54 OPHIR DRIVE
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango
54 OPHIR DRIVE This amazing in-town custom built home with panoramic views of the La Plata Mountains and Animas Valley offers the finest of finishes with incredible attention paid to every detail. Beyond the interior, enjoy all of the outdoor living space including two levels of Trex decking and lovely landscaped garden areas. Allow the elevator to ease your way through this adobe influenced yet contemporary home with central a/c, new exterior stucco & paint plus driveway snow melt. Main level gorgeous kitchen features all Viking appliances including custom wood paneled refrigerator, under-counter wine refrigerator, drawer style refrigerator, two stainless dishwashers, 4 burner Viking range/oven with grill, 2 sinks and built-in Viking microwave. Granite slab countertops cover custom wood cabinets, center island, spacious kitchen bar for casual dining and entertaining, plus spacious butler’s pantry. Open concept living and dining area provide incredible 180 degree views and open to numerous outdoor decks. One bedroom with separate entrance and full bathroom, utility/laundry room and powder bathroom round out the main level. Dramatic mahogany circular staircase (or elevator) leads to upper level master suite. Relax, read or watch TV in your sitting room/lounge with convenient kitchenette (granite countertop, sink, built-in microwave and custom cabinetry). Master bath astounds with elegant tile flooring, granite covered vanity topped with two vessel sinks, enormous soaking tub with incredible views and walk-in tiled shower with 4 heads. His and hers walk-in closets provide plenty of room for everyone. Lower level provides privacy for family or guests. Amazing family room with gas fireplace, wet bar and outdoor access. 4th bedroom is en-suite with private entrance. 5th bedroom also has private entrance. Additional bathroom boasts a steam shower and full sauna. Finally, a full office with built-in cabinetry provides a wonderfully private work area with own entrance. Heated garage, 8 zone in-floor radiant heat, central a/c, security system. Landscaping and decks are extraordinary, 10 zone auto sprinkler system, hot tub, garden area with electric and water. All this right in-town with access to hiking and biking trails right out your doorstep.
LOCATION AND AREA The property is located in-town in the hills overlooking Historic Downtown Durango and the majestic La Plata Mountains beyond. Durango is a town of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city conveniences, including a stateof-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, Summer routes to Houston, Chicago and Los Angeles, and includes facilities for full service general aviation as well. The property is 110 miles from Telluride, 215 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, 170 miles from Grand Junction, about 330 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs, and 450 miles from Phoenix.
PROPERTY GROUNDS AND EXTERNAL FEATURES: • New stucco and paint 2019 • Professionally landscaped gardens • Fully automated 10 zone irrigation system • Two levels of Trex decking – upper new 2019 • Hot tub overlooking La Plata Mountain and Valley views
• Stone column fountain/water feature • Upper driveway Snowmelt system
RESIDENCE FEATURES INCLUDE: • Unbeatable in-town location, hiking and biking trails just out doorstep • Elevator servicing all three levels • In-floor radiant heating • Central A/C • Wired for sound throughout/built-in speakers • Security system • Built-in sauna • Incredible storage area with built-in shelving • 2 car heated garage
MAIN LEVEL Main Foyer • Glass door entry • Ceramic tile flooring 16 x 16 • Coat closet • Powder room • Grand Mahogany spiral staircase • Elevator access
Great Room • Contemporary style and shape • Maple hardwood flooring • Spacious dining area • Wall of windows with spectacular views of the La Plata Mountains and Valley below
• Two glass doors lead to surrounding Trex decking • Enormous wood beam adds architectural style and interest
• Partial vaulted ceiling • Grand Mahogany spiral staircase • Built-in sound speakers
Kitchen • Tile flooring • Granite slab countertops • Granite tile backsplash • Gorgeous Mahogany and glass custom cabinets • Viking cabinet paneled built-in refrigerator • Viking gas 4 burner plus grill range/oven • Viking refrigerator drawers (under cabinet) • 2 Viking dishwashers • Viking wine refrigerator • Viking built-in microwave • 2 full size stainless sinks • Oversized center island • Spacious kitchen dining bar • Full butler’s pantry • Door to exterior Trex deck
Powder Room • Tile flooring, Pedestal sink • Large window/very bright
Guest Bedroom • Carpeted flooring • Separate entrance-glass door to Trex deck • Beautiful views from the many windows • Contemporary three blade fan • Recessed lighting • Built-in sound speakers
Guest Bathroom • Tile flooring • Beautiful granite countertop • Mahogany custom cabinetry • Glass vessel sink • Glass sliding door step in tub/tile shower
Utility/Laundry Room • Tile flooring • Wood cabinets above and below • Utility sink • Spacious broom closet • Large window
UPPER LEVEL Master Suite/Sitting Room • Carpeted flooring • Oversized lounge area w/ attached TV • Kitchenette with sink, spacious granite countertop • Built-in microwave • Viking refrigerator drawers • Under cabinet wine storage rack • Oversized custom walk-in closet • Pendant lighting • Elevator access
Master Bedroom • Carpeted flooring • Contemporary 3 blade fan • Contemporary gas fireplace • Wall of windows for incredible views • Recessed lighting • Built-in sound speakers
Master Bathroom • Travertine tiled flooring/partial walls • Granite slab countertop • Dual vessel sinks • Mahogony cabinetry • Oversized walk-in custom closet • Enormous soaking tub surrounded by windows/ views
• Glass block enclosed oversized tile shower/4 showerheads
• Recessed lighting • Pendant lighting
LOWER LEVEL Den/Family Room/Game room
• Oak wood flooring • Gas fireplace/granite surround • Wet bar w/ sink and bar refrigerator/wine storage above • Wood beams on ceiling • Recessed lighting • Built-in speakers • Elevator access
Bedroom #3
• Carpeted flooring • Many windows • Glass door to deck • Wood beam • Recessed lighting • Built-in speakers • En-suite bathroom
Bathroom (en-suite) #3 • Travertine tile flooring • Oversized soaking tub/shower with travertine tile/glass block
• Spacious single vanity area, granite slab/mahogany cabinetry
Bedroom #4 • Carpeted flooring • Many windows • Glass door to patio • Wood beam • Recessed lighting • Built-in speakers
Bathroom #4 • Tile flooring • Dual vanity granite slab countertop • Wooden cabinetry • Linen storage • Built-in sauna • Steam shower
Office
• Built-in wall to wall desk cabinetry • Recessed lighting • Separate glass door entry to patio
Storage Area
• Between garage and Den…through double sided elevator • Built-in shelving on entire wall
Garage • 2 car heated • Shelving
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION The property is an easy 2 miles from all the amenities of downtown Durango and yet also just steps from fantastic hiking and mountain biking trails, a beautiful city park with new tennis courts, and ideal access to Fort Lewis College. 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 Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 60 miles).
54 OPHIR DRIVE
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango MLS 764043
4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | 5,019 Sq Ft. | 2 Car Garage
Offered at $1,585,000 In-floor radiant heat (8 Zones), central air conditioning. Elevator, 2 car heated garage, security system. New exterior stucco & paint, upper driveway snow melt. Kitchen features all Viking appliances. Two Levels of Trex decking and lovely landscaped garden areas. 10 zone auto sprinkler system, hot tub, garden area with electric and water. Access to hiking and biking trails right out your doorstep.
Kelly Kniffin
Wendy Barney
Certified Residential Specialist
Realtor/Team Member
970.749.3867
970.880.0430
kelly@homesdurango.com
wendy@homesdurango.com
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