PEACEFUL MEADOW RANCH
Colorado, Archuleta County, Pagosa Springs
PEACEFUL MEADOW RANCH This unique property is remarkable for its absolute tranquility, unobstructed views of the San Juan Mountains, and its impression of spaciousness. The incredible energy efficient 7,167 SF solar home sits on 47.5 acres. It has 5 bedrooms, including 2 spacious master suites, 6 bathrooms, 2 multipurpose rooms, office or exercise room, an infrared sauna, steam shower, private loft, attached organic greenhouse, and an elevator servicing all floors. This home is perfect for entertaining guests with its gourmet chef ’s kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, including 2 Wolf cooktops (gas & electric), 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks and 2 Viking warming drawers and a large granite island. A half-octagon, timber-framed great room with its massive windows and vaulted ceiling makes for a dramatic central living area inviting the outside in! The house is uniquely positioned in the winter to take advantage of passive solar through south facing windows, with the sun moving to the north in the summer keeping the home cool. There are numerous patios and two balconies to enjoy the mountain and meadow views. There is a 4-car garage, fully equipped tool room, refrigerator/freezer room, and an automatic generator. The estate is offered fully furnished. Echo Canyon Ranch is a 1,400-acre gentleman’s ranch gated development that best suits the high mountain lifestyle. The ranch provides a private riding arena, paved roads and a 187-acre greenbelt. The property is adjacent to National Forest beaming with wildlife & Echo Canyon Lake stocked with largemouth bass & trout. Behind the gate of Echo Canyon ranch 24 owners enjoy large ranch sites between 35-60 acres. There is a private recreational easement for ranch owners to access. All of this just minutes from downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
LOCATION AND AREA The property is strategically situated in one of the most beautiful valleys in Archuleta County, just 10 minutes south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, off Highway 84. Pagosa Springs is the Ute Indian word for ‘healing waters’. This charming, friendly mountain town is well known for its refreshing and rejuvenating natural hot mineral springs. It also has a wellregarded theater, fine restaurants and a medical center. Two city parks along the San Juan River are perfect for picnics, social outings, and walking along the river paths. The area is also known for its world-class fly fishing rivers. Archuleta County’s Stevens Field Airport in Pagosa Springs with its new FBO facility supports private aircraft up to 55,000 lbs. and boasts an 8,100’ x 100’ runway. The entire four-corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. The area offers comfortable summer temperatures reaching the upper 80s with cool evenings in the 40 to 50 degree range. 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 historic downtown area of Durango is located just 55 miles to the west. 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 230 miles from Grand Junction, 190 miles from Albuquerque, 130 from Santa Fe, about 285 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 475 miles from Phoenix.
PROPERTY GROUNDS AND EXTERNAL FEATURES • 47.5 firewise acres capturing the most dramatic
views of Square Top Mountain in the San Juans • Solar power for heat and hot water • Attached greenhouse for growing vegetables and flowers year-round • Acreage is open and forested with large ponderosa pine, aspen, juniper, gamble oak • Landscaped yard featuring flowering perennials and native ground cover intertwine the home with meandering flagstone walkways and rock retaining walls • Fruit trees including apple and plum • 5 large tanks for collecting and storing water • Organic garden areas with great soil has borage blooms, horseradish, rhubarb, raspberry and gooseberry bushes • Abundant producing asparagus patch • Aspens, Peonies, and Hollyhocks surround the home • All gardens and landscaping is on a drip system • Property is fully irrigated on Pagosa City Water • Gravel circular driveway, with ample parking for guests • Flagstone patio on lower level is partially covered • Exterior is stucco and stone, excellent condition • Metal roof, excellent condition • Pond created from run off, attracting an abundance of wildlife. • Separate porch off the family room, with stone work along the edge, views of the meadow and pond • Engineered septic system • Large wood pile with about 35-cord of wood • Buried 1000-gallon propane tank, owned • Horse shoe pit and picnic tables • Road and private gate maintained by HOA • Security lights and motion detectors surround the home • Kubota tractor, front loader, snow blower, rear blade, chipper, rake, trailer and other ranch equipment
