EAGLES NEST ESTATE
Colorado, La Plata County, Bayfield
EAGLES NEST ESTATE Eagles Nest Estate is located in the rapidly expanding community of custom built homes in Eagles Ridge at Bayfield, and is poised at the end of the road on 35-acres surrounded by mature, healthy stands of Ponderosa Pines and the lush Pine River Valley. The exquisite, custom-built 5,869 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom, light-filled home is perfectly situated to take in the immense views that the Pine River Valley has to offer. Upon entering the home, you are greeted with a two-story Napoleon stone fireplace, hand-scraped hickory wood floors, and custom ironwork details. Stately log beams tower overhead with an open loft area including three en suite bedrooms. The kitchen is a gourmet’s delight offering two sinks, stove top, double oven, high-end stainless appliances, a bistro style-eating bar, plus butler’s pantry with wet bar and a walk-in pantry. The dining area sits in an alcove surrounded by large windows overlooking the lush valley below. The master suite is on the main level and has matching walk-in closets, French doors leading to the raised deck, and an en suite complete with a porcelain clawed-foot soaking tub. The lower level has a gas fireplace in the living room which adjoins the bar area, game room, office and walk-in wine cellar. In addition there is a full bathroom and two storage rooms. A three-car attached garage provides plenty of room for vehicles and mountain toys. It includes a dog wash station and electric dumbwaiter for bringing groceries up to the main level. Picturesque, perennial gardens line the flagstone patio and walkways surrounding this elegant home. In addition, there is a fenced vegetable and herb garden with raised planters and fruit trees. The outside wrap-around deck allows for al fresco dining much of the year, plus a chance to marvel at the sweeping starry night sky. Additional storage on the property includes a detached garage for vehicles or a tractor, plus a garden storage shed. To the west of the house is a well-lit patio and to the East a large triple level Trex deck ideal for entertaining and watching wildlife. A productive well with multiple cisterns provides a system with plenty of water for domestic use, as well as gardening. This is a must see property and home if you enjoy privacy, and being enveloped by a peaceful, wooded landscape.
LOCATION AND AREA Bayfield, Colorado is situated in the eastern part of La Plata County in southwestern Colorado. It lies approximately 18 miles east of Durango and 50 miles west of Pagosa Springs on Highway 160. The San Juan Mountains reign to the east and the La Plata Mountains to the west. For many, Bayfield serves as a bedroom community for Durango and offers convenient shopping and multiple recreational opportunities, including boating and fishing at Vallecito Reservoir, fly-fishing on the Los Piños River, hiking, biking and other outdoor pursuits. Schooling is available in Bayfield from Primary through High school. Bayfield’s climate boasts moderate temperatures and low humidity. Durango is a rural town of mountain mining and ranching history, full of character and charm, yet has many urban
conveniences including exceptional hotels, shopping, restaurants, micro-breweries, golf courses, and a fouryear liberal arts college with a rich 150-year history in the area, and a current enrollment of 3,500 students. Fort Lewis or “The Fort”, is proud to offer world-renowned Business, Exercise Science and Archeology programs. Durango itself was born from the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879, a narrow-gauge line that is still operates year-round passenger tours to Silverton, Colorado to this day. The new hospital, Centura/Mercy Regional Medical Center, close to Bayfield on route to Durango, has consistently been in the top five percent in the nation for Outstanding Patient Experience™ for eight years in a row (2009-2016) and boasts award-winning cardiology and spinal facilities.
Located 6,512 ft. above sea level, Durango is one of the most varied and picturesque of all the Rocky Mountain towns. Enjoying over 300 days of sunshine each year, the comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool, and full of vibrant foliage colors. Crisp and sunny winter days feature abundant light powder snow. The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 54,688. La Plata County Airport is 15 minutes from the estate and has daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Dallas, and facilities for full service general aviation. Animas Air Park is a private airport situated 20 miles west of the property. The ranch is approximately 180 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque and approximately 285 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs.
