preserve hundreds of ancient American Indian structures, including the famous cliff dwellings, found in the county. Roughly 1/3 of the county is tribal land, 1/3 is federal land (administered by the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management), and 1/3 is private or state/county land. The charming town of Durango is located 50 miles to the east, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and many cultural activities. The four-corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 52,000. La Plata airport runs daily commercial service to Denver, Dallas, Phoenix, with seasonal service to Los Angeles, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is approximately 75 miles from Telluride, 138 miles from Moab and Arches National Park, 192 miles from Lake Powell, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 210 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 320 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 430 miles from Phoenix.
PROPERTY GROUNDS AND EXTERNAL FEATURES: • 56.5-acres with sweeping views of the La Plata
Mountains, Mesa Verde and Sleeping Ute • 20 or 40 shares of Montezuma Valley Irrigation • 4 City of Cortez water taps on the property • Barn/Shop 40x24 with 220-volt electrical service, 2 attached stalls 20x24 • Large year-round pond • Landscape lighting • 14-acre Alfalfa field (900 large bales per cut, 3 cuttings/ season) • Side roll irrigation • 8 Photovoltaic solar panels • Organic garden with own water tap • Back patio with traditional Horno baking fireplace • Built-in hot tub off master bedroom • Fish pond/water feature at the entrance • Historic guest house 1,107 SF 2 bed, 1bath, built in 1935 with own propane tank and water tap
RESIDENCE FEATURES INCLUDE: • Custom built 2,784 SF true Adobe home, designed and built by homeowners
• Single level home • Custom made front door • Large master suite • Office built for 2 • Brick and hardwood flooring throughout • Wood ceilings • Hand hewn oak beams • Whole house water filtration system • Surround sound speaker system • Extra deep garage • Kiva style powder bathroom • Clay plaster walls with specs of Mica
MAIN HOME Great Room • Red brick flooring • Large adobe Rumford fireplace w/ gas starter • Beautiful windows to highlight views with
window seat and storage underneath • Surround sound speakers • Ceiling beams made of reclaimed utility poles from the desert
Kitchen • Large Maple top island with prep sink • Wood flooring • New stainless-steel refrigerator • GE five-burner gas stove • Custom cabinetry • Deep under-mount Kohler sink • Recessed lighting
Dining Room • Open concept, windowed niche • Surround sound speakers • Just off kitchen
Master Suite • On the west wing of home • Large picture windows • Hand hewn beams • Recessed lighting • Doors exit to Sunset Portal with built-in hot tub • En-suite master bathroom • Separate sunroom/office
Office • Built to accommodate two desks with a partial wall between • Abundant storage
Utility Room • Washer and dryer • Built-in cabinetry • Leads to over-sized garage
GARAGE • Oversized two car capacity with nice room for storage
GUEST HOUSE • Built in 1935 • Large remodeled kitchen • 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom • Heated with a thermostat controlled pellet stove • Own water tap and propane tank • Currently leased/income opportunity
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION This property has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat and privacy. Commonly seen are migrating deer, elk, fox, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey and other sporting birds. Occasionally, a black bear or mountain lion may be spotted. The local area also provides many opportunities for all types of recreation. For downhill skiing, both Purgatory Resort and Telluride are less than 2 hours away, and Wolf Creek Mountain Ski Area is two-anda-half hours away. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available throughout the
area. Trail riding possibilities are virtually endless in the area. Summertime is also filled with opportunities in the area for hiking, fishing & boating in either the nearby McPhee Reservoir or Dolores River, and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument. Excellent golf can be found at Conquistador Golf Course in Cortez, Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club in Durango, and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM.
27543 ROAD P
Colorado, Montezuma County, Dolores MLS 734048
3,891 SF | Year Built 2003
Offered at $995,000 with 20 shares of Montezuma Valley Irrigation or $1,095,000 with 40 shares Single level 2 bedroom, 2.5-bathroom custom built adobe residence 57 beautifully secluded acres Odobe outdoor Horno oven, hot tub, and sweeping views 15 acres of Alfalfa, and large organic garden Historic guest house and large garage for farming equipment and storage
Kelly Kniffin
Zach Morse
970.749.3867
970.391.2600
kelly@homesdurango.com
zach@lpwsir.com
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