RESIDENCE FEATURES INCLUDE: • 7,167 SF gracious living space on 3 levels with loft and second level guest wing
• 360-degree panoramic views from large windows allows for a very light and bright interior • 5 bedrooms; 3 full and 3 three-quarter baths • Radiant in-floor hydronic heat from solar/propane heating, each room has its own thermostat • 20” timbers create multiple points of interest throughout home • Elevator from lower level services all three floors • Security system • Ceiling fans throughout • Combination of hardwood, slate, and tile floors • Solid aspen doors • Separate stairway to the second level • Custom plumbing and light fixtures • Recessed and up lighting; chandeliers; sconces • Heavy insulation and sealing provides a “no draft” home • 4-car garage with concrete floors; extensive shelving and cabinetry for storage
Entry • Mud room area with coat closet • Slate flooring • Windows on west and north side • Glass door leading into the living room
Living Room • Designer wood burning stove surrounded by moss rock • Door with glass insert leading out to side patio • Travertine tile flooring from Georgia • Vaulted ceiling with wood beam accents • Utility closet
Powder Bath • Tile flooring • Walk-in tile shower with glass door, tile accents • Granite counter top with porcelain Kohler sink • Sconce lighting • Glass block wall between the bathroom and hallway creating natural light
Kitchen • Large granite island offers a sensational place to
entertain with raised bar seating • Custom upper and lower maple cabinetry with ample storage • Granite counter tops throughout with granite backsplash • Stainless Wolf 6-burner gas stovetop with stainless steel overhead vent • Electric Wolf stovetop on the island • 2 Viking warming drawers • 2 sets of deep double stainless steel sinks; brushed nickel fixtures • Microwave • Double stainless steel fridge • 6 drop lights over the island • Ceiling fan with light • Large window looking out to the back patio and Clamshell mountain
Great Room/Dining Room • A half-octagon, timber-framed great room
with massive windows makes for dramatic central living area • Recessed lighting tucked in the corners of the timber-frame • Large spun glass chandelier above dining room area • 5 windows looking south on to the back patio and Clamshell mountain • Access to the patio on two sides of the room • European style antler chandelier in the center of the room • Moss rock floor-to-ceiling wall behind wood stove; stove is set on granite hearth with a stone mantel • Arched faux brick median between the great room and hallway • Elevator access services all three floors
Master Suite • Glass doors looking east to Square Top mountain that open to a large wood deck
• Australian sycamore flooring • Wood beams, vaulted ceilings • Large walk-in closet with window providing natural light
Master Bath • Marble floors • Walk-in steam shower with built-in bench and beveled glass
• Brazilian Ice granite counters • Raised glass vessel double sinks • Custom cabinets with brushed nickel pulls • Separate water closet with pocket door
1st Office • Office with track lighting and built-in cabinets • Glass window door with separate key system that opens to the great room • Small stainless steel sink • Large window looking west
2nd Office/Multi-Purpose Room • Glass window door with separate key system that opens to the great room • Track lighting • Window looking east • Adjoining bathroom with full tub, built in cabinets and small closet for ample storage
SECOND LEVEL • Accessed by stairs or elevator • Arched timber framed beams with aspen T&G ceiling, light and airy
• Small balcony with custom designed iron railings looks down to the great room; glass double doors that can close the area off for privacy • Large ceiling fan
2nd Master Suite • Sconce lighting • Mexican tile flooring • Artemis fan with light • Designated sitting area looking out three large windows with magnificent views of Square Top Mountain • Aspen T&G groove ceilings throughout • Small closet with Aspen door and nickel brushed fixtures • Arched hallway has a large walk-in closet with ample storage space • Access to significant attic storage through both closets
2nd Master Bath • Lighted aspen shelves for linens • Unique copper insulated pipes surrounding the exterior tub for continuous heat • Granite platform frames the tub • Large deep farm porcelain sink and multi-level granite slab counters; custom aspen and cherry cabinetry • Bay style windows looking west to the meadow • Separate water closet with private sink and pocket door • Walk-in shower with European glass door; travertine tile with granite seat and granite tile accents; two shower heads