PROPERTY GROUNDS AND EXTERNAL FEATURES • Overlooking the Pine River Valley with views into the remote Weminuche Wilderness
• Gated entrance – log and metal • Concrete sidewalks and patio front and back of home • Flower beds with many varieties of Iris, and Daffodil
punctuated with Red Hot Pokers and other perennials • Fenced vegetable garden – fruit trees • Detached 1+ car garage – fits Kubota tractor – snowplow, chains, snow blower and other tractor attachments • 2 underground cisterns – one attached to the well that is connected to the house, and one that is strictly for irrigation • Rainbird Irrigation System – Timed drip/spay system • Direct TV, Verizon booster for internet, AmeriGas propane tank • Detached garden shed with swinging doors • Approximately 3 acres around the house are fenced with decorative wood fencing.
RESIDENCE FEATURES INCLUDE • Home originally constructed by local builder • Precision Craft custom 10” logs connected by stainless bolts run the length of the walls
• Log, wood, and river rock siding • Custom designed and installed wood carvings from trees on the property by a local craftsman
• Lifetime Trex decks added to rear and front of the home • Composite shingle roof – 25-year warranty; heat tape in eaves
• Enclosed washer/dryer and mud room • Storage closet under staircase • Two storage closets downstairs • Steffes – Electronic Thermal Storage unit – in-floor
radiant heat, 5 zones – all three levels • Off-peak electric water heater with override if necessary • Water filtration system
MAIN LEVEL Great Room • Custom designed front door and etched glass side panels by local artisan
• Open floor plan with lots of natural light • Hickory hand-scraped wood floors • Large vaulted ceilings – with recessed lighting and stunning chandelier • Large stone floor-to-ceiling wood-burning Napoleon fireplace with log mantle • Double French doors on each side of the fireplace • Large Trex deck expands to the back of the home • Incredible mountain views to the east
Library – Located off Great Room • Hickory hand-scraped wood floors • Tiffany Style ceiling light with fan • Large double window looking East
Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen and Dining Room • Kitchen open to the great room • Large granite double peanut designed breakfast area and center island with log detail
• Granite counters • Double Jenn-Air double ovens • 6-burner Jenn-Air gas range with electric griddle and
Jenn-Air stainless steel hood exhaust fan • Jenn-Air dishwasher, microwave, and side by side refrigerator/freezer • Custom hickory cabinets with brass fixtures • Bio-charge garbage disposal in both sinks • Double work sink in center island • Large porcelain old farm sink with details below kitchen window • Small butler pantry with wet bar with hickory cabinets and hutch in kitchen hallway • Large double walk-in pantry • Dumbwaiter from garage to kitchen for groceries • Circular dining area setting up to 10 people • Five large windows giving panoramic views to the mountains and valley below • Iron flower sconce lights with chandelier above the dining room and breakfast bar area • Lighting rope set in top shelve above windows to add decorative lighting to dining room
Laundry/Mud Room • Travertine tile flooring • Granite countertop with large porcelain sink • White cabinets with stainless fixtures • Work top and cabinets with space for seating • Washer & dryer • Windows looking South and West • Metal side door from Mudroom to front patio
Powder Room • Granite counter top with rock sink and hand-
carved wood base by local artist • Antique style mirror with iron lighting fixture above • Wood paneling wainscot • Tile flooring • Small window adds natural light
Master Bedroom and Bath Suite • Vaulted ceiling in bedroom with wood paneling • Blue/gray carpet flooring • Double door leading to Trex deck • Large windows with fantastic views to the east and north • Ceiling fan and light • His & hers mirrored walk-in closets with built-in shelving • His and hers granite counter tops with porcelain sinks and stone cabinet vanities below • Porcelain claw-foot bath tub • Jetted tile shower • Beautiful mirror with wrought iron and metal lighting fixtures • Small chandelier above bath • Separate toilet adjoining bath room with window and extractor fan • Windows giving views to the North and West
UPPER LEVEL Loft Area • Custom iron railings overlooking Great Room with decorative metal panel, by local craftsman
• Small balcony looking out to the gardens and front of the home, with French bow railings. • Trex decking
