BARN HOUSE RANCH
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango
BARN HOUSE RANCH The Barn House Ranch is an exquisite, one-of-a-kind, highly improved, 60.89-acre equestrian estate situated in the prestigious Animas Valley with Coon Creek frontage, 6 stocked ponds, multiple irrigated fenced pastures with good hay production, breathtaking mountain views, and access to the National Forest for incredible trail riding. The architectural foundation of the 4,880 SF gambrel barn main residence was meticulously designed and extensively remodeled into a lovely mountain contemporary home. Inside is a blending of mountain chic with a monochromatic color scheme, using plenty of stone, metal and massive windows. The multitude of windows allows for an abundance of natural light to enter the house throughout the day and provides gorgeous views in all directions. The spacious floor plan includes an open great room with fireplace, expansive chef ’s kitchen, bar, office and large master suite on the 1st level and family room with kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the second level including a deck that overlooks the barn, arena, horse pastures, and offers incredible views of Engineer Mountain. The property has excellent water rights, which enable the extensive landscaping and pastures to remain lush and vibrant, given an expansive automatic irrigation system. There is a newly constructed 8-stall horse barn with tack room, office, wash stall, bathroom, and run-outs to the fenced irrigated horse pastures, as well as the outdoor riding arena and round pen. The property also includes an 1,848 SF private guesthouse, two 1,000+ SF caretaker or rental homes, and a large equipment building/workshop. Every aspect of the property has been remodeled, upgraded and extensively improved. This is a special offering where gracious living is a way of life surrounded by nature and beauty.
LOCATION AND AREA Durango is a town of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-ofthe-art new hospital, fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, golf courses, first class fly fishing, numerous outdoor hiking and biking trails, both alpine and cross country skiing, rafting, and kayaking, with endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. There are 40 national and state parks within a day’s drive. It is located 6,512 ft. above sea level, surrounded by scenic mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow. The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 52,000. La Plata County Airport offers nonstop routes to Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix, with seasonal Saturday service to Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is 100 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs, and 450 miles from Phoenix.
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION The property is on the banks of Coon Creek in the Animas Valley with lush pastures that attract migrating elk, deer, coyote and an abundance of waterfowl. There is trout fishing on Coon Creek and in the pond, while the nearby Animas River is known for good fishing and offers a great launch site for rafting, kayaking and canoeing on the river. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is 25 minutes away while Wolf Creek is one hour 25 minutes away, and Telluride is 2 hours away.
Summertime is filled with opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, fishing, boating, golfing 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 Dalton Ranch Golf Club (5 minutes from the property), Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at PiĂąon Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 40 miles).
BARN HOUSE RANCH
Colorado, La Plata County, Durango MLS 762895
8,805 SF | Year Built 2001 | Taxes $5,039 (2018)
Offered at $9,995,000 60.89-acre equestrian estate in the prestigious Animas Valley Coon Creek frontage, 6 stocked ponds, multiple irrigated fenced pastures with good hay production 4,880 SF gambrel barn mountain contemporary main residence 8-stall horse barn with tack room, outdoor riding arena and round pen 1,848 SF private guesthouse, two 1,000+ SF caretaker or rental homes, and a large equipment building/workshop
Zach Morse 970.391.2600
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