PIEDRA RIVER ESTATE
Colorado, Archuleta County, Chimney Rock
PIEDRA RIVER ESTATE Piedra River Estate is distinguished by its live water, wildlife habitat, and beautiful views of the green Piedra Valley. This property offers privacy and seclusion and is also a stunning recreational property. With access to the Piedra River and private lake, there are many opportunities for fishing, hiking, farming, riding horses and just enjoying the lay of the land. The lake stretches over 2-acres of land; it is stocked all year long with trout and bass. The land consists of 9+-acres with exclusive water rights, well-planned irrigation, 2½-acres of lush meadows that could be utilized for hay farming, and includes a unique main Earth house, guesthouse and several outbuildings. There is a ditch coming off of the Piedra River, providing extra gravity-fed irrigation, which has a pump, a sprinkler system and underground irrigation for the upper pasture. The energy efficient Earth home is built semi-underground for protection as well as heating and cooling efficiency, and is approximately 4,000 SF with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Its open living space with gracefully arched interior walls features huge skylights, creating light-filled rooms, several wood-burning fireplaces, dance room, game room and dedicated media room. There is also a guesthouse on the property, which is an artisan barn-style home with approximately 1,700 SF, 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Included is a 1,000-gallon buried propane tank, which is privately owned and used on the property. This property used to be an old stagecoach trail for cowboys passing though, where multiple sites of historic Kivas were discovered further up in the mountains.
OUTDOORS OVERVIEW • Over 9-acres of river and lake frontage to create
this peaceful, recreational property • Lake just over 2-acres is stocked with fish, trout and bass, which stay in springs through the winter and summer • Water rights with sprinklers for irrigation above and gravity-fed pipes for underground irrigation • Two ditches coming in from Piedra River irrigates the lake and for extra irrigation • Grassy lands from lake to end of river • 2½-acres for hay • Pastures support up to 3 horses • Healthy stands of willows, aspen and cottonwoods • Gorgeous in the fall with orange and yellow foliage on aspens • Chicken coop • Brick well house with some storage • Beautiful and peaceful valley area • Gravel driveway • Perennial gardens around both houses • Septic system and propane 1000-gallons buried; privately owner • Attached to the guesthouse is a storage garage for machinery • Guesthouse has a Pro-Panel metal roof with pine panel siding • Outdoor storage closets • Septic system • Chimney Rock, an historical site is visible from other side of the lake
EXTERNAL HOUSE FEATURES • Home is made up of thick concrete and rebar walls
that are around 8”-12” thick, creating added protection (about 75% concrete) and partially bermed in to the earth • The exterior of the home is stucco and features ProPanel metal roofing. • Covered stamped concrete carport • Flagstone walkway leads up to an expansive wood deck, overlooking the private lake on the property • Gravel walkways around the perimeter of the house have perennials enclosed with river rock features • The house and property are surrounded with flowering trees, fruit trees, aspens, pine, blue spruce, willow trees and cottonwood trees
MAIN HOME FEATURES INCLUDE • Main house is approximately 4,000 SF 4 BR, 2.5 bath • Concrete infrastructure and interior stucco walls with
arched detail offer architectural interest and keep home cool in the summer and warm in the winter • Cupola and skylights offer multiple light sources • Radiant in-floor heat • New boiler addition can be controlled electronically, over the phone or by computer • Combination flooring of ceramic tile, concrete slab and hardwood • Ceiling fans throughout • Sconce lighting • Several wood burning fireplaces
Entrance • Porch with pine T&G overhang welcomes you into this gracefully arched and unique home
• Charming foyer with sky tubes brighten up the space • Coat closet has triple sliding doors • Large ceramic tile flooring
Great Room • The entry way leads into the main living area which
is an open space that bears a large kitchen, bar area, breakfast nook and sitting area • Doors lead outside to a flagstone deck • Wood stove keeps the house warm in the cooler months • Another entry area with a coat closet also feeds into the great room, creating multiple access points to the main living area
Kitchen and Breakfast Nook • Expansive cupola in the center of the kitchen with
skylights radiates beautiful natural light into the whole area • Large open kitchen is centrally located with access to many rooms; dining room seating is near here, close to the kitchen • Granite tile counters with ample storage underneath in ash hardwood cabinets; oil-bronze pulls • Granite island has double stainless sinks with brushed nickel fixtures; storage cabinets underneath • Appliances include Frigidaire convection/ conventional oven, and a Whirlpool top and bottom fridge/freezer • Stand alone bar on concrete pedestal has ash hardwood countertop with tile backsplash; houses a stainless 5-burner gas stove and pop-up vent with bar seating facing the kitchen • Off to the side is the breakfast nook area with door to outside patio • Double pantry doors for extra storage and built-in shelving for cookbooks, dishes, etc. • Ceramic tile flooring
Sitting Room • Two areas near bar seating in kitchen are large enough for sofa and chairs
• Ceramic tile flooring
Dining Room • Formal dining area, all within the circle of the main living area and kitchen area • Ceramic tile flooring
Guest Bath • Just off of the kitchen is a guest bathroom • Granite tile counter with granite accent tiles; porcelain sink; wood cabinets below