Loft • Wide-step wood stairway from master leads to a small tranquil loft area with access to solar tank
• Open timber framed beams with vaulted ceiling allows for a feeling of airiness
Library/Bedroom • Hardwood flooring • Private covered balcony with wood railings and
views of Clamshell mountain • Abundance of natural light • Double closets • Door leads into separate hallway accessing guest bathroom
Guest Bedroom • Abundant light with views of Clamshell mountain to the south and meadow and forest views to the west • Ceiling fan • Hardwood floors • Large walk in closet with ample storage
Guest Bathroom • Maple cabinetry with nickel brushed fixtures • Sconce lighting • Granite countertop and porcelain Kohler sink • Glass block wall between sink and toilet for privacy • Tub/shower combo with glass doors, tile and colored tile accents
• Washer and dryer in closet with double doors, lots of shelving • Stainless steel table
Stairway down to the living room • 3 great windows give an open light feeling • Beautiful stone work half way up on the wall
LOWER LEVEL • Elevator and private outside door access • Laundry area with stainless steel countertop and
large utility sink • Maple cabinetry above with nickel brushed fixtures • Potting area with glass door leading to greenhouse • Infrared sauna, with room for 4 people
Downstairs Bath • Walk-in tiled shower • Slate counter top and glass block wall for privacy and natural light • Window with view of the greenhouse
3rd Guest Bedroom • Aspen T&G ceiling • Multiple windows with views of Square Top and
Clamshell mountains, gardens, and greenhouse • Wood shelving along the base of the windows • Artemis ceiling fan and light • Walk in closet, lots of shelving • Wine/food cellar accessed through the walk-in closet • Cellar door can be camouflaged as a hidden wall
Garage • In-floor heat is on two separate systems; could leave and turn off water and still heat house
• 4-car garage, automatic double doors on the west
and east sides creating a convenient drive through • Ample storage in the garage with shelving along the walls • Separate well equipped workshop with 2 windows facing north and east • Separate refrigerator/freezer room with cabinet storage
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION This charming property has an amazing combination of wildlife habitat and privacy in a setting that uniquely represents Colorado outdoor life. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, lynx, bobcat, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey, geese and ducks, and songbirds. Occasionally, one may even get a glimpse of a cougar or black bear. Parelli Natural Horsemanship Headquarters is just 15 miles from the ranch. In addition, the opportunities for exploration and recreation are limitless—whether it’s fly fishing, hiking, bird watching, rock climbing, 4-wheeling,
boating, kayaking and canoeing, hunting or just relaxing— this property and the adjacent National Forest have it all. The local area also provides many opportunities for all types of recreation. For downhill skiing, Wolf Creek Ski Area is 30 minutes away, while Purgatory Resort is a 1 hour and 40-minute drive. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the estate and throughout the area. Williams Lake and Echo Lake are 15 minutes and 30 minutes respectively from the property and can be fished for salmon and trout, year-round. Navajo Lake is 35 miles
from the property. Excellent golfing can be found at the 27hole Pagosa Springs Golf Club. In addition, people come from around the world to soak in the Hot Springs along the San Juan River, and ride the heritage Chama Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad running between Chama, NM and Antonito, Colorado. Also people come to Durango for the historic Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and visit attractions like Mesa Verde National Park, Chaco Canyon, the Four Corners National Monument, Chimney Rock National Park, Treasure Falls, and Sand Dune National Park.
PEACEFUL MEADOW RANCH
Colorado, Archuleta County, Pagosa Springs MLS 735598
7,167 SF | Year Built 2000
Offered at $1,995,000
Energy efficient 7,167 SF solar home with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms Situated on 47.5 acres in Echo Canyon Ranch — a 1,400-acre gentleman’s ranch gated development 4-car garage, fully equipped tool room, and attached organic greenhouse Offered fully furnished
Kelly Kniffin
Zach Morse
970.749.3867
970.391.2600
kelly@homesdurango.com
zach@lpwsir.com
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