280 BALL LANE
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango
280 BALL LANE Magically perched atop 3.2 acres overlooking the majestic La Plata Mountains and the valley below yet only minutes from town, this 6,230 SF Dyer built home (past Parade of Homes winner) is a masterpiece to behold. Located in an exclusive 4-home private subdivision 3 miles from downtown Durango, this home offers everything you need on the main level, including an elegant master bedroom suite, living/family room, open kitchen, dining room, powder room and pantry. The kitchen is equipped for serious entertaining, with generous counterspace featuring solid granite slab counters with two under-mount sinks. All the high quality appliances were updated including the patio built-in BBQ with hood, Sub-Zero side by side refrigerator and freezer, 102 bottle Sub-Zero wine refrigerator, Two KitchenAid dishwashers, Thermador Professional Series 6-burner dual fuel range, a built-in kitchen dining nook with custom cabinetry and a huge pantry. The spacious master suite features a gas fireplace, vaulted and wood beamed ceiling and French doors to the outdoor patio. The luxurious master bathroom boasts his and hers vanity areas, a large steam shower and a custom closet to behold. The living room opens to a wall of windows to take in the astounding views for cozy evenings, a wood burning fireplace of Telluride stone and a intimate nook for family time too. The open formal dining area features a gas fireplace with a custom stone mantle and French doors to the outdoor covered entertaining space. The custom wrought-iron bannister leads you to the upper level featuring two elegant bedrooms on one end of the “bridge” that share a spacious Jack and Jill bathroom. Across the bridge to the other end of the home you will reach an additional guest bedroom with its own full bathroom, a craft/den area and a full laundry room as well. The upper level has been completely renovated, including new bathrooms, fixtures and flooring (2016). The extra-large three car garage has in-floor radiant heat, epoxy painted flooring, spigot, drains, workbench with a sink, and storage for all your gear. Enter into the mudroom of your dreams with enough built-in storage for the whole family. Above the garage you will find the Bonus Room: fitness, media, game, overflow guest room as well as a full bathroom, office space for two with closets for storage. The more recently added detached fourth car garage structure features in-floor heat, drainage and an upper level bonus and storage area with great views; originally designed as a “teen hangout” area. The 3.2 acres have been professionally landscaped/irrigated and the entry area features a newly installed (2016) Snow Melt System and architectural lighting throughout the property. The entire exterior was recently stained, and new outdoor sconces installed. No comfort has been overlooked including central A/C, Smart “G” app for lights, temperature, security and music, security system and cameras, partial solar, etc… Additionally a detached 2-story garage adds space for a 4th car, more storage and a space above for a gym or art studio.
LOCATION AND AREA The property is located just off Florida Road and three miles from Historic Downtown Durango. Durango is a town of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, golf courses, first class fly fishing, numerous outdoor hiking and biking trails, with endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. It is located at 6,512 feet above sea level, surrounded by scenic mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80’s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant powdery snow. The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 52,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Dallas, and Phoenix, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is 110 miles from Telluride, 230 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, 180 miles from Grand Junction, about 320 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs, and 450 miles from Phoenix.