• Linen closet has ample amounts of storage
Dancing Room • Double French doors open to a slate tile floor
leading to the dancing room; south facing wallof-windows create a space filled with natural light and charm • Skylights enhance the beautiful natural lighting to radiate in to this gracefully arched room • Wood-burning stove with a gas starter is housed in stucco facing with built-in sitting benches and ledges to either side • Cement flooring • Lighted ceiling fan
LOWER LEVEL Oak stairs with open risers and iron handrails lead down to the lower level of the home
Game Room • Wood-burning stove set in a half, stacked
stone wall with sandstone ledges has a twostory chimney which heats the whole house • Built-in counter and shelving underneath stairs • Glass panel door leads to outside patio • Concrete slab flooring
Media Room • Fabric paneled walls absorb sound
effectively • Surround sound with multiple speakers • Recessed area houses flat screen TV, CD/ DVD players • Wall of theater seating/recliners • Concrete slab flooring
Master Bedroom Suite • Double sliding closet doors • Door leads out to an outside semi-circular alcove and
garden area; alcove has room for seating with a built-in terraced perennial garden • Double French doors lead to an ante room which is filled with light from exposure to south facing windows and alcove opening to the 2nd floor upstairs sitting room; could easily be used as a baby bedroom, craft room, reading room, etc. • Concrete slab flooring
Bath • Ensuite bathroom with deep soaking tub on tile platform with tile backsplash
• Walk-in steam shower has European glass doors and
granite bench seating; tile walls and flooring • Tile counters with double Kohler porcelain sinks have stainless fixtures and custom hardwood cabinet storage underneath • Separate water closet • Linen closet • Tile flooring
Guest Room One • Faux wall finishes • Double sliding door closets • Windows with full length drapes • Door walks out to lower patio and alcove area • Concrete slab flooring
Guest Room Two • Window looks out into the outdoor alcove area • Double sliding door closets • Concrete slab flooring
Guest Bath • Tile countertops with accent tile backsplash has double Kohler porcelain sinks • Shower/tub combo with slate interior walls • Tile flooring
Guest Room Three • Double sliding door closet with a painted motif • Concrete slab flooring • Laundry Area • Stackable washer/dryer combo with plenty of linen storage
GUEST HOUSE • Natural steps built into the side of the hill made from
stone pavers lead down to guesthouse and lake area • Guest house is an artisan style and has approximately 1,700 SF with 2 BR and 1.5 baths • A wood bridge crosses over the ditch area creating a peaceful, trickling sound of water nearby • Healthy stands of beautiful blue spruce and pine in the surrounding areas • Exterior of the home is pine with a corrugated foundation • Pro-Panel metal roofing • Cedar deck overhangs • Clear stained glass entry door welcomes you into the home • Surrounding perennial gardens outside entry
Entry • Open living area with a combination of wood and tile flooring and vaulted ceilings with cross beam accents
• Ceiling fan • Loft/office area in the upper level of the home with wood steps leading up to it
• Floor-to-ceiling moss rock wall with fireplace has a heart feature as part of the design • Open sitting area off of the main area has double French doors that walk out to the patio
Powder Room • Small powder room with a pedestal sink • Stackable, Maytag washer and dryer • Tile flooring
Kitchen
OUTBUILDINGS
• Vaulted ceilings with fan • 4-burner propane stove, Frigidaire upper/lower
• Semi-enclosed storage shed next to the
fridge and freezer and dishwasher • Stainless steel double sinks • One-piece concrete countertops plus a bar counter that faces the living area • Cupboard storage with brass painted pulls, • Pull-open pantry cupboards with wood shelving and lots of storage • River rock design on wall has carved elk motif
Master Bedroom and Bath • Vaulted ceilings • Walk-in closet • Bath has tile flooring, walk-in shower, pedestal sink and windows with views
Guest Bedroom • Vaulted ceilings, ceiling fan, old-fashioned sconces and aspen plank walls
• Cement floor • Plenty of room for an armoire to keep clothing or other items
guesthouse for tractor and farm equipment • Brick pump house with some storage
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION Piedra River Estate has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat and privacy. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey and other sporting and songbirds. Occasionally, one may even get a glimpse of a black bear or mountain lion. The opportunities for exploration and recreation are limitless—whether it’s trout fishing along the Piedra River, hiking, bird watching, rock climbing, 4-wheeling, hunting, or just relaxing—this property has it all. The local area also provides many opportunities for all types of recreation. For downhill skiing, Wolf Creek Ski Area is 40 minutes away, while Durango Mountain Resort is a 1 hour and 20-minute drive. Crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the ranch and throughout the area. Summertime is also filled with opportunities to kayak/boat on many area lakes and rivers.
PIEDRA RIVER ESTATE
Colorado, Archuleta County, Chimney Rock MLS 733619
4,000 SF | Year Built 2002
Offered at $1,495,000 Over 9-acres of river and lake frontage with exclusive water rights, well-planned irrigation, and 2½ acres of lush meadows 2-acre lake, stocked all year long with trout and bass Energy efficient Earth home, approximately 4,000 SF with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms Artisan barn-style guest home with approximately 1,700 SF, 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms
Tom Morse 970.769.8989
tom@legacypropertieswestsir.com
Zach Morse 970.391.2600
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