Bedroom & Bath One • Tiled flooring in bathroom and washroom • Double pedestal sinks with unique mixer faucets in washroom with modern vanity lights and mirrors • Tiled bath/shower combo with small window looking West • Carpet flooring in bedroom • Ceiling fan and light • Large window looking east • Large closet with built-in shelving
Bedroom & Bath Two • Tiled flooring in bathroom • Brown tiled walk in shower • Two porcelain vanity sinks with granite
countertops • Flower sconce lights above framed mirrors with details • Small window to the South • Carpet flooring in bedroom • Ceiling fan and light • Small built-in corner shelves • Large window looking east • Walk in mirrored closet with built in shelves
Bedroom & Bath Three • Tiled flooring in bathroom • Single vanity with child step • Mirror and vanity light above mirror • Bath shower combo • Carpet flooring in bedroom • Ceiling fan with light • Two windows, one looking west, one looking south • Mirrored closet with built in shelving
LOWER LEVEL Living Room • Staircase with hickory wood floors from Great Room leading downstairs to the living room
• Stone gas fireplace with log mantel • Lots of windows looking east/north • Double doors leading to the walk-out patio • Cherry Pergo Flooring • Door to garage • Bar Area • Wet bar with sink and running water • Recessed lighting • Gray tile flooring
Games Room • Cherry Pergo Flooring • Leads to Office, Wine Cellar and two storage rooms with shelving • Recessed lighting • Window looking North
Wine Cellar • Underground so stays at a naturally cool temperature
• Holds approx. 500 bottles • Decorative Tiffany Style ceiling light • Faux brick wall decor • Wood wine racks
Office/Study (Possible Fifth Bedroom) • Cherry Pergo Flooring • Open to the games room • Recessed lighting • Windows facing East and North with views to the mountains
Downstairs Bath • Tile flooring • Tile walk in shower with details • Wood paneled wainscot • Southwest-style detail vanity cabinet with decorative basin
GARAGE • Three-car garage with built-in side shelves for
storage • Dog wash area with sink and spray faucet • 91-gallon Marathon instant hot water heater • Steffes – Electronic Thermal Storage unit – in-floor radiant heat – 5 zones • Dumbwaiter for groceries • Rainbird Irrigation System – Timed drip/spay system • Side door leading to back patio for wood storage
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION The property has an ideal combination of open meadows, pine woodlands, hiking and biking trails and wildlife habitat, creating a very private setting that supports a myriad of outdoor activities. The property has exceptional equestrian facilities and riding terrain, and the ranch offers great trails and topography for hiking and climbing. The ranch is also home to an array of wildlife. Commonly seen are elk, mule deer, wild turkey, coyote, great horned owls and bald eagles along with many other small animals and song birds. Occasionally, you may even see a black bear crossing the field. For a complete fishing experience, the Pine River, along with Lemon and Vallecito Reservoirs, provide a wonderful destination, a short distance from the ranch. Also, the Animas and Florida Rivers are nearby.
The National Forest as well as the Weminuche Wilderness, with hundreds of miles of riding, is approximately 15 minutes east or 45 minutes north of the ranch. Downhill skiing at Purgatory Resort Wolf Creek Ski Area are both approximately an hour away. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snow-mobiling are also available throughout the area and on the ranch. Summertime is filled with opportunities for riding, hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting local favorite destinations such as Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument. Excellent courses can be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at PiĂąon Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 40 miles).
EAGLES NEST ESTATE
Colorado, La Plata County, Bayfield MLS 767303
5,869 SF | Year Built 2008
Offered at $1,300,000 – All reasonable offers will be considered! Custom-built 5,869 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home 35-acre, end-of-the-road location surrounded by the Pine River Valley 3-car attached garage including a dog wash station and electric dumbwaiter Fenced vegetable and herb garden with raised planters and fruit trees Large triple level Trex wrap-around deck
Zach Morse 970.391.2600
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