PROPERTY GROUNDS AND EXTERNAL FEATURES • Telluride stone, corrugated metal and recently stained wood exterior (2016) • Professional landscaping, stonework and outdoor lighting • New automated Snow Melt system (2016) Entry and front of home • Fully automated irrigation system – Mountain Oasis • Hot tub (Cal Spa) and fire pit
RESIDENCE FEATURES INCLUDE • Unobstructed views of the La Plata Mountains and Animas Valley • Smart G App for lights, thermostat, security, cameras and music • 6 zone in-floor radiant heat • Central A/C (all but bonus room) • Culligan water softener • R/O system at bar sink in kitchen • Architectural shingle roofing (40 Year) • Climate controlled crawl space (humidifier) • Partial solar on accessory garage (Shaw Solar) • New boiler/water heater 2016 – Boss Mechanical • Wheelchair access main level • Snow Melt system and entry lighting installed 2016 • Walkway lighting installed (2016) • Security system and cameras (Superior Alarm) • Detached 4th car garage structure with storage bonus area above – finished as teen hangout room. (Built 2014)
MAIN LEVEL Main Foyer • Glass French entry doors, transom window, Douglas Fir wooden beams • Slate tile flooring • Custom wrought iron bannister • Australian Cyprus hardwood stairs • Vaulted ceiling
Living Room • Australian Cyprus hardwood flooring • Wood burning fireplace with Telluride stone surround • Wall of windows overlooking La Plata Mountains and Animas Valley • Vaulted ceiling • Wooden beams
Den • Australian Cyprus hardwood flooring • Adjacent to living room • Built-in media center with shelving • Wooden beams and coffered ceiling • Recessed lighting
Kitchen • Ceramic tile flooring • Wooden beams and coffered ceiling • Recessed and pendant lighting • Honed Granite slab countertops • Alder wood Custom cabinetry • Sub-Zero side by side full refrigerator and freezer • TWO KitchenAid dishwashers • Thermador Professional duel fuel range/oven • R/O system at bar sink • Large island with seating • Spacious walk-in pantry • Built-in kitchen dining area
Dining Room • Australian Cyprus hardwood flooring • Wooden beams on ceiling • Gas fireplace in Telluride stone surround and stone mantle • Recessed lighting • Chandelier • French doors to covered patio
Powder Room off kitchen • Pedestal sink • Bidet toilet • Slate flooring
Powder Room Hallway Main level guests • Decorative stone sink • Slate flooring
Master Bedroom • Australian Cyprus hardwood flooring • Vaulted ceilings/wooden beams • Gas fireplace • Doors to outside patio
Master Bathroom • Travertine tile flooring • His and hers vanity areas • Built-in soaking tub • Steam shower with multi heads and bench • Custom wood walk-in closet with built-in storage, drawers and shelving
• Washer and dryer
Mudroom • Slate Tile flooring • Entrance to garage and outdoors • Custom built-in cubbies/drawers/hanging space
UPPER LEVEL Office/Den/Gameroom • Carpeted flooring • 2 offices • Large storage areas
Guest Bedroom #2 • Remodeled 2016 • Carpeted flooring • Transom windows • Vaulted ceiling • Modern 3 blade fan • Large closet
Guest Bedroom #3 • Remodeled 2016 • Carpeted flooring • Transom windows • Vaulted ceiling • Modern 3 blade fan • Large closet
Jack and Jill Bathroom • Remodeled 2016 • Tile flooring • Dual vanity • Soapstone countertops • Built-in make-up table • Built-in linen shelving and storage • Subway glass tile • Step-in tub with glass shower enclosure
Guest Bedroom #4 • Remodeled 2016 • Carpeted flooring • Transom windows • Vaulted ceiling • Modern 3 blade fan • Large closet
Craft/Study Room
GARAGE
DETACHED 1-CAR GARAGE
• Carpeted flooring • Built-in desk area (for three) plus storage • Custom upper cabinetry • Dormer window • Recessed lighting
• 3-car garage • In-floor radiant heat • Internal drains • Epoxy painted flooring • Custom built-in storage
• In-floor radiant heat • Built-in storage • Epoxy painted flooring • Wood flooring on upper level • Upper level space for entertaining/gym/office
Full Bathroom • Tile flooring • Tile vanity • Step-in glass shower enclosure
Laundry Room • Tile flooring • Full size washer and dryer • Storage and hanging space • Built-in cabinetry
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION The property has beautiful La Plata Mountain views in a private setting. There is abundant wildlife in the area, including: mule deer, elk, black bear, turkey and soaring raptors. For downhill skiing, Purgatory Resort is a short drive from the property, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour-and-a-half away. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snow-mobiling are also available throughout the area. Summertime is filled with opportunities for biking or horseback riding, hiking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, boating or canoeing in the area. Also, the Animas River provides great fly-fishing, kayaking, canoeing and rafting. There are many other things to do in the area, like 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 Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at Piñon Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 60 miles).
280 BALL LANE
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango MLS 751343
6,230 SF | Year Built 2003 | Taxes $3,280 (2016)
Offered at $2,825,000 6,230 SF, 5 bed, 5 bath Dyer built, award winning home Professionally landscaped/irrigated 3.2 acres Extra-large, heated 3-car garage with bonus room above including overflow guest room, full bath, and office for two Additional 1-car garage with bonus room and storage above Just minutes from Downtown Durango
Kelly Kniffin 970.749.3867 Kelly@HomesDurango.com Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty
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